Norwescon 34 Panel Descriptions

Norwescon 34

Day-by-day listing of descriptions and panelists for each of the panels at Norwescon 34.

Norwescon 34 ‐ Thursday

Scheduled Gaming 1 pm - 1 am Cascade 11&12

Come and see what we're playing and sign up for a game or two!

Moderator: Kathi Pickett

Thursday Movie Matinee "The Last Unicorn" 1 pm - 2:30 pm Olympic 1

A brave unicorn and a magician fight an evil king who is obsessed with attempting to capture the world's unicorns.

Moderator: LouAnna Valentine

Open Gaming 1 pm - 6 am Rotunda 1&2

Tables for convention members to sit down with old (or new) friends and play. No sign-up sheet required.

Moderator: Pro Roy

SMACdown Arcade 1 pm - 1 am 7110

Retro video game arcade hosted by SMACdown, a local club that collects video games.

Moderator: Todd Clark

Baby Lounge and Quiet Hour 2:30 pm Olympic 1

Unmonitored room for parents and infants

Magnificent Mosaics 3:30 pm Olympic 1

"Paint" stained-glass-like pictures with a variety of colored tissue paper, beads and other materials.

Moderator: Kim Poua

Thursday Afternoon Poetry for People Who Don't Do Poetry 4 pm Cascade 7

Participatory poetry session

Moderator: Mike Brennan

Panelist: Mickey "Meowse" Phoenix

Making Your Futuristic Costume Truly Futuristic. 4 pm Cascade 8

Let's see if we can group design a really realistic future look.

Moderator: Janet Borkowski

Panelists: Cherie Lovell, Garth Stubbs, Richard Stephens

Gaming File 13 4 pm Cascade 9

The best ideas you haven't been able to use.

Moderator: Eric Cagle

Panelists: Dustin J Gross, Randall N. Bills

Activism Through SF/Fantasy Writing and Art 4 pm Cascade 13

Can art change the world?

Moderator: Larry Lewis

Panelists: Anina Bennett, Leigh Kellogg, Paul Guinan

Norwescon Dance Academy 4 - 6 pm Maxi's Ballroom

Learn the steps to the favorite songs of fandom.

Moderator: Dan Murphy, Laurie Reynolds

Origami Magic 4:30 - 5:30 pm Olympic 1

The ancient technique of folding paper

Moderator: Kim Poua

Alma Alexander reads from her new work 5 - 5:30 pm Cascade 3

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Fantastical Forgeless Armor & Props 5 pm Cascade 4

Learn how to create body armor using a variety of materials and techniques.

Moderator: Melissa Quinn

Panelists: Douglas Herring, Molly Boone, Ieva Ohaks

Biological Inspirations for SF 5 pm Cascade 5&6

Mining biology for story ideas.

Moderator: Pat MacEwen

Panelists: Eva Carlstrom, Annie Morton, Janet Freeman

Comparative Religions: Past, Present, Future, and Fictional 5 pm Cascade 7

A respectful discussion of faith, fandom and genre fiction

Moderator: Rev. Matthew Smith

Panelists: Beth Runnerwolf, MC-3PO, Rachael Kenoyer

Finding Inspiration 5 pm Cascade 8

How to develop ideas and create compelling subject matter, and what to do when you find yourself stuck

Panelists: Liv Rainey-Smith, Todd Lockwood, Tiffany Toland, Rob Carlos, Jeff Sturgeon

Science Fiction Does Climate Change 5 pm Cascade 9

We'll discuss SF's take on a warming world.

Moderator: Mary Rosenblum

Panelists: Gregory Gadow, J.M. Sidorova, Michael Alexander

Low Budget Special Effects 5 - 7 pm Cascade 10

In lieu of a huge budget, here is a collection of cheaper special effects.

Moderator: Edward Martin III

Panelists: Eric Morgret, Brian D. Oberquell, Ryan K. Johnson

Clay-O-Rama 5 - 7 pm Cascade 13

Come sculpt fierce little monsters out of Playdoh and pit them against each other in mortal combat.

Moderator: Betty Bigelow

Honors Banquet 5 - 7 pm Grand 2

Dinner, for a fee, with our Guests of Honor. Tickets available at the information table.

Ted Butler reads Endeavour Great Circle Ship 5:30 - 6 pm Cascade 3

Adventure Sci-Fi

Jean Johnson reads THEIRS NOT TO REASON WHY: AN OFFICER'S DUTY 6 pm - 6:30 pm Cascade 3

Book 2 in a futuristic military science fiction series

The New Nukes Next Door 6 pm Cascade 4

Nuclear power is making a comeback worldwide. What might happen in the near future?

Moderator: Carlton Rhoades

Panelists: Mike Brennan, G. David Nordley

Series Five: Radical or Traditional Doctor Who? 6 pm Cascade 5&6

Has Doctor Who returned to its more classic roots or is breaking new ground?

Moderator: Chris Nilsson

Panelists: J. Spyder Isaacson, Katharine Bond, Erik Owomoyela

Tips for Writers on Giving a Good Reading 6 pm Cascade 7

Moderator: Mary Robinette Kowal

Organize Your Sewing Area 6 pm Cascade 8

Tips and Ideas for making your sewing area more useful and enjoyable to work in.

Moderator: Anita Taylor

Panelists: Molly Boone, Lori Edwards

Best Board Games for Non-Gamers 6 pm Cascade 9

Our Board Game experts will show you a variety of the best "entry" games for beginners.

Moderator: Matt Hammond

Panelists: Julie Haehn, Jeremy Holcomb

Larry Lewis reads Blender 6:30 - 7 pm Cascade 3

Graphic Novel

Opening Ceremonies 7 pm Evergreen 1&2

Welcome to Norwescon 34! Come meet our Guests of Honor, and find out what Norwescon has in store for you.

Moderator: Richard Stephens

Flights of Victorian Fancy 8 pm Cascade 4

How did people fly or how could they have flown during the Victorian Era?

Moderator: Matthew "Fish" Dockrey

Panelists: Carlton Rhoades, Paul Guinan

The Star Trek Universe Update 8 pm Cascade 5&6

A sequel script to J.J. Abrams 2009 movie has been developed, what now?

Moderator: Darry Willis

Panelists: Douglas Herring, Erik Owomoyela

Does this Bustle Make My Butt Look Big? 8 pm Cascade 7

An essential primer on bustles and other structural underpinnings

Moderator: Anita Taylor

Panelists: Bethany Roullett, Margo Loes, Lori Edwards

Fanfiction/Fanart: Where to Find It, Where to Post It 8 pm Cascade 8

A listing of where some of the best fanfiction and fanart can be found.

Moderator: Fireflavored

Panelists: Cassie Black, Cheryl Dyson, Micole Rose

Theme: What's the REAL Story? 8 pm Cascade 9

Panelists will discuss theme using examples from flash fiction stories.

Panelists: Mary Rosenblum, Felicity Shoulders, Christopher Bodan, Joshua Palmatier, Sandra Damiana Buskirk

Is The Living Stage Any Place for Science-Fiction/Fantasy? 8 pm Cascade 10

Can you take your idea and put it on a a stage?

Moderator: G.Robin Smith

Panelists: G. David Nordley, J. Spyder Isaacson

Steampunk Art 8 pm Cascade 13

Come meet some artists to see how they use Steampunk influences and styles in their artwork.

Moderator: Diana Vick

Panelists: Claire Hummel, Tiffany Toland, Rob Carlos

Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy? Which is it? 8 pm Evergreen 1&2

Is there a common element between the two genres that makes their combination work so effectively?

Moderator: Kat Richardson

Panelists: Shannon K. Butcher, Jim Butcher, Jean Johnson

CRIME and the Forces of Evil in Concert 8 pm Evergreen 3&4

Rage-driven acoustic elfmetal!

Panelists: Dara Korra'ti, Angela Korra'ti

**Kevin Radthorne reads The Pool of Shikama 8:30

• 9 pm Cascade 3**

Excerpt from his latest novel

Friends of Bill W. 9 pm Cascade 3

Geriatric Batman 9 pm Cascade 4

Big name superheros continue to be re written and resurrected, with little or no long term change.

Moderator: Ashley Cook

Panelists: Matt Youngmark, Nathan Crowder, Jason Janicki, Andrew Dolbeck

Alien Biology 9 pm Cascade 5&6

How would alien bodies operate?

Moderator: Pat MacEwen

Panelists: Jim Kling, Dr. Ricky, Annie Morton

Dementors, Specters, and Nazgul, Oh My! 9 pm Cascade 7

Re-creating media horrors.

Moderator: Garth Stubbs

Panelists: Margo Loes, Richard Stephens, Lori Edwards

Fantastic Fantasy Females 9 pm Cascade 8

Is fantasy the new vanguard of feminist politics?

Moderator: Jean Johnson

Panelists: Liz Argall, Kim Ritchie, J A Pitts, Julie McGalliard

The Best of Steampunk Then and Now 9 pm Cascade 9

What are the steampunk classics and what new fiction is driving it forward?

Moderator: Eileen Gunn

Panelists: Mark Teppo, Diana Vick, Lou Anders, Claire Hummel

Let's Make a Movie: Intro! 9 pm Cascade 10

It's our 12th anniversary! Come find out what the Let's Make A Movie workshop is all about.

Moderator: Ryan K. Johnson

Panelists: Edward Martin III, Eric Morgret, Brian D. Oberquell

Artist's Jam 9 pm Cascade 13

Hang out with other artists, show your sketchbooks and work on art together.

Panelists: Liv Rainey-Smith, Alan M. Clark, John R. Gray III, John P. Alexander, Rob Carlos, Mike Vaillancourt, Paul Guinan,

Jeff Sturgeon

Government of the Fen, by the Fen, for the Fen... 9 pm Evergreen 1&2

Help our panel write the constitution that you would be willing to take into space.

Moderator: Mike Brennan

Panelists: Susan R. Matthews, David Nasset, Sr.

Electric Children in Concert 9 pm Evergreen 3&4

8-Bit Electro house from Seattle Chiptune veteran Jack Waterman.

Panelist: Electric Children

Lazer Tag 9 pm - 1 am Grand 2

For those players who are under 18, you must have a parent or guardian present at the arena. Lazer Tag is a live action, NON­CONTACT sport.

Moderator: Scott Perrin

Panelist: Elizabeth Fellows

Thursday Night Hoedown 9 pm - 2 am Grand 3

This ain't your parents' square dance!

Moderator: MC300baud

LARP: How to Put Live Action into Your Gaming 10 pm Cascade 4

Find out how to be "in" the game when you play.

Moderator: Tara Coomes

Panelist: The Camarilla

How the 'Net Changed the Dating Scene 10 pm Cascade 5&6

Share your experiences with online dating, and discuss the relationship sites out there.

Moderator: Judith Herman

Panelists: C0splay, Eva Carlstrom

Arsenic and Old Lakes 10 pm Cascade 7

Do recent NASA findings increase the chances of life's existing elsewhere?

Panelists: Joel Davis, Annie Morton, Arthur Bozlee, Jeff Brown

Zombie Rules 10 pm Cascade 8

Should there be one type of zombie in movies and tv?

Panelists: Mark Rahner, John R. Gray III, Alden Bell (Joshua Gaylord), Dani Kollin

Not Just for White Boys Anymore: Beyond Stereotypes 10 pm Cascade 9

Can adventure gaming change with the times?

Moderator: Donna Prior

Panelists: Julie Haehn, Ogre Whiteside, SatyrPhil Brucato

Swashbuckling Adventures 10 pm Cascade 13

If you can't be a pirate, you can always look like one.

Moderator: Richard Stephens

Panelists: Molly Boone, Victoria Shaffer

Andrew Ross in Concert 10 pm Evergreen 3&4

A can of worms filled with Pandora's boxes.

