Final Diversicon Schedule

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And we're set! As noted earlier, I'll be reading with Jack McDevitt and Roy C. Booth at DreamHaven Books on Thursday night. After that, the weekend looks like this. And will be at the Best Western - Bandanna Square in scenic St. Paul

And for me, personally, like this. Not bad for my headline guest gig. :-)

Friday, August 2
7:00-7:30 PM
Opening Ceremonies
Scott Lohman, MC; Jack McDevitt, Roy C. Booth, Catherine Lundoff, Eric M. Heideman; Peter Cushing, Cordwainer Smith, in absentia

Main Stage (Soo Line)

8:30-9:25 PM
Panel: Can’t Rip a Chainmail Bodice: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and/or Feminist Romance
Romance has long had a foothold in SF/F as a subplot. Now the popularity of paranormal and urban fantasy, as well as science fiction romance, seem to be assuring it a place of primacy in the genre. On the other hand, often romances follow very traditional patriarchal rules, even when fairly feminist individuals are writing. What does a feminist romantic storyline look like? How can writers who like to think of themselves as feminist avoid falling back on the old standbys?
Catherine Lundoff, mod.; S.N. Arly, Rachel Gold, Axel Kohagen, Michael Merriam

Main Stage (Soo Line)

 

Saturday, August 3rd
10:00-10:55 AM
Panel: Depictions of Aging in SF/F
Aging is often depicted as something to avoid via magic, genetically engineering, body switches and other hand waving, but there are excellent depictions of middle-aged and elderly protagonists out there. What are some good examples? Bad ones? What would we like to see? Are greatly extended lives a good thing, or is there something positive to say about death?
Catherine Lundoff, mod.; Ruth Berman, Terry A. Garey, Martha A. Hood, Rebecca Marjesdatter 

Main Stage (Soo Line)

Noon-12:55 PM
Fiction Reading: Catherine Lundoff

Main Stage (Soo Line)

3:00-3:55 PM
Panel: The Unheard Voices of SF/F/H
What amazing voices and stories are we missing out on in science fiction, fantasy, and horror due to lack of representation, support, or a myriad of other things? What are some things that suppress/oppress different voices and stories? What is being done to boost the signal of women, authors of color, and QUILTBAG authors? What can readers do to find these voices? Members from Broad Universe, the Carl Brandon Society, and Outer Alliance discuss these issues and more in a lively panel discussion.
Catherine Lundoff, mod.; Kimberly Long-Ewing, Victor Raymond?

Main Stage (Soo Line)

5:00-5:30 PM
Massive Autographing: Jack McDevitt, Roy C. Booth, Catherine Lundoff, Aimee Kuzenski, Michael Merriam, Ka Vang

Railroad Lobby

7:00-10:00 PM
SF Minnesota Auction includes
7:00-7:30 p.m. Items available for inspection
7:30-8:40 p.m. Bidding, Round One
8:40-9:50 p.m. Auction Halftime (see below)
8:50-10:00 p.m. Bidding, Round Two

Rick Gellman, Auctioneer; Eric M. Heideman, Quartermaster; David Christenson, Sugar Daddy; Mike Schoenberg, Recorder; Arthur C. Johnson, Treasurer; Jack McDevitt, Catherine Lundoff, Roy C. Booth, Moral Support. Cool books, vids, art, etc. The Auction supports SF Minnesota and its projects, including Diversicon, Tales of the Unanticipated

Main Stage (Soo Line)

Sunday, August 4
1:00-1:55 PM
Panel: LGBTQ SF/F You Should be Reading
What’s new or just plain under-appreciated? Where can you find interesting queer sfnal work? What new directions is current work taking?
Catherine Lundoff, mod.; Rachel Gold, Rebecca Marjesdatter

Krushenko’s (Room 101)

4:00-4:55 PM
Panel: By the Light of the Moon: Reading, Writing, and Watching Werewolves
Werewolf legends can be found all around the world and remain a nearly endless resource of fascination and inspiration. What’s the allure? What are some of our favorites? Werewolves we love to hate? What kinds of changes have we seen in their depictions over time?
Rebecca Marjesdatter, mod.; Catherine Lundoff, Eric M. Heideman, Axel Kohagen

Main Stage (Soo Line)

5:00-5:30 PM
Closing Ceremonies
Scott Lohman, MC; Jack McDevitt, Roy C. Booth, Catherine Lundoff, Eric M. Heideman; Cordwainer Smith, Peter Cushing, in absentia

Main Stage (Soo Line)

Plus sundry parties, etc.