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POCKET PROGRAM Saturday & Sunday Programming Your pocket program contains all kinds of cool stuff. It has Norwescon’s policy for attendance, including our harassment policy. There are schedules for events, information on those events, services available, maps, and convention hours.

Welcome to Norwescon 42: For further information about the convention, go to the Information Table located in Don’t forget your towel the convention space lobby. The most up-to-date information can be found in the Guidebook app (guidebook. The Forty-second Annual Northwest Regional Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention com/getit), as updates are made frequently during the convention. Feel free to Author Guest of Honor — Mary Robinette Kowal download the app on your phone or other mobile device. Artist Guest of Honor — Tran Nguyen Your pocket program and event descriptions are broken up into three books for easier Science Guest of Honor — Dan Koboldt transportation. The first book contains the Member’s Guide, convention hours, and Publisher Guest of Honor — Sub-Terranean Press (Yanni Kuznia) panels and events by subject. Special Guest of Honor — Nancy Pearl Honored Professional — Neil Clarke The second book contains Thursday and Friday event programming. Except where noted, contents are copyright ©2019 Norwescon for the contributors. The third book contains Saturday and Sunday event programming. All opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily those of Science Fiction Northwest, Norwescon, or the Northwest Science Fiction Society. All pocket program art © Tran Nguyen 2 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program Saturday & Sunday 3 Ground Floor Hotel Maps Grand Ballroom Wing 5B Larger versions of these maps can be found at the Information Table in the Elevators Art Grand Grand Show 2 3 convention lobby space. Second Floor 14th Floor Mt. Baker Mt. Rainer Executive Offices Room Room Wing 5 Wing 6 Wing 7

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Coffee Gift Garden Shop Restaurant Evergreen Rooms Main Lobby Elevators Tower Guest Rooms

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So far prizes include but are not limited to: • A personalized reading list from our very own Guest of Honor, librarian Nancy Pearl!

• A Don’t “Panic Kindle” with an Amazon gift card to purchase the complete works of Douglas Adams!

• One overnight stay at the SeaTac Double tree with parking included!

• Tickets to the Norwescon 43 Guest of Honor banquet!

• Full 4-day memberships to Norwescon 43!

• And more!

The winners will be drawn during the half time of the masquerade on Saturday, but you do not need to be present to win.

Pocket Program Saturday & Sunday 9 A Note From the Charities Department:

Did you know that NWC is a 501(c)3 charity? That’s right! Any donations you give Your time is also considered a donation. Using Amazon Smile might be tax deductible. (http://smile.amazon.com/ch/91-1042303) and choosing Norwescon as your charity of choice will get us a little cash from every purchase you make Where do your donations go? Some go to Northwest Harvest, some go to on Amazon. Bringing non-perishable food items to the convention to donate to our volunteers, and some go back into Norwescon to help us grow and hold Northwest Harvest is also greatly welcomed (bins are located in the main lobby conventions for years to come. area). Finally, donations such as books, art, autographed items like T-shirts and What kind of donations are we looking for? Money is always good, and some photos, replicas, and even handmade items are amazing and would be welcome workplaces (such as Microsoft, Boeing, and others) will match your donations as volunteer rewards or used for our Charity Auction. And don’t forget to attend if you report them, so we recommend checking with your employer. But we the auction and bid on something! Thank you for your continued support of understand that not everyone has extra money to spare. Volunteering a few hours Norwescon and have a great convention! at the con is a great way to help our community and keep the con functioning.

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So You Want to Teaching Science Interview and Q&A Old SpaceRotunda Vs New2 From Librarians to The Second Century Q&A with Nancy Reading: Mary Reading: Dan Artemis Evergreen 3&4 Fifty Years After Apollo All-Ages Scheduled & Open Games Be a Futurist Fiction With Neil Clarke SpaceMaxi's Information Scientists of Aerospace Pearl Robinette Kowal Koboldt All-Ages Scheduled & Open Games 21+ Games Nerf / Lazer Superhero Autograph Autograph Norse Sword, Shield, and BallroomRoman Legionary Gladius and Musket & Pike: Killing Grand 2 Lazer Tag and Nerf Pajama Party Tag (7:30 start) Yoga Session 1 Session 2 Tactical Combat Scutum Tactical Combat Men and Horses Floor Closed Maxi's Lounge Doors MasqueradeScheduled Games andSetup Demos Megathruster in Vixy & Tony in Grand 3 Masquerade Setup/Rehearsal Maxi's Salon Betsy Tinney in Concert Game Store / Demos Dance Concert Concert Creativity Toolbox for Arts and Crafts Olympic 1 - Saturday Morning Storytime Sketchbook Glitter Tattoo and Word Art Family Open House Young Writers and Young Artists Alley Slime Time! Open House Adventures Face Painting Party Youth Cartoons PJ Party Artists School Minecraft theme

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Rotunda 1 D&D Adventure League / Open Games Rotunda 2 Artemis Maxi's All-Ages Scheduled & Open Games 21+ Games Ballroom Floor Closed Maxi's Lounge Scheduled Games and Demos Maxi's Salon Game Store / Demos Writing Class: Creating Better Characters All About Westercon 73 10–11 a.m. Cascade 7 & 8 with Kate Ristau 9:30–11 a.m. Cascade 13 The 73rd Westercon will be held in this hotel on July 2-6, 2020. Come and help us with suggestions on Join an interactive discussion on developing characters in a way that moves the plot forward and makes what you would like to see on paneling, events, and other activities during the convention. We are also your story shine. We’ll discuss some easy tips and tricks to help you focus on creating characters with looking for volunteers, of course. motivations that matter and with authentic needs and desires. Bring your pen and paper. Characters Sally Woehrle suggested but not required. We can create a few of our own, too. Presented by Willamette Writers. Ages 16+. Space is limited and sign-up is required in Cascade 1. Want to be an Editor? 10–11 a.m. Cascade 9 Kate Ristau (M) Where can or do you begin? It’s hard to get an editing position when you don’t have work under your belt. Listen to editors share the details of how they got started and learn some of the pitfalls to avoid. 9:30–10 a.m. Grand 2 Superhero Yoga Chimedum Ohaegbu, Gordon Van Gelder, Cat Rambo, Jasmine Silvera Start off your super day! Gain strength and confidence from power poses, which sometimes correlate to traditional yoga or martial arts, straight from the panels or scenes. Breathe deeply. Relax and loosen those Story Endings: The Big Finish 10–11 a.m. Cascade 10 muscles like the hero you are. Go boldly into your Norwescon Friday energized for the day’s activities! Who doesn’t love a book with a powerful ending? What must writers do to maximize the impact of their Wear comfortable clothes. This is a low-impact physical activity. finale? Is a big twist or revelation at the end necessary for a book to feel rewarding? What does “rewarding” Eva L. Elasigue (M) mean, and how are endings uniquely responsible for the sensation of “reward?” Is redemption crucial in the final act? Join us and let’s talk about our favorite climaxes! 10–11 a.m. Cascade 5 & 6 Biology Still Doesn’t Care What You Believe Peter Orullian (M), Kat/K.R. Richardson, Jack Skillingstead The democratic process has no impact on science fact, no matter what you may believe. Real Talk on Tabletop Toxicity 10–11 a.m. Cascade 11 Dr. Ricky (M), Jake McKinzie, Alan Andrist Tabletop has a toxicity problem, and it should be discussed openly and honestly. Join our game industry pros for an open discussion on racism, sexism, ableism, transphobia, and homophobia. If you think the tabletop community has none of these issues, you should really come listen with an open mind. Learn how to support marginalized players in your home games, in game stores, and at conventions. Matthew Moore (M), Gabriel de los Angeles, J. F. High

18 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 19 Choose-Your-Own Adventure! 10–11 a.m. Cascade 12 Autograph Session 1 10–11 a.m. Grand 2 Audience participation mayhem ensues as our troupe of fearless authors guide you through writing the Our guests of honor and attending professionals are available to sign autographs. Please note: so that world’s fastest three-act young adult melodrama. Learn a little something about archetypes, plot devices, as many fans as possible can participate, we will be enforcing a three-items-at-a-time (or single-sketch) and hoisting oneself with ones’ own petard along the way. autograph limit. Lisa Mantchev (M), G.S. (Gabrielle) Prendergast Nancy Pearl, Yanni Kuznia, Mary Robinette Kowal, Dan Koboldt, Neil Clarke, Tran Nguyen, Carol Berg, Stephen L. Gillett, Pat MacEwen, Lee Moyer, Spencer Ellsworth, Caroline M. Yoachim, Curtis C. Chen, The Wild, Weird West 10–11 a.m. Evergreen 1 & 2 Evan J. Peterson, Julie McGalliard, Scott James Magner, Joseph Brassey, Fonda Lee, Barth Anderson, KJ The Weird West has been a sub-cross-genre since the 1970s. Encompassing fantasy, horror, western, Kabza, Violet DeVille, Abie Ekenezar, Greg Bear, Ren Cummins, Nisi Shawl, Nancy Kress steampunk, and mystery genres, it often pulls tropes from across the spectrum to end up in some dusty, 10–11 a.m. Olympic 1 sepia-toned, ghost-town places. What is it that draws us to this tumbleweed wasteland? And what follows Word Art us back? Cut, paste, and create wearable take-home items with words we find in magazines, newspapers, and Laura Anne Gilman (M), Rhiannon Held, Mark Teppo, K.G. Anderson random papers around us. Kari Ann Ramadorai (M) So You Want To Be a Futurist 10–11 a.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 10–noon Olympic 2 Futurism is the study of the likely evolution of trends that will play out in the next years, decades or even Workshop - Tactical Warfare Problem centuries. It’s become a fast-growing profession. Part data scientist, part analyst, part historian, the futurist Come join our continuing series of “how to think tactically,” a two-hour problem designed to teach you how looks to quantify trends in science, technology, geopolitics, and culture to determine what comes next. Join to improve your tactical warfighting skills. Taught by experienced warriors. Especially useful in learning how our panel of futurists to discover techniques for future analysis and understand the tools that they use. to write battle scenes effectively. Brenda Cooper (M), Dr. Seungwhan (Shane) Moon, Kurt Cagle Adrienne Carlson (M), Dr. Mark Rounds, Michael Mammay, Maj. James Franklin (Ret.), Wendy Wasik