Panelist: Andrew Ross

I Could Do Better Than That 11 pm Cascade 8

Our attempt to generate the better blockbuster

Moderator: R.L. McSterlingthong

Panelists: Judith Herman, Eytan Kollin, Dani Kollin

Open Filk 11 pm - 2 am Evergreen 3&4

Informal, come-as-you-are music performance - one song at a time, taking turns. Or just come and listen! Everyone is welcome in this longstanding filk tradition!

Midnight Movie: Ladyhawke midnight - 2 am Evergreen 1&2

Moderator: Barry Bloch

Norwescon 34 ‐ Friday

Open Gaming 8 am - 6 am Rotunda 1&2

Tables for convention members to sit down with old (or new) friends and play. No sign-up sheet required.

Moderator: Pro Roy

Can't -Put-it-Down Pacing 9 am Cascade 5&6

What makes it a book you can't put down?

Panelists: Liz Argall, G. David Nordley, Joshua Palmatier

I Don't Think We're In Kansas Anymore, Toto 9 am Cascade 7

Time lag in communications over interstellar distances

Panelists: Joel Davis, Sean Hagle, Russell D. Campbell, Jeff Brown, Andy Megowan

The Century's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Movie Costumes 9 am Cascade 8

Moderator: Julie Zetterberg

Panelists: Garth Stubbs, Bethany Roullett, Cherie Lovell

Are AIs People, too? 9 am Cascade 9

When does artificial intelligence become a person?

Moderator: Kurt Cagle

Panelists: Brian David Johnson, Jordan Lapp, Ted Chiang

Scheduled Gaming 9 am - 1 am Cascade 11&12

The first full day of the con is packed with games! Stop in to see what we've added.

Moderator: Kathi Pickett

Michael Alexander reads Come Again Some Other Day 10 am - 10:30 am Cascade 3

An unorthodox solution to global warming.

When Writing Doesn't Pay 10 am Cascade 4

What happens when people don't want to pay for content?

Moderator: Nancy Kress

Panelists: Mary Robinette Kowal, Jack Skillingstead, pir8fancier, Rose O'Keefe

Making Up the Science in Science Fiction 10 am Cascade 5&6

How do you go about making up science?

Moderator: Amy Thomson

Panelists: Jim Kling, Dr. Ricky, John Lawler

Playing with Medieval History 10 am Cascade 7

Alternate timelines, quantum universes or just plain-old time machines

Moderator: Darragh Metzger

Panelists: Cymbric Early-Smith, Bryan Hawkins

Japanese Clothing: Kimono and Beyond 10 am Cascade 8

An exploration of Japanese garments.

Moderator: Deborah Strub

Panelists: Melissa Quinn, Katrina Marier, Richard Stephens

How Game Mechanics Cross Platforms 10 am Cascade 9

How games share characteristics despite their different platforms

Moderator: Stephen Radney-MacFarland

Panelists: Rodney Thompson, Jeff Grubb, Andy Megowan

Let's Make a Movie: Plan It! 10 am - noon Cascade 10

We go over the plan, figure out the gear, work up a story, write the script and plan the shoot.

Moderator: Ryan K. Johnson

Panelists: Edward Martin III, Eric Morgret, Brian D. Oberquell

The Business of Art 10 am Cascade 13

There's more than talent to making a living as an artist.

Moderator: Tiffany Toland

Panelists: John R. Gray III, Leigh Kellogg, Kinuko Y. Craft

Od Magic: Puppet Workshop Pt. 1 10 - 11:30 am Olympic 1

In this first part of a three-part workshop, we will begin by constructing the heads of our puppets with balloons and papier- mâché.

Moderator: Kim Poua

SMACDown Arcade 10 am - 1 am 7110

Members of Seattle Area Metro Collectors present a full-fledged video game arcade here at Norwescon.

Moderator: Todd Clark

S. A. Bolich reads An Infinity of Moments 10:30 - 11 am Cascade 3

Near future SF: An immortal addicted to death tries to discover a reason for her existence.

Roberta Gregory reads Mother Mountain 11 - 11:30 am Cascade 3

Four book series in progress

Write a Story in an Hour 11 am - 1 pm Cascade 4

Attendees will be given time to write a story based on prompts provided.

Moderator: Cheryl Dyson

Panelists: Fireflavored, Micole Rose

The Year's Best SF& F in 2010 11 am Cascade 5&6

What books and stories were on the cutting edge this year?

Moderator: Cat Rambo

Panelists: Nancy Kress, Nick Mamatas, Gordon Van Gelder, Lou Anders

Fandom In Daily Life 11 am Cascade 7

Do you express your fannishness in daily life? Share how you show your fannish colors.

Moderator: Shannon Flowers

Panelists: MC-3PO, C0splay, Dierdre Phoenix

Game Publishing Goes Digital 11 am Cascade 8

What does this mean for the future of the gaming industry? What does it mean for your local gaming store?

Moderator: Ogre Whiteside

Panelists: Dustin J Gross, Jeremy Holcomb, Sean K Reynolds

Outline a novel in an hour and a half 11 am - 1 pm Cascade 9

At the end of this you'll be ready to start writing your book!

Moderator: Mark Teppo

Mask Making 11 am - 1 pm Cascade 13

For all ages, materials provided. Children need to be accompanied by their adults.

Moderator: Vicki Glover

Panelists: Kate McClure, Shannon Flint, Orchid

Filk 101 11 am Evergreen 1&2

Wait, what? Filk? What the hell is this?

Moderator: Beth Runnerwolf

Panelists: David Nasset, Sr., Karen Rall, Creede Lambard

Computers in the Cloud 11 am Evergreen 3&4

What is Cloud Computing?

Moderator: Kurt Cagle

Panelists: Sean Hagle, Brian David Johnson, Carlton Rhoades

Ship! Island! 11 am Grand 2

An hour of running around and games

Moderator: Captain Black-Morgan

Dark Urban Fantasy and Horror 11 am Grand 3

Where and what is the borderline between urban fantasy and horror?

Moderator: Kat Richardson

Panelists: Jim Butcher, Rhiannon Held, Julie McGalliard

Alan M. Clark reads Boneyard Babies 11:30 am - noon Cascade 3

Just released fiction collection, bizarro, horror, fantasy

Brenda Cooper reads Mayan December noon - 12:30 pm Cascade 3

Novel coming out in 2011

Where Do We Go First? noon Cascade 5&6

Where do we look for resources in space?

Panelists: Joel Davis, Arthur Bozlee, Carlton Rhoades, Greg Paddock

Ethics in Medical Research noon Cascade 7

Ethical review boards and community advisory boards - how they operate.

Moderator: Miki Garrison

Panelists: Gregory Gadow, Amy Thompson

Goth on a Budget noon Cascade 8

How not to break the bank to look great

Moderator: Misty Marshall

Panelists: Tamera Mickelson, Bryan Lovely

Fringe: Paranormal investigations in SF television noon Cascade 10

Why the investigation format works so well and which series and episodes did it best

Moderator: Chris Nilsson

Panelists: Durlyn, Jeff Davis

Space Opera Sing-a-Long noon Evergreen 1&2

Come and sing songs about space the old-fashioned way.

Moderator: Beth Runnerwolf

Panelists: Creede Lambard, David Nasset, Sr., Karen Rall, Sunnie Larsen, Juliana McCorrison, Stephanie L. Weippert

Marketing for writers noon Evergreen 3&4

How do you market your work in this electronic age?

Moderator: Eileen Gunn

Panelists: Rose O'Keefe, Lou Anders, Anina Bennett

Hobbit Country Dancing noon - 2 pm Grand 2

Come learn the latest dance of the season and flirt with other Hobbits. (no costume required)

Moderator: Betty Bigelow

The Art of Kinuko Y. Craft noon Grand 3

Please join our Artist Guest of Honor, Kinuko Y. Craft, on a tour of her work.

Panelist: Kinuko Y. Craft

Scavenger Hunt noon Salon

Grab your list, hear the rules, and then run amok through the Con!

Moderator: Max Blaze

Nathan Crowder reads The Price of Cream 12:30 - 1 pm Cascade 3

Urban Fantasy/Fairy-tale

James Knapp reads State of Decay 1 - 1:30 pm Cascade 3

PK Dick Nominee reads from his novel.

Webcomics 1 pm Cascade 4

Are they replacing newspaper comics as the preferred daily/weekly comic strip?

Moderator: Ashley Cook

Panelists: Roberta Gregory, Stan!, SatyrPhil Brucato, Leigh Kellogg

Convergent Evolution... in Space! 1 pm Cascade 5&6

Could life on other planets bear a superficial resemblance to life forms on Earth?

Moderator: Jim Kling

Panelists: Paul Dixon, David Stuart, G. David Nordley, Annie Morton

LGBTQI in SF/F & Fandom 1 pm Cascade 7

Do science fiction and fantasy authors have a responsibility to work outside gender norms?

Moderator: Rev. Matthew Smith

Panelists: K.C. Ball, Larry Lewis, Jane "Jeliza" Patterson

Costuming for Kids 1 pm Cascade 8

Let's discuss how to make those dreams come true with smart compromises.

Moderator: Wendy Prather

Panelists: Katrina Marier, Bethany Roullett, Melissa Quinn, Cherie Lovell

Voice and Vernacular 1 pm Cascade 9

How do you find the right voice for your character?

Panelists: Eileen Gunn, Keffy R. M. Kehrli, Kat Richardson, Michael Alexander

History of Fantastic Art 1 pm Cascade 10

Fantasy art movements and how they have influenced contemporary styles and content

Moderator: Mark Roland

Panelists: Liv Rainey-Smith, Douglas Herring, John P. Alexander

Science-Fiction Shakespeare 1 pm Cascade 13

Shakespeare's plays as contemporary explorations of magic, psychology and fantasy

Moderator: G.Robin Smith

Panelists: Spencer Ellsworth, Mark Bourne, Mary Robinette Kowal, Steven Barnes

The Fiction of Patricia A. McKillip 1 pm Evergreen 1&2

Discussion of Patricia A. McKillip's work with Q&A

Panelists: Patricia A. McKillip, Leslie Howle, Kris Millering, Liz Argall

Grrrl Gamers! 1 pm Evergreen 3&4

Our all-womane panel discusses women and gaming

Moderator: Julie Haehn

Panelists: Tamera Mickelson, Kate Marshall, Shannon Flowers

Attack of the Movie Previews! 1 - 3 pm Grand 3

Join us for the latest previews, news and rumors out of Hollywood.

Moderator: Keith Johnson

Panelist: Alan Halfhill

Norwescon Dance Academy 1 - 3 pm Maxi's Ballroom

Learn the steps to the favorite songs of fandom.

Panelists: Dan Murphy, Laurie Reynolds

Stargate Scavenger Hunt 1 pm Salon

Get the rules and a check list of chevrons

Moderator: Trent Lum

Teddy Bear Picnic 1 pm Presidential Suite

Bring your stuffed buddies to a picnic especially designed for both of you!

Moderator: Becky Citrak

Dani Kollin reads Confessions Of A Vampire Knight In The Zombie Wars 1:30 - 2 pm Cascade 3

Dark Fantasy

Ted Kosmatka reads The Helix Game 2 - 2:30 pm Cascade 3

An excerpt from my forthcoming novel

Importance of a Beta and Where to Find One 2 pm Cascade 4

What's the value of a good beta reader?

Moderator: Jean Johnson

Panelists: Darry Willis, Cassie Black, pir8fancier

Fantasy in Comics 2 pm Cascade 5&6

The Comics format has great potential for fantasy art and narrative

Panelists: Jason Janicki, Bryan Syme, SatyrPhil Brucato, Charles "Zan" Christensen

The Drone of Remotely Piloted Vehicles 2 pm Cascade 7

Unmanned aircraft have clearly become more important

Moderator: Bart Kemper

Panelists: Burt Webb, Brian David Johnson

Tron Tailoring -- LED's and E-wire 2 pm Cascade 8

How to incorporate LED lights and e-wire into costumes

Moderator: Garth Stubbs

Panelists: Melissa Quinn, Neil (Lights) Duttkin, Deborah Strub

The Grognard Movement 2 pm Cascade 9

Are we experiencing a period of nostalgia?

