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Preliminary Program Grid for Tom Doyle This is the Preliminary program schedule. Tom Doyle 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 5:00 pm: Apocalyptic and Anti-Apocalyptic Fiction: Left Behind or Laughing? (Ends at: 5:55 pm) Washington Theater Participants:Tom Doyle (M) The 1990s saw the dramatic rise of apocalyptic fiction like the Left Behind series, which some book marketers dubiously labeled Christian science fiction. During the same time, a counternarrative within science fiction and fantasy became popular: the anti-apocalyptic story, which took its structure from the Christian plotline but avoided the usual tragic outcome in a humanistic manner: e.g., in the book Good Omens. Tom Doyle will discuss the common forms and implications of these conflicting narratives, and look at where they are now.

Friday 9:00 pm: Relationships and Sex in Fantasy and Science Fiction (Ends at: 9:55 pm) Eisenhower Participants:Kel Coleman, Tom Doyle, Jim Freund, J.L. Gribble (M) A late night discussion of interpersonal connections in genre fiction. Everything is on the table. How are traditional setups being altered? How much on scene sex is enough? Is polyamory discussed fairly? What is taboo?

Saturday 11:00 am: Music as Muse (Ends at: 11:55 am) Jackson Participants:Tom Doyle, Danian Jerry, Miguel O. Mitchell (M), Sheree Renée Thomas Storytelling has many inspirations, but music offers its own melodic origins for many a tale. Come gather with creative writers discussing their favorite music and songs that inspired some of their works. Hear some fun techniques that might spark new stories and adventures inside of you. Personal playlists are welcome from music and writing fans alike.

Saturday 12:00 pm: Audiobooks (Ends at: 12:55 pm) Monroe Participants:Jack Campbell (M), Matt Dinniman, Tom Doyle, Jim Freund, Joan Wendland The story might be the same, but the delivery is something else. A discussion of audiobooks and prepping for their release as well as why they work better for some people and times.

Saturday 6:00 pm: Author Reading: Tom Doyle (Ends at: 6:25 pm) Adams Participants:Tom Doyle Tom Doyle reads from new and upcoming works.

Saturday 7:00 pm: Mass Signing and Awards Ceremony (Ends at: 8:55 pm) Atrium Participants:Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Sarah Avery, Martin Berman-Gorvine, Jennifer Brinn, Jack Campbell, Michael Capobianco, Neil Clarke, Doc Coleman, Randee Dawn, Matt Dinniman, Tom Doyle, Andy Duncan, Jim Freund, Paul Haggerty, Elektra Hammond, Bjorn Hasseler, Larry Hodges, Danian Jerry, Barbara Krasnoff, Bill Lawhorn (M), Mike McPhail, Meridel Newton, Joshua Benjamin Palmatier, Jennifer R. Povey, Alex Shvartsman, Ian Randal Strock, Sheree Renée Thomas, Jean Marie Ward, Joan Wendland The annual gathering of Capclave attendees with presentation of the Guest of Honor Gifts, the WSFA Small Press Award, and the Baltimore Science Fiction Society's Amateur Writers Award.

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