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Letter from the Chair

Hello and welcome to another year of LTUE! Every year While I am the head of this year’s event, I am only one at LTUE, we strive to bring you an amazing experience of of many, many people who make this possible each year. learning about creating and , and I I would first like to thank our panelists. You are the ones am excited to be presenting to you this year’s rendition! who come and share your knowledge and insights with us. We as a committee have been working hard all year to Without you there would be no symposium, no point in our make it an excellent symposium for you, and I hope coming! Second, I would like to profusely thank our com- that you find something (or many somethings) that you mittee members and volunteers. You are the ones who put enjoy. If you are new to the symposium, welcome and everything together throughout the year and make things come discover something amazing! If you are returning, run smoothly through our three intense days together. welcome back and I hope you build on what you learned Third, I would like to thank all of our attendees. You are in the past. why we all do the work to create this amazing symposium! For me, LTUE has been a great land of discovery. I have Enjoy your time here, whatever your role may be. Find learned how to do many things. I have learned about something to take with you when you leave, and try to myself as a creator. I have learned about myself as a per- find something to leave with those you meet. Have a great son. I have deepened my love of science fiction and fantasy. LTUE! I have gained friends. It is my sincere hope that LTUE can do some of these things for you as well, whether you are Erin Kearsley an attendee, a panelist, a vendor, or a volunteer. Chair 2019

Symposium Committee

Chair Erin Kearsley Pitch Coordinator Aaron Porter Assistant Chair Logan Kearsley Publications Coordinator Marny K. Parkin Secretary Clorinda Madsen Recordings Logan Kearsley, Jeff Jensen Schedule Coordinator Mike Bishop Registration Coordinator Mike Bishop Academics Marny K. Parkin App Developer John Harris Books Spencer Merrell Anthologies Joe Monson Gaming Jack Setzer, JJ Safley Blog Coordinator Spencer Merrell Graphic Renae Kingsley Hospitality Ryan Noorda, Dave Doering Professional Development Aaron Porter Social Media Alicia McIntire, JJ Safley Theater and Media Arts Rebecca Tayler Vendor Liaison Troy McIntire Worldbuilding Alpheus Madsen, Clorinda Madsen Video Nephi Jenks, Jeff Jensen Writing Alicia McIntire Volunteer Coordinator Diana Parkin Show/Artist Alley Troy McIntire Webmaster Michael Clark, Jeff Jensen Guest Services Jack Setzer, Kira Harris Legal Counsel Steve Setzer

Anyone can join our staff. Students are especially needed, from both UVU and BYU. If you are interested in helping make the next symposium bigger and better, come to our first staff meeting for LTUE 38 on Saturday, March 9, at 10 am. Watch our Facebook page for location and more details.

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Orange Committee member Letter from the Chair 1 Pink Volunteer Symposium Committee 1 Etiquette with the Pros 4 Dark Blue Guests of Honor, Toastmaster, and Special Guests Guests of Honor: Kelly Barnhill and Brett Helquist 4 Toastmaster and Special Guests 5 Light Blue Panelists and presenters Participant Bios 6 Green Vendors Art Show and Artists Alley 7 White Attendee Readings 14 Listing of Events and Participants 15 Chairs Emeritus is indicated by the gavel icon in the What’s a Kaffeeklatsch? 19 upper right corner Mass Book Signing 31 Grid Schedule 20 Acknowledgments 38

Please Note make musical magic with us. Participants may perform their own tunes or bring copies of music for fellow filkers to join in a jolly sing-along. Please review our Child Policy and Harassment Policy, as well as the hotel’s alcohol policy, located on our website at http://ltue.net/policies/ Vendor Room Hours Aspen Room

Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm Artists Alley Friday: 9 am to 6 pm Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm The Artists Alley is a section of tables in the halls at LTUE designed for artists to show off and sell their art. Come talk to artists and see them as they do their work! Art- ists participating in the alley will be working on their art Art Show Hours while at the tables. Different artists will be present at Timpanogos Room different times, so be sure to check out the Artists Alley Thursday: 11 am to 7 pm throughout LTUE! Friday: 9 am to 7 pm Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm Filking Gaming Room Join your fellow bards each evening for memorable music. Juniper Room Filking (also known as Bardic Circle) has been a tradition (see full schedule on page 21) since before hobbits walked Middle Earth. Folk songs and poems have been set to music, changing lyrics at times Thursday: 10 am to 11 pm to creatively fit science fiction and fantasy themes—thus, Friday: 10 am to 11 pm “filking.” Bring your guitar, lute, or simply your voice and Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm

3 Guests of Honor Boy, Iron Hearted Violet, and The Mostly True Story of Jack, as well as the novella “The Unlicensed ”. She has also written a bunch of grownup-ish short stories of Kelly Barnhill various descriptions (literary, speculative, odd, and other­ Kelly Barnhill writes books. It is a strange job, but, to be wise) that have appeared in a variety of venues, as well fair, she is a strange woman, so perhaps it makes sense. as essays, poetry, and a small collection of very strange She is a former teacher, former bartender, former waitress, nonfiction books for elementary students. She is a teach- former activist, former park ranger, former secretary, for- ing artist with COMPAS, a statewide community arts mer janitor, and former church guitar player. The sum of program. these experiences have prepared her for exactly nothing— She has three completely fabulous children, an astonish- save for the telling of stories, which she has been doing ingly talented husband (his name is Ted Barnhill and he quite happily for some time now. designs beautiful and sustainable houses—including the She received the Newbery Medal in 2017, as well as one where her family lives—and he generally rules). She fellowships from the Jerome Foundation and the Min- also teaches, freelances, volunteers, runs, canoes, camps, nesota State Arts Board and the McKnight Foundation. gardens (though badly), and hikes into the wilderness for She is the winner of the , the Par- days and days. She also bakes pie. It’s a pretty good life, Choice Award, the Texas Library Association actually. Bluebonnet, and a Charlotte Huck Honor. She also was a kellybarnhill.wordpress.com finalist for the Minnesota Book Award, the Andre Nor- ton Award and the PEN/USA literary prize. She has been Brett Helquist on bestseller list for a bunch of weeks now, as well as the Indie Besteller list. She is the author Brett Helquist is the illustrator of many books including of the novels The Girl Who Drank The Moon, The Witch’s The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket and

Etiquette with the Pros

One question any symposium-goer inevitably asks is, When you want to meet the authors or artists, wait for “How do I talk to authors and artists?” Getting to know a good moment when they aren’t busy. If they are talking them takes a few common sense rules of etiquette that with someone else, wait patiently for them to finish, then will make the experience enjoyable for both of you. introduce yourself. Try to say something nice before you First, remember that the authors and artists are only fire away with criticism. Remember, they may be as shy human. Just because they write books or draw of meeting you as you are of meeting them. fabulous pictures doesn’t mean they are ready to be on Most importantly, don’t monopolize! Share with others­ stage at any moment. An author or artist may have just these marvelous people you’ve just met. Rather than say- had a lousy night or be suffering from something the sym- ing everything at once, try talking to them on several posium committee fed them at lunch. Don’t take it per- occasions. (Even your mother would rather hear from sonally if they don’t want to talk to you right then. you for three minutes once a week than for three hours Also, don’t try to dazzle them with your latest story once a year.) idea or pet project. Many are paid to critique material; Just remember to be courteous. Respect their privacy don’t expect them to do it for free. and respect their time. They have come to the symposium And don’t make the mistake that one convention to meet people, though, so don’t be afraid to approach attendee made when he tried to discuss the wage differ- them. That is why they came! ences between British and American actors with a main guest. We promise you, brilliant as they may be, authors and artists don’t know everything.

4 Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett. He is also the author of been optioned by the Walt Disney Company. Her stand- Grumpy Goat, Bedtime for Bear, and Roger the Jolly Pirate. alone novel, Followed by Frost, was nominated for a 2016 He grew up in and now lives in Brooklyn, New York. RITA award for best young adult romance, and her novel When Brett has a little free time he loves to play guitar, The Fifth Doll won the 2018 Whitney award for specula- ukulele, and banjo. tive fiction. She is a board member forDeep Magic ezine. bretthelquist.com charlienholmberg.com­

Matthew J. Kirby Matthew J. Kirby is the critically acclaimed and award- Toastmaster winning author of the Assassin’s Creed YA series, Last Descendants, as well as The Clockwork Three, Icefall (for Lisa Mangum which he won the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery), Lisa Mangum has loved and worked with books ever since The Lost Kingdom, Infinity Ring Book 5: Cave of Wonders, The elementary school, when she volunteered at the school Quantum League series, the Dark Gravity sequence, and library during recess. Her first paying job was shelving A Taste for . He has also won the PEN Center books at the Sandy Library. She worked for five years at USA award for Children’s Literature and the Judy Lopez Waldenbooks while she attended the , Memorial Award. He is a school psychologist, and cur- graduating with honors with a degree in English. An avid rently lives in Utah with his wife and three stepkids. mat- reader of all , she is currently the managing editor thewjkirby.com for the Shadow Mountain imprint and has worked with several New York Times bestselling authors. While fiction is Dr. Nik Rao her first love, she also has experience working with nonfic- Dr. Nikhil Pillarisetti Rao is a child psychiatrist special- tion projects. She is also the author of the bestselling Hour- izing in trauma, neurodevelopment, psychotherapy, and glass Door trilogy and After Hello. Besides books, Lisa loves medical illness. He first trained as an evolutionary biolo- movies, sunsets, spending time with her family, trips to gist, studying the origin of social systems and intelligence. Disneyland, and vanilla ice cream topped with fresh rasp- Other expertise includes exercise science and eastern berries. She lives in Taylorsville with her husband, Tracy. religions. He has also served as a consultant for multiple published authors and has the tuckerizations to prove it.

Brennan Smith Special Guests Brennan Smith supported himself through college pro- ducing ad-supported after-market Minecraft content and Brian C. Hailes has been working in the games industry ever since. In addi- Brian C. Hailes, creator of the popular YouTube chan- tion to his day job creating immersive virtual reality train- nel Draw It with Me, is also the award-winning writer/ ing simulations for solar panel installation, he works on illustrator of the soon-to-be-released illustrated novel the side as a game designer. His current project is a time- Blink, two graphic novels, titled ’s Gait and Devil’s attack rogue-like called “Final Winter,” coming out this Triangle; and the children’s picture book Skeleton Play. year. www.technicpack.net/modpack/blightfall.592618 Other titles he has illustrated include Heroic: Tales of the Extraordinary, Passion & : The Dance Quote Book, Con- Eric D. Snider tinuum (Arcana Studios), as well as McKenna, Ready to Fly. Eric D. Snider is a writer, film critic, and occasional musi- hailesart.com cian whose work has been published in a couple dozen newspapers and magazines and like a million websites. Charlie N. Holmberg He’s currently the editor of CrookedMarquee.com and Charlie N. Holmberg is a Wall Street Journal and Ama- co-host of the Movie B.S. with Bayer & Snider podcast zon bestselling author, whose Paper Magician series has (he plays Snider). Originally from Southern California,

5 Eric graduated from BYU (where he started The Gar- by Guadalupe Garcia McCall, which received a starred rens Comedy Troupe and wrote “Snide Remarks” for the review from School Library Journal and was listed on the paper) and now lives in Portland, Ore. EricDSnider.com Amelia Bloomer Project, School Library Journal’s Best of 2012 List, and the Lone Star Reading List. In 2013 Stacy Stacy L. Whitman founded the New Visions Award, which honors a new Stacy Whitman is the founder and publisher of Tu unpublished writer of color. Stacy is a founding member Books, an imprint of Lee & Low Books, that publishes of the CBC Diversity Committee and currently serves diverse middle grade and . Books as a publisher liaison to We Need Diverse Books. She she has edited include American Indian Youth Litera- holds a master’s degree in children’s literature from Sim- mons College. ­stacylwhitman.com ture YA Award and Top Ten Quick Picks title Killer of Enemies by Joseph Bruchac, and Summer of the Mariposas

Participant Bios

Holli Anderson has a bachelor’s degree in nurs- editing novels and writing short fiction to blog- Teyla writes , science fiction, and ing—which has nothing to do with writing, except ging, scripting, podcasting, and video game writ- dystopian/postapocalyptic novels. She also for maybe adding some pretty descriptive injury ing. storypolisher.blogspot.com. writes contemporary romance as Rachel Branton. and vomit scenes to her books. holli-anderson.com ­teylarachelbranton.com J. David Baxter. Founder of July 20th Space Shannon Babb is your average historical fiction Exploration Day holiday concept. Interest in star J. Scott Bronson is an actor (Touched By an , writing, polar exploring earth scientist. As the travel possibilities research, and low cost space A Town Has Turned to Dust, Stephen King’s The lead curriculum writer for Thalweg Education, transportation. Been on National Space Society Stand, dozens of plays), an award winning play- she works on translating difficult scientific -con Board of Directors three times. President of the wright (2007 Association for Mormon Letters cepts into language everyone can understand. In NSS Chapter, Utah Space Association. Interested [AML] best drama award for Stones), and fiction- her spare time, she writes disability fiction, volun- in space environment manufacturing and space ist (WOTF vol. 12, Darkness on the Edge of Light, teers with the Civil Air Patrol, and trains for an mining. spaceexplorationday.us, utahspace.org and AML best novel award runner-up for The upcoming Antartic expedition. Agitated Heart). Rita Beeman is currently completing her MA in Kenny Baldwin currently serves the Theater creative writing at Midwestern State University Shelly Brown is the author of the middle grade Media Arts department at BYU as professor of in Wichita Falls, Texas. She has made a study of stories Squint, Mustaches for Maddie, and Ghostsit- the Sketch Comedy Writing class, chair for the textiles and jewelry from around the world and ter. She is trained as an actor, a historian, and a BYU Sketch Comedy Summer Workshop, and uses many of these elements in the composition comedian. shellybrownwriter.com Artistic Advisor for BYU’s premiere sketch com- of clothing and jewelry that she creates. edy troupe, Divine Comedy. In his off-time, he Beth Buck is the Acquisitions Director for works on launching his new media production Lisa Bishop, M.S., LMFT, is a therapist who has Immortal Works Press and the author of Faith company, Emberworks Creative, which focuses a private practice in Pleasant Grove, Utah. She and Patience, a middle-grade serial published by on producing books, live entertainment, film, and works with couples and parents and children to Fiction Vortex. She has short stories published podcasts. Kenny is also a licensed attorney and help them heal their negative relationship pat- in several anthologies, including Monsters and works as the Assistant Director of Operations in terns. She has an excellent understanding of how Mormons (2011) and Trace the Stars (2019). Beth’s BYU’s Copyright Licensing Office. relationships work and how to heal relationships travels have taken her from Vienna to Egypt, but that are broken. lakewoodfamilytherapy.com now she resides in Utah with her large family and By day, Jay Barnson develops 3D training simula- spinning wheels. tors using traditional and virtual reality technol- Michael Boudreaux received his bachelor’s degree ogy. By night, he’s an indie game developer and in biblical studies (Roman focus) and has almost With thirteen published books as of 2018 under author. Previously, he has been a full-time video completed his master’s in medieval history. the pen name Shannen Crane Camp and endless game developer working on such titles as The Tale hours logged playing video games, Shannen lives Graham Bradley has published and illustrated of Desperaux and Twisted Metal. His latest novel, writing and gaming (often at the same time). She half a dozen books. He has worked primarily as a is a tale of monsters, magic, and has a bachelor’s degree in film, is a writer for SVG. Blood Creek Witch, commercial truck driver, doing everything from mayhem in modern-day West Virginia.. rampant​ com, and posts gaming-related content on You- long haul to cranes, oil refineries, rental equip- games.com/blog Tube under the name Persephone Plasmids. ment, and industrial blasting. He has actually Scott Bascom is a regular contributor to Blue blown something up and walked away without Katie Carolyna worked with UVU’s speculative Collar Prepping with a weekly column. He has looking back. DreadPennies.com fiction journal,Warp & Weave, as an underling for a background in sales and marketing for small two years and then as royal taskmaster in 2016. Teyla Rachel Branton is the pen name for Rachel companies and has worked everywhere from a She writes female heroes with male sidekicks. Ann Nunes. She grew up avidly reading science film studio to teaching self-defense. fiction and fantasy, watchingStar Trek reruns, Tom Carr is an author and movie producer and Christopher Baxter is a writer, editor, and critic and dreaming about creating her own worlds. runs Bag of Holding media, a production com- who has dipped his toes in fields ranging from She released the first of sixty-plus books in 1996. pany that looks forward to making family friendly

6 films. He is the founder of Wasatch Paranormal, a Ryan Decaria is host Art Show and Artists Alley ghost hunting team based in , and of the Meeple Nation host of the popular paranormal podcast Residual Board Game podcast, Haunting Revived. where he covers the hot new games, news, The LTUE Art Show (Timpanogos) displays a wide vari- Kari Christensen received a BFA in illustration and kickstarters, and from BYU and then studied at the Art Students discusses the board ety of art by artists both to our community and League of New York while doing mentorships with game world. Ryan is taking their first steps in showing their work. Participants several top artists in the field. He has done illus- also author of Devil in tration and concept art for Magic: The Gathering, in this year’s show include a number of LTUE presenters the Microscope, a YA Warhammer 40k, Everquest, Lord of the Rings mad-science fiction and panelists, as well as other local artists. Come by to see Online, and The Elder Scrolls. karichristensen.com novel, and the sequel their work in person, chat with the artists during featured arriving later this year. Dr. Travis Lee Clark received his BA in art history madsciencefiction. spotlights (schedule posted in the Art Show)—and maybe from BYU in 1994 and his master’s and PhD in art com, meeplenation. leave with a piece or two! history from Temple University in 2008. He has com presented on the survival of pre-Columbian imag- Also be sure to stop by and say hello to the folks in the ery in sixteenth-century colonial and the Dee is a retired Air Artists Alley, where local artists display their work while impact of the occult on contemporary art. He cur- Force MSgt with a demonstrating their craft. rently is a lecturer at UVU, where he specializes in twenty-year military non-Western art history. career. He completed a BS in social psychol- Jaleta Clegg has twelve novels, three short story ogy and a MS in psy- collections, and almost a hundred short stories in chology during that time. Deployments to Saudi & two of The Five Warrior , published by print. She writes multiple genres, including space Arabia, Iraq, and Afghanistan—plus three years Simon & Schuster’s Saga Press. As an artist, he has opera, , , fantasy of all flavors, in Korea—have provided him breadth of experi- done illustrations for Magic the Gathering, Tolk- and silly horror. She also creates mini creatures ence to draw from for his writing. In 2016, Dee ien Enterprises, Dungeons & , and many with yarn. jaletac.com was named Utah Poet of the Year for his poetry more. His art has been featured in SPECTRUM: Michaelbrent Collings is an internationally best- collection My Bright Red Scream. DuaneRygh.com Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art #3 and Writ- selling author, Bram Stoker award and Whitney ers of the Future volume 9. brianleedurfee.weebly​ Steve Diamond is the author of the YA super- award finalist, and a produced and .com/index.html natural thiller He writes for Baen, Word- member of the Writers Guild of America. Writ​t en​ Residue. fire Press, Gallant Knight Games, and numerous Tom Durham is an award-winning writer, film- Insomnia.com other small publications. Steve lives in Utah with maker, and media producer. He creates stories in his wife and children. He works for the Depart- many mediums—including books, TV, film, and is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of the Hunter ment of Defense and religiously follows the Oak- live theatrical experiences for audiences in the International series, the Grimnoir Chronicles land A’s and New Orleans Saints. thousands. His ambitious indie feature 95ers has trilogy, the Saga of the Forgotten Warrior epic earned fans in many countries, including a few Dave Doering is the founder of fantasy series, and the Dead Six thrillers, all Life, the Universe, time travelers. Tom is also involved in teaching , a writer and creator conference from . He also writes novels set in the and Everything creative approaches to creative empowerment, based in Provo. He also started the Warmachine game universe. Larry was formerly Leading Edge productivity, and philanthropy. tomdurham.com magazine at his alma mater Brigham Young Uni- an accountant, military contractor, firearms versity. It is one of the oldest student-run publica- Carl Duzett was sent from the future to assassi- instructor, and machine gun dealer. Larry lives in tions in the US. His successful career as a business nate the mother of an eventual resistance leader. northern Utah with his very patient wife and four and technical writer stems from his work as editor He married her instead and now designs games children. monsterhunternation.com on the Leading Edge. and writes with an unfair Stan Crowe began writing at the age of five and advantage. carlduzett.net Devon Dorrity is a sculptor of fantastic beasts and has since let life carry him on a wild journey beautiful creatures. His sculpture and design work James Eck GMs at least two games a week and involving marriage and nine children, life in sev- has been included in the four writes a blog (Mind Weave RPG) of both home- eral different states, jobs ranging from teaching Spectrum Art Annual times and his bronze sculpture has brew content and GMing advice from a game to engineering, and a pair of cats. He doesn’t ever Queen of the Seas been on exhibit in NYC museums and won the 2014 design perspective. mindweaverpg.wordpress.com write about the cats. Nonetheless, he’s put his sig- Chesley for dimensional art. He has done graphic nature on sf/f, romance, and even mysteries, and design for over twenty years and has done numerous Dr. Dirk Elzinga is an associate professor of lin- games with his kids in his spare time. professional book cover designs. devondorrity.com guistics at BYU. His professional interests are the documentation, description, and analysis of the J. L. Curtis is an old fart who grew up in the Maxwell Alexander Drake is an award-winning indigenous languages of Utah and the study of ARKLATEX area and is a retired Naval Flight novelist, was the lead fiction writer for Sony’s the design and use of constructed languages. Officer, a retired defense contractor who EverQuest Next MMO, has written for other spent twelve years in research and develop- game properties such as Shadow Run, teaches Natasha Ence cut her teeth on Dungeons & Drag- ment testing, and an NRA instructor. He writing all over the world, and is currently work- ons before moving to other rules systems like writes both current western fiction—the ing in film and TV, having sold two movie scripts Mutants & Masterminds. Table-top gaming and Grey Man series—and military science fic- this year and working as the story creator for two a voracious love of stories lead her to study lit- tion—the Rimworld series. He’s also writ- TV shows. maxwellalexanderdrake.com erature, teaching, and creative writing at univer- sity; this gave her the solid foundation she needed ten short stories and novellas in a variety of Brian Lee Durfee is the author of The Forget- to become a full-time professional game master. genres. oldnfo.org ting Moon and The Blackest Heart, volumes one tales​off​ hetable.weebly.com