Moderator: Erik Mona

Panelists: Bruce R. Cordell, Monte Cook, Rodney Thompson, Stephen Radney-MacFarland

Censorship and the Media 2 pm Cascade 10

Should everyone be limited in what they can view?

Moderator: Eric Morgret

Panelists: Sheye Anne Blaze, Frank Catalano, Dani Kollin, Paul Guinan

Block Printing Demo and Workshop 2 pm Cascade 13

Come and watch as artists working on lino and wood blocks create their art.

Panelists: Liv Rainey-Smith, Larry Lewis, Mimi Noyes

Can We Change the World through Science Fiction? 2 pm Evergreen 1&2

How deep of an impact can literature have on informing people's thoughts and behavior?

Moderator: Leslie Howle

Panelists: Michael Alexander, Brenda Cooper, Eileen Gunn, Todd Lockwood

Urban Fantasy: "Kickassitude" 2 pm Evergreen 3&4

How important is this element to a good urban fantasy?

Moderator: Kat Richardson

Panelists: Jack Skillingstead, M.H. (Maggie) Bonham, Jim Butcher

KidsFilk! 2 pm Olympic 1

Introductory participatory filksinging for kids and young adults.

Moderator: Creede Lambard

Panelists: Juliana McCorison, David Nasset, Sr.

Nancy Kress reads from her work 2:30 - 3 pm Cascade 3

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Stina Leicht reads Of Blood and Honey 3 - 3:30 pm Cascade 3

Dark Fantasy/1970s era

Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity 3 pm Cascade 4

How does the brain keep changing?

Moderator: Miki Garrison

Panelists: Sean Hagle, Janet Freeman, Misty Marshall

Disability in Science Fiction & Real Life 3 pm Cascade 5&6

Are disabled characters a sign of mainstream acceptance?

Moderator: Mikki Kendall

Panelist: Maida 'Mac' Cain

The Visions of Philip K. Dick, Then and Now 3 pm Cascade 7

We'll discuss Dick's work and its relevance today.

Moderator: Eileen Gunn

Panelists: Robert Ferrigno, Gordon Van Gelder, Marc Laidlaw

A Day in the Life of a King's Man-at-Arms 3 pm Cascade 8

Learn about the retainers of nobles and royalty.

Panelists: Dameon Willich, Bryan Hawkins

Editing the Novel 3 pm Cascade 9

Editing a 5,000 word short story is one thing. How do you edit a 100,000 word novel?

Moderator: Kelley Eskridge

Panelists: Shannon K. Butcher, Lou Anders, Nick Mamatas, Jana Silverstein

Mars -- What We've Learned 3 pm Cascade 10

We've sent robotic probes to Mars. What have we learned, and why are these missions important.

Moderator: Jerry Black

Rectangular Construction: Historical Methods That Combat Fabric Waste 3 pm Cascade 13

See how tailors from historically used rectangular construction to make the most of their precious fabric.

Moderator: Tammie L. Dupuis

Panelists: Cymbric Early-Smith, Anita Taylor, Molly Boone

Interview and Q&A with Patricia A. McKillip 3 pm Evergreen 1&2

Come with your questions for our Writer Guest of Honor Patricia A. McKillip

Moderator: Leslie Howle

Panelist: Patricia A. McKillip

How to Survive a Zombie Invasion 3 pm Evergreen 3&4

"Real" ways to get prepared for a zombie invasion

Moderator: The Reverend En Fuego

Panelists: Steve Holetz, Matt Youngmark, Brooks Peck

Lazer Tag 3 - 5 pm Grand 2

The younger players are encouraged to come and play Lazer Tag for our daytime session. For those players who are under 18, you must have a parent or guardian present at the arena. Lazer Tag is a live action, NON-CONTACT sport.

Moderator: Scott Perrin

Panelist: Elizabeth Fellows

Cascadia's Got Talent! 3 - 5 pm Salon

You have eight minutes, two songs or until the gong gongs, whichever is shorter. Show us what you got!

Moderator: Dara Korra'ti

Panelists: Andrew Ross, Death*Star

Edward Martin III reads "I Saw a Pony" and "The Gift" and "Love, She is Blind" 3:30 - 4 pm Cascade 3

Three short horror pieces from my online 'zine

Cool Summer Movie Stuff! Family Movie Previews 3:30 - 4:30 pm Olympic 1

Come see what cool (and family friendly) stuff is coming to the movies this summer.

Moderator: Keith Johnson

Darragh Metzger reads The Strawberry Roan 4 - 4:30 pm Cascade 3

Western Comic fantasy

New Shared World Anthologies 4 pm Cascade 4

Where are they headed? What makes them good?

Moderator: Mary Robinette Kowal

Panelists: Jennifer Brozek, Nathan Crowder, Jay Lake, Jordan Lapp

Introduction to Armor 4 pm Cascade 5&6

Introduction to armor and protective clothing of the Middle Ages

Panelists: Bryan Hawkins, Dameon Willich

Axes of Identity; Race and Gender Identity in Speculative Fiction 4 pm Cascade 7

How does an awareness of race and gender add to the text and our understanding of it?

Moderator: Eileen Gunn

Panelists: Steven Barnes, Keffy R. M. Kehrli, Caren Gussoff

Poly Parenting 4 pm Cascade 8

And you thought blending households and finances was complicated ...

Moderator: Jane "Jeliza" Patterson

Panelists: Sheye Anne Blaze, Eva Carlstrom

Getting Your Game Made 4 pm Cascade 9

What you need to do to get your board game published

Moderator: Mike Selinker

Panelists: Jeremy Holcomb, Randall N. Bills

Designing the Future with Science Fiction 4 pm Cascade 10

What if we used science fiction based on science fact to develop new technologies and products?

Moderator: Brian David Johnson

Panelist: Sarah Perez-Kriz

Modern Wizards 4 pm Cascade 13

What would wizards in current times wear?

Moderator: Julie Zetterberg

Panelists: Janet Borkowski, Vicki Glover, Shannon Flint

Writing and Story Development for Computer Games 4 pm Evergreen 1&2

Story development can affect game system design, character design and environments

Moderator: Marc Laidlaw

Panelists: Jason Janicki, Ted Kosmatka, Kate Marshall, Jeff Grubb

The Coolest Alternative Energy Ideas 4 pm Evergreen 3&4

What are the really fun ways of making alternative energy?

Moderator: Mike Brennan

Panelists: Burt Webb, Pat MacEwen, Amy Thomson, Elton Elliott

Ghostology 101 with Ross Allison 4 pm Grand 3

See if you have what it takes to be a real ghost hunter.

Moderator: Ross Allison

Art Show Tour with Todd Lockwood 4 pm Grand 1

Tour is limited to 10 participants. Please sign up in advance at the art show, and meet by the Print Shop at 4 p.m. Panelist: Todd Lockwood

Space Dominators Needs YOU! 4 - 8 pm Rotunda 2

Come join the creators of the SF comedy series Space Dominators on the green screen!

Panelist: Sonnet Realm Films

G. David Nordley reads Into the Mirand Rift 4:30 - 5 pm Cascade 3

Unpublished part of the novel version, takes place on Mars

Baby Lounge and Quiet Hour 4:30 pm Olympic 1

Unmonitored room for parents and infants

Anne Prather aka Aislinn the Bard reads Wings of Joy: Songs and Stories of the Starmasters

5 - 5:30 pm Cascade 3

Songs and stories to go with them. There will be a limited number of copies of the "Wings of Joy" anthology available for those interested.

Call for Stories -- The Tomorrow Project -- Q&A Session 5 pm Cascade 4

Interested in writing SF based on science fact?

Moderator: Brian David Johnson

Panelist: Sarah Perez-Kriz

World-Building Your Fantasy 5 pm Cascade 5&6

How do we make fantasy worlds real?

Moderator: Susan R. Matthews

Panelists: Sam Sykes, Stina Leicht, Alma Alexander, M.H. (Maggie) Bonham

The Art of The Mash-Up 5 pm Cascade 7

How do you take someone else's style and expand it?

Moderator: Mary Robinette Kowal

Panelists: Mark Teppo, Jeff Burk

Threads of Time -- Medieval/Renaissance Costume Re-Creation 5 pm Cascade 8

Costuming tips from some of our most experienced re-creationists

Moderator: Anita Taylor

Panelists: Tammie L. Dupuis, Cymbric Early-Smith, Bethany Roullett

The Year in Board and Card Games 5 pm Cascade 9

Which games are the most popular as well as which ones are worth the time and money.

Moderator: Julie Haehn

Panelists: Jason Bulmahn, Mike Selinker

Xprize: Oil Clean Up for Fun and Profit 5 pm Cascade 10

X CHALLENGE entry with oil-spillcleanup technology

Moderator: Bart Kemper

Panelist: Krista Wohlfeil

Beyond the Book Cover 5 pm Cascade 13

How to make money doing art that isn't illustration or book covers.

Panelists: Leigh Kellogg, Bryan Syme, Mimi Noyes, Christine Winters

Take it on the Road 5 pm Evergreen 1&2

Putting together a good starter sound system for performing on the road

Moderator: John Seghers

Panelists: Heather Dale, K Wiley, Ben Deschamps

Supernatural Seattle 5 pm Evergreen 3&4

Why is there so much urban fantasys set in Seattle?

Moderator: Cat Rambo

Panelists: Julie McGalliard, J A Pitts, K.C. Ball, Kat Richardson

Northwest Museum of Legends and Lore 5 pm Grand 3

Come explore what there is at Washington state's only paranormal science museum.

Single Pattern Contest Judging 5 - 8 pm Salon

Bring your tiems to the Salon for judging.

Moderator: Janet Borkowski

Ken Scholes reads In Time of Despair and Great Darkness 5:30 - 6 pm Cascade 3

An Arthurian tale set in the dust bowl

Lizzy Shannon reads Time Spin 6 - 6:30 pm Cascade 3

Excerpt from the author's new scifi/space opera novel

Supernatural /vs/ Sci-Fi 6 pm Cascade 4

Why are supernatural TV shows and films calling themselves science fiction?

Moderator: David A. Page

Panelists: Julie McGalliard, Erik Owomoyela, Jeff Davis

Polyamory 101 6 pm Cascade 5&6

What is polyamory? What are the pros and cons?

Moderator: Loree Parker

Panelists: Sean Hagle, Beth Runnerwolf, Sandra Damiana Buskirk

Script Reading: Star Wars 6 - 8 pm Cascade 7

Join us for a reading of the Script for Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope.

Moderator: J. Spyder Isaacson

Panelist: Brian D. Oberquell

Dieselpunk and Retro Futurism 6 pm Cascade 8

What is it, why and how you too can build your own jet pack, or at least look like you could.

Moderator: Diana Vick

Panelists: Cherie Lovell, Victoria Shaffer

Ask the Gamemasters 6 pm Cascade 9

Come to this panel with questions about your RPG campaign.

Moderator: Ogre Whiteside

Panelists: Jonathan Tweet, Jason Bulmahn, Rodney Thompson, Monte Cook

An Illustrated History of the X-Men 6 pm Cascade 10

A crash course in Mutant History X

Panelists: Matt Youngmark, Spencer Ellsworth

Collage Painting 6 pm Cascade 13

Demonstration of a unique technique using acrylic gel to transfer images

Moderator: Mark Roland

Trashed Future 6 pm Evergreen 3&4

Taking stock of the signs and portents of disaster

Moderator: J.M. Sidorova

Panelist: Mary Rosenblum

Pre-Masquerade Meeting 6 pm Olympic 1

To enter the masquerade you MUST attend either this meeting or the Saturday morning pre-masquerade meeting. Moderator: Trent Lum

Like Water for Quarks Book Launch 6 pm Presidential Suite

Moderator: Bruce Taylor

Panelists: Elton Elliott, Doug Odell

Jack Skillingstead reads from his new work 6:30 - 7 pm Cascade 3

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G.Robin Smith reads To Each Their Own 7 - 7:30 pm Cascade 3

Modern writ-Shakespearean style Comedy

Flirting 101 7 pm Cascade 4

"How to flirt" workshop

Moderator: Sonia Lyris

Comic Adaptations 7 pm Cascade 5&6

What are some of the best and worst of these?