20 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 21 Artemis 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Rotunda 2 The Importance of YA Lit 11–noon Cascade 7 & 8 Be the crew, report to the bridge! Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator where players assume the jobs It’s been said that young adult fiction is the most important genre in literature because of how much it of captain, helm, science, communication, engineering, and weapon control. Together you operate your can impact its group of readers, whose ages range from 12 to 20. We’ll hear from YA authors about ship and defend the sector from evil aliens. Artemis simulates spaceship bridges by networking several expectations placed upon them by their readers, as well as the expectations these writers place on computers together and is a social game where several players work together on each bridge. Multiple themselves. bridges can participate in cooperative multi-ship missions. Each simulation runs 20-40 minutes. Players Marta Murvosh (M), Fonda Lee, G.S. (Gabrielle) Prendergast, Spencer Ellsworth, Brenna Clarke Gray can drop in any time. Any group with a crew of four or more people can pre-book a bridge during any open slot. Star Trek Discovery 11–noon Cascade 9 Reading: Louisa Morgan 10:30–11 a.m. Cascade 3 Star Trek is back on TV—new tech, new Klingons, new uniforms. We boldly go where no one has gone before... and talk about the new clothes on our favorite sci-fi TV show. The Witch’s Kind. Louisa will be reading from a new novel set on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula in the Curtis C. Chen (M), K Tempest Bradford, Sarah Gulde, Alexandra Samuel 1940s. Rated G. Louisa Morgan (M) Grotesque: The Body Horror Panel 11–noon Cascade 10 Reading: Barth Anderson 11–11:30 a.m. Cascade 3 From Frankenstein to David Cronenberg, body horror is one of horror’s most persistent genres, as well as one of its most controversial. What makes something body horror? Is there a trick to getting it right? Are The Riddle of the Hanged God. A retelling of an Odin myth. Rated PG. there lines of grossness do we not want to see crossed? Should we cross them anyway? Barth Anderson (M) Jon Lasser (M), Evan J. Peterson, Eric Morgret Prop Making Contest: Judging 11–noon Cascade 5 & 6 Inspired by The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, please create one of three useful items to assist you in your trek across a galaxy of your choice: a Babel fish, an electronic thumb, or The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Props will be judged on the following criteria: originality, construction, and backstory. Open to all convention attendees, with prizes for top finishers! All contestants get reserved seating during the masquerade. More information is available at: http://www.norwescon.org/con/special-events/prop-contest/ Cheryl Dyson (M)

22 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 23 I Love Your Work, I Promise: New Propellants for New Missions 11–noon Evergreen 1 & 2 Support Tips for Busy Geeks 11–noon Cascade 11 The traditional propellants that fueled the first 50 years of spaceflight—kerosene/oxygen, hydrogen/ We’ve all been there. An artist we like is doing something cool, and we want to support them, but we don’t oxygen, hypergolics, and solids—are being challenged by methane/oxygen, nuclear thermal, and electrical have the money, the time, or the spoons. How can we still show our support? Come find answers direct propulsion systems for the more demanding missions of the future. What’s driving this trend? from our pros (who are fans too!). They’ll share tips on ways to show fannish gratitude, even when you’re Dr. Dana Andrews (M), Dan DeLong, Dan Dubrick, Stephen L. Gillett strapped for resources. Teaching Science Fiction 11–noon Evergreen 3 & 4 Jonny Nero Action Hero (M), Eva L. Elasigue, Shubzilla, LEX the Lexicon Artist How does teaching science fiction writing differ from other types of fiction writing? How does teaching Worldcon: Pithy Title Here 11–noon Cascade 12 science fiction differ from more traditional literary styles? Each panelist will discuss their experience Ever wanted to know more about Worldcon? Confused about how to vote for a favorite location? Want to teaching genre fiction. know more about the Hugo Awards and how to participate? Come to this panel to learn all about Worldcon, Nisi Shawl (M), Greg Bear, Elliott Kay, Nancy Kress the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS), and the Hugos. Also, learn more about the effort to bring Worldcon to Seattle in 2025. Autograph Session 2 11–noon Grand 2 Kathy Bond (M), Helen Montgomery Our guests of honor and attending professionals are available to sign autographs. Please note: so that as many fans as possible can participate, we will be enforcing a three-items-at-a-time (or single-sketch) Writing Class: The Poultry Dilemma: autograph limit. Character or Worldbuilding? with Mark Teppo 11–1 p.m. Cascade 13 Nancy Pearl, Mary Robinette Kowal, Dan Koboldt, Neil Clarke, Tran Nguyen, Yanni Kuznia, Kurt Cagle, Which comes first: character or worldbuilding? In this workshop, Mark Teppo, well-practiced at ignoring Rhiannon Held, Kat/K.R. Richardson, Cat Rambo, Jack Skillingstead, Patrick Swenson, Kay Kenyon, warning signs and plunging ahead into the weeds, will deconstruct this riddle and reveal how character Sienna Saint-Cyr, Peter Orullian, Lisa Mantchev, Louisa Morgan, Brenda Cooper, Laura Anne Gilman, and worldbuilding are part of the magic triangle of narrative structure (the third part being “plot”). Tools for Sandra M. Odell, John (J.A.) Pitts, Michael Mammay shoehorning characters into worlds! Magic tricks for making worldbuilding stick to your characters. Sleight Family Open House 11–noon Olympic 1 of hand for switching the two while distracting your audience with chicken jokes. Ages 18+. Space is limited, and advance sign-up is required in Cascade 1. Olympic 1 will be free for play, reading, crafts, and lounge time. Mark Teppo (M) Kate Ristau, Danielle Gembala

24 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 25 Reading: Tod McCoy 11:30–noon Cascade 3 Aquaman—Fish or Fashion? noon–1 p.m. Cascade 9 Raschor, The End of Days. A man decides he doesn’t want to take a job as an asteroid miner and gets lost Aquaman finally got the big screen love, what do you think? Does Atlantean fashion sink or swim? We in the underground maze of tunnels, where he runs into a monkey who claims it’s the harbinger of the end review the looks from down under the water and rate our favorites. of days. Rated PG. Richard Stephens (M), Bronwyn , Deborah Strub, Yl’luria, Merdragon Michele Tod McCoy (M) Unlikely Heroes noon–1 p.m. Cascade 10 noon–12:30 p.m. Cascade 3 Reading: Spencer Ellsworth What do you do when your protagonist is fighting the good fight but doesn’t look like or act how most The Great Faerie Strike. An excerpt from Spencer’s new novel, out this month! Rated G. people consider heroic? Let’s break down alternate origins for heroes, and how to make them shine. Spencer Ellsworth (M) Gabriel de los Angeles (M), Carol Berg, Kay Kenyon, Elliott Kay, Peter Orullian Single Pattern Contest: Judging noon–1 p.m. Cascade 5 & 6 Best of the Best noon–1 p.m. Cascade 11 Entrants in the Single Pattern Contest must register and present their entries to the panel of judges. Entries There’s the good, the bad, and the ugly. But what about the amazing, the astonishing, and the beautiful? are all based on the same pattern, which this year is Simplicity Pattern 8804: Women’s and Men’s Robe We’re going to talk about the very best of the best, the cream of the crop when it comes to films in the and Pants. Entries will be shown to the public in the next hour. fantasy, science fiction, and yes, even horror genres. These are the must-sees, so come ready to reminisce Victoria Shaffer (M), Holly L. Forbis, Kier Salmon, Betty Bigelow over your favorites and discover some new treasures to check out! Eric Morgret (M), Chris Wiswell, Glenn Dallas, Nick Fraser Character Illustration noon–1 p.m. Cascade 7 & 8 noon–1 p.m. Cascade 12 Panelists will discuss the art of creating iconic characters, from costuming and props to colors and poses. Invisible Disabilities Learn how artists create endearing and interesting characters. Not every disability is apparent at a glance, nor is anyone’s personal health anyone else’s business. From Bryan Syme (M), Beatrice Pelagatti, Kadesh Flow, Tricia Diaz mental illness to chronic disease, to a variety of syndromes and impairments too lengthy to list, we’ll discuss the difficulties of living with chronic health conditions, the associated stigmas, what progress has (or hasn’t) been made in reforming public perception, and strategies on getting other people to mind their own blasted business. Jason Vanhee (M), Sandra M. Odell, Cheryce Clayton

