Preliminary Program Grid for Jennifer R. PoveyThis is the Preliminary program schedule. Jennifer R. Povey may or may not actually be on these items, but probably will. However, due to circumstances beyond our control, modifications to the program can occur throughout the convention. |
| Friday 7:00 pm: Finding Our Monsters or Creating Them (Ends at: 7:55 pm) Jackson Participants:Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Darrell Charles Schweitzer, Hildy Silverman (M), Jennifer R. Povey Readers crave a good monster, and speculative fiction has produced many iconic examples. But from Mothman to Bigfoot to Chupacabra, there's nothing like the enduring lure of the cryptid. These monsters have become more popular in recent years and as intriguing as ever. Panelists discuss the beauty of these monsters for readers and writers and why we are so drawn to them. |
| Friday 8:30 pm: 30 years of Babylon 5 (Ends at: 9:25 pm) Eisenhower Participants:Bjorn Hasseler, Doc Coleman, Jennifer R. Povey (M), Perrianne Lurie, Scott H. Andrews It's been 30 years since Babylon 5 debuted. It is still considered a seminal science fiction show that paved the way for modern space operas on TV such as Farscape, the Battlestar Galactica reboot, and The Expanse. Panelists will discuss the show, its impact, and their favorite characters and plots. What was innovative at the time? What aspects of the show still resonate? |
| Saturday 1:00 pm: The State of Queer SFF (Ends at: 1:55 pm) Eisenhower Participants:Charlie Jane Anders, Jennifer R. Povey (M), Joshua Palmatier, Vanessa Rose Phin Publishers have been steadily making space for fiction with queer characters and themes despite bans and censorship on authors and titles. There is still a long way to go, but more LGBTQ people are showing up in stories in joyful, fully formed, and also mundane ways. Panelists discuss the strides (and setbacks) in recent years and how readers, authors, and publishers can counter attacks against queer stories. |
| Saturday 5:30 pm: Exploring Oppression in Speculative Fiction (Ends at: 6:25 pm) Eisenhower Participants:Carolyn Ives Gilman (M), Jennifer R. Povey, Joan Wendland Science fiction and fantasy have never shied away from exploring the origins and consequences of fascist and oppressive societies. Whether a familiar secondary world or overt description of modern autocracies, these stories endure for the cautionary tale and the lessons they tell through the "what if." Panelists discuss how these stories have evolved over the years and the techniques used, including satire, to effectively explore how oppression shapes individuals and cultures. |
| Sunday 2:00 pm: Author Reading: Jennifer R. Povey (Ends at: 2:25 pm) Monroe Participants:Jennifer R. Povey Jennifer R. Povey reads from recent and upcoming works. |
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