Moderator: Ashley Cook

Panelists: Matt Youngmark, Anina Bennett, Mike Selinker

Quarter Century Old Horror 7 pm Cascade 8

How do horror movies that debuted 25 years ago hold up?

Moderator: Eric Morgret

Panelists: Jenna M. Pitman, Mark Rahner, Nathan Crowder

Talebones Live! 7 - 9 pm Cascade 9

Readings by writers published in Talebones magazine

Moderator: Patrick Swenson

Xcor Presentation 7 - 9 pm Cascade 10

An update on corporate spaceflight

Moderator: Arthur Bozlee

Cavalier Chivalry -- Macho Musketeers 7 pm Cascade 13

Costumes of the past and modern interpretations of the cavalier style

Moderator: Carmen Beaudry

Panelists: JoAnne Kirley, Tammie L. Dupuis, Richard Stephens

Pondside in Concert 7 pm Evergreen 1&2

Songs of dragons, monsters, and beachfront property on Ganymede.

Moderator: Juliana McCorrison

The Continued Viability of Epic Fantasy 7 pm Evergreen 3&4

How has Epic Fantasy evolved in the 50-plus years since Tolkien hit it big? What are the archetypal elements that keep people reading epic fantasy? What's new and fresh in this arena?

Moderator: M.H. (Maggie) Bonham

Panelists: Spencer Ellsworth, Jeff

The Tower at Stony Wood: Embroidery 101 7 - 9 pm Olympic 1

Come give embroidery a try, materials provided.

Moderator: LouAnna Valentine

The Philip K. Dick Memorial Award Ceremony 7 - 8:30 pm Grand 2

Join us for the Philip K. Dick Memorial Award, presented to the best original paperback novel published in the USA for 2010. Moderator: William Sadorus

Panelist: Gordon Van Gelder

Christine Winters reads Enchantress Moon 7:30 - 8 pm Cascade 3

Time travel romance

501st Charity Photo Event 7:30 - 10:30 pm Lobby

Your picture taken with Darth Vader and/or Storm Troopers for charity.

Moderator: Marc Semenchuk

pir8fancier reads Let's Pretend the War is Over 8 - 8:30 pm Cascade 3

Harry Potter: Post War AU

Scary Comics 8 pm Cascade 4

What horror comics are out there?

Panelists: Mark Rahner, Steve Holetz, Jennifer Brozek

Gamers Need Love Too! 8 pm Cascade 5&6

Etiquette suggestions to keep you from being that "creepy person" others avoid. 18+ with ID only

Moderator: Mickey Schulz

Panelists: Loree Parker, Donna Prior

Scholarship: Documentation vs. Re-creation 8 pm Cascade 7

The value of historical re-enactment in the world of traditional "what they wrote" research

Moderator: Karen Rall

Panelists: Darragh Metzger, G.Robin Smith

The Science of Magic 8 pm Cascade 8

How do you make the rules for your world containing magic believable and consistent?

Moderator: Bart Kemper

Panelists: K.C. Ball, Bruce R. Cordell, Kim Ritchie

Floozies, Soiled Doves and Ladies of the Evening 8 pm Cascade 13

The oldest profession in the old west and what they wore (may not be suitable for those under age 16)

Moderator: Carmen Beaudry

Panelists: Wendy Prather, Victoria Shaffer, Lori Edwards

Leannan Sidhe in Concert 8 pm Evergreen 1&2

Bittersweet faerie folksongs for ensnaring human hearts.

Moderator: Leannan Sidhe

Panelists: Betsy Tinney, Sunnie Larsen

Charismatic Mega Catastrophes 8 pm Evergreen 3&4

This is the way the world ends

Moderator: Mickey "Meowse" Phoenix

Panelist: Carlton Rhoades

Keffy R. M. Kehrli reads Bonehouse 8:30 - 9 pm Cascade 3

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Friends of Bill W. 9 pm Cascade 3

Broad Universe Rapid-Fire Reading and Chocolate Event 9 pm Cascade 4

Intriguing, very short readings by local members of Broad Universe

The State of SyFy (nee Sci-Fi Channel) 9 pm Cascade 5&6

What happened to the Sci-Fi Channel and can it be fixed? Should we bother?

Moderator: Matt Hammond

Panelists: David A. Page, Judith Herman

Deconstructing the Superhero 9 pm Cascade 7

How has comics' oldest genre matured?

Moderator: Andrew Dolbeck

Panelists: Matt Youngmark, Nathan Crowder, Paul Guinan

Shadow of the Vampire 9 pm Cascade 8

Major trends and looks of vampire fashion

Moderator: Lori Edwards

Panelists: Margo Loes, Richard Stephens, Garth Stubbs, Shannon Flint

Hey, <insert series> would make a great game! 9 pm Cascade 9

Why certain books, TV, or movie series would make great/terrible games

Moderator: Erik Mona

Panelists: Stan!, Kate Marshall, Rodney Thompson

Fictional Linguistics 9 pm Cascade 10

A linguist discusses how to use existing languages as a model for fantasy or alien cultures.

Moderator: John Lawler

Video Game Art 9 pm Cascade 13

What goes on behind the art and creation of video games

Panelists: Claire Hummel, Leigh Kellogg, Douglas Herring, Mike Vaillancourt

Aislinn the Bard in Concert 9 pm Evergreen 1&2

Pegasus nominee Aislinn the Bard invites you to the Day of Jubilee.

Moderator: Anne Prather aka Aislinn the Bard

Post-Apocalypse Now 9 pm Evergreen 3&4

Civilization as we know it is broken. How do you fix it?

Moderator: Mickey "Meowse" Phoenix

Panelists: Brenda Dau, Bart Kemper, Paul Dixon

Fannish Fetish Fashion Show 9 - 10:30 pm Grand 2&3

The title pretty much says it all. Burlesque entertainment provided by Dark Dolls Productions, 18+ with ID only Emcee: Caren G.

J A Pitts reads Honeyed Words 10 - 10:30 pm Cascade 3

Book 2 in the Black Blade series

Alternative Scene Etiquette 10 pm Cascade 4

Different social rules in different arenas

Moderator: Mickey Schulz

Panelist: Rachael Kenoyer

There Can Be Only One: Remaking Classic Films 10 pm Cascade 5&6

Movie remakes: which ones work, which ones don't?

Moderator: Jesse "Fish" Simpson

Panelists: Eric Morgret, Mark Bourne, Mark Rahner

HIV: Then and Now 10 pm Cascade 7

What we've learned about HIV and viruses

Moderator: Rev. Matthew Smith

Panelists: Gregory Gadow, Warren Dinges

Tim Burton's Wonderland 10 pm Cascade 8

Costumes from our favorite Tim Burton movies & talk about how to recreate them

Moderator: Cherie Lovell

Panelists: Margo Loes, Lori Edwards, Richard Stephens

Dude, Seriously...WTF? When Gamers Cross the Line 10 pm Cascade 9

Things in a game you JUST. SHOULD. NOT. DO.

Moderator: Ogre Whiteside

Panelists: SatyrPhil Brucato, Donna Prior, Loree Parker

Geek, Geek.... Don't Tell Me; Who is that author and/or cover artist?" 10 pm Cascade 10

We will test audience members' knowledge of authors and cover artists from the 1940s to now. Prizes for the winners! Moderator: Brooks Peck & Leslie Howle

Panelists: Gordon Van Gelder, Todd Lockwood

Starlight in Concert 10 pm Evergreen 1&2

A heady mix of country, folk, filk, and rock with a skyward reach.

Moderator: Raishaan O'Leary

Panelists: Stephanie L. Weippert, BriarRose McDougal, John R. Gray III, Rebecca Sons

Transgender Characters and Issues in Speculative Fiction 10 pm Evergreen 3&4

Discussion of works of science fiction or fantasy that expand or explore our understanding of gender

Panelists: K.C. Ball, Keffy R. M. Kehrli, Jane "Jeliza" Patterson

Stitch and Bitch 10 pm - 1 am Olympic 1

Enjoy working amongst your fellow fen on your project du jour

Panelists: Bethany Roullett, Vicki Glover, Wendy Prather

Judith Herman reads Grumpy Old Vampires 10:30 - 11 pm Cascade 3

Comedy

SatyrPhil Brucato reads Chaser, Rabbit Moves the World, or both 11 - 11:30 pm Cascade 3

Urban Fantasy

Intro to Seattle Sex Positive Culture 11 pm Cascade 5&6

What is "sex positive," and where can you find it? 18+ with ID only

Moderator: Rachael Kenoyer

Panelists: Lilith von Fraumench, David Nasset, Sr.

SEX! How to Write a Smutfic 11 pm Cascade 7

What to do and what not to do when writing pornography. 18+ with ID only

Moderator: Cheryl Dyson

Panelists: Darry Willis, Cassie Black

Has Hollywood Sucked the Vampires Dry? 11 pm Cascade 9

Is there anything left for vampires to do in film, TV, and books?

Moderator: R.L. McSterlingthong

Panelists: Julie McGalliard, Chris Nilsson

Open Filk 11 pm - 2 am Evergreen 3&4

Informal, come-as-you-are music performance

Carnivale de Stardance 11 pm - 2 am Grand 2&3

Carnival de Stardance

Come celebrate Mardi Gras style as DJ Request and DJ Rohkan spin the mixes deep into the night. Don't forget to attend the Mask Making Panel earlier in the day to create your very own Mask for the Ball...or be one of the first 150 p

Victorian Sex midnight Cascade 5&6

Come learn about the not-so-straightlaced Victorians.

Moderator: Victoria Shaffer

Panelists: Mickey Schulz, Tamera Mickelson

Midnight Movie: Rocky Horror Picture Show midnight - 2 am Evergreen 1&2

The Vicarious Theatre Company returns to give you a night of live action Rocky Horror Picture Show that you will never forget.

Moderator: Vicarious Theater Company

Norwescon 34 ‐ Saturday

Open Gaming 8 am - 1 pm Rotunda 1

Tables for convention members to sit down with old (or new) friends and play. No sign-up sheet required. Moderator: Pro Roy

Open Gaming 8 am - 6 am Rotunda 2

Tables for convention members to sit down with old (or new) friends and play. No sign-up sheet required. Moderator: Pro Roy

Has the Future Arrived? The E-Book and the Publishing Industry 9 am Cascade 5&6

Where does this leave our local bookstore?

Moderator: Cat Rambo

Panelists: Darragh Metzger, Bob Kruger, Joshua Palmatier

I'll Be In My Bunk 9 am Cascade 7

What do you do to entertain yourself on a space station?

Panelists: Mike Brennan, B. D. Gallagher, Dani Kollin

Contemporary Asian Fantasy Costumes 9 am Cascade 8

Anime, Manga and Japanese Horror are all the rage

Moderator: Deborah Strub

Panelists: Melissa Quinn, Cherie Lovell, Vicki Glover

Climate Change in the 21st Century 9 am Cascade 9

Is there any chance at all that we can slow down global warming?

Moderator: Brenda Cooper

Panelists: Paul Dixon, Janet Freeman, Mary Rosenblum

Scheduled Gaming 9 am - 1 am Cascade 11&12

Something new every day up in our corner of the con! Take every opportunity to qualify for a prize!

Moderator: Kathi Pickett

Tai-Chi 9 am Grand 2

Start your morning with moving meditation.

Moderator: Steven Barnes

Pre-Masquerade Meeting 9 am Grand 3

To enter the masquerade you MUST have attended last night's meeting or this pre-masquerade meeting.

Moderator: Trent Lum

Figure Drawing Demo 9:30 - 11 am Cascade 13

Come watch, learn, and discuss how our professional artists draw the human figure.