26 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 27 Blogger, Min3r, Gamer, AI: Creativity Toolbox For Tomorrow’s Jobs noon–1 p.m. Evergreen 1 & 2 Young Writers and Artists noon–1 p.m. Olympic 1 What will your job be in 2030? Chances are, it doesn’t even exist today. Within the next twelve years, thirty Come to Olympic 1 to join a variety of fun games and activities that will build a toolbox of skills for young percent of all job categories will go extinct, but a plethora will be created in an increasingly AI-driven world. creators of all kinds. Maybe you’ll be a drone wrangler, a social media maven, a cyberwarfare soldier, or a cosmetic prosthetist. Kari Ann Ramadorai (M), Eva L. Elasigue Explore what the world of work (and not work) will look like in the next ten to fifty years. Kurt Cagle (M), Alexandra Samuel, Dr. Seungwhan (Shane) Moon Basic Embroidery Stitches noon–2 p.m. Olympic 2 Basic embroidery stitches for crazy quilting and silk ribbon embroidery. Stitches covered: stem stitch, noon–1 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 Interview and Q&A with Neil Clarke blanket stitch, French knot, feather stitch, herringbone stitch, lazy daisy, and bullion stitch if time allows. Kit Come to an interview and Q&A session with our honored professional, and reviewer for this year’s new included; $5 fee to instructor. Space is limited. Sign up in Cascade 1 writers workshop, Neil Clarke. Brigid Nelson (M), Bethany Roullett Neil Clarke, Sienna Saint-Cyr, Barth Anderson Reading: Laura Anne Gilman 12:30–1 p.m. Cascade 3 Norse Sword, Shield, & Laura reads from her upcoming urban fantasy novel. Rated PG. noon–1:30 p.m. Grand 2 Spear Tactical Combat Laura Anne Gilman (M) Hands-on combat demo. Groups of 20+ participants, equipped with wooden swords, spears, and shields, will learn & practice basic Norse weapon combat skills in a safe, controlled environment. Experience what Reading: Kat/K.R. Richardson 1–1:30 p.m. Cascade 3 it is like to participate in the “Shield Wall.” Instructors will provide swords, shields, and spears and train To be determined. Rated PG. participants. The audience will play an important part in the experience. Kat/K.R. Richardson (M) Bill Gruner (M), Ann Shilling, Agathon McGeachy, Norman K. Moss, Maj. James Franklin (Ret.), Adrienne Carlson, V Whitlock Single Pattern Contest: Show & Share 1–2 p.m. Cascade 5 & 6 Come and watch as the competitors introduce their entries. Your votes will decide the winner of the Fan Favorite award. Victoria Shaffer (M)

28 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 29 Who Wants to Live Forever? 1–2 p.m. Cascade 7 & 8 What is Your Story’s Engine? 1–2 p.m. Cascade 12 As we search for the fountain of youth, what would that mean? How would society survive? Brain in a jar or Your story can be plot-driven, character-driven, or even author-driven in a voice piece or a more poetic a 330-year-old who looks 30? work. Learn to recognize what’s driving your story, play to your strengths, and how to keep a balance that Jake McKinzie (M), John Schlick, KJ Kabza keeps your story moving forward. Fonda Lee (M), Nancy Kress, Louisa Morgan, Caroline M. Yoachim, Jack Skillingstead Tops to Tails: Mermaid Costuming 1–2 p.m. Cascade 9 Have you always wanted to swim with the fishes like a real mermaid? This is the panel for you! With this Writing Class: quick run-through style discussion, we’ll cover everything from shell tops and crowns to fabric and silicone Rich Description with Brenda Cooper 1–3 p.m. Cascade 13 tails! Perfect for getting your fins wet in the world of mermaiding, and learning about new options and This class explores how to look at the world as a writer, and pick the best telling details to make a scene accessories for more seasoned sirens. No matter what your age, gender, size, or ability, you CAN be part real. There will be in-workshop writing. Ages 10+. Space is limited, and advance sign-up is required in of that world! Cascade 1. Yl’luria (M), Melissa “Merlissa” Thomas, Ellieanna Naiad, Merdragon Michele Brenda Cooper (M) Good Omens: Another Look at the Book 1–2 p.m. Cascade 10 Interview and Q&A with Tran Nguyen 1–2 p.m. Evergreen 1 & 2 With the Good Omens miniseries debuting in 2019, it’s worth taking a second look at the original Neil Come to an interview and Q&A session with our artist guest of honor, Tran Nguyen. Gaiman/Terry Pratchett collaboration. Lee Moyer (M), Tran Nguyen Richard Stephens (M), Julie McGalliard, Jon Lasser Old Space Vs New Space 1–2 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 What is SFWA? “New space” companies such as Bigelow, Blue Origin, and SpaceX came out of nowhere and are stealing 1–2 p.m. Cascade 11 (Science Fiction Writers of America) business from veteran “old space” firms, including Boeing, Lockheed, and Northrup Grumman. At least, Panelists will discuss the origin and history of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), that’s the popular narrative. But are the new players really so much better at this game, or are they playing what the organization does for professional fantasy and science fiction writers and the genre, how and why by different rules? to join, and what the organization’s direction will be in coming years. Peter N. Glaskowsky (M), Alan Boyle, Dr. Dana Andrews, Dan DeLong Cat Rambo (M), Curtis C. Chen, Adam Rakunas, Patrick Hurley

30 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 31 Storytime Adventures with Kate Ristau 1–1:30 p.m. Olympic 1 Cleaning & Maintenance of Costumes 2–3 p.m. Cascade 5 & 6 Come bring your imagination to build a story time adventure with author Kate Ristau and her How to plan and build your costumes so that they can be cleaned later. Also, the various ways to Storytime Friends. clean costumes, and taking care of them, and storing them to keep them in their best shape. It is your Kate Ristau (M) investment—don’t trust it to just any dry-cleaner. Join our team of experts as they discuss methods for cleaning, storing, and giving your costumes the care they deserve. Roman Legionary Gladius and Carmen Beaudry (M), Deborah Strub, Torrey Stenmark Scutum Tactical Combat 1:30–3 p.m. Grand 2 “All That Blood Looks Good on You” 2–3 p.m. Cascade 7 & 8 Teams of 20+ participants, each equipped with wooden gladius (sword), and regulation scutum (shield) will learn & practice basic Roman legionary combat skills in a safe, supervised environment. Learn what it is Some writing prompts are cliché, others inspiring, and some are actually microfiction in disguise. We’ll like to be part of the “Roman Line.” Instructors will provide swords, shields, and training. The audience will share some of the best and worst story starters the internet has to offer and discuss their usefulness, then play an important part in the experience — scenario: Legionaries ‘attacked’ by barbarians. give dramatic readings of the ones that are perfect just the way they are. Maj. James Franklin (Ret.) (M), Norman K. Moss, Agathon McGeachy, Bill Gruner, Adrienne Carlson, Lisa Mantchev (M), G.S. (Gabrielle) Prendergast V Whitlock Podcasts: Creating Vocal Art for the Internet 2–3 p.m. Cascade 9 Young Artists Alley Saturday 1:30–2:30 p.m. Olympic 1 So you’ve heard some audio presentations and said to yourself, “Holy hot audiophiles, Batman, I can read Young artists can sign up for space in Olympic 1 to display, make, and sell/swap their art and crafts. better than that! But how do you get into the narration business? What equipment do you need? How do Space will be limited and a first-come-first-served basis. Contact Youth Track lead Danielle Gembala you go about getting assignments? What riches and wonders shall be yours if you dabble in the dark arts [email protected] for questions and information. of... wait for it... okay, cue the reverb ... podcasting. This panel explores EVERYTHING. Industry experts! Tasty samples! Boom! Drop the mic! Tricia Diaz (M) Sandra M. Odell (M), Joseph Brassey, Jonny Nero Action Hero Reading: Nancy Kress 2–2:30 p.m. Cascade 3 “Semper Augustus.” A new novella published by Asimov’s. Rated G. Nancy Kress (M)

32 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 33 Martial Law 2–3 p.m. Cascade 10 Fifty Years After Apollo 11 2–3 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 The political and social impact of implementing martial law to control civilian populations. When it works; If you were alive in 1969, you were probably watching. If you weren’t, you might be wondering why when it does not. We’ll review the mechanics of establishing, operating, and ending martial law. How and everyone keeps talking about it. Come hear our panel explain why the Apollo program was such a big deal. when to incorporate martial law into your story. Mary Robinette Kowal (M), Dr. Dana Andrews, Alan Boyle, Greg Bear, Geoff Nunn Clayton Mann (M), Matt Muenchrath Betsy Tinney in Concert 2–3 p.m. Grand 3 2–3 p.m. Cascade 11 The New Norwescon Writers Workshop Q&A Betsy Tinney is a cello storyteller. Using her cello and an electronic looper, she weaves rich, complex and Meet the facilitators of the new Norwescon Writers’ Workshop. Find out how the workshop works, and ask varied tapestries of sound; her original cello compositions paint pictures and tell tales, from thunderstorms questions of our moderators. and skeletal mice to dancing elephants and humpback whales. Sienna Saint-Cyr, Barth Anderson, Carol Berg, Craig Laurance Gidney, Nisi Shawl, Neil Clarke Dr. Owl (M) Just Make It Gay Already! 2–3 p.m. Cascade 12 Life Drawing Workshop 2–4 p.m. Olympic 2 Join our panelists in a discussion on LGBTQIA+ characters and representation in young adult fandom. We’ll Come and learn how to draw the human figure with the help of industry professionals using real grade them A+ (Steven Universe!) to F (Dumbledore, we’re looking at you!). live models. Kiri S. Callaghan (M), Amélie Mantchev, Julie McGalliard Lee Moyer (M), Douglas Herring

The Future of Military Aviation 2–3 p.m. Evergreen 1 & 2 Photo Op with Krampus and Santa!! 2–4 p.m. Registration Lobby From today’s planning horizon to speculations on the distant future, military aviation experts will lay out the All dressed up in your finest costume? Come memorialize your look for the holidays by having your photo aviation battlespace, technologies, and aerospace/ecosystem/culture. Bring your questions and learn how taken with Santa and Krampus. All proceeds benefit Northwest Harvest. Look for our holiday heroes in the to write convincingly about military aviation. photo area in the main lobby. Wendy Wasik, Arthur Bozlee, Thom Gilster