7 Rosalyn Eves is both an educator and a writer: fiction and fantasy stories have been read by As a professional costume designer and cloth- with a PhD in English from Penn State, she thousands. He is the author of the bestselling Beat ing historian for over twenty-five years,Jonna teaches writing at Southern Utah University; series, as well as the Guide and the Sword series Hayden has designed and built over two hundred she is also the author of Blood Rose Rebellion and and The Seer. jaredgarrett.com shows for opera, ballet, and theater. She has been a Lost Crow Conspiracy, the first two books in a YA resident artist for school districts, a regular panel- trilogy with Knopf/Random National award-winning storyteller Stephen ist at sf conventions, and a private consultant on House. rosalyneves.com Gashler is an author, playwright, filmmaker, com- clothing history for many authors. poser, songwriter, professional cage fighter, and David Farland is an award-winning, international compulsive liar. His works include the YA novels Mikki Helmer is a writer-rider-podcaster combo bestselling author with over fifty novels in print. The Bent Sword, Prisoner of the Molepeople, Gideon unit. Her interests in fantasy, science fiction, and He has won numerous awards for his work. He Versus the Gods of Cool, and the musicals Valhalla— the paranormal developed from a childhood of is best known for his New York Times bestselling a Nordic Rock Opera, Take My Death Away, and imaginary exploits and continue to influence her fantasy series The Runelords. davidfarland.com Bums! stephengashler.com professional career. She resides in central Utah and is a staunch supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and Moshe Feder has been an sf/fantasy reader since Paul Genesse is the bestselling author of the Iron equal representation of minorities in stories with he was a kid in the late ’50s, an active fan since Dragon series, almost twenty short stories, and is triumphant endings. mikkihelmer.com 1970 when he saw John W. Campbell Jr. in the the writer/producer/director of The Star Wars flesh at a Lunacon, and a pro since 1972 when he Rock Opera. He’s also the co-author of the science Benjamin K. Hewett is a NASA program analyst started working part time as sssistant editor for fiction novelSakura: Intellectual Property, the post- who lives in Houston and chases numbers for a Amazing and Fantastic. His first, and so far only, humously published and final creative project of living. In addition to writing short stories, blog short story appeared in Orbit 16 in 1975. He’s cur- his great friend Zachary Hill. paulgenesse.com posts, and novels, Ben enjoys spending time with rently a consulting editor for , where his three kids, playing jazz piano, and juggling fire. he’s proud to edit the work of , Jessica Day George is the bestselling author of He has a bachelor of arts in French, a minor in , Gary K. Wolfe and Archbishop John J. over a dozen fantasy books for middle grade and music, and a master’s of public administration. Myers, Juliet McKenna, David Gerrold, and Rob- teen readers. Additionally, she has collected drag- bkhewett.com ert Silverberg. ons and books about dragons since she was four, eats at least 8 oz. of dark chocolate a day, adores Emma Hoggan is the managing editor with Richie Franklin has worked for over twenty years very small dogs and well-behaved children, can Future House Publishing. She specializes in sci- in the film and theater industry alongside a career read whilst walking the dog and doing household ence fiction and fantasy but has experience with in corporate education and entertainment. He chores, and can knit her own socks. jessica​day​ everything from romances to mysteries. When has published poems, short stories, and a middle george.com she’s not editing, she attends writer’s conferences grade novel. Additionally, he has written interac- to take pitches, give critiques, and talk to aspiring tive fiction and tabletop RPGs for popular RPG McKelle George is a reader, editor, perpetual writers about the mysterious world of publishing. publishers. Richie will be releasing two more nov- doodler, and associate librarian at the best library editsbyemma.com els in 2019. richie​franklin​.net/writer/ in the world. She mentors with Salt Lake Teen Writes and her debut young adult novel Speak Christopher Husberg is the author of the Chaos Daniel C. Friend has worked as an sf/f editor in Easy, Speak Love came out from Greenwillow/ Queen quintet and mostly writes dark epic fan- Utah for over six years, editing stories by authors HarperCollins in 2017. She currently lives in Salt tasy. He lives in Utah and spends his time writ- such as Frank Herbert, Dan Wells, Mary Robi- Lake City. mckellegeorge.com ing, reading, hiking, gaming, and mostly hanging nette Kowal, Dave Butler, and Robison Wells. out with his wife, Rachel, and daughter, Buffy. He dcfeditor.wixsite.com/dcfeditor As an Emmy award-winning Sundance alumnus, received an MFA in creative writing from BYU Kohl Glass is a passionate and experienced film- and an honorary PhD in Buffy the Slayer Gordon Frye has been interested in historical maker. His filmDer Ostwind was chosen to be an from himself. christopherhusberg.com weapons of all sorts from a very early age. He took Official Selection of the . his master’s degree in western history with him into He has since directed two feature films: Wars M. K. Hutchins often draws on her background in film work. He currently teaches US, world, and (aka Dragonfyre), which had over fourteen mil- archaeology when writing fiction. She’s the author of naval history at Navy College at Naval Base Kitsap lion views on YouTube, and You May Now Kill the the YA fantasy novel Drift, and her short fiction has in Bremerton, WA. historypundit.webs.com Bride (MarVista), which aired on Lifetime. vimeo​ appeared in Podcastle, IGMS, Fireside, and elsewhere. .com/184959601 A longtime Idahoan, she now lives in Utah with her is a Hugo and Nebula nominee who husband and four children. mkhutchins.com has been honored by Baen Books and the National Robin Glassey graduated with a degree in psy- Space Society for her writing. nancyfulda.com chology and is the author of The Azetha series. She Allison K. Hymas holds an MFA from Brigham now spends her time analyzing her four teenage Young University and currently lives and teaches M. Todd Gallowglas is a professional storyteller boys and writing clean YA fantasy. She’s addicted writing in Utah. She is the author of middle grade and the bestselling author of the Tears of Rage, to science fiction and fantasy, french fries, and crime/mystery novels Under Locker and Key and and series. He lives Halloween Jack, Dead Weight Doctor Who. Arts and Thefts. allisonkhymas.com with his wife, three children, and more pets than they need. mtoddgallowglas.com Peter Grant has been in the military, serving in Brandon Ho is a winner of the College Television combat zones for over eighteen years; worked in Award for best Children’s Program and director V. J. O. Gardner is an award winning author of the computer industry; served as a pastor; and of the award-winning filmMissed Connections. several books including Servant Queen, Draco- been a full-time writer for the past decade. sedge​ He has nearly a decade of experience in narra- na’s Rebirth, and award-winning Blood of Ancient fieldpress.com tive story telling both as a director and an editor. Kings. Valerie is a formatting intern for Ink Smith strongerwinds.com and has been an invited speaker at events as an Marion G. Harmon is the author of the Wearing expert in world building and character develop- the Cape series and the writer of Wearing the Cape: Brian Holcomb is a bit of everything. He is a ment. talesofasculum.com The Roleplaying Game and the Barlow’s Guide to liver transplant recipient, fluently speaks three Superhumans sourcebook. wearingthecape.com languages, and is a mechanic equally at home in A combination of Phillip K. Dick, Clive Cussler, the engine bay of a classic car or a modern com- and Scott Westerfeld,Jared Garrett’s science puter controlled one. He has been a sponsored 8 competitive shooter, worked in nearly every con- wonderful family who spoiled her rotten because Gama Ray Martinez is an SLC-based writer who struction trade, is an amateur gunsmith, and was she was the baby. Now she spends her time driving mainly focuses on middle grade fantasy. His main formerly a nurse. her husband crazy with her many eccentricities series are Pharim War, a series about warrior (no water after five, no phone calls, no touching angels, and the Nylean Chronicles, a series about Katie Jarvis has a master’s degree in critical studies the knives . . . you get the idea), and if she’s lucky, . and history of theatre. She researches and writes she’ll also be writing. wendyknightauthor.com about the dramatic nature of plants and environ- Brian McClellan is an epic fantasy author from ments in entertainment across all platforms. She Benjamin Kocher is an editor with Immortal Cleveland, Ohio. He is known for his acclaimed is currently teaching as adjunct faculty for the Works Press, as well as a board game reviewer Powder Mage universe and essays on the life and BYU Theater and Media Arts Department. and editor at Everything Board Games. He has business of being a writer. brian​mcclellan.com worked at a corporate setting as a full-time copy- Dan Jeffery is an archaeometallurgist, blacksmith, writer and copyeditor for a number of years but is Caitlyn McFarland has a BA in linguistics, is martial artist, historian, anthropologist, linguist, now a freelancer. benjaminkocher.com the author of the Dragonsworn trilogy (Carina shooter, and archer with accreditation or com- Press 2015), and is represented by literary agent petitive success in all of those activities. He makes is the author of Ghost Marlene Stringer. When not writing or running his living stopping hackers and encrypting traffic Talkers, the Glamourist Histories series, and the around after her daughters, Caitlyn can be found on the web. Lady Astronaut duology. She is a cast member hunched over a sewing machine making elaborate of the award-wining podcast Writing Excuses and princess costumes. chmc​farland.wordpress.com J. R. Johansson is the author of the Night Walk- also a three-time winner. Her short ers series as well as standalone thrillers Laura McGill is published in the UAA anthology Cut Me fiction appears inUncanny, Tor.com, and Asimov’s. Free and The Row. Her thriller/horror novels have Mary Robinette, a professional puppeteer, lives in Obvious Things. She was the vice president of the been published in over a dozen languages and . maryrobinettekowal.com Utah Valley Writers and a participant in Pitch more than twenty countries worldwide. In her Madness 2017. She grew up in the US Air Force, downtime, she’s an avid gamer and reader. jenn​ Jess Lindsay has spent her entire life reading and dabbled in martial arts, and studied psychology. johansson.com half of it practicing her writing. With interest in So she can imitate several American accents, put steampunk, and , crafting, horror, you in a headlock, and diagnose your personality Aaron Johnston is a New York Times bestselling fantasy, romance, history, theater, and tabletop disorders . . . all at once. author, television writer, comic-book writer, play- gaming, she likes to think of herself as a well- wright, and the co-creator and executive producer rounded fan. writinglegends.wordpress.com Alicia McIntire writes reasonably cool govern- of Extinct, a sci-fi adventure series from BYUtv. ment reports that no one reads (though they A longtime collaborator with , Megan Lloyd is a story artist and screenwriter for maybe should). Aaron is the co-author of the Ender’s Game pre- (DreamWorks, Skydance Animation). quel novels. He was also an associate producer on Story artists are the first wizards on-call when it L. E. Modesitt Jr. is the New York Times bestsell- ing author of more than seventy novels, including the movie Ender’s Game. aaronwjohnston.com​ comes to movie magic, transforming scenes from page to screen. In addition to her story work on the Saga of Recluce and the Imager Portfolio. His Holly Kelly is a mom who writes books in her first story was published in in 1973, and his films in production Luck,( Split) she also contrib- Analog spare time. Translation: she hides in the bathroom utes to the development department, adapting most recent book is Endgames, just released from with her laptop and locks the door while the kids original ideas and pre-existing IPs into full movie Tor. Along the way, he has also been a US Navy destroy the house and smear peanut butter on the pitches. thirdchildart.tumblr.com pilot, Congressional staff director, and Direc- walls. authorhollykelly.com tor of Congressional Affairs for the U.S. EPA. Mike Lovins is a commercial illustrator whose ­lemodesitt​jr.com Emily R. King is the author of the Hundredth background includes storyboards, concept design Queen series and forthcoming Evermore chron- and has been working icles. She’s a member of the Society of Children’s for clients since 1993. Book Writers and Illustrators and an active par- He graduated from ticipant in her local writers’ community. She lives Utah State University in Northern Utah with her family and their can- and now lives in Mid- tankerous cat. emilyrking.wordpress.com vale, Utah. wix​.com/ mlovins/mlillustration Jason King is a published fantasy author with Curiosity Quills Press and hosts the Flash Fiction Dr. John K. Lundwall Friday podcast. He’s an editor, online marketer, received his MA and and the founder of Immortal Works Publish- PhD in mythological ing. Born in Salt Lake City , Jason grew up on a studies from Pacifica steady diet of anime, science fiction, Dungeons Graduate Institute in and Dragons, JRPGs, and chocolate cake donuts. Carpenteria, California. immortal-works.com He specializes in the connections between Nathan Kingsley can often be found experiment- oral cosmology, , ing with tofu coagulants or sauerkraut recipes. and cults. His book He is one of the top ten answerers on the cook- ing Q&A site cooking.stackexchange.com. He is Mythos and Cosmos: the proud owner of over a dozen books on food Mind and Meaning reex- chemistry and history, but sometimes he just likes in the Oral Age amines ancient myth to watch milk spoil . . . carefully. through the template of oral thinking and oral Wendy Knight is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author from Utah. She was raised by a cosmology. cosmosan- dlogos.com

9 Marlena Money is a devoted artist and author. travel novella series, The Continuum, was published K. A. Parkinson is a YA author who lives in Utah She has won two comic contests that have spanned by World Weaver Press in 2018. wendy​nikel.com with her family, and some dogs, cats, chickens, and over two years each and has years of experience goats. She is the author of four novels, the fifth and Stephanie Ollerton is a producer, cinematogra- teaching all ages. She is full of energy and always sixth to be released in 2019. Her novel A Chosen pher, and story consultant. She has worked in the has a smile. Life won the 2017 Rone Award for Novel Excel- film and television industries since 2001. Stepha- lence. kaparkinson.com Heather B. Monson is a technical writer, mom, nie is trained in anthropology, film theory, and and darn good cook by day and a semipro cos- criticism, and film creation. Janci Patterson writes contemporary and sci- tumer, baker, game runner, and aspiring author in ence fiction young adult novels. She lives in Orem, whatever waking hours she can scrounge. John M. Olsen reads and writes fantasy, science- Utah, with her family. jancipatterson.com fiction, steampunk, or horror as the mood strikes. Joe Monson loves reading and books. He trans- His short fiction is part of several anthologies. He Steven Peck is an evolutionary biologist at lates and edits Engineer into English by day and loves to create things, whether writing novels or and writes literary expands the accessible knowledge of the world by short stories or working in his secret lair equipped speculative fiction. He is the two-time winner of night. He has gotten back into collecting amazing with dangerous power tools. In either case, he best novel from the Association of Mormon Let- short works and sharing them with the world. He applies engineering principles and processes to ters and has published award-winning short sto- collects sf/f art, but not as much as Paul (as if that the task at hand, often in unpredictable ways. ries, essays, and poetry. stevepeckniche.com were even possible). He lives in the mountains johnmolsen.blogspot.com with his wife, two children, and their pet library. Luke Peterson uses fiction to build real-world cit- joemonson.com Peter Orullian is the author of the epic fantasy ies and real-world expertise to build great fiction. series The Vault of Heaven from Tor Books. He is A graduate of the Kennedy School of Government Bree Moore has been writing fantasy since the also the author of The Astonishing, a novelization at Harvard University, Luke has trained hundreds fourth grade. Her first book was published in 2017. of the band Dream Theater’s latest album. He of government executives, survived nasty run-ins She is a contributing member and writer for the has dozens of short stories published. Peter is a with the mob on both sides of the Atlantic, and Writing Through Brambles blog for authors and professional musician and vocalist, most recently consulted Congress on renewal of the Voting readers. authorbreemoore.com with his band Symphony North. And he has an Rights Act. He directs the Futurescapes Writing unannounced forthcoming collaboration with a Workshops and teaches government classes at William L. Munn is a writer and tabletop gamer. bestselling writer. orullian.com Utah Valley University. Will has written for gaming companies like Gal- lant Knight Games, where he contributed to Tiny James A. Owen has written and illustrated two Kathryn Purdie is the #1 NYT bestselling author Frontiers: Revised and Cold Shadows. Currently, dozen Starchild comics and books. His Chronicles of the Burning Glass series (Katherine Tegen he’s working on Zorro the RPG as a writer and of the Imaginarium Geographica is a seven-book Books/HarperCollins) and the forthcoming YA producer. Will has a deep passion for storytelling, series. James is the founder and executive direc- fantasy Bone Grace. Kathryn is a trained classi- gaming, and writing. In his free time, you’ll find tor of Coppervale International, an art and design cal actress who studied at the Oxford School of him playing and running tabletop games with studio that also published the periodicals Interna- Drama. kathrynpurdie.com​ family and friends. liamwrites.com tional Studio and Argosy, develops television and film projects, and is redesigning an entire town, Jared Quan. President of the League of Utah Mari Murdock is a writer, editor, and educator, among other ventures. James lives in Arizona. Writers, chair of the West Jordan Arts Council, specializing in gaming and academia. She has jamesaowen.com chair of Big World Network, recruiting chair of worked with various game companies since 2014, the AITP, author/narrator, husband of sixteen including Alderac Entertainment Group, Fantasy Erin Palette is a lifelong fan of science fiction and years, and father of five. jaredquan.com Flight Games, and Gallant Knight Games, writ- fantasy and has multiple playtesting and publish- ing fiction and content for projects such as The ing credits for role-playing games. She founded Kip Rasmussen is an illustrator, author, and inde- Legend of the Five Rings brand. Her L5R novella and administers a charity that teaches LGBTQ pendent film producer. Inspired by the works of “Whispers of Shadow and Steel” is available at fan- people firearm safety for self-defense and is a fre- J. R. R. Tolkien, he interrupted his career as a tasyflightgames.com. empusaegirl.tumblr.com quent guest speaker on the subjects of gun rights family therapist to illustrate scenes from The Sil- and LGBTQ rights. She curates a disaster pre- marillion. His illustrations have been included in Greg Newbold has spent over twenty years creat- paredness blog and has been blogging for over a Peter Jackson’s DVD : The Desolation ing artwork for such clients as Simon & Schus- decade. lurkingrhythmically.blogspot.com of Smaug, as well as the Middle-earth companion ter, Random House, Heinz Foods, Sony Pictures, guides The Heroes of Tolkien and Dark Powers Fedex Office, Harper Collins, Smuckers, Kleenex, L. Palmer is the author of The Pippington Tales, of Tolkien. Boys’ Life magazine, Barnes & Noble, and Ameri- where motorcars bump down old city lanes and Joshua Robertson is an award-winning author of can Express. Recent picture books include If godmothers are disguised as high-society epic . You may recognize him as the Picasso Painted a Snowman and If da Vinci Painted gossips. In between exploring fantasy worlds, she dude whose dragons were said to destroy George a Dinosaur. illoz.com/newbold/ works in public service and lives in South Texas. lpalmerchronicles.com R. R. Martin’s and Christopher Paolini’s dragons By day, M. A. Nichols works as an urban planner in a very biased Twitter poll. Known most for for the Alaska Department of Transportation, but Scott R. Parkin is a literary omnivore who’s won his Thrice Nine Legends saga, Robertson enjoys by night she writes young adult novels, urban fan- prizes for short fiction, technical communication, an ever-expanding and extremely loyal following tasies, and retellings. She is the author of and interactive media. He is also a critic, teacher, of readers. He currently lives in North Carolina. the Tréaltha series and Geoffrey P. Ward’s Guide to essayist, and small press publisher. His short fic- robertsonwrites.com Villainy. ma-nichols.com tion has appeared in a wide variety of genres and Trained in the dark and mysterious arts of chem- venues, including vol. 31. Wendy Nikel is a speculative fiction author whose After a career spanning three decades in the enter- istry and chemical engineering, C. R. Rowenson short stories have appeared or are forthcoming prise computing industry, Scott is now focusing on has since added writing to his . His pri- from Analog, Deep Magic, Nature: Futures, and vari- writing science fiction and fantasy novels. stories- mary efforts center on helping budding authors ous anthologies and ezines. She is a managing editor fornerds.com/scott-r-parkin/ design, build, and refine their magic systems. at Flash Fiction Online. The first book in her time crrowenson.com