Panelists: Michaela Eaves, Bryan Syme, Christine Winters

Garth Upshaw reads Birdwatcher 10:00 - 10:30 am Cascade 3

Flash piece with aliens, crows and dysfunctional teenagers

Freelancing 101 10 am Cascade 4

Freelance writing for the gaming industry

Moderator: Jeff Combos

Panelists: Liz Courts, Randall N. Bills, Jeff Grubb

Can You Write Hard SF Without a Science Background? 10 am Cascade 5&6

How do you fold in the science without making it an info dump?

Moderator: Nancy Kress

Panelists: Jim Kling, Michael Alexander, Erik Owomoyela

Growing Up Fen 10 am Cascade 7

What are the advantages and disadvantages of growing up in convention fandom?

Moderator: Jacqualynn D. Duram Nilsson

Panelists: Beth Runnerwolf, Dierdre Phoenix

Twisting History 10 am Cascade 8

Modern costumes inspired by historical garments

Moderator: Lori Edwards

Panelists: Julie Zetterberg, Bethany Roullett, Diana Vick

Why is the Paranormal so Popular? 10 am Cascade 9

Which TV shows make the grade, and which do not?

Moderator: Jeff Davis

Panelist: Durlyn

Let's Make a Movie: Shoot It! 10:00 - noon Cascade 10

In part 2, we shoot like mad weasels, because there's not much time!

Moderator: Ryan K. Johnson

Panelists: Edward Martin III, Eric Morgret, Brian D. Oberquell

We Will Meet the Borg, and They Will be Us 10 am Evergreen 1&2

Prosthetic devices, personal electronics and the future

Moderator: Karen Rall

Panelists: Russell D. Campbell, Jonathan Tweet, Sean Hagle

Developing Your Own Mythos 10 am Evergreen 3&4

How do you create a mythos unique to your story?

Moderator: Louise Marley

Panelists: Patricia A. McKillip, Kat Richardson, Ken Scholes

Od Magic: Puppet Workshop Pt. 2 10:00 - 11:30 am Olympic 1

In this second part of our three-part workshop, we will begin constructing bodies for our puppets.

Moderator: LouAnna Valentine

Interview and Q&A with Jim and Shannon K. Butcher 10 am Grand 2

Moderator: Robert Stewart

Panelists: Jim Butcher, Shannon K. Butcher

Scavenger Hunt 10 am Salon

Stop by to pick up the list and the rules.

Moderator: Max Blaze

SMACDown Arcade 10 am - 1 am 7110

Members of Seattle Area Metro Collectors present a full-fledged video game arcade here at Norwescon.

Moderator: Todd Clark

J.M. Sidorova reads Death, Rebirth. An Heir, a Karakuri 10:30 - 11 am Cascade 3

Near future sci fi dealing with the Uncanny Valley phenomenon.

Stan! reads The Littlest Shoggoth 11 - 11:30 am Cascade 3

A children's book with a Lovecraftian Christmas story. Viewable at http://tinyurl.com/264jvdk

First Pages 11 am Cascade 4

Workshop leaders will read each piece aloud in turn and discuss what does and doesn't work.

Moderator: Cat Rambo & Louise Marley

Good Markets for Short Fiction in 2011 11 am Cascade 5&6

Print and e-zines specializing in science fiction and fantasy

Panelists: Lou Anders, Jordan Lapp, Jennifer Brozek

The Potassium Deficient Superhero 11 am Cascade 7

The best story arcs from the various Green Lanterns, and where the character is headed now.

Moderator: Ashley Cook

Panelists: J. Spyder Isaacson, Douglas Herring, J A Pitts

When Fandoms Collide 11 am Cascade 8

How do you balance fannish activities in your life?

Moderator: Karen Rall

Panelist: Matt Hammond

Old Plots and New Narrative Structures 11 am Cascade 9

How can we use old plots to create fresh fiction?

Moderator: Nancy Kress

Panelists: Susan R. Matthews, Ken Scholes, Garth Upshaw, Sandra Damiana Buskirk

The Citizen-Soldier in the High-Tech World 11 am Cascade 13

Is it time for the American model of the Citizen Soldier to take another step forward?

Moderator: Bart Kemper

Panelists: Mike Brennan, Brenda Cooper

Harm me with Harmony 11 am Evergreen 1&2

Want to sing along but don't know how it works? Come to this workshop on harmonies!

Moderator: Sunnie Larsen

Panelists: BriarRose McDougal, Darragh Metzger

Under the Sea -- Fashions from Fathoms 11 am Evergreen 3&4

Fashion show of aquatic-inspired costumes

Moderator: Carmen Beaudry and Richard Stephens

Panelist: Margo Loes, Bethany Roullett, Orchid, Tamera Mickelson, Vicki Glover, Kate McClure, Wendy Prather, Deb Strub,

Lori Edwards, Ieva Ohaks, Victoria Shaffer,

Urban Fantasy's Hard-Boiled Detective Roots 11 am Grand 2

Current Urban Fantasy owes a lot to the American hard-boiled detective genre.

Moderator: Kat Richardson

Panelists: Mark Teppo, Jim Butcher, Shannon K. Butcher, Rhiannon Held

Sam Sykes reads Tome of the Undergates 11:30 - noon Cascade 3

Misanthropic adventurers and the troubles they face with each other and the demons trying to kill them.

Anina Bennett and Paul Guinan read Boilerplate: History's Mechanical Marvel noon - 12:30 pm Cascade 3

The story of the world's first robot, accompanied by a slide show of historical images

Collecting Arcade Games noon Cascade 4

The ins and outs of collecting vintage arcade games

Moderator: Todd Clark

Panelists: Richard Godwin, Gil Ruta, Dave Okert

Giving Good Alien noon Cascade 5&6

What does it take to create a believable alien?

Moderator: Richard A. Lovett

Panelists: Mary Rosenblum, Amy Thomson, John Lawler, G David Nordley

Basic Writing Help -- Horror Writing noon Cascade 7

How far is too far in a horror story?

Moderator: Jenna M. Pitman

Panelists: Stina Leicht, Jeff Burk, Nick Mamatas

Fanfiction to Mainstream Publishing -- Is It Possible? noon Cascade 8

Hear success stories from people who have made the transition.

Moderator: pir8fancier

Panelist: Jean Johnson

Evolution of Marriage noon Cascade 9

Marriage has seen many shapes and forms, both in SF/F and the real world.

Moderator: Katharine Bond

Panelists: Loree Parker, Eva Carlstrom

From Science Fiction to Science Fact -- Humans to Mars noon Cascade 10

How the dream of a human mission to Mars could be achieved in our lifetime

Moderator: Jerry Black

Materials and Techniques for Headdress Armature noon Cascade 13

Traditional and unconventional millinery materials and techniques

Moderator: Ieva Ohaks

Panelists: Margo Loes , Melissa Quinn, Shannon Flint

Performance Enhancement (Performance Skills Workshop) noon Evergreen 1&2

Workshop: play a song of your choice and get feedback from our panel

Moderator: Dara Korra'ti

Panelists: MC-3PO, Creede Lambard, Heather Dale, C0splay

Crunch vs. Fluff: FIGHT! noon Evergreen 3&4

Rules vs. story line in RPGs

Moderator: Erik Mona

Panelists: Bruce R. Cordell, Jonathan Tweet, Jason Bulmahn, Stan!, Jeff Grubb, Monte Cook

Wand Making Workshop noon - 2:30 pm Olympic 1

Come make your own wooden magic wand.

Moderator: Scott Perrin

Trends in Urban Fantasy noon Grand 2

Are Vampires cliché? Do Werewolves rock? Are Zombies still shambling to the cash register?

Moderator: Kat Richardson

Panelists: Lou Anders, Jim Butcher

Werewolf the Apocalypse LARP noon - 5 pm Maxi's Ballroom

World of Darkness live-action role-play (LARP). 18+ with ID only

Panelists: The Camarilla

Art Show Tour with Liv Rainey-Smith noon Grand 1

Tour is limited to 10 participants. Please sign up in advance at the art show, and meet by the print shop at noon.

Panelist: Liv Rainey-Smith

Mark Bourne reads Jasper 12:30 - 1 pm Cascade 3

The first chapter of my new novel in progress.

Stephanie L. Weippert reads Familiar Trouble 1 - 1:30 pm Cascade 3

Young Adult Novel

The Lost World of Clones 1 pm Cascade 4

Soon it may be possible to bring extinct animals back to life. Should we do it?

Panelists: Jim Kling, Pat MacEwen, Annie Morton, Elton Elliott

You've Finished Your Novel, now how do you find an agent? 1 pm Cascade 5&6

Pro writers share advice based on their own experience.

Moderator: Joshua Palmatier

Panelists: Lizzy Shannon, Robert Ferrigno, Shannon K. Butcher

Building Character Using Any Method You Can 1 pm Cascade 7

How do writers make their characters seem real? What techniques work best?

Moderator: Mary Rosenblum

Panelists: Ted Kosmatka, Nancy Kress, Jack Skillingstead, Kelley Eskridge

Podcasting 101 1 pm Cascade 8

Learn how do make your own podcast.

Moderator: J.C. Gordon Granger

Panelists: Shannon Flowers, Steve Holetz

3D Cinema: Revolution or Novelty? 1 pm Cascade 9

Is 3-D a genuine revolution in filmmaking or a cynical way to make more money?

Moderator: Jesse "Fish" Simpson

Panelists: The Reverend En Fuego, Claire Hummel, Mimi Noyes

History of Underwear 1 - 3 pm Cascade 10

What did our ancestors wear under their clothing?

Moderator: Carmen Beaudry

Panelists: Tammie L. Dupuis, Bethany Roullett

Figure Drawing Workshop -- Models in Costume 1 - 3 pm Cascade 13

Models in costume will do a variety of short and medium length poses. Please bring your own drawing and painting supplies. Moderator: Anita Taylor

Panelists: Mary Robinette Kowal, Cymbric Early-Smith, G.Robin Smith , Victoria Shaffer, Michaela Eaves, Ch

The Mongoliad; A Presentation 1 pm Evergreen 1&2

Greg Bear, Mark Teppo, Erik Bear, And Neal Stephenson will do a presentation of their new project: an online interactive fiction site called The Mongoliad. Is this new model of a shared world story a harbinger of things to come?

Moderator: Mark Teppo

Panelists: Greg Bear, Erik Bear, Neal Stephenson

Women in the Gaming Industry 1 pm Evergreen 3&4

The growing presence/awareness of women playing and designing games

Moderator: Donna Prior

Panelists: Julie Haehn, Liz Courts, Jennifer Brozek

Poker Tournament 1 - 5 pm Rotunda 1

Can you make a Worf poker face? Are you Data when it comes to the playing odds? Or do you just play socially against the Zynga computer? Regardless of your level of play we want you to come join in the fun of the Norwescon 34 No Limit Texas Hold'Em Pok

R.L. McSterlingthong reads The McSterlingscenes 1:30 - 2 pm Cascade 3

Excerpts from his favorite novels, written by himseelf

Kelley Eskridge reads Solitaire 2 - 2:30 pm Cascade 3

A young woman convicted of a terrible crime is sentenced to eight years in solitary confinement -- in a virtual prison cell within her own mind.

Memorial for Carolyn 'Dulcinea' Palms 2 pm Cascade 4

Come join Carolyn's family in remembering her while enjoying some tunes carolyn hand picked.

Near Future Nightmares and Dreams 2 pm Cascade 5&6

What might happen in the next decades as a result of political, social, and metaphysical events of recent years.

Moderator: Brenda Cooper

Panelists: Marc Laidlaw, Jack Skillingstead, Robert Ferrigno

Crash Course In American Comics History 2 pm Cascade 7

Come learn what's so great about Krazy Kat, R. Crumb, Peanuts, etc.

Moderator: Ashley Cook

Panelists: Roberta Gregory, Paul Guinan, Charles "Zan" Christensen

Return to Middle Earth in 2011: 2 pm Cascade 8

Relive your favorite LOTR moments, and discuss your hopes for the new films.