34 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 35 Reading: Fonda Lee 2:30–3 p.m. Cascade 3 Franken-Patterning 3–4 p.m. Cascade 9 Welcome to the Legion of Six. Fonda Lee reads a new superhero short story and also gives a sneak Can’t find the pattern you want? No problem, learn how to adjust, fit, size up, and combine various pattern peek into the soon-to-be-released novel Jade War, sequel to the World Fantasy Award-winning Jade City. pieces to get the final pattern you need. Rated PG. Theresa Halbert (M), Bronwyn , Torrey Stenmark Fonda Lee (M) Start a Small Press, E-zine, or Web Comic 3–4 p.m. Cascade 10 2:30–3:30 p.m. Olympic 1 Slime Time! So you want to start a press, e-zine, or webcomic—now what? Join professionals as they share the steps Who needs more slime? We need more slime! Come join us in Olympic 1 to make slime, play with slime, they took and things you may want to consider before diving in headfirst. and learn more about the science of SLIME! Lee Douglass (M), Patrick Swenson, Neil Clarke, Yanni Kuznia Elizabeth “Liz” Vann-Clark (M), Cindy Fangour, Kari Ann Ramadorai Reading: Ted Butler 3–3:30 p.m. Cascade 3 On the Edge of Forever: Randport. A teen naval officer and teen twin girls must prevent a Pearl Harbor event and thwart the bosses Remembering Harlan Ellison 3–4 p.m. Cascade 5 & 6 of asteroid Randport and Dillon Corporation. Over his 60+ year career, Harlan Ellison specialized in tense, visionary tales and dark comedy. He was also Ted Butler (M) just as notorious for his volcanic temper as he was for his sense of humor. Writers and fans discuss his influence on their work and share some stories about him. Military Technology Spinoffs 3–4 p.m. Cascade 11 Gordon Van Gelder (M), Berlynn Wohl, Sandra M. Odell, K.G. Anderson Weapons research & development has produced many high-impact civilian economic advancements. We’ll review historical examples of war spending facilitating the development of civilian technologies. On a cost- Levelling Up at Punching Up 3–4 p.m. Cascade 7 & 8 benefit basis, were they worth it? How efficient were they? Okay, you’re pretty sure you’ve got the basics down, but now let’s join with our panelists as they Cathy Plesko (M), Wendy Wasik, Dan DeLong give examples from their own work and from media of people punching up, as well as plenty of counterexamples of punching down with explanations of why that’s not just problematic, but actively bad. Jason Vanhee (M), Gabriel de los Angeles, Brenna Clarke Gray

36 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 37 Weird Life on Earth 3–4 p.m. Cascade 12 From Librarians to Information Scientists 3–4 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 From the fossil record to modern organisms, some life on earth is weirder than the aliens we imagine. It used to be that librarians didn’t get much respect in organizations, especially corporate ones. However, Xenomorph= ichneumonids, human centipede= deep-sea angler fish, what else don’t you know that actually as information management and data analytics increasingly become an integral part of many corporations exists outside of your nightmares? Let us enlighten you. worldwide, the role of librarians has shifted dramatically. This panel looks at how librarians are increasingly Charlotte Lewis Brown (M), Greg Bear, Pat MacEwen, Coral Moore, DameRuth at the forefront of managing the new data-oriented corporate world, and explores what libraries, taxonomists, ontologists, and data scientists do within these organizations. Writing Class: Crash Course: Nancy Pearl (M), Marta Murvosh, Nick Fraser, Kurt Cagle Basic Prose with Barth Anderson 3–4:30 p.m. Cascade 13 Musket & Pike: Killing Men & Horses 3–4 p.m. Grand 2 Prose and composition are crucial elements to master if you want to be a professional writer. We can’t cover everything in one session, of course, but we’ll play grammar games with sentences, examine five Learn how professional armies coordinated the use of long pikes, used by Alexander the Great, with types of paragraphs, have some formatting fun, and study the bones of good dialogue. Bring paper and personal firearms (muskets). Participants will experience what it is like to wield a pike and maneuver with pencil, and strap on your helmets, kids. We’re going in hot! Great for beginners, but a good refresher for (dummy) muskets. pros. Ages 18+. Space is limited, and sign-up is required in Cascade 1. Agathon McGeachy, Bill Gruner, Maj. James Franklin (Ret.), Ann Shilling Barth Anderson (M) Megathruster in Concert 3–4 p.m. Grand 3 All About the Apollo Exhibit at *MEGATHRUSTER* is two geeks from Oregon, armed with acoustic guitars to bring their special blend of The Museum of Flight 3–4 p.m. Evergreen 1 & 2 funny nerd rock to the masses. Described as “Tenacious D meets Jonathan Colton,” the duo has taken their funny and energetic stage show to pop-culture conventions such as Emerald City and Rose City The Smithsonian Institution’s touring Destination Moon exhibit opens just five days before the con and just Comic Cons as well as events such as FuMPFest in Chicago and Gen Con in Indianapolis. Their hit, “It’s eight miles away at Seattle’s Museum of Flight. Come hear a Museum representative describe what’s on Rough to Be a Hufflepuff,” on their debut album, 20 Sided Vice, earned them a Logan Award nomination display, including Columbia, the actual Apollo 11 command module, and many other artifacts that haven’t for best comedy song. https://megathruster.bandcamp.com/album/20-sided-vice left Washington, D.C. since the 1970s. Dr. Owl (M), Chris Waffle Geoff Nunn

38 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 39 Mermaiding DeTails: FAQ 3–4 p.m. Poolside Need a Editor? 4–5 p.m. Cascade 7 & 8 For this hands-on, interactive panel we’ll dive into topics like how different monofins and tails perform in the Need an editor? What can you expect? How do you find one that fits within your budget, has a good water, what makes the best water-safe costuming, and how best to keep your wig on when you’re fathoms reputation, and is knowledgeable of your genre? below! From draining and cleaning tails to hot glue and nose plugs, there’s no better place to learn about Cat Rambo (M), Cory Skerry, Rhiannon Held, Jasmine Silvera proper care n’ maintenance of a merperson and all their treasures! Yl’luria (M), Merdragon Michele, Melissa “Merlissa” Thomas, Ellieanna Naiad Art Directing 4–5 p.m. Cascade 9 What is it? How do you do it? And more importantly, how do you do it well and keep your artists from 3:30–4 p.m. Cascade 3 Reading: Nisi Shawl pulling out their hair? “Conversion Therapy.” This is the third in a series of short stories featuring Brit Williams, a young teen with Bryan Syme (M), Christen N. Sowards, Yanni Kuznia, Sandra Swan supernatural powers. In this installment, she rescues a queer protege from a camp meant to “cure” her of her lesbianism. The camp has been taken over by malevolent spirits capitalizing on the nastiness of the Rules of Engagement 4–5 p.m. Cascade 10 original founders. Rated PG. A follow-on from last year’s Basics of ROE panel. How warfighters and commanders make decisions on the Nisi Shawl (M) legality of the use of force. We’ll review cases ranging from piracy to nuclear targeting: what is “legal” and what is not? Reading: Evan J. Peterson 4–4:30 p.m. Cascade 3 Clayton Mann (M), Michael Mammay, Matt Muenchrath “The Husband Suit.” A woman’s loyalty and openness are challenged when her best friend brings home his new husband: a faceless, unnamable monster he met in the Florida Everglades. Rated G. Mommy, Where Do Writers Come From? 4–5 p.m. Cascade 11 Evan J. Peterson (M) Do only MFA recipients get published? What advantages are there to attending workshops like Clarion, Odyssey, or the Norwescon Writers’ Workshop? Is it possible to write and publish completely on your own? 4–5 p.m. Cascade 5 & 6 Technology at the Gaming Table This panel will explore the options available to new writers and what worked best for panelists. iPads, laptops, cell phones, and computers are all popping up at the game table, and apps are being Craig Laurance Gidney (M), Kat/K.R. Richardson, Caroline M. Yoachim, Jack Skillingstead, Yilin Wang developed to assist with character management and rules tracking. But do these elements hinder immersion into the game and distract more than they help? Our panelists will discuss the pros and cons of using technology during role-playing games and recommend their favorite programs. Gabriel de los Angeles (M), Bruce R. Cordell, Matthew Moore 40 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 41 Dear Teen Me, Norwescon Edition 4–5 p.m. Cascade 12 Vixy & Tony in Concert 4–5 p.m. Grand 3 Most of us probably have a word or two of advice we could have imparted to ourselves back in the day. Vixy & Tony’s lighthearted folk/rock musical style combines with science fiction and fantasy lyrics to tell Come listen to the letters composed by our panelists to their teenaged selves and contribute your own engaging and beautiful stories. Their energetic performances can be enjoyed by both sci-fi fans and time-machine pearls of wisdom. mainstream music fans alike, earning them the Best Performer Pegasus Award in 2008. Michelle “Vixy” Lisa Mantchev (M), Beatrice Pelagatti, Spencer Ellsworth, Cathy Plesko, Laura Anne Gilman, Joseph Dockrey and Tony Fabris have joined forces with cellist Betsy Tinney and violinist Sunnie Larsen to form a Brassey, Brenna Clarke Gray, Ren Cummins “four-person duo” with a lush, amazing sound. Their music can be found at VixyAndTony.com. Dr. Owl (M) MoPOP Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival, Part 2 4–5 p.m. Evergreen 1 & 2 Sketchbook School 4–5 p.m. Olympic 1 Norwescon is proud to present a selection of films from MoPOP’s 2019 Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Calling young artists! Bring your own sketchbooks or borrow some paper on hand and start keeping your Film Festival! Enjoy the artistic and imaginative achievements showcased in two programs of both animated own drawing sketchbook or journal. We will provide several sketching prompts and drawing challenges and live-action science fiction and fantasy films made by new and upcoming filmmakers. during this panel to help you begin and build a practice of keeping a sketchbook. Mimi Noyes (M) Tricia Diaz (M), Adia The Second Century of Aerospace 4–5 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 Bead Embroidery Workshop 4–6 p.m. Olympic 2 The Boeing Company is now a century old but is increasingly looking beyond the atmosphere. Space X is This 2-hour hands-on workshop will cover the basics of bead embroidery: supplies needed, options for a relative newcomer reshaping the space field. What does the next century of human obsession with flight fabric, stabilizers, needles, and thread. In addition, we can discuss where you can use bead embroidery look like? and how to apply it, from costumes to broaches, bags, and quilts. You’ll get hands-on experience with at least 3 different bead embroidery stitches. Worksheet and supplies will be provided. Sign up in Cascade 1. Dr. Dana Andrews (M), Alan Boyle, Dan Dubrick, Dr. Mark Rounds Theresa Halbert (M), Bethany Roullett, Brigid Nelson