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LEARN MORE: WEBER.EDU/MAENGLISH Brandon Sanderson has published nine solo nov- Emily Martha Soren­sen writes clean fantasy include the nonfiction how-to photography book: els with Tor. He also has four books in the middle- with clever characters and lots of humor. Her Clickologie. erinsummerill.com grade Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians series from most popular book is Dragon’s Egg. She also writes Scholastic. He was chosen to complete Robert a series from the point of view of the Dr. Eric G. Swedin is a professor of history at Weber State University. His publications include Jordan’s Wheel of Time series. Currently living in villains and another series with a main character Utah with his wife and children, Brandon teaches who’s incapable of shutting her mouth. No resem- numerous articles, six history books, four science creative writing at Brigham Young University. blance to the author . . . honest . . . ? emilymar​tha​ fiction novels, and a historical mystery novel. His BrandonSanderson.com sorensen.com book When Angels Wept: A What-If History of the Cuban Missile Crisis won the 2010 Sidewise Award Cedar Sanderson is a scientist, author, and artist. Kal Spriggs is an Amazon bestselling science for . swedin.org With seven novels in print, a career in the lab, and fiction and fantasy author with over twenty occasional forays into book cover art or coloring published novels. A military veteran, Kal loves is the writer and illustrator book publishing, she also finds time to lead Forage his family, the mountains, cats, and good stories. behind , the Hugo-nominated Walks and keep up with a photography hobby. She kalspriggs.com science fiction comic strip. He also cohosts the loves to read but grew up in the Alaska Bush, so Hugo and Parsec award-winning Writing Excuses TV references sometimes go over her head. cedar​ Brenda Stanley wrote her first novel at age seven- podcast. Howard has written tie-in fiction for writes.com teen, and most of the stories she tells involve some Privateer Press and horror for the Space Eldrich suspense and mystery. She is a journalist and former anthologies. His most recent project is the Planet Crispin Sandford is an Internationally award- television news anchor and investigative reporter Mercenary RPG. Howard lives in Orem, Utah, winning poet. You can read his work in the book for the NBC affiliate in Eastern Idaho, covering with his wife, Sandra; their four children; and one Delicious. For the last five years, he has worked as crime and court stories, and now uses that experi- ungrateful, archetypally imperious cat. schlock​ an executive for a marketing firm. Before that he ence in many of her novels.­ brendastanleybooks.net​ mercenary.com worked in the film and TV industry for producers, agents, and talent managers, as well as working for Robert Starling is a veteran media professional Randy Tayler has been in over a thousand com- film, TV, and music executives. with over forty years in film and television pro- edy performances on stages across Utah and duction as a writer, producer, and director. He Idaho and has published multiple novellas and Caitlin Sangster has a degree in Asian studies and is also the author of Really Inside Mormonism: short stories. He’s been a computer programmer is the person you avoid at parties because she’ll Confessions of a Mere Latter-day Christian. He was for decades, and continues to write fiction and probably go off about Shang Dynasty oracle bones. the founder of the Associated Latter-day Media screenplays in his spare time. She is the author of Last Star Burning and Shatter Artists (ALMA), a fellowship of LDS media Sandra Tayler is a writer of essays, children’s books, the Suns and a co-host of the podcast Lit Service. professionals. picture books, speculative fiction, and blog entries. J. Scott Savage is the author of eighteen pub- Devon Stern has been a hobby board game She has two picture books in print, two essay books, lished novels, including the Farworld series, the designer for years and has more recently worked in ten years of blog entries, and a novel in progress. Case File 13 series, and the Mysteries of Cove indie video game development. He loves it when a When she is not working, Sandra spends time with series. His books have received a Junior Library set of mechanics comes together. ­puddygum.itch.io​ her house, her four kids, and her cartoonist hus- Guild selection, a Whitney Award, and Amazon band, Howard Tayler. one​cobble.com and B&N book of the month. He lives in Utah When Jennie Stevens became an editor, she with his amazing wife, Jennifer; four kids; and five achieved her lifelong dream of being paid to read Keary Taylor is the USA Today bestselling author grandkids. jscottsavage.com books. She has edited hundreds of manuscripts of over twenty novels. She grew up along the foot- and currently works for two local editing compa- hills of the Rocky Mountains, where she started B. A. Simmons is the author of the Archipelago nies: Precision Editing Group and Writer Therapy. creating imaginary worlds and daring characters series, a seafaring science fiction adventure. He who always fell in love. She now splits her time lives in Ogden, Utah, where he works full time For the past decade, Callie Stoker has honed her between a tiny island in the Pacific Northwest and teaching English and history to junior high stu- editing skills by studying the craft of writing and Utah, dragging along her husband and their two dents. He is also a collaborator on Planet Archi- defining the elements that make a story work. She children. kearytaylor.com pelago, a table-top RPG set in the same world as can read any story, any rocky first draft, and pro- his series. basimmonsauthor.com vide the first aid it needs to make your manuscript Scott William Taylor is an award-winning short live off the page and resonate in the minds of your story writer/novelist/screenwriter living in the Dr. Paul H. Smith, a Desert Storm veteran and readers.. themanuscriptdr.com Intermountain West. He’s middle-grade novel retired army intelligence officer, was a psychic Chaser was released in 2018 from Immortal Works. spy in the Star Gate remote-viewing program. An Darci Stone graduated from BYU with a degree in His short film “Wrinkles” won Best of Utah at the expert in ESP and intuitive skills, Paul has a PhD physics teaching and a minor in cultural anthro- Foursite Film Festival as well as a first place in the in philosophy from the University of Texas and an pology. She won the grand prize of Writers of the LDS Film Festival Screenwriting competition. He MS from the National Intelligence University and Future in 2018 and had her winning story pub- writes steampunk, horror, science fiction, and BA from BYU (both in Mid-East studies). He is lished in volume 34. facebook.com/thedarci/ paranormal. author of Reading the Enemy’s Mind and The Essen- A winner and Hugo Award nomi- Richard Teasdale is a filmmaker with over a tial Guide to Remote Viewing. rviewer.com nee, has been published in Year’s decade of working experience in the industry. Virginia (Ginny) Smith is the bestselling author Best SF, Analog, and elsewhere. His debut novel, His editing credits include award-winning hor- of almost forty novels and many shorter works. a science fiction thriller titledUnforgettable, was ror shorts “Evening With My Comatose Mother,” Ginny writes in a variety of styles, from light- published by Baen. ericjames​stone.com. “Creatures of White Chapel,” and “Kiss the Devil in hearted relationship stories to breath-snatching the Dark.” He also directed the comedy web series Erin Summerill became a professional photog- suspense, though her first love remains spec fic. “Unsung Heroes.” He is the deputy director of the rapher, which provided world-building inspira- The recipient of numerous awards, Ginny has film festival FilmQuest here in Provo, Utah. tionand the vision to draft her debut YA fantasy, twice received the prestigious Holt Medallion Ever the Hunted (2016). Erin assists Agent Lau- Award of Merit. Virginia​Smith.org Mike Thayer is the author of the Epic Adventures rie McLean at Fuse Literary. Erin’s other works of the Techno Wizard series. Mike-Thayer.com

12 Candace J. Thomas is an award-winning auathor New York Times bestselling author Dan Wells is The Faker’s Guide to the Classics, though her great of fantasy and science fiction. She is the author of best known for his horror series I Am Not A Serial love is writing young adult fiction. michellewitte​ the Vivatera series and Vampire-ish: A Hypochon- Killer. His other novels include two young adult books.com driac’s Tale, along with various short stories and science fiction series. Dan has written for the tele- Lani Woodland is the author (and co-author) poetry. She has won both the LUW Diamond and vision series Extinct. He cohosts the Hugo-­winning of ten young adult novels with genres ranging Silver Quill awards. Candace is a freelance editor podcast Writing Excuses. He also writes short fic- and owner of Shadesilk Press Independent Books. tion and game fiction and edited the anthology from paranormal and science fiction to fantasy and contemporary. She was a Goodreads Choice candacejthomas.com Altered Perceptions to help raise funds for and awareness of mental illness. Dan lives in northern Award nominee for Debut Author in 2010 for her Kelsy Thompson is an acquisition editor with Utah with his wife, six children, and more than first novelIntrinsical, which was translated and young adult imprint Flux and middle-grade four hundred board games. thedan​wells.com released in Turkey in 2018. imprint Jolly Fish Press. She has served as an edi- torial intern for YA author Robison Wells, copy Robison Wells is the author of fourteen novels, Johnny Worthen is an award-winning, best-­selling desk chief at the Signpost, and managing editor published in nine languages. His work spans every- author, voyager, and damn fine human being. Trained in stand-up comedy, modern literary criti- at distinguished literary journal Weber—The Con- thing from LDS romantic comedy to sci-fi thriller cism and cultural studies, Johnny writes upmarket temporary West. She lives in Ogden, Utah, with her to diesel-punk, old west King Arthur. He has an husband and clowder of cats. MBA in marketing, and got his undergrad in Inter- fiction in multiple genres. He teaches writing at the national Relations, emphasizing in terrorism. He University of Utah and serves as president of the Jonny Vance is creative director for Harmon has schizophrenia, and he believes in you. League of Utah Writers, the state’s oldest and larg- Brothers, the agency behind the most successful est writing guild. johnnyworthen.com ads in internet history. Their distinctive video Julia H. West has published more than a dozen campaigns for brands such as Squatty Potty, Chat- short stories across a broad spectrum of genres James Wymore grew up on a heavy diet of movies books, Purple, and Poo-Pourri have driven over since winning the grand prize in the L. Ron Hub- and books that morphed his real life adventures 1 billion views and helped produce over $300 mil- bard Writers of the Future Contest in 1994. She into imaginary worlds. His published works span lion in sales. sings with the Utah Filk Organization and was a the fiction spectrum, including many different founding member of the local chapter of the Soci- genres in the bestselling Actuator series. He’s an JoSelle Vanderhooft is an editor, author, poet, and ety for Creative Anachronism. juliahwest.com acquisitions editor, running games with hundreds found-objects artist from Salt Lake City. She has of players at conventions. jameswymore​.word​ edited over seven hundred books, put together Natalie Whipple is the author of the Transpar- press.com nine anthologies, and runs a small business selling series, House if Ivy & Sorrow, the I’m a Ninja rosaries and miniature shrines. joedits.com, numi​ series, Fish Out of Water, Sidekick, My Little Aaron Lee Yeager has worn a lot of hats. Author, nousrosaries.com​ Brony (under K.M. Hayes), The Vengeance Code radio DJ, pilot, newspaper editor, space education (under Nat McKenzie), and the Trapped in Battle flight instructor, teacher, game show host, actor, Joe Vasicek is the author of more than twenty sci- Royale series (under Devin Hunter). In addition ambassador, stage hand, playwright, set builder, ence fiction and fantasy books, includingThe Sword to that, she was on the writing team for the cRPG salesman, actor, director, and stand-up comic. But Keeper and the Star Wanderers series. As a young Torment: Tides of Numenera, out now from InX- of all the hats he has worn, the two that mean the man, he studied Arabic and traveled across the Mid- ile. betweenfactandfiction.blogspot.com most to him are husband and father. dle East and the Caucasus Mountains. He claims Utah as his home. onelowerlight.com/writing/ Lynette White has published eighteen stories in Daniel Yocom runs Guild Master Gaming, which eleven different anthologies, a progressive fantasy has supported table-top gaming and other things Suzanne Vincent has worked on staff at Flash written with four other authors, and her own series. geek. It includes reviews of games, books, and Fiction Online (now the second-most-read flash She has also created over a hundred flash fiction movies. Articles also appear on other websites. fiction magazine on the web, with thirty-five stories for the Goodreads online group Writers 750. He has short stories published and is working on thousand monthly visitors) since nearly its begin- She has also achieved two honorable mentions for his first novel. guildmastergaming.blogspot.com nings in 2006 and has headed the editorial staff as stories submitted to Writers of the Future. editor-in-chief since 2010. flashfictiononline.com Jemma Young is a freelance illustrator as well as Bobbie Berendson Wilcox strives to bring a sense the creator and artist for the webcomic Children of Devri Walls is a US and international bestselling of fun to everything she does, especially illustra- Eldair. She has colored comics professionally and author. Having released six novels to date, she tion and custom jewelry making. She specializes has done book covers, cartography, design work, specializes in all things fantasy and paranormal. in pen & ink in the fantasy, horror, and Victo- and illustration. jemmayoung.com Settled in Meridian, Idaho, Devri lives with her rian steampunk genres with a lot of love put into Kjirstin Youngberg is a photojournalist and non- husband, two kids, and the cutest mutt you’ve ever illustrating bones, costumes and dresses. metallic​ fiction author with a great many friends in the seen. When not writing she can be found teaching visions.com voice lessons, reading, cooking, or binge watching fields of physics, astronomy, ufology, and screen- whatever show catches her fancy. devriwalls.com Dan Willis wrote his first work of fiction at the writing. She has worked in the film industry since tender age of ten and has been creating fantastic the early ’70s and is a costume designer. Her latest C. V. Walter tried to major in reading and got tales ever since. He’s used his talents working in book is a memoir about her childhood encounter a BA in Literature instead, which she mostly the board game and video game industries, as well with extraterrestrials near two air force bases in ignores while she writes Romance, Fantasy and a as advertising, and web design. He wrote for the the Mojave Desert. little Science Fiction. She lives in Colorado with long-running DragonLance series and for their Shortly after graduation,Kaitlund Zupanic dis- her husband and two children. young adult brand. His most recent work, Plain covered that her love for animation and 3D mod- is a fantasy noir set in 1930s New York. dan​ Jenniffer Wardell is the author of several YA Sight, eling hadn’t been as strong as her love for painting. willisauthor.com​ fantasy novels, including Fighting Sleep and Beast In fall of 2015, she took a fine art illustration Charming. She’s also dipped into the spy genre Michelle Witte is an author and literary agent course with . She honed her skills with How to Win Over Your Arch-Nemesis (In Three with Mansion Street Literary Management, spe- and branched out into oil painting. Using past and Easy Steps) and its sequel, Dirty Deeds Done for Rea- cializing in children’s fiction and nonfiction. Her present masterwork painters as her new inspira- sonable Prices (released late 2018). jennifferwardell​ published work includes the nonfiction humor tion, she now hopes to make her fantastical ideas .blogspot.com come to life. kaitlundzupanic.com books The Craptastic Guide to Pseudo-Swearing and 13 In Memoriam

To the patron saints who touched our lives before bravely going into that great beyond. Marion K. “Doc” Smith—BYU professor of English and the force behind the symposium. Betty Pope—a librarian at BYU and the main reason BYU has a science fiction and fantasy collection. We miss her sweet smile and gracious support. Sue Ream—a BYU professor of English who generously opened her home to guests and committee members alike. Linda Hunter Adams—director of the BYU Humanities Publication Center, who gave us the tools, a space, and encouragement to pursue our dreams. Jonathan Langford—second chair of LTUE, who had immense intellect, good humor, and boundless enthusiasm and support for the sf/f community.

Readings

Come take a break from panels and presentations to enjoy readings from some of our fantastic guests. You won’t be disappointed.

Thursday 10:00 Am Kelly Barnhill and Charlie N. Holmberg 3:00 Pm Emily R. King and Kathryn Purdie 4:00 Pm David Farland and Darci Stone Friday 10:00 Am Dan Wells and Christopher Husberg Noon Michaelbrent Collings and Paul Genesse 2:00 Pm L. E. Modesitt Jr. and Scott R. Parkin Saturday 10:00 Am Lisa Mangum and Caitlin Sangster Noon Jessica Day George and Natalie Whipple 3:00 Pm J. Scott Savage and Mike Thayer 4:00 Pm Eric James Stone and Janci Patterson

14 Listing of Events with Participants

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Thursday, February 14, 2019 Invented/Inventing Language Workshop cover art afterwards to turn it in to an eye- (1½ hours) catching cover. (Art, Cedar) 9:00 AM (Th) Many fictions (stories, video games, novels) use Devon Dorrity invented languages to add depth and realism to Archaeoastronomy of Oral Tradition and Creating a Visual Spectacle a created world. One need only think of the Elv- Fremont Indian Petroglyphs ish languages of Tolkien’s Middle Earth, Klin- Setting is key to speculative fiction. In a book, Some petroglyphs are used with light and gon from the franchise, or Dothraki you just write to the extremes of your imagi- shadow as calendric devices to predict solstice and High Valyrian from HBO’s adaptation of nation. In a film, spectacle takes many people, and equinox days. How ancient oral cultures Game of Thrones to appreciate the contribu- a lot of money, and masterful ingenuity. (The- used astronomy in their ritual calendars and tion an invented language can make in world atre/Media Arts, Canyon) daily lives. (Academics, Oak) building. (Worldbuilding, Amphitheater) Jonna Hayden (M); Megan Lloyd; Kohl Glass; John Lundwall Dr. Dirk Elzinga David Farland; Tom Durham Critique Sessions vs. Pitch Sessions On Death and Dying: Watching Over the Creating Realistic Friendships (Professional Development, Zion) Terminally Ill Frodo and Sam, James and Sirius, Calvin and Come learn about critique sessions and pitch What does terminal illness look like? What Hobbes; Great friendships make great stories. sessions and how to prepare for both. does death look like from the perspective of There are different kinds of friendships. How Emma Hoggan; Lisa Mangum (M); Stacy someone watching it happen? What is the to write realistic ones, whether BFFs or just Whitman; Moshe Feder general path that can be expected from some- acquaintances. (Writing, Birch)

