CONvergence schedule

Looks like it'll be fun. :-)

Friday, July 6th

2:00pm

Broad Universe Rapid Fire Reading

 

Friday July 6, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm @ Cabana 201

Members of Broad Universe will read their short fiction. Broad Universe is an international organization with the primary goal of promoting science fiction, fantasy, and horror written by women. Panelists: Catherine Lundoff, Kathy Sullivan

Saturday, July 7

11:00am

Female SF Authors: The Early Years

 

Saturday July 7, 2012 11:00am - 12:00pm @ 2201

Margaret Cavendish and Mary Shelley. Claire Harris and Andre Norton. C. L. Moore and Leigh Brackett. Come celebrate the works and histories of these and other acclaimed female SF writers from the early days of SF (Pre-1960). Panelists: Catherine Lundoff, Scott Lynch, Elizabeth Bear

12:30pm

@#%@ Writers

 

Saturday July 7, 2012 12:30pm - 1:30pm @ Atrium 8

We all know that writers appreciate their editors and editors appreciate their writers. There *are* times where they can get on each other's nerves just a little bit. In calm, even tones editors talk about working with writers. No Blood will be Spilled. Panelists: Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, Lynne Thomas, Sharyn November, Catherine Lundoff

2:00pm

The Importance of Strong Heroines

 

Saturday July 7, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm @ Atrium 7

Damsels in distress used to be the mainstay trope of SFF but now stronger heroines are not only in demand but even common. Why is it important to avoid stereotypes in writing women characters? Are there any limitations? What are the pitfalls? Panelists: Bryan Thomas Schmidt, Catherine Lundoff, Melinda Peterson, Tamora Pierce, Kathy Sullivan

And the rest of the schedule, which looks pretty fun: http://schedule.convergence-con.org/
They're trying for a Wonder Women theme so this could be the year to attend if you've been putting it off.