42 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 43 Reading: Carol Berg 4:30–5 p.m. Cascade 3 Children’s Masquerade Pre-Meeting 5–6 p.m. Cascade 5 & 6 An Illusion of Thieves. Throughout the independencies of the Costa Drago, sorcerers are condemned by If you have a little one that wishes to enter the children’s masquerade, please come to this panel where the magic that marks them as descendants of a monster. Romy was once a dangerous man’s courtesan, you will get your little one signed up. We will lead you all down to the masquerade when the time is right. hiding her dangerous and hated gift. But when she is cast as the scapegoat in a plot to overthrow Children go on first to accommodate their early bedtimes. Cantagna’s Shadow Lord, she convinces her young brother, a professional dualist and most unusual Kat Marier (M) metalsmith, to join in a scheme to foil it. The four plunge into a dangerous intrigue of forgery, aristocratic double-dealing, and an ancient artifact that challenges the world’s oldest myths. Rated G. Online Presence for Authors 5–6 p.m. Cascade 7 & 8 Carol Berg (M) We’ve all heard the warnings, “Be careful what you put online; it’s forever!” Is this really a concern? We’re encouraged to have a heavy online presence, but sometimes it can feel like walking on eggshells. Hear Writing Class: pros share how they balance their fanbase and personal sharing, where it’s gone right and gone wrong. 4:30–6 p.m. Cascade 13 Kids Create Characters with Kate Ristau K Tempest Bradford (M), K.G. Anderson, Cat Rambo, Chimedum Ohaegbu Join us to create a character you would want to hang out with and write about too! We’ll create our own characters and figure out some tips and tricks on how we can use these characters in our own writing — Create, Don’t Hate 5–6 p.m. Cascade 9 presented by Willamette Writers. Ages 13-17. Space is limited, and sign-up is required in Cascade 1. “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Nowhere is that more applicable than transformative fandom. Kate Ristau (M) Instead of getting angry about other people’s creative decisions, make your own decisions, your own stories, and your own art! Our panel of experts will offer tips and tricks for learning to love building things Reading: Kay Kenyon 5–5:30 p.m. Cascade 3 up rather than tearing them down. Nest of the Monarch. Undercover in Nazi Berlin, Kim Tavistock discovers the secret creation of a company Victoria Shaffer (M), Lee Douglass, Berlynn Wohl, DameRuth of enforcers with perverted Talents used to compel citizen obedience. As winter and fascism descend on Europe, Kim is swept up in a race to stop a Nazi operation to enslave the continent. Rated G. Beginning Conversational “Old Norse” 5–6 p.m. Cascade 10 Kay Kenyon (M) Learn to speak basic words and phrases in Old Norse. How much Old Norse is embedded in modern English? Join Masha LePire, an accomplished Old Norse conversational speaker. Masha Lepire (M), Maj. James Franklin (Ret.), Alan Andrist

44 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 45 Sci-Fi and Fantasy in Audio Fiction Storytelling 5–6 p.m. Cascade 11 Arts and Crafts Open House: Minecraft Theme 5–6 p.m. Olympic 1 Audio fiction podcasts are an increasingly popular medium that is capturing more and more people’s Drop by for Minecraft themed take-home crafts and activities for our young members and their families. attention every day. A lot of the stories being told are based in science fiction and fantasy. What is audio Danielle Gembala, Elizabeth “Liz” Vann-Clark, Kari Ann Ramadorai fiction? Why does it lend itself so well to speculative fiction? What are some of the highlights of the medium? How can I make my own audio fiction podcast? All this and more will be covered in this talk. Reading: Coral Moore 5:30–6 p.m. Cascade 3 Mary Robinette Kowal (M), Sandra M. Odell, Patrick Hurley “Most AIs Are Jerks” Dating is tough, even when you’re an Artificial Intelligence. Rated G. First Page Idol 5–6 p.m. Cascade 12 Coral Moore (M) Feeling brave? Want to see how your first page holds up in a cold read? Send the first page of your Reading: Mike Brennan 6–6:30 p.m. Cascade 3 manuscript to [email protected] to have it anonymously read aloud and critiqued by a panel of pros. Jenifer and Paul, late of Earth and now in a world of magic and activist gods, battle the minions of an evil Curtis C. Chen (M), Nancy Kress, Tod McCoy, Adam Rakunas empire in a story one reviewer called “Wonder Woman meets Captain Underpants.” Rated PG. Makers in Space 5–6 p.m. Evergreen 1 & 2 Mike Brennan (M) Rob Hoyt, chief executive officer of Tethers Unlimited in Bothell, Washington, will talk to us about the #MeToo and Geekdom 6–7 p.m. Cascade 5 & 6 Prefabricator, a 3D printer and recycling system built by his company and delivered to the International Space Station in late 2018, and the future of in-space manufacturing and assembly. Hear a discussion on the intersection between geek culture and sexual harassment, assault, and rape. Topics include common occurrences in games, conventions, and our favorite industries, how fans might be Rob Hoyt (M) complicit in this behavior, and how we can stand up against the problem. Interview and Q&A with Nancy Pearl 5–6 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 K Tempest Bradford (M), Sienna Saint-Cyr, Brenna Clarke Gray Come to an interview and Q&A session with our special guest of honor, Nancy Pearl. Marta Murvosh (M), Nancy Pearl

46 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 47 Working in Games Real Talk 6–7 p.m. Cascade 7 & 8 Goodbye, Cruel Worlds 6–7 p.m. Cascade 12 “Working in games is fun! I should start a game company! Freelancing is great!” All of these can be true, Has the long preoccupation with “dystopia” finally ended? Is this why we have one Star Trek series now but let’s real-world for a moment. Taxes are a thing. Your enthusiasm can/will be turned against you. Many and another on deck, because we now need the optimism embedded in the Roddenberry universe? Do game companies (big and small) pull some real sketchy stuff because you’ll endure it for your dream job. you think world events change the tastes of genre fans? Should writers be polishing up their utopias if Following your dream doesn’t need to mean being abused. It might also mean keeping your day job. dystopias are falling out of favor? Bruce R. Cordell (M), Crystal Frasier, Kiva Maginn, Christen N. Sowards Scott James Magner (M), Gordon Van Gelder, Joseph Brassey, Ian McDonald Decolonizing Your Fantasy World 6–7 p.m. Cascade 9 Intro to Licensing 6–7 p.m. Cascade 13 Even when writers are making up worlds from whole cloth, it can be easy to gloss over and/or erase the The licensing basics you should know before you get into licensing your intellectual property or obtaining issues that bring riches to the cultures that we’re creating. There can be ugliness underneath those trade another companies license for your product lines. What is protectable and what aren’t typical deal sheet goods and treasures. Narratives in fantasy can carry over remnants of the oppressive structures that began terms, how to approach licensing, red flags, and more. and exist in our contemporary world. What kind of work do we need to do to recognize colonial creep in Jessica Blair (M) our fiction, and how do we fight it? Gabriel de los Angeles (M), Nisi Shawl, Fonda Lee, Yilin Wang Crispr Babies: Beggars in... China? 6–7 p.m. Evergreen 1 & 2 At the end of 2018, a scientist in China announced that he had created the first gene-edited babies. It isn’t 6–7 p.m. Cascade 10 Updated Horror Tropes a new concept—it’s been a subject within science fiction for decades. Panelists will address questions like Many of our favorite horror tropes have become problematic or stale over the years. How would we like to what are the pros and cons of editing human embryos? What could go very wrong or very right? see these tropes updated for the future? Pat MacEwen (M), Nancy Kress, John Schlick, Dan Koboldt Cory Skerry (M), Glenn Dallas, Julie McGalliard Reading: Mary Robinette Kowal 6–7 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 6–7 p.m. Cascade 11 Are You Blocked? The Relentless Moon. The Relentless Moon takes place while the first Mars expedition is underway, as a Is a writer’s block just laziness? Or is something bigger blocking writers who can’t write? We’ll talk about parallel novel to The Fated Sky. It focuses on Nicole Wargin and Myrtle Lindholm in the lunar colony. You different kinds of blocks (e.g., emotional blocks, external demands, imposter syndrome, perfectionism) and can expect everything from church services to bridge parties, which all become more complicated in low how panelists have dealt with them. Come share ideas about how to shatter blocks! gravity. And then a saboteur strikes…. Rhiannon Held (M), John (J.A.) Pitts, Caroline M. Yoachim, Louisa Morgan Mary Robinette Kowal (M) 48 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 49 Doors Open for Masquerade 6–6:30 p.m. Grand 2 & 3 Reading: Sarah & Frances Stewart 6:30–7 p.m. Cascade 3 Come on in and find a seat. Vigilant: Through Shadows and Dreams, Book One. On a world as devastated as Scarn, what does it cost to become a hero? Join Eochaid Lenahr as he seeks a place in the Veshian Vigilants and learn the answer. Glitter Tattoo and Face Painting Party 6–7 p.m. Olympic 1 Rated PG. Come in and pick out your very own glitter tattoo. They last for a few days and wash off. We may also have Sarah & Frances Stewart face painting if enough people are available to help Cindy Fangour (M), Elizabeth “Liz” Vann-Clark Freelance Illustration 7–8 p.m. Cascade 5 & 6 Why would you do this?! How do you get into it, and what are the skills and techniques you need to make Beginnings of Bookbinding 6–8 p.m. Olympic 2 a living at it? Let’s delve into the basics of bookbinding: folding, cutting, creating signatures, and putting your text block Bryan Syme (M), Beatrice Pelagatti, Kadesh Flow, Christen N. Sowards into a cover. This is a hands-on workshop in which you’ll make a small sample-sized blank book while learning about other non-adhesive based bookbinding techniques. Limited to 20 participants. Sign up in Intro to Self-Publishing Your Game 7–8 p.m. Cascade 7 & 8 Cascade 1. Come learn the basics of self-publishing your board/card game, role-playing games, and more from those SunnyJim Morgan (M) who’ve been through it and survived. Masquerade 6:30–8:30 p.m. Grand 2 & 3 Matthew Moore (M), Crystal Frasier Join us at the pinnacle event for Saturday evening, the Norwescon 42 Masquerade. Come and watch our What’s Happening in Social Horror 7–8 p.m. Cascade 9 fabulous contestants perform for your entertainment. Will your favorites match the judges’? Whether they Jordan Peele helped identify and promote this horror genre (“The best and scariest monsters in the world do or not, we know the show will blow you away. Come and join us as the doors open at 6 p.m., show to are human beings”) to describe his film Get Out. What’s been happening with social horror since then? start at 6:30. The masquerade will be followed by hall costumes, and awards for the single pattern and What are some issues we’d like to see tackled? props competitions. An announcement of next year’s convention guests of honor and a presentation of the winners of the masquerade will conclude the program. Jon Lasser (M), Craig Laurance Gidney Sancho (M), Kat Marier