Evolution of Science Fiction one who is terminally ill, in their final months Jessica Day George; Shannen Camp; Paul of life? (Worldbuilding, Cedar) Genesse (M); Allison K. Hymas; Dan Wells If we want to move forward into the future, we have to know where we’re coming from. Amanda Fuesting Death, Taxes, and Other Legal Matters Trace the evolution of science fiction for your Patreon for Game Designers You can’t stop the inevitable, but you can be audience so that they know what qualifies as Patreon is a popular way for creative people prepared. Find out more about dealing with going where no one has gone before. (Books, to make money in the modern world. How taxes, contracts, and preparing for your future. Maple) can game designers best utilize it? (Gaming, (Professional Development, Oak) Michaelbrent Collings (M); Dr. Eric G. Swedin; Sycamore) Michaelbrent Collings; Sandra Tayler; Steve (M) Daniel C. Friend; Luke Peterson Steve Wilcox (M); Devon Stern; Benjamin Diamond; Steve Setzer Fantastic Flash: Writing Very Short Genre Kocher; B. A. Simmons; Natasha Ence How To Write a Video Game Fiction Superhero Finances for Creative How can one craft a compelling narrative Flash fiction is a challenging form to write, Professionals that keeps players interested, fits well with with additional challenges unique to science Do you dream about quitting your day job to the gameplay, and is properly paced? (Gam- fiction and fantasy. Come learn from some pursue your passion of being an artist, writer, ing, Zion) of the editors of Flash Fiction Online—one or professional in the industry? Are you Jay Barnson; Stan Crowe (M); Marlena of the top flash fiction markets—how to do already in the business and need help figur- Money; Christopher Baxter; L. Palmer it, how to avoid common mistakes, and how ing out how to budget between paid contracts, Invented/Inventing Language Workshop to increase your odds of publication. (Writ- deal with taxes, get credit, or determine the ing, Birch) best way to raise and save cash for future proj- (cont.) Suzanne Vincent ects? Come to our panel on superhero finan- (Worldbuilding, Amphitheater) Guillermo del Toro: Master of Character cial planning and best practices for artists, Readings: Kelly Barnhill and Charlie N. and Story writers, industry professionals, and all others Holmberg interested. (Art, Bryce) Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water was Come take a break from panels and presenta- (M) the first to ever win an Brenda Stanley ; Brandon Ho; Stephen L. tions to enjoy readings from award-winning Academy Award for Best Picture. Del Toro Gashler; Aaron Johnston; Brett Helquist authors Kelly Barnhill and Charlie Holmberg. has been a genius artist and storyteller his 10:00 AM (Th) Guest of Honor Kelly Barnhill writes Middle whole life. What skills can we learn from his Grade SF&F and will be reading samples Book Cover Design and Layout career? (Theatre/Media Arts, Elm) from, “Dreadful Young Ladies,” among other Learn about book cover design and layout, Paul Genesse; Richie Franklin (M); Megan things. Charlie Holmberg, our 2018 Toast- which is different from the cover art. Design Lloyd; Eric D. Snider master, writes fantasy geared to adults. She is and layout encompasses the instructions you planning a giveaway and will let the audience give to the artist and what you do with the

15 decide what she reads, with a possible sneak Brennan Smith; Christopher Baxter; Marion G. publishing arena. Before you hit publish, peek from her newest work in progress. You Harmon; Randy Tayler (M); David Farland come learn about all the mistakes you need won’t be disappointed. (Readings, Sycamore) to avoid from an indie author who has gone DIY Movie Props That Look Money! Charlie N. Holmberg; Kelly Barnhill from struggling to successful by learning from (1½ hours) hers. (Professional Development, Birch) Swain’s Scene-Sequel: Keeping an Emo- It’s not just a student film method. Big budget, M. A. Nichols tional Rhythm sf films alter everyday items, trash, and cheap The Scene/Sequel method is a way to think materials to make futuristic props. Learn tips Writer Meetup: Short Fiction about the balance between action and reac- and techniques for creating props for film, Are you looking for a writing group? Beta tion when planning a story. (Writing, Arches) theater, cosplay, or Halloween. (Theatre/ readers? Come hang out with fellow readers Peter Orullian; Brian McClellan; Howard Media Arts, Amphitheater) and writers of your favorite genres at this low- Tayler (M); Emily R. King Kjirstin Youngberg; Robert Starling key networking event. (Boardroom) The Development of LDS Speculative Illustration Process: Go from Idea to Fin- 12:00 PM (Th) Fiction ished Painting without Losing Your Way Breaking Down the Drafting Process part 1 LTUE has been a part of speculative fiction (1½ hours) What are the goals of a first draft? A second? in the LDS community for decades now—but Learn why having a repeatable art process is How many drafts do you need to make a good its history began way before that. Talk about important. Greg will be showing the steps he story? (Writing, Exhibit Hall C) the major speculative trends in LDS literature takes from start to finish that affords the best Charlie N. Holmberg; Lisa Mangum; Ginny and the reasons behind its contemporary pop- possible chance of capturing vision without (M) ularity in our culture. (Books, Maple) getting off in the weeds. (Art, Maple) Smith ; Moshe Feder Daniel C. Friend; Eric James Stone; Stephen L. Greg Newbold DIY Movie Props That Look Money!(cont.) Gashler; Scott R. Parkin; Robert Starling (M) (Theatre/Media Arts, Amphitheater) Institutionalized: Writing an Ensemble Cast The History of the Spinning Wheel How to handle a large cast while keeping Egyptian Mythology Everyone loves spinning wheel-related fairy everyone distinct with a compelling arc. Also, An introduction to Egyptian mythology and tales, and they have been retold with reckless how to handle the main character, their point how it can be used as inspiration for stories. abandon. There’s one problem: not one of those of view, and their relationships with the rest (Worldbuilding, Arches) retellings features an accurate representation of the main cast. (Writing, Bryce) John Lundwall; Beth Buck; Peter Orullian of spinning. This side of the industrial revo- Brian McClellan; Howard Tayler; Natasha (M); Dr. Nikhil Rao lution, hardly anyone knows how a spinning Ence (M); Aaron Johnston; Dan Wells wheel works why and why it was so important Homesteading the Moon: Claiming Prop- to pre-industrial civilization. Learning how Manga and Graphic Novels: What to Read erty in Space wool becomes sweaters, how to turn straw into First The time will soon be at hand when we will be gold (not a joke!) and where Walt Disney went There’s such a plethora of graphic novels, com- able to settle the Moon and Mars and to mine wrong. (Worldbuilding, Elm) ics, manga, and more that it’s hard to know asteroids. How will people maintain claims to Beth Buck where to start reading. Get insights about property? (Worldbuilding, Zion) which are the most compelling, experimental, John M. Olsen (M); J. David Baxter; Kjirstin Writer Meetup: Epic Fantasy and addicting graphic novels to plunge into. Youngberg; Steve Setzer Are you looking for a writing group? Beta (Books, Elm) readers? Come hang out with fellow readers Joe Monson (M); Mikki Helmer; Katie Carolyna; Illustration Process: Go from Idea to Fin- and writers of your favorite genres at this low- Robert J Defendi ished Painting without Losing Your Way, key networking event. (Boardroom) part 2 Spoiling Your Food . . . but Not Too Much: Learn why having a repeatable art process is 11:00 AM (Th) The History of Food Fermentation and important. Greg will be showing the steps he A Punch in the Face: Writing Gripping Preservation takes from start to finish that affords the best Fight Scenes Cities, fortunes, and civilizations were built to possible chance of capturing vision without Action, well done, will draw in the audience produce salt. What made this common min- getting off in the weeds. (Art, Maple) eral so valuable that even the words “salary” and keep them on their seats. Not so well Greg Newbold done, it leads to boredom and fatigue. How and “soldier” have salt in their roots? Until to keep your work in the first category and the invention of refrigeration, salt was the Mark Twain and Latter-day F&SF: avoid the second. (Writing, Zion) only way to preserve food. From sauerkraut to Embracing the Monster kimchi; beef jerky to soy sauce; and, of course, (Academics, Sycamore) Jared Quan (M); Christopher Husberg; cheese; learn the techniques used worldwide Alan Manning; Nicole Amare Lynette White; Eric James Stone to preserve food. (Worldbuilding, Oak) Adapting Movies and Books into Games Nathan Kingsley Movie Adaptations That Don’t Suck Many books and movies have been adapted It’s a stereotype of movie adaptations of books: What I Wish I’d Known When I Began into games. How can you do it in a way that they’re not usually very good. That doesn’t stop Indie Publishing respects the source material while creating people from searching for them, though! Dis- a compelling player experience? (Gaming, So, you want to be an indie author? That’s cuss your favorite movie adaptations of books Arches) great. However, there’s a ton of pitfalls that that really set themselves apart—and what it face authors as they step into the indie was that made them that way. (Books, Birch)

16 17 Michaelbrent Collings; Brandon Ho (M); Get insight into what it means to be a profes- pervasive idea, and how does that affect your Richard Teasdale; Aaron Johnston; Tom Durham sional writer, generating a strong foundation ability to classify what you read? (Books, for you to build your writing career. From why Bryce) Not Just Shock: Writing Good readers read stories, to understanding how Dan Willis; Brian McClellan; Mari Murdock Grimdark isn’t just shocking deaths and vio- stories must be created so readers will read (M); Marion G. Harmon lence. How to create compelling stories in a yours, learn the psychology of what it means grimdark environment. (Writing, Elm) to create stories for others. (Writing, Cedar) 2:00 PM (Th) Christopher Husberg; Maxwell Alexander Maxwell Alexander Drake Alternative Worlds: Unconventional Sci- Drake (M); Tony Daniel ence Fiction and Fantasy Embracing Faith in Sanderson’s Mistborn There are few things more discouraging than On the Road Again Trilogy opening up a new book and getting the feel- Book launches, signings, tours, school visits, (Academics, Sycamore) ing that you’ve already been there and done and conferences . . . are they worth it? Take Gerrit van Dyk that. Avoid this by learning about the specula- some tips from veteran road warriors on how tive fiction worlds that really took you some- to make the most of your time away from Every Dumb Thing I Did on My Way to Get- where else—somewhere alien and impossible. home. (Professional Development, Canyon) ting an Agent. And Some Smart Things Too! (Books, Birch) L. E. Modesitt Jr.; M. Todd Gallowglas; Ste- A step by step break down of one writer’s jour- M. Todd Gallowglas; Michaelbrent Collings; phen L. Gashler (M); Robison Wells ney to excellent representation. (Professional Development, Zion) Charlie N. Holmberg; Joe Vasicek; Scott R. Par- Orson Scott Card Illustrated: Book Cover kin (M) Laura McGill Art in Card’s Publications Brett Helquist Interview Speculative fiction author Orson Scott Card’s How to Publish a Coloring Book (Elm) work has been published worldwide, often in Learn from an industry expert how to effec-

multiple editions and translations. Drawing tively design, publish, and market your art in Brett Helquist; Alicia McIntire on Brigham Young University’s extensive Card the form of a coloring book. (Art, Elm) Can You Tell Me How to Show? collection, this session will examine some of Bobbie Berendson Wilcox No one likes to read a long explanation of any- the book cover art used to promote his work, Intro to Playing Magic: The Gathering thing. This will cover the art of showing while which often differs according to nationality still getting all of the important information A crash course in the world’s most popular and language, as well as give information on out there. (Writing, Arches) how audience members can come to BYU and collectible card game. (Gaming, Oak) Holli Anderson (M); Emma Hoggan; Kathryn use the collection. (Academics, Oak) Jess Lindsay (M); Carl Duzett; Richie Frank- Purdie; Suzanne Vincent; Kelly Barnhill Robert L. Maxwell lin; Ryan Decaria Dynamic Story Creation The Esports Scene Launching an Indie Game (cont.) (Writing, Cedar) Competitive gaming is a growing industry. The business aspects of launching an indepen- Where did it come from, why is it popular, dent video game from funding to promoting Editors, Agents, and Publishers, Oh My, and what is its future? (Gaming, Bryce) to distributing. (Gaming, Amphitheater) part 1 Benjamin Kocher (M); J. R. Johansson; Nata- Jay Barnson; Brennan Smith; Steve Wilcox; Find out what authors have to say about select- lie Whipple; Mari Murdock; Dan Wells Natasha Ence (M) ing and working with editors, agents, and pub- 1:00 PM (Th) Prisoners and Prison Guards lishers. (Professional Development, Bryce) L. E. Modesitt Jr.; Caitlyn McFarland (M); A Realm Where SF/F Prevails: Music Videos We will explore the relationship between prisoners and prison guards, and how their Janci Patterson; Ginny Smith; Robison Wells The artistic medium of music videos is teem- relationships have changed over the centuries. ing with works in the SF/F genre. Explore this Film School in 45 Minutes (Worldbuilding, Maple) unique form that lends itself so well to specu- When to greenlight. Don’t cross the line. (M) lative scenes and settings. (Theatre/Media Ian McMurtrie; JJ Safley; Dan Jeffery ; What’s a gaffer? “We’ll fix it in Post.” Flood Arts, Canyon) Luke Peterson; Robison Wells your brain with the basics of filmmaking in Richard Teasdale; Stephen L. Gashler (M); Romance for Prudes: Love for a Conserva- 45 minutes. (Theatre/Media Arts, Zion) Stephanie Ollerton; Mark Walton tive Audience Kjirstin Youngberg (M); Brandon Ho; Kohl Glass; Robert Starling; Tom Durham Antarctic Mythology and Usually, when people think of romance nov- els, they think of tawdry bodice rippers, but Few people are aware of the mythology and Here Comes the Boom: Industrial Explo- a large (and growing) audience is looking for folklore of those who will settle Antarctica. sives and How to Write Them in Fiction love without the sex. How to write heart- What and legends might Antarctican Explosives: not just for westerns and war zones! fluttering romance stories without the steam. settlers develop over the centuries? (World- Even today, mining and real estate use blasting (Writing, Arches) building, Birch) to reshape the earth. Learn some important Keary Taylor; M. A. Nichols (M); Brenda Shannon Babb; John Lundwall; Joe Monson details on how. (Worldbuilding, Maple) Stanley; Shannen Camp; Jennie Stevens (M); Dr. Nikhil Rao Graham Bradley The Invention of Genre Dynamic Story Creation (1½ hours) Kaffeeklatsch with Eric D. Snider The idea of “genres” didn’t just arise out Before you start writing your story, you need a An informal chat with one of our special of nowhere. What are the origins of this clear idea of what your job is as a Story Creator. guests. Space is limited; first come, first served. 18 What’s a Kaffeeklatsch?

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Thursday 2:00 PM: Eric D. Snider Friday 2:00 PM: Michaelbrent Collings Saturday 1:00 PM: Dr. Nikhil Rao Thursday 3:00 PM: Charlie Holmberg Friday 3:00 PM: Kelly Barnhill Saturday 2:00 PM: Brian C. Hailes Friday noon: Brennan Smith Friday 4:00 PM: Matthew Kirby Saturday 3:00 PM: Lisa Mangum Friday 1:00 PM: Stacy Whitman Saturday noon: Brett Helquist

Sign up lists available each day at 8:30 AM in contributors and see the unveiling of the The Multidisciplinary Creator front of the Boardroom. (Boardroom) cover for A Dragon and Her Girl, the second You’re a creator. You write, paint, sculpt, and Eric D. Snider anthology in the series. (Elm) think up math formulae. Are you a jack-of-all- Beth Buck, Daniel C. Friend, David Farland, trades, or master of none? Can you leverage Portfolio Critiques by Experts Dr. Eric G. Swedin, Emily Martha Sorensen, one to support another, or are they separate Submit your art portfolio and hear construc- James Wymore, Joe Monson, Julia H. West, M. K. endeavors? (Professional Development, Oak) tive critiques from professional artists. (Art, Hutchins, Nancy Fulda John M. Olsen (M); M. Todd Gallowglas; Canyon) Fundamentals of Self-Defense Law Peter Orullian; Jaleta Clegg; Richie Franklin Devon Dorrity (M); Jemma M. Young; Bobbie Berendson Wilcox; Greg Newbold; Kari Christensen To one degree or another, every society recog- The Sagging Middle of Novels nizes the right to self-defense, yet this is a field You know the beginning and the end, but how Writing a Diverse Cast without Stereotyping of law filled with dangerous myths. We will do you get from one to the other? Authors Everyone is influenced by their culture, but discuss what differentiates self defense from give their favorite strategies for working up to they are also individuals with their own minds. murder, fighting, and accidents. (Worldbuild- the midpoint and breaking into the third act. How to write characters from diverse cultures ing, Amphitheater) (Writing, Zion) (real or imagined) while making them unique. (M) Ian McMurtrie; Michaelbrent Collings ; Mary Robinette Kowal; J. Scott Savage (M); (Writing, Sycamore) Erin Palette; J. L. Curtis Kelsy Thompson; Ginny Smith; Stacy Whitman Shannon Babb; Dr. Nikhil Rao; Mari Mur- Kaffeeklatsch with Charlie N. Holmberg dock (M); Stacy Whitman Why Creative Jobs Aren’t Safe from A.I. An informal chat with one of our special Machines have been a threat to physical jobs. 3:00 PM (Th) guests. Space is limited; first come, first served. Will computers someday take over art? Will Celebrating Recent Award-Winning Books Sign up lists available each day at 8:30 AM in filmmaking be done without human creativity, Every year brings a new collection of fiction front of the Boardroom. (Boardroom) complete with artistic metaphors, great act- to dig into. It can be difficult to know what Charlie N. Holmberg ing, and breathtaking music? (Theatre/Media to spend your time reading. Come and check Arts, Arches) Kelly Barnhill Interview out recent award-winning books that will def- Devon Dorrity; Jonna Hayden (M); Stephan Join us for an interview with guest of honor initely reward their readers. (Books, Canyon) Fassmann; Eric James Stone; Mark Walton (M) Kelly Barnhill. (Maple) Jessica Day George; Laura McGill ; Katie 4:00 PM (Th) Carolyna Luke Peterson; Kelly Barnhill Brett Helquist Presentation Creating Gaming Content Readings: Emily R. King and Kathryn Purdie Come learn illustration tricks of the trade Creating video game content on sites like Come take a break from panels and presenta- tions to enjoy readings from authors Emily R. from renowned artist and guest of honor Twitch and YouTube is a popular activity. Brett Helquist. (Art, Maple) How can you make your content stand out King and Kathryn Purdie. They write YA fan- Brett Helquist and grow your brand? (Gaming, Cedar) tasy, often with elements of romance. Emily will be doing a giveaway of the first two books Cheap and Easy Chroma Key/Green Screen Mike Thayer; Shannen Camp; Natasha Ence; in her series. You won’t be disappointed. (M) Make and use a green screen/blue screen at Ryan Decaria (Readings, Sycamore) home. Come get the rundown on equipment Elements of Horror for Everyday Use Kathryn Purdie; Emily R. King choices, clothing, camera and lighting set up, and Horror doesn’t just have to be for horror sto- Sending Messages to the Future available software. (Theatre/Media Arts, Cedar) ries. The elements of the genre for general use. Jared Quan (M); Richie Franklin; Stephen L. (Writing, Birch) Our society is doing a lot—both good and bad— Gashler; Stephanie Ollerton (M) that will affect future generations. What can Jared Quan ; Jo Vanderhooft; Steve Dia- we do to pass along this knowledge to descen- mond; Caitlin Sangster; Tony Daniel Editors, Agents, and Publishers, Oh My, dants we very likely won’t meet? (Worldbuild- part 2 Anthology Launch ing, Bryce) Trace the Stars You’ve heard from the authors. Now hear (M) Join us for the launch of Trace the Stars, the J. David Baxter ; Darci Stone; Kjirstin from the insiders what they want you to know first LTUE benefit anthology. Mingle with Youngberg