Moderator: Spencer Ellsworth

Panelists: Elton Elliott, Chris Nilsson, Spring Schoenhuth

Young & Queer in Society & Fandom 2 pm Cascade 9

Young people with questions about their place in society and fandom talk with each other and with older fen who've been through it themselves. It gets better. http://thetrevorproject.org/

Moderator: Loree Parker

Panelists: Rev. Matthew Smith, Dierdre P

Today's Teens in Two Thousand Twenty-Two 2 pm Evergreen 1&2

Twelve years from now, what will young adults be doing for work, for fun, for family?

Panelists: Paul Dixon, Frank Catalano, Russell D. Campbell

Writers Workshops from Local to national 2 pm Evergreen 3&4

Writers who have participated in both local and national workshops share their experience and answer your questions.

Moderator: Eileen Gunn

Panelists: K.C. Ball, Liz Argall, Keffy R. M. Kehrli, Patrick Swenson, Leslie Howle

Autograph Session 1 2 pm Grand 2

Patricia A. McKillip, Kinuko Y. Craft, Jim Butcher, Shannon K. Butcher, Lou Anders, John P. Alexander, Michael Alexander, Steven Barnes, Greg Bear, M.H. (Maggie) Bonham, Ted Butler, Kurt Cagle, Alan Clark, Bruce R. Cordell, Heather Dale, Caren Gussoff, Jean Johnson, Dani Kollin, Eytan Kollin, Ted Kosmatka, Nancy Kress, Larry Lewis, Todd Lockwood, Edward Martin III, Susan R. Matthews, G. David Nordley, J A Pitts, Mark Rahner, Kat Richardson, Mary Rosenblum, Lizzy Shannon, Jeff Sturgeon, Sam Sykes, Mark Teppo, Gordon Van Gelder, Dameon Willich, Matt Youngmark

SMACDown Arcade Tournament 2 - 5 pm 7110

It's a Tournament! Come to 7110 to sign up, and for more information.

Moderator: Todd Clark

Janet Freeman reads Non-Native Species 2:30 - 3 pm Cascade 3

A short story from Analog Jan/Feb 2011

Brian David Johnson reads Brain Machines 3 - 3:30 pm Cascade 3

Do humans really have free will? Could the answer to this question actually drive people insane?

Getting Lost in SF Television 3 pm Cascade 4

What is the appeal of the recurring theme, lost in space, and what are its origins?

Moderator: Karen Rall

Panelists: Jesse "Fish" Simpson, Doug Odell, Dani Kollin

Advanced Polyamory 3 pm Cascade 5&6

You've decided that poly is the way to go, so now what?

Panelists: Katharine Bond, Tamera Mickelson, Rachael Kenoyer, Jeremy Holcomb

The Ins and Outs of Collaboration 3 pm Cascade 7

How easy or hard is it to collaborate on a story or novel?

Moderator: Mark Teppo

Panelists: Ted Kosmatka, Joel Davis, Eytan Kollin

The Evolving Image of the Dragon in Art and Literature 3 pm Cascade 8

What is it about dragons that has so captured the collective imaginations of all cultures throughout the ages?

Moderator: Todd Lockwood

Panelists: Liv Rainey-Smith, John R. Gray III

Ask the Developers 3 pm Cascade 9

A discussion of exactly what a game developer does

Moderator: Mike Selinker

Panelists: Andy Megowan, Sean K Reynolds, Dustin J Gross, Jason Bulmahn

Language Fossils 3 pm Cascade 10

We'll talk about outmoded words and expressions that we still use.

Moderator: John Lawler

Costume Recycling 3 pm Cascade 13

Tips and tricks for repurposing clothing, trims, etc.

Moderator: JoAnne Kirley

Panelists: Katrina Marier, Julie Zetterberg, Garth Stubbs, Kate McClure

Power to the People! 3 pm Evergreen 1&2

Is it possible that some day people won't need electricity and fuel transported by complex, vulnerable systems?

Panelists: Burt Webb, David Stuart, Kurt Cagle, G. David Nordley

The Clarion West Writers Workshop 3 pm Evergreen 3&4

Recent CW student and Instructor alums describe this intensive six-week program.

Moderator: Leslie Howle

Panelists: Gordon Van Gelder, Mike Alexander, Caren Gussoff, J.M. Sidorova, Patrick Swenson

Od Magic: Puppet Workshop Pt. 3 3 - 5 pm Olympic 1

Now it's time to finish our puppet heads by painting and adding hair and other features and attaching them to their bodies. Moderator: LouAnna Valentine

Autograph Session 2 3 pm Grand 2

Patricia A. McKillip, Kinuko Y. Craft, Jim Butcher, Shannon K. Butcher, Lou Anders, Alma Alexander, Anina Bennett, S. A. Bolich, SatyrPhil Brucato, Rob Carlos, Brenda Cooper, Nathan Crowder, James C. Glass, Roberta Gregory, Paul Guinan, Eileen Gunn, Jay Lake, Stina Leicht, R.L. McSterlingthong, Darragh Metzger, Joshua Palmatier, Kevin Radthorne, Cat Rambo, Mary Robinette Kowal, Ken Scholes, Jack Skillingstead, G.Robin Smith, Renee Stern, Rodney Thompson, K Wiley, Christine Winters, Stan!

Heather Dale reads The Legends of Arthur 3:30 - 4 pm Cascade 3

Lively storytelling about King Arthur!

Steven Barnes reads Devil's Wake 4 - 4:30 pm Cascade 3

Reading from the zombie novel

BADFIC -- What Not to Do While Writing 4 pm Cascade 4

"Mary Sues", bad grammar, overuse of descriptive terms and other bad writing

Moderator: pir8fancier

Panelists: Jordan Lapp, David A. Page, Judith Herman

The Best Writing Advice I Ever Received 4 pm Cascade 5&6

...and Am Now Passing On To You.

Moderator: Nancy Kress

Panelists: Mary Robinette Kowal, Jack Skillingstead, Brenda Cooper, Eileen Gunn, Jay Lake

Godzilla vs. Zombies 4 pm Cascade 7

Both Godzilla and zombies are iconic movie monsters. Are zombies the en vogue monster for awhile?

Moderator: Shannon Flowers

Panelists: Lilith von Fraumench, The Reverend En Fuego

Invisible Disabilities 4 pm Cascade 8

Not every disability is apparent at a glance, nor is anyone's personal health anyone else's business.

Moderator: Sheye Anne Blaze

Panelists: Beth Runnerwolf, Gregory Gadow, Maida 'Mac' Cain

Table-top gaming is DEAD or is it? 4 pm Cascade 9

Electronic gaming vs. traditional gaming

Moderator: Erik Mona

Panelists: Jeff Grubb, Jeff Combos, Sean K Reynolds

Return to the Moon 4 pm Cascade 10

Politics aside, what will be required to return to the Moon and stay?

Moderator: Chris Vancil

Panelists: Greg Paddock, David Stuart, Arthur Bozlee, Jerry Black

Multi-Cultural Steampunk 4 pm Cascade 13

Come get some ideas on how to make your Steamy-wear a bit more exotic.

Moderator: Diana Vick

Panelists: Victoria Shaffer, Janet Borkowski

Home Recording I 4 pm Evergreen 1&2

Everybody wants to make a demo. What can you do with what you've got?

Moderator: Vixy & Tony

Panelists: Dara Korra'ti, K Wiley, Juliana McCorrison

Spotlight Publisher: PYR Books Presents 4 pm Evergreen 3&4

PYR Publisher Lou Anders presents forthcoming books. Come get your questions answered.

Panelist: Lou Anders

Cymbric Early-Smith reads The Janus Paradox 4:30 - 5 pm Cascade 3

Paranormal time travel fiction

Jenna M. Pitman reads Murder in the Red Barn 5 - 5:30 pm Cascade 3

Two girls expiernece the beginning of teenage love only to be forced to face horrors beyond imagining.

Medieval Weaponry for Fun and Profit 5 pm Cascade 4

An overview (in 50 minutes) of Medieval Weaponry, in all it's fascinating variations.

Panelists: Darragh Metzger, Dameon Willich

Real Ghosts in the Machine 5 pm Cascade 5&6

Direct interface between brain and computer seems to get closer every day.

Moderator: Burt Webb

Panelists: Jonathan Tweet, Sean Hagle, David Shoemaker, Ted Chiang

Writing Good Dialogue 5 pm Cascade 7

How to write dialogue that (1) seems natural, (2) builds character, and (3) advances plot.

Panelists: Cat Rambo, Jack Skillingstead, Keffy R. M. Kehrli, Ted Kosmatka

Clothing of the Coast and Inland Salish Peoples 5 pm Cascade 8

Techniques and style of indigenous people of the Northwest

Moderator: Carmen Beaudry

Panelists: Deborah Strub, Tammie L. Dupuis, Cymbric Early-Smith

Micropublishing and the New Games Renaissance 5 pm Cascade 9

Pros and cons of small and selfpublishing game companies

Panelists: Stan!, Liz Courts, Jeff Combos, Dustin J Gross, Monte Cook

"Reality" Paranormal Television and its Effects on the Field 5 pm Cascade 10

Do "reality" paranormal shows help the field of paranormal investigation, or hinder it?

Moderator: Durlyn

Panelist: Jeff Davis

Art Aerobics 5 pm Cascade 13

Fun and wacky exercises help give your brains a fun workout

Moderator: Mimi Noyes

Panelists: Betsy Mott, John R. Gray III, Rob Carlos

Housefilk, Filkcon, and Filking at a Gencon 5 pm Evergreen 1&2

What is unique to Norwescon, and what is it missing compared to other Filk venues?

Moderator: Beth Runnerwolf

Panelists: Leannan Sidhe, Creede Lambard, Stephanie L. Weippert, Andrew Ross, Raishaan O'Leary

Story Hour 5 pm Olympic 1

Moderator: LouAnna Valentine

Open Gaming 5 pm - 6 am Rotunda 1

Tables for convention members to sit down with old (or new) friends and play. No sign-up sheet required.

Moderator: Pro Roy

Art Show Tour with Alan Clark 5 pm Grand 1

Tour is limited to 10 participants. Please sign up in advance at the art show, and meet by the Print Shop at 5 p.m.

Panelist: Alan M. Clark

Babel 5 - 7 pm Presidential Suite

Learn about some of the local fan clubs, or tell others about your group, hosted by the Seattle Browncoats and Battlestar Hyperion.

Moderator: Brian Pickett

Mikki Kendall reads Copper For A Trickster 5:30 - 6 pm Cascade 3

Steampunk Horror

Sonia Lyris Reads Stuff She Wrote 6 - 6:30 pm Cascade 3

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Batman vs. Superman: Who Would REALLY Win in a Fight? 6 pm Cascade 4

Industry experts debate!

Moderator: Ashley Cook

Panelists: Spencer Ellsworth, Shannon Flowers, Matt Youngmark

Ethics of Genetic Modification 6 pm Cascade 5&6

Do we have the right to design our children?

Moderator: Nancy Kress

Panelists: Ted Kosmatka, Janet Freeman, Mary Rosenblum, J.M. Sidorova

Exploring Other Cultures (Without Being A Jerk) 6 pm Cascade 7

Suggested pre-panel Googling: Derailing for Dummies, Racism 101, Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.

Moderator: Loree Parker

Panelists: Lilith von Fraumench, Mikki Kendall, Sheye Anne Blaze, Steven Barnes

Surface Details - Beyond Beading 6 pm Cascade 8

How to create textures, mix fabrics, layer trims, use buttons in creative ways, and many more ways to create a unique look Moderator: JoAnne Kirley

Panelists: Ieva Ohaks, Julie Zetterberg

Let's Make a Movie: Edit It! 6 - 8 pm Cascade 10

We put all that crazy footage down and made it into a movie that made some kind of sense.

Moderator: Edward Martin III

Panelists: Eric Morgret, Brian D. Oberquell, Ryan K. Johnson

Attaching This to That 6 pm Cascade 13

Artists using all types of different media will be here to offer their expertise, share their own stories, and answer your questions.