50 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 51 Using your privilege for good: Reading: Dan Koboldt 7–8 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 Intervening and Amplifying Voices 7–8 p.m. Cascade 10 The Triangle. Written by Dan Koboldt, Sylvia Spruck Wrigley, and Mindy McGinnis. Since two massive How or when do you intervene in situations of harassment or other poor behavior? What are tips on doing hurricanes hit the Bermuda Triangle region, ships and planes have disappeared, leaving behind a trail so safely? How do you amplify the voices of marginalized communities instead of taking over? How can we of haunting radio transmissions. A covert task force investigates but finds themselves caught in a third all make our communities safer and more inviting for all people to enjoy what fandom has to offer? hurricane and shipwrecked on an uncharted island. They discover something shocking there—and not just that they aren’t alone on the island. Can they survive long enough to escape the Triangle and tell the world? Gabriel de los Angeles (M), J. F. High, Tess Wilder https://www.serialbox.com/serials/the-triangle Hook ‘Em While They’re Young 7–8 p.m. Cascade 12 Dan Koboldt (M) Exposure to genre fiction starts with picture books about magic purple crayons and anthropomorphic Mind Control: What is it Really? 8–9 p.m. Cascade 5 & 6 objects and animals, then continues through middle grade and on through young adult. Come hear our panel of experts discuss how fantasy and science fiction feature heavily in books for young readers and “Tell me Neo, would you even know if you were being controlled?” how that story you’ve been trying to write might just be meant for kids. Coral Moore, Jake McKinzie Marta Murvosh (M), Fonda Lee, G.S. (Gabrielle) Prendergast, Jaime O. Mayer, Lisa Mantchev Book Cover Mayhem 8–9 p.m. Cascade 7 & 8 ‘Tis But a Flesh Wound 7–8 p.m. Cascade 13 Book covers are the first thing a customer sees, whether in the bookstore or on their e-reader. They are How realistic is that injury/death scene? Remember in The Last Action Hero when Arnold comes to the crucial to the reader picking up your book. Hear pros discuss where covers go wrong and how they can ‘real’ world and is shocked to get hurt? Yeah, that paper-cut hurts!!!!! go right. Pat MacEwen (M), Cheryce Clayton, Alan Andrist Sandra Swan (M), Patrick Swenson, Patrick Hurley, Lee Moyer Beyond Apollo 7–8 p.m. Evergreen 1 & 2 With planned improvements, Apollo hardware could have delivered twice the payload of the Space Shuttle at 1/50th the price per pound. We’ll show you the original documents and explain why NASA didn’t choose this path forward. Peter N. Glaskowsky (M), Arthur Bozlee, Dr. Dana Andrews

52 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 53 Broad Universe Rapid Fire Reading 8–10 p.m. Cascade 9 A Conversation at the Leaky Cauldron 8–9 p.m. Cascade 13 Come and find your new favorite author at this fast-paced reading featuring the excerpts from stories and Potter’s Pockets podcast live! A team of teachers from different cities has been podcasting their way novels written by members of Broad Universe. As always, we will have chocolate and drawings for books. through the Harry Potter books. Join them for a live taping as they approach the end of the series, from Broad Universe is a nonprofit organization that accepts members from all genders and has supported literary, psychological, and theological perspectives. women who write, edit, and publish speculative fiction since 2000. Potter’s Pockets (M) Amanda Cherry, Erin Wilcox, Dawn Vogel, Janka Hobbs, Marta Murvosh, Carol Berg, Jude-Marie Green, J. Tullos Hennig, Debora Godfrey, K. G. Anderson Anime, Anime, Anime! 9–10 p.m. Cascade 5 & 6 For all of you who wish you could be at Sakura Con as well as Norwescon, this panel is for you! We’ll be 8–9 p.m. Cascade 10 Constrained Writing: Writing in Hard Mode diving into the wonderful world of anime and covering the basics for those of you who are sticking your Less is more. You’ve heard that before. “A blank canvas kills ideas.” You’ve heard that too. How do toes in for the first time, as well as exploring the latest and the greatest for those of you who have been constraints stimulate creativity, and what’s what is it like to write under particularly esoteric constraints? Can swimming around for a while now. work made this way stand as something other than a gimmick? Join our panelists as they explore—and Mimi Noyes (M), Gabriel de los Angeles, Eva L. Elasigue demonstrate by example—how writing in Hard Mode stimulates the creative mind. Kiri S. Callaghan (M), Kadesh Flow, Klopfenpop, LEX the Lexicon Artist Murder Most Magical 9–10 p.m. Cascade 7 & 8 Genre fiction often combines multiple disciplines, and many fantasy stories are murder mysteries with 8–9 p.m. Cascade 12 Soul of the Warrior magic. But creating a successful mystery story inside of a successful fantasy story can be a tricky We’ll look at how different cultures perceive the Warrior: Conqueror, Plunderer, Protector, and the evolution prospect. What elements of a mystery make for satisfying fantasy? What elements of fantasy make for of the warrior’s ethos and place in society, their roles, and self-image. We’ll look at how you can apply this satisfying mysteries? When the stakes are fantastical, how does that change the approach? self-awareness to deepen your writing and make it more authentic. Pat MacEwen (M), Carol Berg, Kat/K.R. Richardson, Nancy Pearl Cheryce Clayton (M), Yilin Wang, Clayton Mann

54 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 55 Home Producing: Sci-fi B Movie Bingo: Not Just Recording Yourself 9–10 p.m. Cascade 10 Cat-Women of the Moon 9–11 p.m. Evergreen 1 & 2 You’ve recorded your own album for Bandcamp, or to sell on CD, and now your friends want you to help Join the Seattle Movie Geeks for the gamification of bad-movie watching as we bring one of our regular them record THEIR stuff! Which tasks earn you “recording engineer” credit vs. “producer”, what are the events to Norwescon. We’ll be showing a bad movie with accompanying bingo tiles. Mark off your cards pitfalls, and how do you stay friends through the process? and win prizes! Never has playing bingo been this much fun! Don’t worry; knowledge of B-movies isn’t Dara Korra’ti (M), Bill Beats, Klopfenpop, LEX the Lexicon Artist necessary or even helpful to play. Our B-movie is going to be... Cat-Women of the Moon! Astronauts travel to the moon where they discover it is inhabited by attractive young women in umm... well, y’know... slinky BDSM 101 9–10 p.m. Cascade 11 black outfits. Interested in BDSM? Want to find out what it’s all about? What are these limits, boundaries, and play people Chris Wiswell (M), Nick Fraser keep talking about? We will endeavor to answer your questions, or if we can’t, we’ll point you to a resource 9 p.m.–2 a.m. Grand 2 that can. We will also discuss BDSM etiquette and resources for you to find out more. 18+ WITH ID Lazer Tag and Nerf Pajama Party Sandra M. Odell (M), Tess Wilder, Kiva Maginn Laser Tag and Nerf Free Play. Feel free to wear your favorite (public appropriate) pajamas as we battle until the wee hours of the morning (but please wear shoes). Anglophile Film Festival 2018 9–midnight Cascade 12 Saturday Night Pan-Galactic With the passing of Anglicon, the 2018 festival lost its home and the festival had to be postponed. 9 p.m.–2 a.m. Grand 3 Norwescon has gratuitously allowed the festival to show these films for the first time. These are Gargle Blaster Dance with DJ TeeeBone independent short films of all genres from talented United Kingdom filmmakers. Hosted by Shawn Marier. Right after the masquerade come dance the night away with DJ TeeeBone and his collection of top 40 and classic fan favorites! DJ Teeebone