19 Thursday, February 14, 2019 Amphitheater Arches Birch Boardroom Bryce Canyon Cedar Elm Exhibit Hall C Maple Oak Sycamore Zion 9 am Invented/Invent- Fantastic Flash: Superhero “Kill Your Dar- On Death and Guillermo del Evolution of Archaeoastron- Patreon for Critique Ses- ing Language Writing Very Finances lings”: What Dying: Watching Toro: Master of Science Fiction omy of Oral Game Designers sions vs. Pitch Workshop Short Genre for Creative Makes a Mean- Over the Termi- Character and Tradition and Sessions Fiction Professionals ingful Death? nally Ill Story Fremont Indian Petroglyphs 10 am Swain’s Creating Realistic Writer Meetup: Creating a Visual Book Cover The History of The Development Death, Taxes, Readings: How To Write a Scene-Sequel: Friendships Epic Fantasy Spectacle Design and the Spinning of LDS Specula- and Other Legal Kelly Barnhill Video Game Keeping an Emo- Layout Wheel tive Fiction Matters and Charlie N. tional Rhythm Holmberg 11 am DIY Movie Adapting Movies What I Wish I’d Writer Meetup: Institutionalized: Manga and Illustration Spoiling Your A Punch in the Props That Look and Books into Known When Short Fiction Writing an Graphic Novels: Process: Go from Food . . . but Not Face: Writing Money! Games I Began Indie Ensemble Cast What to Read Idea to Finished Too Much Gripping Fight Publishing First Painting without Scenes noon Egyptian Movie Adapta- The Esports On the Road Not Just Shock: Breaking Down Losing Your Way Orson Scott Mark Twain and Homesteading Mythology tions That Don’t Scene Again Writing Good the Drafting Card Illustrated: Latter-day F&SF: the Moon: Claim- Suck Grimdark Process Book Cover Embracing the ing Property in Art in Card’s Monster Space Publications 1 pm Launching an Romance for Antarctic Mythol- The Invention of A Realm Where Dynamic Story How to Publish a Prisoners and Intro to Playing Embracing Faith Every Dumb Indie Game Prudes: Love for ogy and Folklore Genre SF/F Prevails: Creation Coloring Book Prison Guards Magic: The in Sanderson’s Thing I Did on My a Conservative Music Videos Gathering Mistborn Trilogy Way to Getting Audience an Agent 2 pm Can You Tell Me Alternative Kaffeeklatsch Editors, Agents, Portfolio Cri- Brett Helquist Here Comes the “Hello, Little Writing a Diverse Film School in How to Show? Worlds: Uncon- with Eric D. and Publishers, tiques by Experts Interview Boom: Industrial Girl”: Decon- Cast without 45 Minutes ventional Science Snider Oh My, part 1 Explosives and structing Women Stereotyping Fiction and How to Write of Fantasy in Fantasy Them in Fiction Sondheim’s Into the Woods 3 pm Fundamentals Why Creative Elements of Kaffeeklatsch Sending Mes- Celebrat- Creating Gaming Trace the Stars Kelly Barnhill The Multidisci- Readings: The Sagging of Self-Defense Jobs Aren’t Safe Horror for with Charlie N. sages to the ing Recent Content Anthology Interview plinary Creator Emily R. King Middle of Novels Law from A.I. Everyday Use Holmberg Future Award-Winning Launch and Kathryn Books Purdie 4 pm Hacking in Editors, Agents, Monetizing with- Writer Meetup: Steps to Stron- Cheap and Easy The Frodo Brett Helquist Wildcrafting: The Readings: David Narrator: Fiction and Publishers, out Alienating Romance ger Middle Grade Chroma Key/ Complex Presentation Art of Foraging Farland and The Invisible Oh My, part 2 Stories Green Screen for Wild Foods Darci Stone Character on This World, and Beyond 5 pm What Is Holding Using Foreshad- Joining the Flying Serpents: Outlining for Developing for Intro to Marker Adaptation: Book Plot a Short From Star Wars You Back? owing without Rebellion! The Origins of N00bs Consoles vs. PC Technique to Screenplay Story Like Your to Strategy Giving It All Away Dragons Great-Grandfather Games: The Legacy of Frank Herbert’s Dune 6 pm Cluck, Baaa, Writing LDS Chesney to Hein- Creating a Young (but Directing Actors Adobe Photo- Surviving Moo: Animals on Themes in Main- lein to Weber: Welcoming Game Interesting) shop for Artists Poisonous the Farm stream Fiction The Evolution of Community Protagonists Characters Military SF 7 pm Film Festival Filking Film Festival Friday, February 15, 2019 Amphitheater Arches Birch Boardroom Bryce Canyon Cedar Elm Exhibit Hall C Maple Oak Sycamore Zion 9 am Who Commits Boost Your Odds Four-Part Pacing Making a Living Evolution: You Evolution of Taking Care of Natural Dialogue Murder: The Why of Selling a through Art Keep Using That Fantasy Your Greatest in a Fake World and the How Screenplay Word . . . Asset 10 am Feminism and Begin at the Acting Methods Writer Meetup: Constructive To Venus or Horror and Com- 3D Printing and A Visual Tour of Readings: Dan Writing Different Intersectionality Beginning: Find- and Method Young Adult Feedback Bust: Colonizing edy: One Side of CNC Milling the Silmarillion Wells and Christo- Kinds of Love in SFF ing a Compelling Acting Venus TODAY! the Same Coin pher Husberg Opening 11 am Brett Helquist Keynote noon Fantastic Writing Sexy Monsters: Effective Use of Kaffeeklatsch Making Money on Cyborgization The Punic Wars: Plotting with Manga Workshop Readings: Michael- Intro to Board Groups and , Theme in Specu- with Brennan YouTube of People: The Cultural Causes an Unreliable brent Collings and Game Design Where to Find , the lative Fiction Smith History and and Effects Narrator Paul Genesse Them Beast Development of State-of-the-Art Prosthesis 1 pm Magic without a How to Make Kaffeeklatsch The Toolbox: Explosions, Top Ten Writ- Oppressing a Growing Organic Paradox and Cover Story: Rules of Creative Content with Stacy Vocabulary Zero G, and ing Tips from Gender, Race, or Plots Other Grand Designing Book Engagement That Sticks Whitman Other Special Supernatural Species Strategy Games Covers That Sell Effects 2 pm Intro to GMing Working with Using SF/F Kaffeeklatsch Brandon Sander- Monster in An Writing Good 1000 True Fans Star Travel in Readings: L.E. Romance in Reviewers Tropes To Your with Michael- son’s Cosmere Hour Leaders Practical Transit Modesitt, Jr. and Middle Grade Advantage brent Collings Times Scott R. Parkin and Young Adult Fiction 3 pm Grudges, Risks, How to Get Kaffeeklatsch Effective Back- The Meet Cute: Like a Boss: Baen Traveling A Not-too-Distant Heinlein and Start Your Cre- and Strong Opin- Rejected with Kelly story: The Dif- How to Start a Mafia Origins and Road Show Mirror: Science the Battlefield: ativity Engines ions: Characters Barnhill ference between Romance Operations Fiction Fan Starship Troopers’ with Believable a Cinnamon Roll Exclusion at the Influence on the Motivation and the Cinnamon 1939 Military Challenge and 2016 4 pm An Inside The Comedy The Toolbox: Kaffeeklatsch Networking for Influences Illustrating Crowdfunding Firearms of POV Workshop Evolving Worlds Tools of the Look—From Writer’s Room Grammar with Matthew J. Artists behind the Emotion without a Game’s the Wild West, Trade Greenlighting to Kirby Inklings Being Emo Development 1815–1915 Production 5 pm Adventure Realism vs. Writer Meetup: The Power of The Specter of Making a Protag- Make a Video Character Design The Dual Lenses of Madeleine Stories: How to Gameplay Horror Community Capitalism onist Lovable Trailer for Your Kinetic History: The L’Engle and Write Fun Book Motion of Historio- Christopher graphic Metafiction Edge: Science through Photog- Fiction for Young raphy and Film in Readers Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse- Five 6 pm Draw It with Me: Pantsing: Making How to Create Sakura Novel Bradbury and Realistic Supernatural, Triumphs and Grieving, Death, Characters from the Most of Suspense in Launch Party: the Art of the Self-Publishing Grimm, and Other Limitations of DNA and Chronic/ Life Draft 0 Horror Games Can Rock ’N’ Roll Science Fiction Occult Detective Forensics Long-term Illness Save the World? Short Fiction 7 pm Film Festival Book Signing Filking Film Festival Event Saturday, February 18, 2017 Amphitheater Arches Birch Boardroom Bryce Canyon Cedar Elm Exhibit Hall C Maple Oak Sycamore Zion 9 am The Beginner’s Sympathetic but Writer Meetup: Developing Rules Folklore: Its Keep on Finding a Game Romance Plots Polished Pitches: Science Fiction on Alchemy of the Face: Expressive Guide to Not Redeemed: Middle Grade for Board Games Adaptations Rolling Publisher How to Present the Modern Stage: Fullmetal Alchemist: Poses for Self-Editing Writing Complex and Evolution Your Pitches to The New Frontier? Brotherhood and Dynamic Villains the Professionals Facial Emotion Illustration 10 am Not Your Ordi- Surgery in Zero Writer Meetup: How to Illustrate Holy Grail to The Cuban Short Fiction: The Roots of Envi- Readings: Lisa Writing Univer- nary Princess: Gravity Science Fiction Fantastical Wings Guardians of Missile Crisis Making Every ronmental Magic: Mangum and Caitlin sally Beloved Shannon Hale, the Galaxy: Word Count Southern Gothic Sangster Middle Grade Patricia Wrede, Comedy in SF/F Mysticism, Feminine and Gale Carson Film Power, and the Legacy Levine of Island Voodoo in Charles Chesnutt’s The Conjure Woman 11 am Kelly Barnhill Keynote noon Relational Writing with the How to Get Kaffeeklatsch Settings with Sharp and Witty Writing Visual PKD: Why Pitch Sessions Painting Minia- Readings: Jessica Day The Art of War Patterns in Door Open: How Selected for an with Brett Consequences Script Dialogue Gracefully: Philip K. Dick’s tures Workshop George and Natalie the Couple to Revise Anthology Helquist Saying It with Works Adapt So Whipple Relationship Few Words Well to Film 1 pm Generating Ideas Telling a Story Kaffeeklatsch Get Out, A Quiet The Spark That Guerrilla Paleontology of Pitch Sessions Acquiring Art Assets What She Gained, with One Picture with Dr. Nikhil Place, and the Lit the Fire: Marketing in Worlds Created What She Lost: An Rao Revival of Horror Major Influ- the Writing by Gods and Analysis of Offred’s ences on Major Community Men Consent and the Authors Commander’s Raping in Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale 2 pm Caitlin Sangster The Rising Pop- Using Beats and Kaffeeklatsch Irish Mythology Pathways to What’s So Hayao Miyazaki: How to Write a Sculpture How Cultural Tradi- Copyright Law: What How Wide the for Lit Service ularity of Board Micro Beats to with Brian C. Self-Publishing Funny? How Showing Great First Page Workshop tion Shapes Art and To Do When Someone Divide: Bridging Podcast Games take your writing Hailes to Write Humanity in an Architecture Steals Your Work Genre Fiction to the next level Humor Ecosystem and Literary Fiction 3 pm The Science What Makes a Kaffeeklatsch Three Types of Pokemon Characteriza- How to Write a Writing Excuses The Re-enchantment Readings: J. Scott Plotting for and Culture of Book a Book: with Lisa Terror: Gore, the Go and tion of Class Picture Book of the Secular World: Savage and Mike Pantsers Steampunk Experimental Mangum Unnatural, and Other Games Religion Resolving Thayer Formats Deep Terror That Create Our Existential Community Fear of 4 pm Creating Art The Works and Future of Media Writing a Series MMOs: More Writing Stories Roald Dahl: Imag- Working with a Cover Readings: Eric James Warfare in the with an iPad Worlds of Roger Distribution and Than Grinding without Villains inative Founda- Artist Stone and Janci Age of Drones Zelazny Consumption tions in Children’s Patterson and Robots Literature 5 pm The Ins and Outs Point of View: Writer Meetup: Medieval Courts Obsessive Nerf the The Final Twist: Frolic in Absur- Writing Emotion: The Running a Game of Collaborating What’s the Big Romance and Trial Law Outlining Snitch— Ending Your dity: 1950s Sci-Fi Objective Correlative Tournament with Other Deal? Gaming in Story with a Movie Boom Authors Fiction Punch 6 pm Heroic Not Suspense Essen- Metallurgy and Screenwriting Designing Artist Meetup The Author/Edi- Manage Your Invincible: Writ- tials: Upping the War: The History for Newbies Magic tor Relationship Reputation ing Relatable Tension in Any of War through Systems for Protagonists Genre Refining Metals Games 7 pm Filking Banquet (ticket required) Game Room Sessions

Thursday 7:00—Near and Far 10:00—Munchkin For 2–4 players; 90–120 minutes playing time. For 3–6 players; 1–2 hours playing time. From Steve Jackson Games, 7:00—Snake Oil Munchkin is the mega-hit card game about dungeon adventure . . . with For 3–10 players; 20–30 minutes playing time. Players put their charm, none of that stupid roleplaying stuff. You and your friends compete to quick thinking, and persuasive personality to the test with the creative kill monsters and grab magic items. Fast-playing and silly, Munchkin and hilarious Snake Oil game. One player is the “customer,” and the can reduce any roleplaying group to hysteria. And, while they’re laugh- rest of the players are “salesmen” trying to convince the customer to ing, you can steal their stuff. purchase their product over the others. The products to sell are made 1:00—Near and Far by combining two of the Word cards, and players have to gear their For 2–4 players; 90–120 minutes playing time. In Near and Far, you sales pitch to the customer’s character. Hasbro Gaming and all related and up to three friends explore many different maps in a search for the terms are trademarks of Hasbro. Last Ruin, recruiting adventurers, hunting for treasure, and competing 8:00 Snake Oil to be the most storied traveler. You must collect food and equipment at For 3–10 players; 20–30 minutes playing time. town for long journeys to mysterious locales, making sure not to forget enough weapons to fight off bandits, living statues, and rusty robots! Sometimes in your travels you’ll run into something unique and one Saturday of your friends will read what happens to you from a book of stories, giving you a choice of how to react, creating a new and memorable tale 10:00—Smash Up: Munchkin each time you play. For 2–4 players; 30–40 minutes playing time. History records many great pairings. Death and taxes. Peanut butter and chocolate. Cats 6:00—7 Wonders and cheeseburgers. Now we’ve smashed up Munchkin with Smash For 3–7 players; 30 minute playing time. You are the leader of one of Up! Smash Up is the game where each player smashes two weird fac- the seven great cities of the Ancient World. Gather resources, develop tions together and tries to crush all the others. The factions in this commercial routes and affirm your military supremacy. Build your city set are Munchkin races and classes: , Warriors, , Clerics, and erect an architectural wonder which will transcend future times. Dwarves, , Thieves, and Mages! 1:00—Munchkin Panic Friday For 1–6 players; 45–60 minutes playing time. The Munchkin Monsters 10:00—Castellan have found the Castle Panic Towers and are on the rampage! In this hybrid of the best-selling games Munchkin and Castle Panic, players For 2 or 4 players; 45 minutes playing time. In Castellan, two players combine cards to hit and slay the Monsters before they destroy the work together to build a castle. Wall and tower pieces link together to Castle. Each defeated Monster becomes a Trophy and gives up its Trea- form courtyards. When you finish a courtyard, you’ll claim it with a sure to the victor. If players work together to defeat the Monsters, the Keep. The more towers in your courtyard, the higher it scores. Your player with the highest point count becomes the Master Munchkin. cards determine what pieces you get each turn but you decide where But get too greedy and the Monsters will stomp the Castle flat! to put them. If you’re clever, the pieces played by your opponent can end up scoring for you! 4:00—Near and Far 1:00—Revolution For 2–4 players; 90–120 minutes playing time. For 3–6 players; 60 minutes playing time. Welcome to Revolution! 5:00—Eldritch Horror Secretly bid against your opponents to gain the support of the people, For 1–8 players; 2–4 hours playing time. Across the globe, ancient evil win territory . . . and gather more Gold, Blackmail, and Force for the is stirring. Now, you and your trusted circle of colleagues must unravel next round of bidding! Will you try to control the tavern or the for- the otherworldly mysteries scattered around the globe in order to push tress? The harbor or the plantation? It’s a game of bluff, counter-bluff, back the gathering mayhem that threatens to overwhelm human- and surprise. ity. The end draws near. Do you have the courage to prevent global 1:00—Dominion Tournament destruction? This is a 3 round tournament starting at 1:00 on Friday. For 2–4 play- 7:00—Splendor ers; 30 minutes to 1 hour playing time. You are a monarch, like your For 2–4 players; 30 minutes playing time. As a wealthy parents before you, a ruler of a small pleasant kingdom of rivers and merchant, acquire mines and transportation, hire artisans and woo the evergreens. Unlike your parents, however, you have hopes and dreams. nobility. Create the most fantastic jewelry to become the best-known You want a bigger and more pleasant kingdom, with more rivers and merchant of them all! Acquire precious stones to trade them for devel- a wider variety of trees. You want a Dominion. In all directions lie opment cards. Use development cards to acquire more gem stones. Use fiefs, freeholds, and feodums. You will bring civilization to these people, your gems and gold to create the most fantastic jewelry, and appeal to uniting them under your banner. But wait. It must be something in the the nobles to gain the prestige you need to win. air, several other monarchs have had the exact same idea!

23 and do before you approach them. (Profes- authors David Farland and Darci Stone. They 5:00 PM (Th) sional Development, Arches) write SF&F geared to adults. David will be Adaptation: Book to Screenplay (M) reading from “A Tale of Tales” and will be Lisa Mangum; Jason King ; Stacy Whit- Whether it’s buying the rights to a book or man; Tony Daniel; Moshe Feder giving away three copies of the first book in the new Runelords series. You won’t be disap- finding a classic in public domain, come dis- Hacking in Fiction pointed. (Readings, Sycamore) cuss the process of translating a novel into a script. (Theatre/Media Arts, Maple) What do storytellers get right, and what do they Darci Stone; David Farland get wrong, when they talk about hacking? Randy Megan Lloyd; Kohl Glass (M); Aaron John- Tayler, author and software engineer, gives a Steps to Stronger Middle Grade Stories ston; Robert Starling; Mark Walton primer on the many different types of hacks in Middle Grade may center on themes of school, Developing for Consoles vs. PC the world today, and how you can improve your friendship, and fitting in, but that doesn’t story with more realism and less shouting, “I’m mean that they can’t still be compelling. How The console and PC ecosystems are very dif- in!” (Worldbuilding, Amphitheater) to strengthen your story. (Writing, Bryce) ferent. There are nuances, advantages, and (M) disadvantages to each that will need to be Randy Tayler Jessica Day George; J. Scott Savage ; navigated. (Gaming, Cedar) Allison K. Hymas; Janci Patterson; Gama Ray Monetizing without Alienating Martinez Jay Barnson; Brennan Smith; Steve Wilcox; Games need to make money, but consumers John M. Olsen (M) The Frodo Complex don’t want to feel like ATMs. How can game cre- Flying Serpents: The Origins of Dragons ators strike the right balance? (Gaming, Birch) (Academics, Elm) (M) Where do dragons come from? Why do Brennan Smith; B. A. Simmons ; Natasha Andrea Troncoso we find dragons so interesting? We will be Ence; Robert J Defendi Wildcrafting: The Art of Foraging for Wild exploring our favorite terrors of the Narrator: The Invisible Character Foods on this World, and Beyond skies. (Worldbuilding, Bryce) Your narrator might not have a name, but The art of foraging for wild foods on this Jessica Day George; Kaitlund Zupanic; Cedar their voice and style can add another dimen- world, and beyond. How to safely determine Sanderson; James A. Owen (M) sion to the story. Creating great narrative if something is edible, or not, and how to sur- From Star Wars to Strategy Games: voice and weaving it seamlessly into the story. vive off the land. (Worldbuilding, Oak) The Legacy of Frank Herbert’s (Writing, Zion) Dune Cedar Sanderson Without Frank Herbert’s much of what Emma Hoggan; Mary Robinette Kowal; Dune, Writer Meetup: Romance we know of science fiction and fantasy simply ­McKelle George; Scott R. Parkin (M); Kelly Barnhill Are you looking for a writing group? Beta wouldn’t exist. Talk about the ways in which Readings: David Farland and Darci Stone readers? Come hang out with fellow readers Dune has impacted the contemporary scene as Come take a break from panels and presenta- and writers of your favorite genres at this low- we know it—and ways in which it still influ- tions to enjoy readings from award winning key networking event. (Boardroom) ences emerging fictions. (Books, Zion)