Panelists: Tamera Mickelson, Neil (Lights) Duttkin, Jeff Sturgeon, Matthew "Fish" Dockrey

Susan R. Matthews reads Sanctuary Planet 6:30 - 7 pm Cascade 3

New Koscuisko/Jurisdiction novel, a work in progress.

Children's Masquerade Panel 6:30 - 7:30 pm Cascade 9

All children wishing to participate must meet here (with parents) to fill out the Children's Masquerade form. They will then walk as a group down to the masquerade.

Queer Eye for the Con Goer 6:30 - 8 pm Maxi's Ballroom

Enjoy a night of speed dating & games all topped off with The Temping Tarts taking seduction to the next level. 18+ with ID only

Kurt Cagle reads For Eleise 7 - 7:30 pm Cascade 3

Set in a slightly future post-resource world, this is a story about information, ethics, and which goggles go best with formal dinner dress.

Search for Life in the Solar System 7 pm Cascade 4

If we do not find life inside our solar system, what does that tell us about life outside?

Panelists: Janet Freeman, Jeffery Brown, Pat MacEwen, G. David Nordley

Breaking Into Print 7 pm Cascade 5&6

Get advice from pros on the steps you'll need to take to learn about markets, publishers, agents, conventions, networking, and improving your writing all at once.

Moderator: Ken Scholes

Panelists: Lizzy Shannon, Jude Kelley Green, Shannon K. Butcher

Future of Medicine 7 pm Cascade 7

What's the future of diseases and cures? How will genetics transform medicine?

Moderator: Misty Marshall

Panelists: Dr. Ricky, Jim Kling, Darry Willis

Far future: Where fantasy meets SF? 7 pm Cascade 8

When writing about the distant future, where do we draw the distinction between science and magic? Can we?

Panelists: Lou Anders, Ted Chiang, Michael Alexander, Felicity Shoulders

Size Acceptance Is For Everybody 7 pm Cascade 13

The works of fat-positive authors, the origins of the BMI table, the definition of an epidemic and basic manners.

Moderator: Mickey Schulz

Panelists: Tamera Mickelson, Loree Parker, Maida 'Mac' Cain

Fighter X in Concert 7 pm Evergreen 1&2

it's gameboy dance music!

Panelist: Fighter X

Lazer Tag 7 - 11 pm Evergreen 3&4

For those players who are under 18, you must have a parent or guardian present at the arena. Lazer Tag is a live action, NONCONTACT sport.

Moderator: Scott Perin

Found Object Workshop 7 - 9 pm Olympic 1

Make something cool and funky! materials charge

Moderator: G.Robin Smith

Panelist: Krista Wohlfeil

Masquerade Doors Open 7 - 7:30 pm Grand 2&3

Show up early to get the best seats in the house.

Angel McCoy reads Josephine Winterdove and the Erupting Eulogist 7:30 pm - 8 pm Cascade 3

Josephine Winterdove has coveted the Candileja cameo for some time, but its owner Ernesto Aperador has clung jealously to it and refused to sell

Masquerade 7:30 - 9:30 pm Grand 2&3

Come one, come all to the grand and glorious Norwescon Masquerade. For halftime, we have the ever popular movie previews.

Moderator: Trent Lum

Panelist: A Cast of Thousands

Craig English reads The Anvil of Navarre 8 - 8:30 pm Cascade 3

Swashbuckling poliltical thriller

The Church of the SubGenius 8 pm Cascade 4

Let the Church of the SubGenius wipe that smile back onto your face!

Moderator: Lilith von Fraumench

Not Another Monster Story 8 pm Cascade 5&6

Horror fiction you should be reading.

Moderator: Jenna M. Pitman

Panelists: Eric Morgret, Jeff Burk, Nick Mamatas

They're here, they're Queer, they have super powers! 8 pm Cascade 7

Come take a broad look at gay characters and creators in the industry, from mainstream to Prism.

Moderator: Charles "Zan" Christensen

Panelists: Spencer Ellsworth, Larry Lewis

Alternative Energy in the Age of Steam 8 pm Cascade 8

How might the world of the 1800s have generated electricity with yesterday's materials and techniques but today's knowledge?

Moderator: Matthew "Fish" Dockrey

Panelists: Mike Brennan, Kurt Cagle

The Do's and Don't of Writing Great Sex Scenes 8 pm Cascade 10

Pros will read examples of the most important do's and don'ts of writing good sex scenes. 18+ with ID only

Panelists: Jean Johnson, J A Pitts, Jack Skillingstead, Caren Gussoff

Copyright and You 8 pm Cascade 13

What do you need to know about copyright law?

Moderator: Sean K Reynolds

Panelists: Tiffany Toland, Todd Lockwood, Kinuko Y. Craft

Death*Star in Concert 8 pm Evergreen 1&2

From Magic to tabletop, Mecha to gamestop, these nerds rap about geek culture in all its glory.

Death*Star

M.H. (Maggie) Bonham reads Howling Dead 8:30 - 9 pm Cascade 3

Urban Fantasy

Friends of Bill W. 9 pm Cascade 3

Flashes of Brilliance---Writing Flash Fiction 9 pm Cascade 4

How can you fit your big idea into a limited word count?

Moderator: Caren Gussoff

Panelists: Cat Rambo, Jordan Lapp, K.C. Ball

Good Guys vs. The Evil Hordes 9 pm Cascade 5&6

One of the unsettling things about The Lord of the Rings and other fantasies of this type is that the Orcs and Dark Lords are flat, 2-dimensional evil characters with no hope of redemption. Is there an argument for making things at least somewhat black a

Has Fandom Shattered Its Glass Ceiling? 9 pm Cascade 7

What do current portrayals of women in genre media and print suggest about the future of feminism in our local fandom? Moderator: Maida 'Mac' Cain

Panelists: Katharine Bond, Karen Rall

Space Colony Utopia 9 pm Cascade 8

How would utopian colonies function and interact with Earth?

Panelists: Mark Bourne, Brenda Cooper, G. David Nordley, Eytan Kollin

Geek, Geek.... Don't Tell Me; Name that movie!?" 9 pm Cascade 10

We will test audience members' knowledge of authors and cover artists from the 1940s to now. Prizes for the winners! Moderator: Brooks Peck & Leslie Howle

Panelists: Jesse "Fish" Simpson, Anina Bennett, Mark Rahner

Vixy & Tony in Concert 9 pm Evergreen 1&2

Come rock out with Vixy & Tony's intensely fun acoustic folk-rock!

Vixy & Tony

Chain Maille/Stitch & Bitch 9 pm - noon Olympic 1

Chain Maillers, bring your pliers and rings! Beginners and questions welcome!

Moderator: Joseph Hill

Vampire the Masquerade LARP 9 pm - 2 am Maxi's Ballroom

World of Darkness live-action role-play (LARP). 18+ with ID only

Panelists: The Camarilla

Vampire the Masquerade LARP 9 pm - 2 am Maxi's Ballroom

World of Darkness live-action role-play (LARP). 18+ with ID only

Panelists: The Camarilla

Caren Gussoff reads Legion 10 - 10:30 pm Cascade 3

From her current novel in progress, set in the near future, post-pandemic Puget Sound.

Best and Worst Movies of 2010 10 pm Cascade 5&6

Which movies made the grade, and which ones should have stayed on the cutting room floor?

Moderator: Chris Nilsson

Panelists: Judith Herman, Mimi Noyes, The Reverend En Fuego

Sex Tech & Getting Your Gadget On 10 pm Cascade 7

Do we really need human interaction any more? 18+ with ID only

Panelists: Russell Harmon, Sean Hagle

Flirting 102: Flirting for the Advanced Student 10 pm Cascade 8

You've had Flirting 101, you did your homework, and you're ready for more advanced topics.

Moderator: Sonia Lyris

Putting the "R" in RPG 10 pm Cascade 9

Our panelists will discuss how to successfully incorporate the R-rated elements into your game or campaign. MATURE CONTENT

Moderator: Ogre Whiteside

Panelists: Jennifer Brozek, Mickey Schulz, SatyrPhil Brucato

Making It Out Of the Slush Pile 10 pm Cascade 10

What are editors looking for? What makes a story stand out?

Panelists: Jude Kelley Green, Patrick Swenson, Nick Mamatas, Lizzy Shannon

The Heather Dale Band in Concert 10 pm Evergreen 1&2

21st century Celts, fusing jazz, rock and world music influences with Canadian Celtic roots.

Moderator: Heather Dale

Panelists: Ben Deschamps, Betsy Tinney

It's Saturday Night!!!! 10 pm - 2 am Grand 2&3

Join our new DJ Dancin' Dan as he plays for you the best party hits of all time.

Moderator: DJ Dancin' Dan

David A. Page reads Surviving Frank 10:30 - 11 pm Cascade 3

A young detective pushes the limits of his imagination and his sanity as he's pushed into a supernatural world by his werewolf partner.

Spencer Ellsworth reads The Ifrit's Trial 11 - 11:30 pm Cascade 3

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Bizzaro! 11 pm Cascade 4

Weird stuff that doesn't quite fit into any of the genres

Moderator: Rose O'Keefe

Panelists: Jeff Burk, Carlton Mellick III

Spooky Music 11 pm Cascade 5&6

What horror movie soundtracks would be good to listen to while writing to give inspiration?

Moderator: Brian D. Oberquell

Panelists: Mark Rahner, Steve Holetz

Techno-Cycles 11 pm Cascade 7

Improving on obsolete technologies

Moderator: Russell D. Campbell

Panelists: Kurt Cagle, David Shoemaker

Slash and Mainstream Media 11 pm Cascade 8

A general discussion of slash and its impact on fandom. MATURE CONTENT

Moderator: Cheryl Dyson

Panelists: Fireflavored, pir8fancier

BDSM 101 11 pm Cascade 9

Interested in BDSM? Want to find out what it's all about? 18+ with ID only

Moderator: Russell Harmon

Panelists: Mickey Schulz, Tamera Mickelson

Open Filk 11:30 pm - 2 am Evergreen 3&4

Informal, come-as-you-are music performance

Advanced BDSM midnight Cascade 9

Beyond basics: where do you go from there? 18+ with ID only

Moderator: Rachael Kenoyer

Panelists: Tamera Mickelson, Russell Harmon

Midnight Movie: The Fourth Kind midnight - 2 am Evergreen 1&2

A thriller involving an ongoing unsolved mystery in Alaska, where one town has seen an extraordinary number of unexplained disappearances during the past 40 years and there are accusations of a federal cover up.

Moderator: Barry Block

Norwescon 34 ‐ Sunday

Open Gaming 8 am - 4 pm Rotunda 1&2

Tables for convention members to sit down with old (or new) friends and play. No sign-up sheet required.

Moderator: Pro Roy

Scheduled Gaming 9 am - 4 pm Cascade 11&12

Wind down by winding up in a game! There's still plenty to enjoy in Scheduled Gaming. Don't forget, the grand prize drawing for all gaming attendees requires your presence to win.

Moderator: Kathi Pickett

Tai-Chi 9 am Grand 2

Start your morning with moving meditation.

Moderator: Steven Barnes

SMACDown Arcade 9 am - 2 pm 7110

Retro video game arcade hosted by SMACdown, a local club that collects video games.

Moderator: Todd Clark

Renee Stern reads A Mother's Choice 10- 10:30 am Cascade 3

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Human Evolution 10 am Cascade 4

Are we still evolving? What will we become?

Moderator: Nancy Kress

Panelists: Darry Willis, Dr. Ricky, Annie Morton

Fannish Gardening 10 am Cascade 5&6

You may not be able to terraform Mars (yet), but there is still the backyard.

Moderator: Mike Brennan

Panelists: William Sadorus, Greg Gadow, Amy Thompson

Unique Techniques 10 am Cascade 7

Unusual techniques and processes that can actually be done in one's own home

Moderator: Matthew "Fish" Dockrey

Panelists: Neil (Lights) Duttkin, Mark Roland, Alan M. Clark

Small Press -- Wave of the Future? 10 am Cascade 8

Is this the future of publishing or merely an alternative to New York publishing?

