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Capricon 42 schedule
Jan. 17th, 2022 02:44 pmHerewith is my schedule for Capricon, to be held in downtown Chicago at the Sheraton Grand Chicago February 3 -6, 2022.
The Best Genre Novels of 2021 Erie Literature Panel Thu 5:00 PM
Hugo nominating season is upon us, so let's take a moment to talk about our favorite SF/F novels from 2021.
The Lighter Side of Speculative Fiction Michigan Fan Interest Panel Fri 1:00 PM
Given the last two years, escapism is in high demand. We don't always want to read that door-stopper epic and are looking for something lighter and funnier to relax with. Where do you turn when looking for books, TV shows, and movies that ride that line between guilty pleasure and serious genre offering? Who are the writers tickling your funny bone? What about their stories appeal to you?
Space Operas vs Space Operas Erie Theme Panel Fri 5:00 PM
Is your space opera musical or vintage? Where did the term "space opera" come from and what would the plot or music be like for an actual opera set in space? Whether we're talking about epic space stories or about people singing in space, the thing both kinds of opera have in common is melodrama. Our panelists discuss.
How Much Sex Should My Book Have? Missouri Writing Panel Fri 8:00 PM
Sex sells, but it can also overpower the rest of a work (or at least its reputation) if not kept in the proper proportion. How does a writer determine what that proportion is?
We Can (Can We?) Fix Global Warming! Superior Science Panel Sat 2:00 PM
Geoengineering -- large-scale deliberate changes to the atmosphere (etc.) to deal with global warming -- is almost a taboo topic in environmental circles, often met with open hostility. What are the possibilities, why are they so unpopular, and can we really avoid needing them?
Chicago-SF Book Discussion: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Missouri Participatory Event Sat 4:00 PM
Join with Chicago-SF for a deep dive into Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir's award-winning novel, the story of an interstellar trip with the fate of humanity itself at risk.
How I Wrote This Erie Writing Panel Sun 12:00 PM
A panel of authors will describe the path of a work of fiction from idea to first draft, second draft, beta reader, more drafts, and finally publication. Where did the idea come from and how did the storytelling take shape? Here's a chance to look at the how inspiration intersects with craft in real life.
The Best Book(s) No One Ever Read Missouri Literature Panel Sun 1:00 PM
Description These are the unsung heroes of speculative fiction! Books we read and loved and can't find a dang other person who also read them! Which is a crime!
The Best Genre Novels of 2021 Erie Literature Panel Thu 5:00 PM
Hugo nominating season is upon us, so let's take a moment to talk about our favorite SF/F novels from 2021.
The Lighter Side of Speculative Fiction Michigan Fan Interest Panel Fri 1:00 PM
Given the last two years, escapism is in high demand. We don't always want to read that door-stopper epic and are looking for something lighter and funnier to relax with. Where do you turn when looking for books, TV shows, and movies that ride that line between guilty pleasure and serious genre offering? Who are the writers tickling your funny bone? What about their stories appeal to you?
Space Operas vs Space Operas Erie Theme Panel Fri 5:00 PM
Is your space opera musical or vintage? Where did the term "space opera" come from and what would the plot or music be like for an actual opera set in space? Whether we're talking about epic space stories or about people singing in space, the thing both kinds of opera have in common is melodrama. Our panelists discuss.
How Much Sex Should My Book Have? Missouri Writing Panel Fri 8:00 PM
Sex sells, but it can also overpower the rest of a work (or at least its reputation) if not kept in the proper proportion. How does a writer determine what that proportion is?
We Can (Can We?) Fix Global Warming! Superior Science Panel Sat 2:00 PM
Geoengineering -- large-scale deliberate changes to the atmosphere (etc.) to deal with global warming -- is almost a taboo topic in environmental circles, often met with open hostility. What are the possibilities, why are they so unpopular, and can we really avoid needing them?
Chicago-SF Book Discussion: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Missouri Participatory Event Sat 4:00 PM
Join with Chicago-SF for a deep dive into Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir's award-winning novel, the story of an interstellar trip with the fate of humanity itself at risk.
How I Wrote This Erie Writing Panel Sun 12:00 PM
A panel of authors will describe the path of a work of fiction from idea to first draft, second draft, beta reader, more drafts, and finally publication. Where did the idea come from and how did the storytelling take shape? Here's a chance to look at the how inspiration intersects with craft in real life.
The Best Book(s) No One Ever Read Missouri Literature Panel Sun 1:00 PM
Description These are the unsung heroes of speculative fiction! Books we read and loved and can't find a dang other person who also read them! Which is a crime!