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24 Dr. Travis Lee Clark (M); V. J. O. Gardner; our definitions of fictional warfare. (Books, Friday, February 15, 2019 Richie Franklin; Katie Carolyna Canyon) L. E. Modesitt Jr.; Dr. Paul H. Smith; Kal 9:00 AM (FRI) Intro to Marker Technique Spriggs (M) Watch a live demonstration using copic mark- Boost Your Odds of Selling a Screenplay ers and learn the basic techniques of using this Cluck, Baaa, Moo: Animals on the Farm Somewhere between 50,000 and 100,000 medium. (Art, Elm) A discussion on farm animals, how they are screenplays get written every year. How to Jemma M. Young; Bobbie Berendson Wilcox; used, and their roles in establishing civiliza- shrink the odds and become the right supply Marlena Money (M) tion. (Worldbuilding, Arches) for the demand. (Theatre/Media Arts, Arches) Scott Bascom; Brenda Stanley; Renae Kingsley; Michaelbrent Collings; Megan Lloyd; Randy Joining the Rebellion! Laura McGill (M) Tayler (M); Kohl Glass; Kenny Baldwin Not all acts of civil unrest are revolutions— some are merely rebellions. What is the differ- Creating a Welcoming Game Community Evolution of Fantasy ence between rebellions and revolutions, and If you’ve created a multiplayer game, you’ll Get beyond Tolkien and and how has rebellion affected history? (World- want people to stick around. How can you really dig into the origins of the fantastic in building, Birch) create a community that encourages them literature. Help readers locate themselves L. E. Modesitt Jr.; Dr. Eric G. Swedin; Kal to? (Gaming, Cedar) and their tastes in a tradition that spans the Spriggs; Peter Grant (M); Robison Wells Stan Crowe; Shannen Camp; Natalie Whipple globe and the entire history of the human race. (M); William L. Munn; Aaron Lee Yeager (Books, Exhibit Hall C) Outlining for N00bs L. E. Modesitt Jr.; M. Todd Gallowglas; Directing Actors A survey of some of the most common story Peter Orullian (M); Jessica Day George; V. J. O. outlining methods with their pros and cons. Learn the basics of directing from a profes- Gardner (Writing, Canyon) sional director and guest actors. (Theatre/ Evolution: You Keep Using That Word . . . Dan Willis; Lisa Mangum; Wendy Knight (M); Media Arts, Maple) Mary Robinette Kowal; Gama Ray Martinez Kohl Glass Explore what evolution is. Was our intelli- gence and adaptability an inherent goal, sim- Plot a Short Story Like Your Surviving Poisonous Characters ple happenstance, or something in between? Great-Grandfather Not all environments are friendly to humans, Would sentient life inevitably evolve? What Looking at various methods for plotting a yet they may be completely hospitable to other might it look like and what can’t it look like? short story, as taught by several fantastic beings. How can humans interact with such Discuss self-interest as a driving force in nat- pulp-era authors. Participants will workshop dangerous characters? (Worldbuilding, Zion) ural selection and how it actually promotes story ideas with these methods as we learn Peter Orullian; Dr. Nikhil Rao; Cedar Sander- cooperation and teamwork, and the mani- them. (Writing, Oak) son; Darci Stone (M) fold animal social structures, echoed in more Bryce Beattie complex human societies. As we look to aliens Writing LDS Themes in Mainstream and mythical beasts, there are more questions Using Foreshadowing without Giving It Fiction and opportunities: Multiple sexes, symbiotic All Away Even though none of the characters are LDS organisms, colonies and clones. How do these Good foreshadowing is the difference between (or sometimes, human) doesn’t mean that the change the equation? (Worldbuilding, Cedar) “I should have seen that coming!” and “Well, Plan of Salvation or doctrines on redemption Dr. Nikhil Rao obviously.” How to tell the reader what will hap- can’t make an appearance. LDS authors pub- pen without telling them. (Writing, Arches) lishing mainstream fiction will talk about how Four-Part Pacing Peter Orullian; Shannen Camp; Eric James they use these themes and others. (Writing, Follow J. Scott Savage on a journey of four- Stone (M); Emily R. King; Moshe Feder Bryce) part pacing as he teaches you how to structure (M) a story to keep your audience hooked from 6:00 PM (Th) John M. Olsen ; M. A. Nichols; Christo- pher Husberg; Jason King; Kelly Parkinson page one to the end. (Writing, Birch) Adobe Photoshop for Artists J. Scott Savage Young (but Interesting) Protagonists Learn how to harness this often overlooked Making a Living through Art tool to create stunning works of art. Expert Did you ever read a book as a kid and think, artists will demonstrate and explain a variety “That is not me at all.” In this panel, a bunch of We will discuss the business of art and answer of techniques to get you started with creating adults will talk about avoiding thought traps your questions about how to generate revenue, digital art. This class is great for beginner and that trip us up when writing children and promote yourself, deal with clients and com- intermediate artists alike. (Art, Oak) teens. (Writing, Elm) missions, and price your art. (Art, Canyon) Devri Walls; Megan Lloyd; J. Scott Savage Dr. Travis Lee Clark; Bobbie Berendson Wil- Kaitlund Zupanic; Greg Newbold; Kari Chris- (M) tensen (M) ; Janci Patterson; Kelly Barnhill cox; McKelle George; Brett Helquist; James A. Owen (M) Chesney to Heinlein to Weber: The Evolu- 7:00 PM (Th) tion of Military SF Filking Natural Dialogue in a Fake World There’s a lot more to military SF than bug- We will be playing and singing . Why don’t people in the movies say goodbye eyed aliens and space troopers. Come and Come join us! (Maple) before hanging up? Because dialogue that is learn about the ways that military science natural in real life does not read well. How to fiction has taken its cues from the real deal— Film Festival write dialog that sounds real, but not too real, and how it continues to evolve and expand (Theatre/Media Arts, Canyon, Zion) in a made-up world. (Writing, Zion) 25 Suzanne Vincent (M); Kelsy Thompson; Constructive Feedback 11:00 AM (FRI) Aaron Johnston; Moshe Feder How to make the most of writer s groups, cri- Keynote Address tique groups, and beta readers. (Professional Taking Care of Your Greatest Asset Come hear from our guest of honor! (Exhibit Development, Bryce) As an author, one of your primary functions is Hall C) Peter Orullian; M. A. Nichols; Robin Glassey; to get published. But how do you make time Brett Helquist Jared Garrett (M); Benjamin Hewett to take care of yourself AND meet your dead- 12:00 PM (FRI) lines? (Professional Development, Oak) Feminism and Intersectionality in SFF Cyborgization of People: The History and Amanda Fuesting; Robin Glassey (M); Paul Writers of every ethnicity, gender, and orien- Development of State-of-the-Art Prosthesis Genesse; Howard Tayler; Benjamin Hewett tation are making waves in science fiction and fantasy. Come learn more about these works Although half-robot humans have been a sta- Who Commits Murder: The Why and and the important impact they have on all of ple of science fiction, prosthetics have always the How us. (Books, Amphitheater) been important for helping the maimed to Sure, we’ve all thought about it, but what function. Learn the history and progress of Mary Robinette Kowal; Candace J. Thomas; motivations push someone across the line? prosthetics. (Worldbuilding, Canyon) Scott R. Parkin (M); Mikki Helmer; Kelly From serial killers to kindly old grandmoth- (M) Parkinson Dr. Steven Peck; Stephan Fassmann ; Dan ers, people have a wide variety of reasons and Jeffery; Dr. Nikhil Rao methods. Discover which murder weapon Horror and Comedy: One Side of the Same and motivation is right for your character. Coin Effective Use of Theme in Speculative (Worldbuilding, Amphitheater) A discussion of why horror and comedy Fiction Asimov, Le Guin, and other greats all used Laura McGill should be in every story . . . and why they are essentially the same thing. (Writing, Cedar) genre to explore the big questions. How to 10:00 AM (FRI) execute a theme well without getting preachy. Michaelbrent Collings 3D Printing and CNC Milling (Writing, Birch) Recent developments in CNC milling and 3D Readings: Dan Wells and Christopher L. E. Modesitt Jr.; Lynette White; Howard printing have made it possible to create new Husberg Tayler (M); Darci Stone; Larry Correia things on our kitchen tabletops. What are the Come take a break from panels and presen- tations to enjoy readings from authors Dan Fantastic Writing Groups and Where to ramifications of these technologies? (World- Find Them building, Elm) Wells and Christopher Husberg. They write (1½ hours) a variety of SF&F with elements of horror Discover what a writing group can do for you, Dr. Steven Peck (M); C. R. Rowenson; Dan Jef- and the paranormal. Dan will be playing an how to find a group in your community or fery; Brian de Almeida excerpt from his newest book, Zero G. You start one of your own, what a writing group A Visual Tour of the Silmarillion won’t be disappointed. (Readings, Sycamore) needs to be successful, and how to take your group to the next level. (Professional Devel- Illustrator Kip Rasmussen was the lead artist Christopher Husberg; Dan Wells in David Day’s latest middle earth reference, opment, Amphitheater) “The Heroes of Tolkien,” and his work was To Venus or Bust: Colonizing Venus TODAY! Bree Moore; Marlena Money On the surface, Venus is the most inhospi- selected for Peter Jackson’s Hobbit DVD/Blu- Intro to Board Game Design ray special features. Through Kip’s art, take a table planet available for colonization—yet tour of Middle Earth and discuss your favor- its atmosphere 60 miles up from that surface A basic overview of the board game creation ite stories and characters, with special audio is balmy. How can we colonize Venus with process, from theme to gameplay to balance. visual presentations setting Kip’s art to music, today’s technology? (Worldbuilding, Canyon) (Gaming, Zion) (M) created by award-winning filmmaker Tom Shannon Babb; J. David Baxter; Eric James Carl Duzett; Devon Stern; B. A. Simmons ; Durham. (Academics, Oak) Stone (M); Darci Stone; Kjirstin Youngberg Daniel R. Yocom

Tom Durham; Kip Rasmussen Writer Meetup: YA Kaffeeklatsch with Brennan Smith Acting Methods and Method Acting Are you looking for a writing group? Beta An informal chat with one of our special What distinguishes each of the most promi- readers? Come hang out with fellow readers guests. Space is limited; first come, first served. nent acting methods, including method and writers of your favorite genres at this low- Sign up lists available each day at 8:30 AM in acting? How has method acting led to behind- key networking event. (Boardroom) front of the Boardroom. (Boardroom) the-scenes self-harm and socially bizarre Brennan Smith Writing Different Kinds of Love behavior? (Theatre/Media Arts, Birch) We usually think of love plots as just romance, Making Money on YouTube Shelly Brown (M); Kohl Glass; Katie Jarvis; J. but adding different kinds of love stories can Get a clear perception of the business machine Scott Bronson; Kenny Baldwin add additional depth to the plot and char- it takes to succeed as a media creator on You- Begin at the Beginning: Finding a Compel- acters. Examples may include friendship, Tube. (Theatre/Media Arts, Bryce) ling Opening parent-­child relationships, and more. (Writ- Richard Teasdale (M); Robert Starling; Scott Sometimes, the best place to begin is the very ing, Zion) Winn; Christian Perry (M) beginning; other times, not so much. Where Matthew J. Kirby ; McKelle George; Natalie Manga Workshop to begin the telling of a story and how to exe- Whipple; Teyla Rachel Branton; Allison K. Hymas Watch artists create a character in front of cute it effectively. (Writing, Arches) your eyes while they explain the proportions (M) Holli Anderson ; Rosalyn Eves; Jessica Day and aesthetic rules for manga figures. Bring a George; Lisa Mangum; Brian McClellan 26

pencil and sketch book and practice what is The Punic Wars: Cultural Causes and Kaffeeklatsch with Stacy Whitman taught! (Art, Maple) Effects An informal chat with one of our special Jemma M. Young This panel will explore the cultural effects of guests. Space is limited; first come, first served. the Punic Wars on the Mediterranean region Sign up lists available each day at 8:30 AM in Plotting with an Unreliable Narrator as two major empires fought for dominance, front of the Boardroom. (Boardroom) Unreliable narrators present a unique chal- both during and after these major wars. Stacy Whitman lenge to the author. How to keep track of (Worldbuilding, Cedar) different timelines and possibilities without Magic without a Magic System John Lundwall; Dr. Travis Lee Clark (M); completely losing the reader. (Writing, Elm) Micheal Boudreaux; Gordon E. Frye Not to be blasphemous, but a world can have Joshua W. Robertson; Brian Lee Durfee (M); magic without having a highly structured Maxwell Alexander Drake; Janci Patterson 1:00 PM (FRI) magic system. How to write magic when its exact workings are not known. (Writing, Readings: Michaelbrent Collings and Paul Cover Story: Designing Book Covers Arches) Genesse That Sell Wendy Knight (M); Mary Robinette Kowal; Come take a break from panels and presenta- What does it take to make a great cover for a Devri Walls; Brian Lee Durfee; Kathryn Purdie tions to enjoy readings from fantasy authors book? Ask five of the top artists, all folks who Michaelbrent Collings and Paul Genesse. have created some of the best. (Art, Sycamore) Oppressing a Gender, Race, or Species (M) Michaelbrent writes horror geared to adults Jemma M. Young; Renae Kingsley ; A discussion on how a society might oppress or and plans to read from his newest work, Pred- Brian C. Hailes; Kari Christensen; Brett Helquist enslave a gender, a race, or a species. (World- ators. Paul writes a variety of sf/f and will be Explosions, Zero G, and Other Special building, Elm) doing the first-ever world premier reading Effects Shannon Babb (M); Amanda Fuesting; Erin from the brand new book Sakura: Intellectual How have different filmmakers found inno- Palette; Mikki Helmer Both will be doing giveaways. You Property. vative ways to create special effect? (Theatre/ won’t be disappointed. (Readings, Sycamore) Paradox and Other Grand Strategy Games Media Arts, Canyon) Some of the most intricate video game expe- Michaelbrent Collings; Paul Genesse (M) J. David Baxter; Richie Franklin ; Aaron riences come from the Grand Strategy genre. Sexy Monsters: Mermaids, Vampires, Johnston; Christian Perry; Tom Durham This panel explores and celebrates these the Beast Fantastic Writing Groups and Where to unique games. (Gaming, Oak) Whether haunting or tantalizing, some mon- Find Them Brennan Smith; Micheal Boudreaux; Jack strosities throughout the ages have added (cont.) (Professional Development, Amphitheater) Setzer (M) more than a little spice to the narratives we tell. Celebrate sexiness in science fiction and The Squatty Potty Secret Sauce Revealed: Rules of Engagement fantasy and talk about why some monsters How to Make Creative Content That Sticks What factors do soldiers take into account to capture more than just our attention. (Books, Learn why trying for viral is exactly the wrong use force? What happens to a soldier who vio- Arches) approach if you want your story to sell, and lates these rules? (Worldbuilding, Zion) C. V. Walter; Peter Orullian; Charlie N. what to do instead to maximize the reach of Dee; Dr. Paul H. Smith (M); Kal Spriggs; J. L. Holmberg (M); Johnny Worthen; Wendy Knight your content. Our videos famously use humor Curtis to sell, but even more important than timely The Toolbox: Vocabulary jokes are the precise You can’t write words that you don’t know. formulas we use. We’ll Strategies for improving vocabulary and your share the secret sauce writing. Also, how genre and market might that engages viewers affect word choice. (Writing, Bryce) and makes creative

content stick. (TMA, Michaelbrent Collings; Matthew J. Kirby; (M) Birch) Daniel C. Friend ; Suzanne Vincent Jonny Vance Top Ten Writing Tips from Supernatural Growing Organic In 2018, author and editor Lisa Mangum Plots donned her superfan Supernatural hat and watched 287 episodes in six months. She ana- How to create a plot lyzed each episode for plot, character, and less like constructing a theme as well as offered up some writing tips. building and more like This class will distill the 470 writing tips that an archeologist uncov- came out of the project into a helpful Top Ten ering parts and detail list that you can apply today to your own proj- from a general form. ect. (Writing, Cedar) (Writing, Exhibit

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success as a filmmaker. (Theatre/Media Arts, Romance in Middle Grade and Young Jared Quan (M); V. J. O. Gardner; Dr. Nikhil Maple) Adult Fiction Rao; Aaron Johnston; Dee Crispin Sandford How to write romance in works for younger audiences. How much is too much? How do 3:00 PM (FRI) Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere you keep it interesting while keeping true 1,000 True Fans (cont.) Brandon Sanderson has built an entire uni- to the characters and the market. (Writing, (Theatre/Media Arts, Maple) verse over the past several years. With fellow Zion) Sanderson enthusiasts, attempt to unravel A Not-too-Distant Mirror: Science Fiction Charlie N. Holmberg; Erin Summerill; J. Scott some of the more convoluted theories behind Fan Exclusion at the 1939 Worldcon and 2016 Savage (M); Emily R. King; Kelly Barnhill the Cosmere and speculate about how it will (Academics, Oak) all come together. (Books, Bryce) Star Travel in Practical Transit Times Dave Doering Daniel C. Friend; Jennie Stevens; Jason King Many major authors get their inspiration (M) from somewhere. Learn about the major Baen Traveling Road Show (1½ hours) works that gave these panelists and other Come see the dazzling covers, larger than life! Intro to GMing (1½ hours) published authors the vision and drive to Listen to senior editor Tony Daniel and select Ideas and advice for aspiring GMs on how to explore new worlds. (Worldbuilding, Oak) Baen authors chat about new and upcoming help your players have the best adventures J. David Baxter titles from Baen. Win free books! (Exhibit possible. (Gaming, Amphitheater) Hall C) Using SF/F Tropes To Your Advantage William L. Munn; Natasha Ence; James Eck Tony Daniel (M); Dan Wells; Aaron Lee Yeager As writers, we’re often told that tropes are bad, but tropes, when used properly, are the under- Effective Backstory: The Difference Kaffeeklatsch with Michaelbrent Collings pinning of genre and well-loved by genre between a Cinnamon Roll and the Cinna- An informal chat with one of our special readers. This class will talk about making the mon Challenge guests. Space is limited; first come, first served. most of tropes, refreshing them to work for As hard as an author works to create back- Sign up lists available each day at 8:30 AM in you, and finding the balance between giving stories for their characters and worlds, few front of the Boardroom. (Boardroom) your reader familiarity but also freshness. readers actually want know everything about Michaelbrent Collings (Writing, Birch) them (we’re looking at you, J. K. Rowling). How to use histories to flavor your story with- Monster in an Hour Natalie Whipple out inducing a coughing fit. (Writing, Bryce) Learn how to create and use custom brushes Working with Reviewers (M) to increase your abilities in digital art. (Art, Rosalyn Eves ; Jo Vanderhooft; Emily R. Why do you need reviewers? When do you King; Caitlin Sangster; Stacy Whitman Cedar) need them? How do you find them? Should Kaitlund Zupanic you pay or otherwise incentivize them? (Pro- Grudges, Risks, and Strong Opinions: fessional Development, Arches) Characters with Believable Motivation Readings: L. E. Modesitt Jr. and Scott R. Contrary to popular belief, there are more Parkin Emma Hoggan; M. A. Nichols; Steve Dia- mond (M); David Farland; Janci Patterson motives than just sex and money. How to Come take a break from panels and presen- give characters real motives and act on them. tations to enjoy readings from adult fantasy Writing Good Leaders (Writing, Arches) authors L. E. Modesitt Jr. and Scott R. Parkin. Our culture tends to get wrapped up in the L. E. writes novels while Scott writes mostly L. E. Modesitt Jr.; Matthew J. Kirby; Lisa Great Man theory of leadership; leaders are Mangum; Brian McClellan; Erin Summerill(M) short stories. You won’t be disappointed. powerful and all-knowing beings that mortals (Readings, Sycamore) cannot comprehend. But the truth is that a Heinlein and the Battlefield: Starship L. E. Modesitt Jr.; Scott R. Parkin good leader is a nearly invisible one. How to Troopers’ Influence on the Military write leaders that are capable though flawed. Heinlein didn’t just take things from mili- (Writing, Elm) tary to use in his fiction. Discuss the ways in

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Mass Book Signing Friday, 7–8:45 pm, Exhibit Hall B (Utah Valley Convention Center, ground floor)

