My Capricon Schedule

February 9 through 12 I will be attending Capricon in Wheeling, Il. Here's my schedule:

The Walking Dead - Thursday, 02-09-2012 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm - Birch A
The Walking Dead comic and AMC's television series based on it bring us the zombie apocalypse. Panelists will compare and contrast the portrayal of the zombie apocalypse in both mediums, and their plans for surviving it. (Bring a shovel).
James Bacon
Chris Gerrib
Greg Press L
Leane Verhulst (M)


Reading: Chris Gerrib - Friday, 02-10-2012 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am - River C (Cafe)


Launch Party for Pirates of Mars Friday 02-10-2102 8 PM to Midnight - Room 1613
Special pre-release copies of my book will be available for sale at the party.


Reboots That Worked - Saturday, 02-11-2012 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am - Botanic Garden B (Special Events - Programming)
One of the most dreaded press releases for fans is the announcement that their favorite property is getting a reboot. And yet, many reboots over the last few years have worked and even surpassed the originals. This panel will discuss some of the best reboots and why they worked while others failed.
Bob Blackwood (M)
Chris Gerrib
Javier Grillo-Marxuach
Paul McComas


Goodbye, Space Shuttle - Saturday, 02-11-2012 - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm - Botanic Garden A (Special Events - Programming)
For the first time since the 1980s, the United States has no manned space craft in service. We look back at the glories and tragedies of NASA's shuttle program, and look ahead to the future. Will there one day be an American replacement for the space shuttle or will we remain dependent on other nations? Is the future of manned space exploration in the hands of private enterprise?
Chris Gerrib
Jim Plaxco (M)
Henry Spencer