Moderator: Lou Anders

Panelists: Jak Koke, Bob Kruger, Rose O'Keefe, Patrick Swenson

Inviting The Demons In For Tea: How To Keep Writing 10 am Cascade 9

In this workshop, Craig examines the demons that both hinder and mentor our writing.

Moderator: Craig English

Teaching Tech 10 am Cascade 10

Join our panelists as they try to answer the questions and question the answers.

Moderator: Kurt Cagle

Panelists: John Lawler, Frank Catalano, Jacqualynn D. Duram Nilsson

Monster Mash 10 am - 1 pm Cascade 13

Creat marvelous monsters, $5 materials fee per participant

Moderator: Mimi Noyes

Panelists: Krista Wohlfeil, Roberta Gregory

Costume Camouflage 10 am Evergreen 3&4

...Or how to play up your strengths and disguise your weaknesses in your costumes.

Moderator: Wendy Prather

Panelists: Shannon Flint, Orchid

Easter Egg Hunt 10 am - 10:30 am Olympic 1

Ages 4 and Under

Moderator: Kim Poua

Panelist: LouAnna Valentine

Paranormal Fair 10 am - 2 pm Grand 3

We have a museum, ghost hunters, researchers of the weird and unusual, fortune-tellers and more from the world or the paranormal. Want to learn more about things we don't always understand? Come on in!

Stargate Scavenger Hunt Final 10 am - noon Salon

Did you hunt down more Stargate chevrons than you even knew existed?

Moderator: Trent Lum

Mary Robinette Kowal reads Shades of Milk and Honey 10:30 - 11 am Cascade 3

An excerpt from her debut novel, with puppet show

Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 - 11 am Olympic 1

Ages 5 to 8

Moderator: Kim Poua

Panelist: LouAnna Valentine

Kim Ritchie reads Triple Time 11 - 11:30 am Cascade 3

Sci-fi/time travel

Bad Writing, No Cookie 11 am Cascade 5&6

What makes a piece of writing... bad?

Moderator: Cat Rambo

Panelists: Alma Alexander, Caren Gussoff, Jordan Lapp, Randy Henderson

Fannish Home Décor 11 am Cascade 7

How to showcase your geek aesthetic and not look like an audition for Hoarders.

Moderator: Anita Taylor

Panelist: Jacqualynn D. Duram Nilsson

Which Point of View Serves Your Story Best? 11 am Cascade 8

Any story can be told from any point of view: How do you find the best one for yours? What gains and losses come with first person, with limited third person, with multiple third, with multiple first?

Panelists: Jay Lake, Susan R. Matthews, Mary Robine

Home Recording II 11 am Cascade 9

OK, you have some equipment. Now what do you do with it?

Moderator: Vixy & Tony

Panelists: Heather Dale, Ben Deschamps

Camping Out, Medieval Style 11 am Cascade 10

A survey of medieval encampments, tents and pavilions, and how to achieve that effect today.

Moderator: Cymbric Early-Smith

Panelists: Karen Rall, Krista Wohlfeil

Demo: Kinuko Y. Craft 11 am Evergreen 3&4

Kinuko Y. Craft shares her tools and techniques.

Panelist: Kinuko Y. Craft

Easter Egg Hunt 11 - 11:30 am Olympic 1

Ages 9 and Up

Moderator: Kim Poua

Panelist: LouAnna Valentine

Kat Richardson reads Downpour 11:30 am - noon Cascade 3

A paranormal detective story

Art Show Auction 11:30 am - 2 pm Grand 2

Bid on the most hotly contested pieces of art in the year's art show and annual Charity Auction to benefit Clarion West Writers Workshop and Northwest Harvest.

Cat Rambo reads Resurrecting Love noon - 12:30 pm Cascade 3

She was the greatest general of her day . . . and long after, when she labored in zombie servitude (a Tabat story).

SWOC Meeting noon Cascade 4

Come and see what is happening on the local scene.

Textures and Weathering Effects in Costuming noon Cascade 5&6

Make new fabric, leather and synthetics look convincingly old, worn and faded.

Moderator: Deborah Strub

Panelists: Richard Stephens, Garth Stubbs, Ieva Ohaks

Women Characters in Comics noon Cascade 7

Join us for a look at some well-known women characters and related themes.

Moderator: Ashley Cook

Panelists: Jenna M. Pitman, Larry Lewis, Andrew Dolbeck, Charles "Zan" Christensen

Create a Character in One Short Scene noon Cascade 8

What's the best way to introduce a character?

Moderator: Mary Rosenblum

Panelists: Brenda Cooper, Kevin Radthorne, Craig English

The Final Countdown noon Cascade 9

Was the Shuttle worth the cost, the time and effort?

Panelists: Chris Vancil, Carlton Rhoades, Greg Paddock, Jerry Black

Gaming & Community noon Cascade 10

Our panelists will discuss social networking and creating a positive community via chat tools, Web forums, Twitter, Facebook, blogs and third-party news sites.

Moderator: Donna Prior

Panelists: Matt Hammond, Liz Courts, Jeff Combos

Revenge of the Movie Previews! noon - 2 pm Evergreen 1 & 2

Your final chance for the latest previews, news and rumours from Hollywood. Including at no additional cost the famous, "why? Why? WHY?"

Moderator: Keith Johnson

Panelist: Alan Halfhill

Trouble Clef Jam (Songs in the Key of R) noon - 2 pm Evergreen 3&4

Join our pros and anyone else who cares to join in for a fun musical jam---a Norwescon tradition.

Panelist: Everyone!

Hugo Nominations noon Maxi's Ballroom

With Eastercon, an announcement of the Hugo nominees

Moderator: Don Glover

Scavenger Hunt Final noon - 2 pm Salon

Present your scavenged items to the judges.

Moderator: Max Blaze

Pat MacEwen reads Home Sweet Bi'ome 12:30 - 1 pm Cascade 3

Biotech gone mad! Published in F&SF Dec/Jan 2010 issue

Jay Lake Reads From His Work 1 - 1:30 pm Cascade 3

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Writer's Block 1 pm Cascade 4

Our panelists talk about writer's block during a fest and how to motor through it and turn your fic in on time.

Moderator: Cassie Black

Panelists: Rose O'Keefe, Jean Johnson, Jordan Lapp

Geek Careers 1 pm Cascade 5&6

What business opportunities (besides high tech) are out there that are (or can be made) fandom friendly?

Moderator: Mike Brennan

Panelists: Judith Herman, J. Spyder Isaacson

Early Twentieth Century Ribbon-work 1 pm Cascade 7

Cockades, frills, flowers and more!.

Moderator: Carmen Beaudry

Panelists: Anita Taylor, JoAnne Kirley

Beyond Dr. Who: The British Sci-Fi Universe 1 pm Cascade 8

Come discuss your favorite sci-fi from the other side of the pond.

Moderator: Jacqualynn D. Duram Nilsson

Panelists: Chris Nilsson, Durlyn

Plagues, Pandemics, and You 1 pm Cascade 9

Disease has been a constant throughout human history. It will be a fixture in the future. What are the threats? What new forms of disease might arise? How will we combat them?

Moderator: Miki Garrison

Panelists: Matt Hammond, Darry Willis, Misty Marshal

The 10% Solution: How to Edit Your Work 1 pm Cascade 10

We'll discuss how to cut passive voice, unnecessary words, and anything that else slows your fiction down.

Moderator: Patrick Swenson

Panelists: Renee Stern, Ted Butler, Craig English, Kelley Eskridge

Miniatures Painting 101 Workshop 1 - 3 pm Cascade 13

Learn the basics on how to get started painting miniatures. Paints and miniatures will be provided for 25 people.

Moderator: Sean K Reynolds

Panelist: Stephen Radney-MacFarland

Easter Carnival 1 - 3 pm Olympic 1

Moderator: Kim Poua

Panelist: LouAnna Valentine

Rhiannon Held reads Bloodtech 1:30 - 2 pm Cascade 3

Science-fiction short story

James C. Glass reads Rainbow Lady 2 - 2:30 pm Cascade 3

Short story

Westercon 65 Meeting 2 pm Cascade 4

Come and hear about what Seattle is planning for 2012.

Hook 'Em When They're Young 2 pm Cascade 5&6

Come talk with us about the best books and media to get kids interested in SF/F.

Moderator: Durlyn

Panelists: Spring Schoenhuth, Maida 'Mac' Cain, Eva Carlstrom

Masquerade Debriefing 2 pm Cascade 7

Come and tell us what we did well and how we can improve the Masquerade in the future.

Moderator: Trent Lum

Costuming Block 2 pm Cascade 8

Renewing your inspiration

Moderator: Wendy Prather

Panelists: Katrina Marier, Molly Boone, Kate McClure

Artist Koffee Klatch 2 pm Cascade 9

Come spend an hour with some of our fine artists in an informal setting.

Panelists: Betsy Mott, Liv Rainey-Smith, John R. Gray III, Michaela Eaves, Tiffany Toland, Rob Carlos, Leigh Kellogg, Bryan Syme, Mike Vaillancourt, Kinuko Y. Craft, Alan M. Clark

The Next Big Thing 2 pm Cascade 10

The Big Thing of the last 50 years was computers; they changed pretty much everything. What is the nest big thing, and when will it arrive?

Moderator: David Nasset, Sr.

Panelists: Matthew "Fish" Dockrey, Frank Catalano, David Stuart

Fandance Film Festival 2 - 4 pm Evergreen 1&2

In its 12th year, the festival is a celebration of low- and no-budget cinema, brought to wondrous, lurching life by amateur filmmakers from all around the Pacific Northwest.

Moderator: Edward Martin III

Panelist: Ryan K. Johnson

Camarilla Fan Club: A Global LARP Community 2 pm Evergreen 3&4

The largest organization of live-action role-playing in the World of Darkness universe wants you!

Moderator: Tara Coomes

Panelist: The Camarilla

John P. Alexander reads I, Bonita 2:30 - 3 pm Cascade 3

Tales of an immortal witch

Bruce R. Cordell reads Sword of the Gods 3 - 3:30 pm Cascade 3

Introduction to his next novel series

Crowns & Swords 3 pm Cascade 4

Countless novels have been set in the intertwined worlds of monarchy and fantasy. How can this long-standing tradition be updated or refreshed?

Moderator: Kris Millering

Panelists: Randy Henderson, Kim Ritchie, Kevin Radthorne

Should Genre Labels Disappear? 3 pm Cascade 5&6

How are labels assigned and why?

Moderator: Keffy R. M. Kehrli

Panelists: Felicity Shoulders, Julie McGalliard, Jude Kelley Green

Fairy Tale Fashion Do-Overs 3 pm Cascade 7

We review and examine new fashion looks for classic fairy tales.

Moderator: Melissa Quinn

Panelists: Orchid, Janet Borkowski, Shannon Flint

What Makes You A Fan? 3 pm Cascade 8

Books, movies, going to conventions ... what is it that makes you a fan?

Moderator: Jacqualynn D. Duram Nilsson

Panelist: Donna Prior

Science in Movies: Good, Bad, and Stupid 3 pm Cascade 9

Sometimes they get it right. Sometimes they get it hilariously wrong.

Moderator: Judith Herman

Panelists: Annie Morton, David Nassett

The Psychology of Urban Fantasy 3 pm Cascade 10

Is Urban Fantasy a worldview that frightens us or is it one that we wish were true?

Moderator: Mark Teppo

Panelists: Kat Richardson, Kurt Cagle, Liz Argall

Onions & Roses 4 pm Evergreen 3&4

Come share with us your ideas about what went well, what didn't, and how we can continue to make Norwescon an event that you'll want to come back to year after year.

Closing Ceremonies 5 pm Evergreen 3&4

That's all folks. Another Norwescon has come and gone. Bid Adieu to our Guests of Honor, and help us close out another year of learning, fun and mayhem.