56 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Saturday 57 21+ Scheduled and Open Games 9–midnight Maxi’s Ballroom Come sign up for a game run by our GMs or check out games from our lending library. We have RPGs, computer games, LARPs, card games, board games, and so much more! Need ADA access for a game? Please speak to our staff when you sign up so we can be sure to meet your needs. 21+ only with photo ID. All-Ages Scheduled and Open Games 9:30–2 a.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 Come sign up for a game run by our GMs or check out a game from our lending library. We have RPGs, computer games, LARPs, card games, board games, and so much more! Need ADA access for a game? Please speak to our staff when you sign up so we can be sure to meet your needs. Friends of Bill W. 10–11 p.m. Cascade 3 The Elements of Slash 10–11 p.m. Cascade 7 & 8 Writing adult material is a skill, much the same as writing any other genre, and adult-oriented slash SUNDAY fanfiction is no exception. This panel examines what makes slash good—and fun!—for writers and readers. 18+ only. Berlynn Wohl (M), Lee Douglass, Elliott Kay, keerawa PANELS Designing Horror Into Your Costumes 10–11 p.m. Cascade 13 Add more scares and tingles to your costume; learn how to creep people out and get them to move away when they see you coming! Discover the elements of horror you can design into your costumes. Richard Stephens (M), Joy Alyssa Day

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Sunday 4/21/2019Sunday 4/21/20198 8:30 8 9 8:30 9:309 9:3010 1010:30 10:3011 1111:30 Noon11:30 12:30Noon 12:301 1:301 21:30 2:302 32:30 3:303 43:30 4:30 4 5 4:305:30 5 5:30 Gabrielle Gabrielle Russell Dr. RussellMark Dr. Mark Cascade 3 - ReadingsCascade 3 - Readings Berlynn Wohl BerlynnEva L. ElasigueWohl Eva L. Elasigue Kiri Callaghan Kiri Callaghan Kurt Cagle Kurt Cagle Prendergast Prendergast Ervin RoundsErvin Rounds Cascade 4 Cascade 4 POC Safer Space POC Safer SpacePOC Safer Space POC Safer Space Glass Fusing Glass Fusing Writing the Writing the Vehicles of Vehicles of Cascade 5&6 Cascade 5&6 Alien Sex Alien Sex Living and Working with HorsesLiving and Working with Horses Surface EmbellishmentsSurface Embellishments Workshop Part IIWorkshop PartMad March Hare II Mad March Hare Self Expression Self Expression Imposter SyndromeImposter & Syndrome & My Favorite My Favorite Consensual Consensual Cascade 7&8 Cascade 7&8 Fandom In DailyFandom Life In Daily Life Biological ApocalypseBiological Apocalypse Fandom CreativityFandom CreativityFictional SpaceshipFictional Spaceship Non-Monogamy Non-Monogamy Pen Names - ArePen Names - Are Are You a Good AreWitch You or a GoodBut Witch It Was or AlwaysBut It Was Always Cascade 9 Cascade 9 The Shape of FutureThe ShapeCities of Future Cities Deep Time, DeepDeep Space Time, VilliansDeep Space and Mental HealthVillians and Mental Health They Right For You?They Right For You? a Bad Witch? a Bad Witch?So Awesome! So Awesome! Farm Animals ofFarm Animals of Board Games 101:Board Games 101: Cascade 10 Cascade 10 Economics of WarEconomics of WarSatan Through theSatan Ages Through the Ages the Ancient and the AncientInfrastructure and DisruptionInfrastructure DisruptionSubversive HorrorSubversive Horror Catan to ScytheCatan to Scythe Medieval World Medieval World Writer AND PublisherWriter - ANDWhat Were Publisher - What WereTaking Feedback Taking FeedbackMST3K - Past, Present,MST3K - Past,Remembering Present, DouglasRemembering Douglas 'Oumuamua - 'Oumuamua - Cascade 11 Cascade 11 Best of the WorstBest of the Worst You Thinking? You Thinking? from Editors from Editors and Future and Future Adams AdamsAlien Space Probe?Alien Space Probe? "On This Special"On Episode" This Special Episode"Surviving A SurvivingLarping A TechniquesLarping at the Techniques at the Cascade 12 Cascade 12 Genres Without BordersGenres Without BordersThe Precarious Art of ShippingThe Precarious Art of ShippingWriting for AnthologiesWriting for Anthologies in YA Lit in YA LitModern-Day DystopiaModern-Day DystopiaGaming Table Gaming Table Digital PhotographyDigital Photography Cascade 13 Cascade 13 Nancy Kress WritingNancy Class Kress Writing Class Writing Your WayWriting Into Your Your Novel Way withInto YourCat Rambo Novel with Cat Rambo Workshop with Dr.Workshop Owl with Dr. Owl

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Grand 2 Grand 2 Art/Charity AuctionArt/Charity Auction Grand 3 Grand 3 Maxi's Ballroom Maxi's Ballroom All-Ages Scheduled & Open GamesAll-Ages ScheduledAll-Ages & Open Scheduled Games & Open Games All-Ages Scheduled & Open Games Maxi's Lounge Maxi's Lounge Scheduled Games and Demos Scheduled GamesScheduled and Demos Games and Demos Scheduled Games and Demos Maxi's Salon Maxi's Salon All Ages Games Demos All Ages Game DemosAll Ages Game Demos All Ages Games Demos Rotunda 1 Rotunda 1 Open Games D&D Adventure LeagueD&D Adventure / Open GamesLeague / Open GamesOpen Games Rotunda 2 Rotunda 2 D&D Adventure League / Open Games Open Games Open GamesD&D Adventure League / Open Games Adventure Quest 7:30–9 a.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 Easter Egg Hunt—Ages 0-2 9–9:30 a.m. Olympic 1 In Adventure Quest the children and teens become the heroes of an incredibly fun and dynamic quest, Baby and toddler-friendly filled eggs will be placed around the room for our youngest fen and their helpers working together in a mythical and magical world to overcome interesting challenges, solve mystifying to find. A sign-up sheet for the participation of children ages newborn to three years old will be available in riddles, brainstorm unique solutions to puzzling dilemmas, and swashbuckle with foes. Wielding safe Olympic 1 until Saturday evening to guarantee space and supplies. foam Swasher swords, the participants play dueling games and act out challenges in an environment that Danielle Gembala, Kari Ann Ramadorai teaches good sportsmanship, fair-play, and respect for others. Then they exercise their minds as they try to piece together the clues in a coded riddle and follow a map to buried treasure. All-Ages Game Demos 9–noon Salon Lydia Randall (M) All weekend there are dealers and game developers running demos of games in Maxi’s Salon. Come up and see the latest and greatest games and talk to game developers. Organized Play - D&D AL and Pathfinder 8–2 p.m. Rotunda 1 Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers League and Pathfinder Society will be running games throughout the All-Ages Scheduled and Open Games 9–noon Maxi’s Ballroom weekend. Check the games schedule for details. Come sign up for a game run by our GMs or check out a game from our lending library. We have RPGs, computer games, LARPs, card games, board games, and so much more! Need ADA access for a game? 8–2 p.m. Rotunda 2 Open Games Please speak to our staff when you sign up so we can be sure to meet your needs. Bring your own games and play in the open game area. Easter Egg Hunt—Ages 3-5 9:30–10 a.m. Olympic 1 9–11 a.m. Evergreen 1 & 2 Masquerade Viewing & Debriefing Preschooler-appropriate candy and toy-filled eggs will be hidden in the room for kids ages four to six to find Join us to watch a recording of the Masquerade and then have a debriefing of it. Any lost and found with their caregivers. A sign-up sheet for participation will be available in Olympic 1 until Saturday evening items from the backstage area will be available at this panel. Any awards not previously picked up will be to guarantee space and supplies. here also. Danielle Gembala, Kari Ann Ramadorai