Subject to change. You are also welcome to ask authors to sign books before or after panels, but please be courteous and defer to their schedule. Aaron Johnston Crispin Sandford Howard Tayler Kelly Parkinson Paul Genesse Allison K. Hymas Dan Wells J. L. Curtis L. E. Modesitt, Jr. Peter Orullian Amy Beatty Dan Willis J. Scott Bronson L. Palmer Robert J Defendi B. A. Simmons Darci Stone Jared Garrett Larry Correia Robin Glassey Benjamin Hewett David Farland Jason King Lynette White Robison Wells Bobbie Berendson Devri Walls Jay Barnson M. A. Nichols Rosalyn Eves Wilcox Dr. Eric G. Swedin Jemma M. Young M. Todd Gallowglas Ryan Decaria Bree Moore Dr. Paul H. Smith Jenniffer Wardell Marion G. Harmon Scott R. Parkin Brenda Stanley Emily Martha Sorensen Jessica Day George Mary Robinette Kowal Scott William Taylor Brian Lee Durfee Emily R. King Joe Monson Matthew J. Kirby Shannen Camp Brian McClellan Eric James Stone Joe Vasicek Maxwell Alexander Stan Crowe Bryce Beattie Gama Ray Martinez John M. Olsen Drake Stephen L. Gashler C. V. Walter Ginny Smith Johnny Worthen McKelle George Steve Diamond Caitlin Sangster Graham Bradley Joshua W. Robertson Megan Hutchins Steve Peck Cedar Sanderson Greg Newbold Kathryn Purdie Micheal Boudreaux Tom Carr Charlie N. Holmberg Holli Anderson Keary Taylor Mike Lovins V. J. O. Gardner Christopher Husberg Holly Kelly Kelly Barnhill Natalie Whipple Wendy Knight

which Heinlein’s Starship Troopers has actu- Start Your Creativity Engines Baen Traveling Road Show (cont.) ally changed the way our military operates— This course strengthens creative thinking (Exhibit Hall C) and whether or not that’s a good thing. (Books, and takes your creativity to the next level. It Sycamore) focuses on divergent thinking to help develop Crowdfunding a Game’s Development Dr. Paul H. Smith (M); Kal Spriggs; Katie multiple ideas and concepts for any problem. As crowdfunding becomes an increasingly Carolyna Through a series of hands-on creativity exer- popular way to finance new games, how can cises, learn the psychology behind innovation the technology best be leveraged? (Gaming, How to Get Rejected and nurture your own creative ability. Also Elm) Fail fast, fail often. Nobody really likes to fail, highlights ways to arrange a productive sched- William L. Munn (M); Daniel R. Yocom; but we all do it. Published authors share some ule and generate daily habits that strengthen Marion G. Harmon; L. Palmer of their failures and how they bounced back. creativity. (Art, Zion) (Professional Development, Birch) Evolving Worlds: How Evolution Can Renae Kingsley Michelle Witte (M); Charlie N. Holmberg; Inform Science Fiction with Realistic Ecol- Randy Tayler; Janci Patterson The Meet Cute: How to Start a Romance ogies and Creatures What makes a meeting? Learn how to get How evolution can inform science fiction Intro to GMing (cont.) the audience’s hearts aflutter when your love with realistic ecologies and creatures. (Aca- (Gaming, Amphitheater) interests meet (no matter the genre). (Writ- demics, Sycamore) ing, Canyon) Kaffeeklatsch with Kelly Barnhill Dr. Steven Peck (M) An informal chat with one of our special Stan Crowe ; C. V. Walter; Keary Taylor; Firearms of the Wild West, 1815–1915 Kathryn Purdie; Caitlyn McFarland guests. Space is limited; first come, first served. (1½ hours) Sign up lists available each day at 8:30 AM in 4:00 PM (FRI) A survey of common firearms in the 100 years front of the Boardroom. (Boardroom) An Inside Look from Greenlighting to Pro- of our westward expansion. From flintlocks Kelly Barnhill to semiautos, it was a time of breathtaking duction (1½ hours) technological development interacting with Like a Boss: Mafia Origins and Operations Dave has worked in Hollywood as a film the rapid expansion of the greenlighter. He’s sharing many of the An exploration of how the Mafia originated, west of the Mississippi. We’ll see how the nuances that you just don’t see or hear about and how the Mafia organizes and operates. experiences of frontiersmen pushed firearms unless you are an insider. (Theatre/Media (Worldbuilding, Elm) designers to improve their products, how a Arts, Amphitheater) Scott Bascom (M); Johnny Worthen; Luke Westerner from Ogden made an indelible

Peterson; Robert J Defendi David Farland mark on worldwide firearms development, and address common mistakes writers make

31 in how their characters use firearms on the Tools of the Trade will talk about creating protagonists that Western Frontier. (Worldbuilding, Maple) Which software applications are authors using people root for. (Writing, Cedar) Gordon E. Frye for writing, editing, publishing, and market- Brian McClellan; Mary Robinette Kowal; Jen- ing their stories? (Professional Development, niffer Wardell; Maxwell Alexander Drake; Dan Illustrating Emotion without Being Emo Zion) Wells (M) Put in too big a show of emotion and charac- Jaleta Clegg (M); Stephan Fassmann; Robin ters will look irrational. Put in too little, and Realism vs. Gameplay Glassey; Stephen L. Gashler; Kelly Parkinson readers won’t connect with them. Authors How can you create a fun experience that’s still will talk about how to find the balance in dif- 5:00 PM (FRI) believable for your players? (Gaming, Birch) ferent genres. (Writing, Cedar) Adventure Stories: How to Write Fun Brennan Smith; B. A. Simmons; Heather B. (M) Peter Orullian; Teyla Rachel Branton; Not every story has to be a profound master- Monson ; Robert J Defendi Scott R. Parkin (M); Janci Patterson; Gama Ray work. Sometimes, you just want a fun adven- The Dual Lenses of Kinetic History: Martinez ture story. What makes a good one and how The Motion of Historiographic Metafiction Influences behind the Inklings to write it while staying original. (Writing, through Photography and Film in Kurt Arches) Lewis and Tolkien have been some of the most Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five formative influences on fantasy and science Jared Quan (M); Jessica Day George; J. Scott (Academics, Sycamore) fiction. But they weren’t the first to explore Savage; Allison K. Hymas; Tony Daniel Maren Loveland Narnia and Middle-Earth. Learn more An Inside Look from Greenlighting to The Power of Community about the authors and influences who may Production have given them ideas for their masterworks. (cont.) How can networking and building a commu- (Theatre/Media Arts, Amphitheater) (Books, Canyon) nity around your works help you succeed as Richie Franklin; Brian Lee Durfee (M) Character Design an author? How do you do it? (Professional Development, Bryce) You’ve got your cool /villain/alien/ani- Kaffeeklatsch with Matthew J. Kirby mal sidekick all written and created. But . M. Todd Gallowglas; Sandra Tayler; Kelly An informal chat with one of our special (M) . . what do they look like? Artists will share Parkinson ; Stephanie Ollerton guests. Space is limited; first come, first served. how they create the actual characters you see Sign up lists available each day at 8:30 AM in The Specter of Capitalism on the screen or on the page. They will show front of the Boardroom. (Boardroom) Westerners are well-known for fearing com- examples of their own work from graphic Matthew J. Kirby munist takeover of their society. What did novels, comics, and films. (Art, Oak) the specter of capitalism look like from inside Networking for Artists Jemma M. Young; Bobbie Berendson Wil- the borders of communist countries? (World- Learn how to network in the art field, and cox (M); Mike Lovins; Brett Helquist; James A. building, Canyon) why you should do it. (Art, Bryce) Owen Dr. Eric G. Swedin; Scott R. Parkin (M); Luke

Jemma M. Young; Brian C. Hailes; Mike Firearms of the Wild West, 1815–1915 (cont.) Peterson Lovins; Brett Helquist; James A. Owen (M) (Worldbuilding, Maple) Writer Meetup: Horror POV Workshop Madeleine L’Engle and Christopher Edge: Are you looking for a writing group? Beta Do you know your present perfects from Science Fiction for Young Readers readers? Come hang out with fellow readers future imperfects? This workshop will cover and writers of your favorite genres at this low- When introducing young readers to science point of view, its uses, and how it affects the key networking event. (Boardroom) fiction, it may be difficult to know where to story and the reader. (Writing, Oak) start. Explore the strange worlds of L’Engle 6:00 PM (FRI) Jo Vanderhooft and Edge and learn about the ways these Bradbury and the Art of the Science Fic- authors have impacted speculative fiction for The Comedy Writer’s Room tion Short Come catch behind-the-scenes stories on children and young adults around the world. (Books, Zion) It’s difficult to craft a compelling science fic- comedy writing from alumni of BYU’s first tion story, and even harder to do it in a short Beth Buck; Daniel C. Friend; Candace J. comedy troupe, The Garrens. (Theatre/ narrative. Come talk about how Ray Brad- Thomas; Steve Setzer (M); Kelly Barnhill Media Arts, Arches) bury honed his process hundreds of times Howard Tayler; Randy Tayler (M); Aaron Make a Video Trailer for Your Book over, and celebrate the masterpieces that Johnston; Eric D. Snider Kids are shown book trailers at library time cemented in place his legacy. (Books, Cedar) The Toolbox: Grammar at school. There are more and more trailers Mary Robinette Kowal (M); Darci Stone; Grammar is an easy thing to get wrong. Poor for adult books, too. Come learn different Mari Murdock; Laura McGill methods of making them. (Theatre/Media grammar will ruin a story, but overly strict Draw It with Me: Characters from Life Arts, Elm) usage might introduce a woodenness to the Join writer/illustrator Brian C. Hailes to Brenda Stanley; Paul Genesse; Stephen L. prose. What you need to get right and where brainstorm, conceptualize and create an origi- Gashler (M); Robert Starling the rules get flexible. (Writing, Birch) nal character (or two) using participants from Rosalyn Eves; Daniel C. Friend (M); Jennie Making a Protagonist Lovable the live audience (preferably in costume) to Stevens; Moshe Feder You may love your characters, but how do you model and pose while those still in their seats get the audience to like them too? Authors help decide what type of character to turn

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them into. It’s a live demo like no other, so Supernatural, Grimm, and Other Occult Finding a Game Publisher don’t miss it! (Art, Amphitheater) Detective Fiction How do you entice a company to put your Brian C. Hailes Let’s probe this cross-genre that we just can’t hard work in the hands of their customers? get enough of! (Theatre/Media Arts, Maple) (Gaming, Elm) Grieving, Death, and Chronic/Long-term (M) Illness Jess Lindsay ; Dr. Travis Lee Clark; Lisa Brennan Smith; Natasha Ence; Randy Tayler Mangum; J. Scott Bronson (M) As authors we’re told to put our characters through awful situations. When we do so, Triumphs and Limitations of DNA Folklore: Its Adaptations and Evolution how do we correctly handle grieving and the Forensics Folklore has always been a part of culture; long-term effects of illness? (Worldbuilding, DNA has been crucial for solving crimes and telling stories is just a part of human nature. Zion) connecting families. Sometimes DNA can What folklore can contribute to popular fic- Amanda Fuesting; Scott Bascom; Dr. Nikhil lead us in the wrong direction. What are the tion, however, is definitely worth discussing. Rao; Brian de Almeida triumphs and limitations of DNA forensics? Talk about the ways folklore has iterated (Worldbuilding, Sycamore) itself in our books, movies, comics, and more. How to Create Suspense in Horror Games Cedar Sanderson; Scott R. Parkin; Steve Setzer (Books, Canyon) Horror games are in a unique position of (M) John Lundwall; Dr. Travis Lee Clark; Jessica directly involving the participant in the events Day George; Christopher Baxter (M); Peter of the story. How do you make the experience 7:00 PM (FRI) Grant properly horrifying? (Gaming, Bryce) Filking (M) Keep on Rolling Steve Wilcox ; C. R. Rowenson; Marlena We will be playing and singing filk music. Money; Christian Perry Come join us! (Maple) A trucker’s guide to life on the road, the importance of the transportation industry, Kaffeeklatsch with Moshe Feder Book Signing Event and the kind of living you can expect to make An informal chat with one of our special This is the author signing to beat all author in this kind of work. (Worldbuilding, Cedar) guests. Space is limited; first come, first served. signings. Introduce yourself to your favorite Graham Bradley Sign up lists available each day at 8:30 AM in authors and get your books signed. Bring your front of the Boardroom. (Boardroom) Polished Pitches: How to Present Your own books, and / or purchase select titles on- Pitches to the Professionals Moshe Feder site. This is one event not to be missed! See the (1½ hours) (Professional Development, Maple) Pantsing: Making the Most of Draft 0 list on page 31. (Exhibit Hall B) Emma Hoggan Discovery writing can be a great way to work Film Festival out your idea as you go. It is also a great way Romance Plots (Theatre/Media Arts, Canyon, Zion) to throw yourself off track and cultivate lazy When we think of romance, it is usually a writing. Come listen to professional pantsers particular Hallmark formula, but there can (and pantsers-at-heart) talk about how they Saturday, February 16, 2019 be so much more. Authors will talk about make the most of discovery writing. (Writ- the essential elements of a romance plot and ing, Arches) 9:00 AM (SAT) where there is room to play with the same old Peter Orullian; Christopher Husberg; Jessica story. (Writing, Exhibit Hall C) (M) Alchemy of the Face: Fullmetal Alchemist: Day George; Natalie Whipple Stan Crowe (M); Michaelbrent Collings; Brotherhood and Facial Emotion Realistic Self-Publishing: What It Takes to (Academics, Sycamore) Charlie N. Holmberg; David Farland; Ginny Smith Make it in the New World of Publishing Brendan Decicio Every person may have one book in them, but Science Fiction on the Modern Stage: The not everyone can write it, and even fewer will Developing Rules for Board Games New Frontier? have what it takes to get it out into the world. Once you’ve got your board game idea, how It s been done successfully. Little Shop of Starting the journey into self-publishing may do you put it down into a playable game? Horrors, Rocky Horror, Starlight Express. seem daunting, but you just need to know a (Gaming, Bryce) Even the word robot originated from stage few tips to get started in the right direction. Devon Stern; Benjamin Kocher; Daniel R. production. But science fiction in theater has (Professional Development, Elm) Yocom; David Dennis; L. Palmer (M) suffered the same stigma as it has with film, if

Keary Taylor Expressive Poses for Dynamic Illustration not worse. With the surge in acceptance on screen, we are seeing the seeds of acceptance Novel Launch Party: Can Rock ’N’ Learn techniques for designing and render- Sakura on stage. (Theatre/Media Arts, Oak) Roll Save the World? ing expressive poses quickly, efficiently, and Jonna Hayden; Mary Robinette Kowal; Scott Celebrate the launch of the final novel of at any angle. The lecture will also cover in William Taylor (M); Aaron Johnston; Katie Zachary Hill, completed by his friends, Pat- brief how to light a scene and when to focus Jarvis rick M. Tracy, and Paul Genesse. Come for on details and when to leave them out to set the food and rock music. Stay for the friends, stronger mood or tone for the image. (Art, Sympathetic but Not Redeemed: Writing the fun, several special performances, and free Zion) Complex Villains books. (Canyon) Brian C. Hailes Villains should be a full person like any other Paul Genesse character. How to make them reasonable but still antagonistic. (Writing, Birch)

34 L. E. Modesitt Jr.; Devri Walls (M); Brian Lee Which sf/f comedies are worthy of calling Readings: Lisa Mangum and Caitlin Durfee; Jenniffer Wardell; Kathryn Purdie art? (Theatre/Media Arts, Canyon) Sangster Shelly Brown; Randy Tayler; Kohl Glass (M); Come take a break from panels and presen- The Beginner’s Guide to Self-Editing Kenny Baldwin; Eric D. Snider tations to enjoy readings from authors Lisa (1½ hours) Mangum and Caitlin Sangster. They write How to Illustrate Fantastical Wings You’ve finished your first draft. Congratula- YA fantasy with elements of romance. Both tions! Now it’s time to take off your writer’s Whether it’s dragons, fairies, feathers, or will be reading sneak peaks from their newest cap and look at your novel with an editor’s insect wings, come learn how to draw them works in progress. Caitlin will also be doing a eye. This presentation will show you how to all convincingly. (Art, Bryce) giveaway. You won’t be disappointed. (Read- shape that fresh draft into the manuscript Brian C. Hailes; James A. Owen ings, Sycamore) you want to share with the world. (Writing, Lisa Mangum; Caitlin Sangster Amphitheater) Not Your Ordinary Princess: Shannon Hale, Patricia Wrede, and Gale Carson Levine Kelsy Thompson Short Fiction: Making Every Word Count Princess stories have been around for centu- Even short works demand a complete story, Writer Meetup: Middle Grade ries. Shannon Hale, Patricia Wrede, and Gail even in an unknown sf/f world. This panel Are you looking for a writing group? Beta Carson Levine have taken princess stories to will talk about what is and isn’t essential when readers? Come hang out with fellow readers a whole new level with humor, strong char- writing short fiction. (Writing, Elm) and writers of your favorite genres at this low- acterization, and engaging stories. (Books, Wendy Nikel; John M. Olsen (M); Charlie N. key networking event. (Boardroom) Arches) Holmberg; Bryce Beattie; Eric James Stone

10:00 AM (SAT) Rosalyn Eves; Jessica Day George; Jenniffer Wardell; L. Palmer (M); Kelly Barnhill Surgery in Zero Gravity to : As humans explore and colonize space, they Holy Grail Guardians of the Galaxy Polished Pitches: How to Present Your ­Comedy in SF/F Film are sometimes going to be sick and need sur- Pitches to the Professionals Comedy hardly ever wins awards, and yet (cont.) gery. What challenges will surgeons face doing it takes the most brilliant minds to create it. (Professional Development, Maple) surgery in zero gravity? (Worldbuilding, Birch)

