WisCon Schedule! And stuff!

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Where in the world has Catherine been? Working mostly. Trying to keep track of ill, injured or moving out of the country friends (please stop with all this and the dying :-( ). Writing, reviewing SO MANY grant proposals, having a yard sale. In short, all the things. Had a very nice day tabling at Rochester Pride yesterday. And at the end of the day, the mom of a teen trans kid who I talked to at Rochester Pride some years back and gave some advice to about venues and marketing for her son's artwork (which was good even then - I still have one of his stickers). Turned out they took the advice, the son now has a burgeoning commercial art career, got a residency with TC Pride and all and is thriving. So that was lovely to hear. :-D

Anyhoo, this weekend is virtual WisCon!

Here is my Friday and Sunday schedule:

What's New in Queer Speculative Fiction

Online Zoom Room 3 • Reading, Viewing, and Critiquing Science Fiction • Fri 7:00 PM–8:15 PM

A discussion of everything new and exciting in queer science fiction, fantasy, and horror over the last two years. What great new stories are being told? Who are the exciting new voices to look for? What themes and tropes are popular right now? Panelists will share recommendations and analysis, as well as their thoughts on what they'd like to see more of in the future.

Never-Too-Late Futures

Online Zoom Room 7 • The Craft and Business of Writing • Sun 4:00 PM–5:15 PM

Publishing discourse loves "30 under 30," but many speculative fiction authors publish their first novel in their 40s, 50s, 60s, or later. This panel invites older debuts and late-blooming writers to talk about craft, career realities, disability and energy, caretaking, and ageism in the field. What pressures and freedoms come with starting "late," and what does a sustainable, politically engaged writing life look like beyond the hustle? 

Queen of Swords Press will also be in the virtual Dealer's Room with books and deals! Come say hi!
And now to bed in hopes of kitty letting me sleep in a bit past 4.