Next weekend’s Marscon schedule! 2/29-3/2

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Marscon - http://marscon.org/ten/index.php
Time once again for one of my favorite local conventions. :-)
Saturday
11:00 am–Noon
Panel: Dashing Swordswomen and Brilliant Diplomats: The Resurgence of GLBT Characters in SF/F
The last few years have seen something of a resurgence of GLBT characters in SF novels and stories, including recent novels by Laurie Marks, Ellen Kushner, Elizabeth Bear, Hal Duncan, Christopher Barzak, etc. What titles shouldn't we miss and why?
Presenters: Catherine Lundoff, mod.; Rebecca Marjesdatter

1:00–2:00 pm
Panel: Writers and Day Jobs
Let's talk about the relatives, the juggling, and what works and what doesn't.
Presenters: Catherine Lundoff, mod.; C. Robert Cargill, Bryan Thao Worra, Diana Rachel

5:00–6:00 pm
Panel: The Dark Side of the Fey
Traditionally capricious and dangerous, the fey are now often portrayed very differently. Why have we moved toward a purely cuddly and kindly fey? What authors draw on the more traditional characters and do it well? Why does this work? What purpose do tales of the dark fey serve? Why should we "stay on the path"?
Presenters: S.N. Arly, mod.; Doug Hulik, Catherine Lundoff, Jason D. Wittman

Sunday -
11:00 am–Noon, Re(a)d Mars (Room 1340)
Broad Universe Rapid Fire Readings
Short fiction readings by members of Broad Universe. A regular MarsCon feature.
Presenters: Catherine Lundoff, host; S.N. Arly, Ruth Berman, Rebecca Marjesdatter