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J. David Baxter (M); Dr. Nikhil Rao; Darci John M. Olsen; Jaleta Clegg; Lisa Mangum the setting is almost another character. How Stone; Benjamin Hewett (M); David Farland to weave the setting into your story. (Writing, Bryce) The Beginner’s Guide to Self-Editing Kaffeeklatsch with Brett Helquist (cont.) L. E. Modesitt Jr.; McKelle George (M); Megan (Writing, Amphitheater) An informal chat with one of our special Lloyd; Maxwell Alexander Drake; Stacy Whit- guests. Space is limited; first come, first served. man; Brandon Sanderson The Cuban Missile Crisis Sign up lists available each day at 8:30 AM in One little decision to arm a little island just front of the Boardroom. (Boardroom) Sharp and Witty Script Dialogue a few miles away from the coasts of Florida Brett Helquist Generic dialogue is boring dialogue. Don’t almost led to the destruction of the entire greenlight that script until you’ve promoted world. What led to this crisis, and how was Painting Miniatures Workshop (1½ hours) your conversations from stiff exposition to this crisis resolved? (Worldbuilding, Cedar) Learn the tricks to painting miniature figu- movie quote worthy. (Theatre/Media Arts, Dr. Eric G. Swedin; Daniel C. Friend (M); rines, then spend some time painting your Canyon) Luke Peterson; Dee own. (Bring your own; some will be for sale in Mike Thayer; Michaelbrent Collings; Katie the Gaming Room as well.) (Gaming, Maple) (M) The Roots of Environmental Magic: South- Jarvis ; J. Scott Bronson; Eric D. Snider Janci Patterson; Heather B. Monson ern Gothic Mysticism, Feminine Power, The Art of War(1½ hours) and the Legacy of Island Voodoo in Charles Readings: Jessica Day George and Natalie (Worldbuilding, Zion) Chesnutt’sThe Conjure Woman Whipple An exploration of what it takes to succeed on (Academics, Oak) Come take a break from panels and presenta- the battlefield, and why some generals can Maren Loveland tions to enjoy readings from authors Jessica lose all their battles but still win the war (and Day George and Natalie Whipple. Jessica will vice versa). (Theatre/Media Arts, Canyon) Writer Meetup: Science Fiction be reading from her YA fantasy novel Silver in Dr. Eric G. Swedin; Dr. Paul H. Smith; Gordon Are you looking for a writing group? Beta the Blood and may include a sneak peak from E. Frye; Dee (M) readers? Come hang out with fellow readers her current YA work in progress. Natalie will Visual PKD: Why Philip K. Dick’s Works and writers of your favorite genres at this low- be reading from her YA fantasy novel House Adapt So Well to Film key networking event. (Boardroom) of Ivy and Sorrow. Both will be doing give- aways. You won’t be disappointed. (Readings, Philip K. Dick was a natural postmodern- Writing Universally Beloved Middle Grade Sycamore) ist whose lifelong schizophrenia so deeply How to write stories that tackle interesting Jessica Day George; Natalie Whipple informed the structure and content of his fic- ideas and still remain accessible to young tion that one cannot be considered without audiences. (Writing, Zion) Relational Patterns in the Couple Relation- the other. His works have also been adapted Matthew J. Kirby; J. Scott Savage (M); Gama ship (1½ hours) to film more often than any author but Ste- Ray Martinez Most people may not realize that all couples phen King—literally transcending the text develop a relational pattern called the “negative into an entirely different expressive medium. 11:00 AM (SAT) cycle.” Conflict in the couple’s relationship will A discussion of what it is about PKDs works Keynote fall in to this same pattern over and over again. that make them both adaptable and relevant Come hear from our guest of honor! (Exhibit There is also a specific way that a relationship to modern audiences. (Books, Elm) Hall C) heals when there is emotional pain. Under- Scott William Taylor; Richard Teasdale (M); Kelly Barnhill standing this pattern will strengthen your Jared Garrett; Scott R. Parkin; Dan Wells ability to create realistic relationships between 12:00 PM (SAT) characters. (Worldbuilding, Amphitheater) Writing Gracefully: Saying It with Few Words How to Get Selected for an Anthology Lisa Bishop Writing is telepathy—it transfers information How to find out about and get selected for Settings with Consequences anthologies. (Professional Development, from the writer’s brain to the reader’s. Some The setting is more than just window dressing. Birch) ways are better than others. Don’t let your In some books like Dune and The Dispossessed, meaning get lost in transmission. How word 36 choice, sentence structure, and other techni- Sign up lists available each day at 8:30 AM in Copyright Law: What To Do When Some- cal elements can help you say everything you front of the Boardroom. (Boardroom) one Steals Your Work want in few words. (Writing, Cedar) Dr. Nikhil Rao Learn from experienced artists what to Wendy Nikel; Mary Robinette Kowal; How- do when your creative work is stolen. (Art, Painting Miniatures Workshop ard Tayler (M); Holly Kelly; Moshe Feder (cont.) Sycamore) (Gaming, Maple) Writing with the Door Open: How to Bobbie Berendson Wilcox Revise Paleontology of Worlds Created by Gods Hayao Miyazaki: Showing Humanity in an You can put whatever you want in a first draft, and Men Ecosystem but at some point, the day of reckoning comes. Not all worlds have the luxury of billions of His animated works are so loved, they have How to revise with purpose, and what you years of slow development: some are created become their own subgenre. His care for the should be looking for to strengthen your story. by gods, men, or robots. What would the pale- art includes personally drawing up to 70 per- (Writing, Arches) ontology of such worlds be like? (Worldbuild- cent of the frames in a movie. What can we Michelle Witte (M); Christopher Husberg; ing, Elm) learn from this quirky auteur? (Theatre/ Teyla Rachel Branton; Kathryn Purdie Dan Jeffery; Darci Stone (M); Scott R. Parkin; Media Arts, Elm) Larry Correia Charlie N. Holmberg; Richie Franklin; Shelly 1:00 PM (SAT) (M) Relational Patterns in the Couple Relation- Brown ; Megan Lloyd; Richard Teasdale Acquiring Art Assets ship Acquiring art assets is a barrier to game design (cont.) How Cultural Tradition Shapes Art and (Worldbuilding, Amphitheater) that many aspiring developers go through. Architecture How do specific cultural traditions shape the What’s the best way to do it for your budget? Telling a Story with One Picture (Gaming, Oak) arts and architecture of societies? How can Learn how to compose a compelling image we use this information, particularly in world- Brennan Smith; Steve Wilcox; Mike Lovins; that displays character personality through building in fiction, to create more believable, Christian Perry (M) expressive poses and setting details. (Art, unique, and holistic fantasy realms that are Generating Ideas Birch) internally consistent and compelling. (World- (M) The history of writing is a long one, and some- Brian C. Hailes ; Kaitlund Zupanic; Greg building, Oak) times, it feels like all of the good ideas are gone. Newbold; Kari Christensen; Brett Helquist Dr. Travis Lee Clark Not so! Authors will talk about how they get The Art of War(cont.) ideas, and how they separate the wheat from How to Write a Great First Page (Worldbuilding, Zion) the chaff. (Writing, Arches) The first page can make or break the reader’s will to go on. What makes people want to Wendy Nikel; Maxwell Alexander Drake; The Spark That Lit the Fire: Major Influ- continue? What information do they need to David Farland; Kelly Barnhill; Alicia McIntire ences on Major Authors know? (Writing, Exhibit Hall C) (M) Many authors get their inspiration from (M) somewhere. Learn about the major works Matthew J. Kirby; Paul Genesse ; Wendy Get Out, A Quiet Place, and the Revival of Knight; Holly Kelly; Kelly Barnhill Horror that gave these panelists and other published authors the vision and drive to explore new The film studios had been stuck in a long How Wide the Divide: Bridging Genre Fic- worlds. (Books, Canyon) trend of quantity over quality for the horror tion and Literary Fiction genre. But it’s resurgence has begun, starting M. Todd Gallowglas; Charlie N. Holmberg; They might offer their material to very differ- (M) with 2017’s big budget successes. What is so Mary Robinette Kowal; Stephen L. Gashler ; ent crowds, but they have more in common much better about the chills and frights of this Aaron Johnston; Brandon Sanderson than most people think. Learn about the ties reawakening? (Theatre/Media Arts, Bryce) What She Gained, What She Lost: between genre fiction and literary fiction and what the two fields can offer each other—in Tom Carr; C. R. Rowenson (M); Richard Teas- An Analysis of Offred’s Consent and the spite of all their differences. (Books, Zion) dale; Eric D. Snider Commander’s Raping in Margaret Atwood’s (M) The Handmaid’s Tale Dr. Steven Peck ; Johnny Worthen; Sandra Guerrilla Marketing in the Writing Tayler; Scott R. Parkin Community (Academics, Sycamore)

Like guerrilla resistance fighters in the jungle, Adam McLain Irish Mythology authors sometimes have very limited resources 2:00 PM (SAT) An introduction to Irish mythology and and opportunities. This class teaches how to how it can be used as inspiration for stories. Caitlin Sangster for Lit Service Podcast get backstage influential access to the writing (Worldbuilding, Bryce) community, as well as prime, and unleash your (1½ hours) John Lundwall; M. Todd Gallowglas; Bree underground marketing campaign, with little Live recording of an episode for the Lit Ser- Moore; Dan Jeffery (M) to no resources. (Professional Development, vice Podcast. Lit Service Podcast: fans of Kaffeeklatsch with Brian C. Hailes Cedar) fiction, purveyors of dodgy writing advice. Talking craft with pros and giving first chap- An informal chat with one of our special Jared Quan ter critiques for writers in the query trenches. guests. Space is limited; first come, first served. Kaffeeklatsch with Dr. Nikhil Rao (Professional Development, Amphitheater) Sign up lists available each day at 8:30 AM in An informal chat with one of our special Caitlin Sangster, Aliah Eberting, Cameron front of the Boardroom. (Boardroom) guests. Space is limited; first come, first served. Harris, Kristen Evans Brian C. Hailes

37 Acknowledgments

As always, we would like to especially thank all those who have helped to make this symposium possible: Brian Hailes (cover art) Barnes & Noble Kaitlund Zupanic (donations for volunteers) Jeremiah Clark and the rest of the Marriott Hotel staff Good Move Cafe (gaming prizes) The spouses, children, roommates, etc., of the symposium Dragon’s Keep committee Consign My Book Our guests, panelists, and volunteers

And especially all of you who come! See you next year!

ltue.net Pathways to Self-Publishing 3:00 PM (SAT) Readings: J. Scott Savage and Mike Thayer There are multiple platforms for self-­ Caitlin Sangster for Lit Service Podcast Come take a break from panels and presenta- publishing. Come learn about them and how tions to enjoy readings from authors J. Scott (cont.) to determine which is best for you. (Profes- (Professional Development, Amphitheater) Savage and Mike Thayer. Mike will be read- sional Development, Canyon) ing from Passage to Avalon, book 1 in the Epic Mike Thayer (M); C. V. Walter; Keary Taylor; Characterization of Class (1½ hours) Adventures of the Techno Wizard. He’ll be Jaleta Clegg; Jared Garrett A discussion of effective use of costume to doing a giveaway of a signed book and a signed poster. You won’t be disappointed. (Readings, Sculpture Workshop convey social hierarchies in the Merchant/ (1½ hours) Ivory 1992 film production of E.M. (World- Sycamore) Learn the basics of clay sculpture from building, Cedar) Mike Thayer; J. Scott Savage renowned sculpture artist, Devon Dorrity. This hands-on workshop will have you creat- Rita Beeman; Jonna Hayden Sculpture Workshop (cont.) ing right along with Mr. Dorrity. (Art, Maple) How to Write a Picture Book (Art, Maple) Devon Dorrity They may seem simple, but picture books have The Re-enchantment of the Secular World: The Rising Popularity of Board Games their own format and style. Come learn from Religion Resolving Our Existential Fear of these author/illustrators how to write these Artificial Intelligence Board games have taken off in popularity in very short works of fiction. (Writing, Elm) recent years. What caused this surge and where (Academics, Oak) Greg Newbold; Brett Helquist will it go in the future? (Gaming, Arches) Mari Murdock Daniel R. Yocom; Natasha Ence; Ryan Kaffeeklatsch with Lisa Mangum The Science and Culture of Steampunk Decaria; Dan Wells (M); Aaron Lee Yeager An informal chat with one of our special guests. Space is limited; first come, first served. In the early Industrial Age, Victorians did Using Beats and Microbeats to Take Your interesting things with coal and steam. What Writing to the Next Level Sign up lists available each day at 8:30 AM in front of the Boardroom. (Boardroom) kinds of technology would have been devel- In a novel, pacing is everything. Bad pacing, or oped had inventors focused solely on this not using beats correctly, can destroy a book. Lisa Mangum power source? (Worldbuilding, Arches) But more powerful than a beat is the “micro- Plotting for Pantsers Jess Lindsay; Dan Willis; Graham Bradley beat.” In this class, learn what a microbeat is by Pantsing can be fun and romantic, but even (M); Scott William Taylor; Larry Correia watching video instead of reading. Learn how the best writers have trouble creating a to identify what things on-screen bring you Three Types of Terror: Gore, the Unnatural, nuanced plot all in one go. Learn how to find and Deep Terror to the edge of you seat, and how to apply the the balance and give yourself direction with- same techniques to your writing. Learn how out getting oppressive. (Writing, Zion) According to Stephen King, every good hor- to create killer action scenes, nail-biting drama, ror story includes three kinds of terror: the Wendy Nikel; Matthew J. Kirby; Ginny Smith and romantic moments that will leave your (M) blood and guts gore, the unnatural (like a spi- readers swooning for more. (Writing, Birch) ; Holly Kelly der the size of a bear), and the deep psycho- Devri Walls Pokemon Go and Other Games That Cre- logical terror of the unknown. How to use all ate Community three to the greatest effect. (Writing, Bryce) What’s So Funny? How to Write Humor Video gaming is often considered a solitary Michaelbrent Collings (M); Christopher Hus- Just about every story uses humor. How to do act. However, some games actively encourage berg; Brian Lee Durfee; Janci Patterson; Tony it well, and what it takes to write a good joke the development of communities. What can Daniel or laugh-out-loud situation. (Writing, Cedar) we learn from them? (Gaming, Canyon) (M) Natalie Whipple ; Stephen L. Gashler; Brennan Smith; John M. Olsen (M); Carl Eric D. Snider Duzett; Benjamin Kocher; David Dennis 38 What Makes a Book a Book: Experimental James Stone and Janci Patterson. Eric writes Writing a Series Formats sf&f geared to adults, while Janci writes YA Writing a series presents the unique challenge Some authors are getting a little far afield and adult fantasy. Both employ elements of of wrapping up stories without closing them with their narratives. Whether it’s a pile of horror. Eric plans to read from a piece of short completely and holding interest over multiple scraps, an interconnected narrative, a series fiction and will be doing a giveaway. You won’t books. Authors will talk about finding the bal- of webpages, or something else entirely, learn be disappointed. (Readings, Sycamore) ance and what makes a good series. (Writing, more about the ways that our very notion of Eric James Stone; Janci Patterson Bryce) a “book” is evolving. (Books, Birch) (M) Roald Dahl: Imaginative Foundations in M. A. Nichols ; Joshua W. Robertson; (M) Michelle Witte; Darci Stone ; Stephen L. Children’s Literature Emily R. King; Aaron Johnston; Stacy Whitman; Gashler; L. Palmer Moshe Feder Dive into your inner childhood with all of Writing Excuses (2 hours) your favorite Roald Dahl stories. What made Writing Excuses (cont.) Come listen to a live recording of writing’s fab them crucial for imaginative development, (Writing, Exhibit Hall C) four: Mary Robinette Kowal, Brandon Sand- and what they continue to offer us so many erson, Howard Tayler, and Dan Wells. (Writ- years down the road. (Books, Maple) Writing Stories without Villains ing, Exhibit Hall C) Jenniffer Wardell; Graham Bradley; Megan Antagonists do not have to be people. How (M) Mary Robinette Kowal; Brandon Sanderson; Lloyd; Candace J. Thomas ; Katie Jarvis to have conflict and a satisfactory resolution without a bad guy. (Writing, Elm) Howard Tayler; Dan Wells, Kelly Barnhill, Jared The Works and Worlds of Roger Zelazny Quan, Natasha Ence, Rosalyn Eves. Peter Orullian; Christopher Husberg; Joe Zelazny weaves worlds with a mix of modern Vasicek; Suzanne Vincent; Scott R. Parkin (M) 4:00 PM (SAT) and mythology to create tension and push Characterization of Class beyond the familiar. He pushes still further 5:00 PM (SAT) (cont.) by moving beyond the linear storyline, mixing (Worldbuilding, Cedar) Creating Art with an iPad (cont.) genres, and crossing worlds. (Books, Arches) (Art, Amphitheater)

Creating Art with an iPad (1½ hours) Jo Vanderhooft; L. Palmer Frolic in Absurdity: 1950s Sci-Fi Movie The iPad has transformed the way you read Warfare in the Age of Drones and Robots comics, but did you know you can create Boom We have unmanned drones and remote- comic art on the iPad too? See a character Giant bugs, mutant women, a shrinking man, controlled robots to aid us in our fighting come to life as artists demonstrate step by aliens both helpful and monstrous. Many endeavors. How do those guys with hundred- step how to pencil, ink, and color comics on were only B movies, but it was still a golden year-old Enfield bolt-action rifles still stand a the iPad Pro using Apple Pencil. Learn the age for science fiction in Hollywood. (The- chance? (Worldbuilding, Zion) basic tools and techniques, including which atre/Media Arts, Maple) (M) apps work best and how you too can trans- Erin Palette; Kal Spriggs ; Larry Correia; Tom Carr; Richard Teasdale; Stephen L. form your iPad into a portable art studio. (Art, J. L. Curtis Gashler (M); Robert Starling; Eric D. Snider Amphitheater) Working with a Cover Artist Medieval Courts and Trial Law Kaitlund Zupanic Working with a cover artist can be like work- Trial by combat, pleading before the king, Future of Media Distribution and ing with an author. Come gain a little insight appealing to the magistrate, etc.: how did Consumption into getting fabulous cover art for your self- ­people seek justice in medieval times? (World- published work. (Professional Development, Audience Fragmentation, OTT, VR, bingeing, building, Canyon) Oak) insync streaming . . . Will we hit a new stan- (M) (M) Scott Bascom ; Micheal Boudreaux; Dan dard style of watching media soon, or will we Bryce Beattie ; Cedar Sanderson; Jason Jeffery; B. A. Simmons run through a long line of transitional trends? King; Brett Helquist And how do you market to each one? (The- atre/Media Arts, Birch) Tom Carr; Maxwell Alexander Drake; Kjirstin Youngberg (M); Robert Starling; Eric D. It’s only one year away! Snider MMOs: More Than Grinding MMOs are some of the most popular and influential games of the last twenty years. Life, the Universe, Explore the rich histories and communities of the best MMOs. (Gaming, Canyon) & Everything 38! Brennan Smith; Natalie Whipple; David Den- nis (M); Aaron Lee Yeager Readings: Eric James Stone and Janci Patterson Come take a break from panels and presen- Come join in the fun! Anyone can be part of the committee. tations to enjoy readings from authors Eric Watch our Facebook page for details about how you can help.

39 Nerf the Snitch: Gaming in Fiction Peter Orullian; Megan Lloyd (M); Maxwell Manage Your Reputation Quidditch is a horribly designed game—or Alexander Drake; Caitlin Sangster; Tony Daniel Long before and after you share your baby is it? Discuss the intersection of game design with the rest of the world, you must market The Ins and Outs of Collaborating with and fiction using examples from Harry Potter, yourself. Can you build a bulletproof reputa- Other Authors the Hunger Games, Ender’s Game, the King- tion? Come find out. (Professional Develop- killer chronicle, the Lightbringer series, and Come learn about the benefits and pitfalls ment, Maple) of collaborating with other authors, how to more. Learn why these fictional games capti- Keary Taylor; M. A. Nichols; Jared Garrett build relationships that last, and when to get vate readers and how to craft one that can ful- (M); Janci Patterson fill your own story’s needs. (Academics, Elm) out. (Professional Development, Arches) (M) Metallurgy and War: The History of War Carl Duzett Lynette White; Aaron Johnston ; Caitlyn McFarland through Refining Metals Obsessive Outlining The history of metal alloys go hand in hand Writer Meetup: Romance Some people approach outlining as a short with war. How did war drive metallurgy, and laundry list of things that need to happen in Are you looking for a writing group? Beta vice versa? (Worldbuilding, Birch) readers? Come hang out with fellow readers their book. Others have a couple pages that give Dan Jeffery; B. A. Simmons; Gordon E. Frye(M) a sentence or two description for each chapter. and writers of your favorite genres at this low- And then there’s M.A. Nichols, who takes it to key networking event. (Boardroom) Screenwriting for Newbies a whole new level. Let’s just say it involves sev- Never tried your hand at screenplays? Find Writing Emotion: The Objective Correlative eral rounds of outlines, dozens of pages, and a out about the basics. (Theatre/Media Arts, good couple weeks of work before she puts pen This method will help writers evoke emo- Canyon) tion in readers through the use of detailed to paper. Come learn the techniques she’s used Tom Carr (M); Michaelbrent Collings; Kohl descriptions of objects, metaphors, situations, to increase her productivity, reduce moments Glass; Scott Winn; Kenny Baldwin of writer’s block, and nearly eliminate the need and gestures. It goes beyond telling (and even for later rewrites. (Writing, Cedar) showing) to help the reader feel what the Suspense Essentials: Upping the Tension in character feels in the moment. (Writing, Oak) Any Genre M. A. Nichols Rosalyn Eves Keep your audience on the edge of their seats Point of View: What’s the Big Deal? no matter what genre you write by creating 6:00 PM (SAT) The same story will read very differently suspenseful situations. (Writing, Arches) depending on the usage of POV. How to do it Artist Meetup Brian Lee Durfee; Eric James Stone; Caitlin well for your story. (Writing, Birch) This is a casual meetup for artists who want to Sangster; Holly Kelly (M) (M) network with local creative minds. (Art, Elm) Paul Genesse ; Daniel C. Friend; Jennie The Author/Editor Relationship Stevens; Suzanne Vincent; Moshe Feder James A. Owen How do authors and editors work together? Running a Game Tournament Designing Magic Systems for Games Join editor Moshe Feder from Tor and author The process of getting a game tournament set Most fantasy games will have some sort of Brandon Sanderson as they discuss effec- up, from setting up the venue to spreading the magic. How do you make it fair, fun, and fit- tive author/editor relationships. (Writing, word to getting sponsors. (Gaming, Sycamore) ting to the theme? (Gaming, Cedar) Exhibit Hall C) Jess Lindsay; Mari Murdock; David Dennis Jay Barnson; Steve Wilcox (M); James Eck; Luke Peterson (M); Brandon Sanderson; (M); Robert J Defendi Aaron Lee Yeager Moshe Feder The Final Twist: Ending Your Story with Heroic not Invincible: Writing Relatable 7:00 PM (SAT) a Punch Protagonists Banquet What makes a good twist? How to execute a We want to read strong heroes but not too Please join us to top off a great year! Come great and unexpected ending that still makes strong, not too perfect. How to write an inter- hear best-selling author and toastmaster Lisa sense. (Writing, Exhibit Hall C) esting and dimensional protagonist that people Mangum as part of the festivities. Separate want to like. (Writ- tickets required in advance. (Zion) ing, Amphitheater) Lisa Mangum Considering self-publishing? Michelle Witte (M); Joshua W. Robertson; Considering ? Kathryn Purdie; Joe Vasicek; Marion G. Consider using a professional for your book design Harmon and conversion—less hassle for you and a qual- ity look for your book! Consider using ParkinCat Typography and Book Design to help your book be the best it can be! Typography.ParkinFamily.org

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