62 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Sunday 63 Reading: Berlynn Wohl 10–10:30 a.m. Cascade 3 The Economics of War 10–11 a.m. Cascade 10 “Noticed You Were Out.” This short story from Berlynn Wohl’s sci-fi anthology Oh, Earthman! was inspired From primitive societies to the modern military industrial complex, we’ll explore war’s direct and indirect by a docudrama screened at Norwescon in 2017 about the Maury Island Incident. The story concerns a costs and economic return. When does it pay; when does it not. We’ll examine Sun Tzu, Genghis Khan, UFO witness who becomes romantically entangled with the mysterious government agent who warns him Von Clausewitz, and Eisenhower. Finally, we’ll discuss the importance of embedding “guns or butter” trade- to keep quiet about what he saw. Rated R. offs into your story to make it more authentic and realistic. Berlynn Wohl (M) Mike Brennan (M), Michael Mammay, Clayton Mann Alien Sex 10–11 a.m. Cascade 5 & 6 Best of the Worst 10–11 a.m. Cascade 11 Yeah, the visitors are back by popular demand. ‘Nuff said. When it comes to movies, there are bad movies, and then there are BAD movies. We’re going to talk about Pat MacEwen (M), DameRuth the real stinkers—not movies that are so bad that they’re good, but movies that are so bad that they’re terrible! Why do people still love these movies? Can you stomach them or are they truly unwatchable? Be Fandom in Daily Life 10–11 a.m. Cascade 7 & 8 ready to hear about some real stinkers! Are you weird, geeky, or a total nerd and proud of it? Do you express your fannishness in daily life, or Nick Fraser (M), Glenn Dallas, Eric Morgret, Chris Wiswell do you tone it down for your day job? Come participate in a discussion and share how you show your 10–11 a.m. Cascade 12 fannish colors. Genres Without Borders Lee Douglass (M), Brenna Clarke Gray, Jonny Nero Action Hero, Elizabeth “Liz” Vann-Clark Chinese, Korean, and Spanish sf/f writers are cranking out great material, but the work remains unavailable to many eager American fans—until the work is translated into English, of course. How do translators bring Pen Names - Are They Right for You? 10–11 a.m. Cascade 9 new worlds into new languages? The panel will look at the difficulties of successfully translating foreign genre fiction from the points of view of translators, authors, editors, and publishers. There are many reasons for a pen name when it comes to publishing. You may write in multiple genres and need a separation, or it might be that your day job requires a level of anonymity. Learn the reason pen Neil Clarke (M), Yilin Wang names can help us, hinder us, or might serve a purpose (like placement in a bookstore). Jasmine Silvera (M), Louisa Morgan, K.G. Anderson, Kat/K.R. Richardson

64 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Sunday 65 Writing Class: Introduction to Silk-Ribbon Embroidery— Writing in Scenes with Nancy Kress 10–11:30 a.m. Cascade 13 Basic Leaves and Roses 10–11:30 a.m. Olympic 2 Is your story dramatic? Not melodramatic, but constructed and written to best capture readers’ (and Participants should be familiar with the following basic embroidery stitches: French knots, stem stitch, editors’) interest? Often the critical difference between salable fiction and the almost-but-not-quite-there feather stitch. Students will learn to embroider rosebuds, leaves, and antique roses with silk ribbon. Kits will manuscript is dramatization—and dramatization, for the fiction writer no less than for the playwright, means include precut supplies sufficient to complete a needle book for storing sewing/embroidery needles. $10 constructing successful scenes. This workshop will use a combination of lecture, hand-outs, and brief fee to instructor. Space is limited. Sign up in Cascade 1. writing sessions to cover scene construction, effective description within a scene, use of dialogue, different Brigid Nelson (M) types of scenes, and that eternal problem, exposition. Ages 18+. Space is limited, and sign-up is required in Cascade 1. Reading: Eva L. Elasigue 10:30–11 a.m. Cascade 3 Nancy Kress (M) Bones of Starlight 2: Abyss Surrounding, the newly-released second volume of Bones of Starlight, the fantasy space opera trilogy! When few can cross the growing divide, those who do become the fulcrum Historical Influences in Sci-fi and in the turn of events. Vedani, the Hirylien Remainder, Kao-Sidhe, and exile Dragons, together exert their Fantasy Costumes 10–11 a.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 concerted resentments upon the Pan-Galactic Imperium, which begins to waver with uncertainty. Chains of Many costumes in sci-fi and fantasy have incorporated elements from historical sources. Join us and learn connection break and form as critical elements rearrange. Rated PG. to recognize these classic lines and uncover new/old sources for creative costuming. Eva L. Elasigue (M) Theresa Halbert (M), Adrienne Carlson, Torrey Stenmark Easter Egg Mystery Hunt 10:30–11:30 a.m. Olympic 1 Easter Egg Hunt over 5 10–10:30 a.m. Olympic 1 Each youth who signs up will be given a clue that will lead their team to a clutch of eggs hidden Eggs filled with candy and surprises will be hidden in the room for our bigger kids to find. A sign-up sheet somewhere in the con space. A sign-up sheet for participation will be available in Olympic 1 until Saturday for participation will be available in Olympic 1 until Saturday evening to guarantee space and supplies. evening. Clues will be distributed at the time of the hunt. Danielle Gembala, Kari Ann Ramadorai Danielle Gembala, Kari Ann Ramadorai

66 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Sunday 67 Reading: G.S. (Gabrielle) Prendergast 11–11:30 a.m. Cascade 3 The Shape of Future Cities 11–noon Cascade 9 Zero Repeat Forever. What if survival means losing yourself? When an invasion of murderous creatures Ray Kurzweil is a futurist working with Google and a strong proponent of the Singularity. James Kunstler is signals the end of the world, a wayward teenage girl must band together with a dangerous ally if she’s to a writer who believes that civilization is nearing collapse and the future will look much more like the past. have a chance at survival in this high-stakes, heart-wrenching story of destruction, hope, and freedom. Both are heavily invested in the way that society builds its habitations, from elaborate megalopoli to a move Rated G. towards an ecotopian future. Our panelists will explore where urban and rural spaces are heading, and G.S. (Gabrielle) Prendergast (M) whether the future will look more like Blade Runner or Tolkien. Kurt Cagle (M), Brenda Cooper, Stephen L. Gillett, Dr. Seungwhan (Shane) Moon Living and Working with Horses 11–noon Cascade 5 & 6 11–noon Cascade 10 There can be a spiritual relationship between individuals and horses. What is it about a horse that can Satan Through the Ages cause it to bond with a person? Horses can provide moments of absolute pleasure and instant terror. From The Witch’s Black Phillip to Sabrina’s Dark Lord, from medieval woodcuts to Milton’s Paradise Lost, Participate in a discussion of equine character. and from Robert Johnson to Ozzy Osbourne, we’ve been fascinated by the Devil for a long time and Ann Shilling (M), Maj. James Franklin (Ret.), Yanni Kuznia, Adrienne Carlson, Laura Anne Gilman depicted him in a huge variety of ways. What are some of the most interesting ways the character of Satan has been used in horror, and what does our fascination with him say about us? Impostor Syndrome and Fandom Creativity 11–noon Cascade 7 & 8 Mark Teppo (M), Carmen Beaudry, Jon Lasser, Julie McGalliard Impostor Syndrome -- our internalized fear and doubt about our accomplishments -- plagues creative people of all varieties, no matter how skilled or successful. Our panelists will discuss how these insecurities Writer AND Publisher - manifest and share techniques for how to beat them. What Were You Thinking? 11–noon Cascade 11 Berlynn Wohl (M), Lee Douglass, Torrey Stenmark Science fiction writers who are also publishers talk about the different skills of a writer versus a publisher, and why they ended up doing both. Tod McCoy (M), Eva L. Elasigue, Sienna Saint-Cyr

68 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Sunday 69 The Precarious Art of Shipping 11–noon Cascade 12 Writing Class: Writing Your Way Into Some relationships are canon, and others belong purely to fandom. John and Sherlock, Hermione and Your Novel with Cat Rambo 11:30–1:30 p.m. Cascade 13 Viktor... half the fun is putting couples together as the author never intended! Learn the do’s and don’ts of The process of novel-writing varies greatly, but one thing is always true: a butt must go into a chair, and shipping, whether you’re a fandom veteran or newbie! the words must be written. Come find out how to get past sticking points through a combination of lecture Amélie Mantchev (M), Victoria Shaffer, keerawa and writing exercises that will help you map out your course for navigating the sea of words and build a daily writing practice that will get you to the end of the book. This workshop is aimed at writers in the early Keith and Alan’s Movie News and stages of their book. All Ages. Space is limited, and advance sign-up is required in Cascade 1. Previews—End Game! 11–1 p.m. Evergreen 1 & 2 Cat Rambo (M) This is your second and final chance for the latest previews, news, and rumors from Hollywood. Including, 11:30–1:30 p.m. Grand 2 at no additional cost, the famous “why? Why? WHY?” Norwescon Art & Charity Auction Keith Johnson (M), Alan Halfhill Norwescon presents a fun-filled opportunity to bid on the hottest and most sought-after art from the Norwescon’s art show. This event also raises money for our longtime supported charity, Northwest Harvest. Building a Space Library 11–noon Evergreen 3 & 4 Hundreds of donated items will be on display before the start of the event. Come early for a good spot to watch and bid from. Doors open at 11:30 and bidding starts at noon. It can be hard to find good books about space, especially older titles that were never published in quantity or in e-book format. Libraries tend to focus on biographies, introductory texts, and kid-oriented picture Reading: Russell Ervin noon–12:30 p.m. Cascade 3 books. Technical titles, especially, are painfully expensive. Our panelists will explain how they built their own collections and show off some of their favorite books. “Emergency Chocolate.” On the way home from a disappointing sales call, I helped a stranger give herself permission to buy a simple pleasure in life—chocolate, which is so much more than it seems, and in the Peter N. Glaskowsky (M), Arthur Bozlee, Dan Dubrick process found the purpose of my day and the way forward. Rated G. Reading: Kiri S. Callaghan 11:30–noon Cascade 3 Russell Ervin (M) “Are You Sure” (And Other Lives). Pieces of personality performed poetically and without apology. Rated G. Kiri S. Callaghan (M)

70 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Sunday 71 Glass Fusing Workshop Part II noon–1 p.m. Cascade 5 & 6 Taking Feedback From Editors noon–1 p.m. Cascade 11 If you participated in the glass fusing workshop on Thursday, come pick up your art! We’ll discuss what Getting a manuscript (even one that’s already sold) back covered in red can be intimidating. What should worked and what didn’t, and how to fix it for next time. you change and what might you leave alone? Learn from the pros the best way to approach your editor Joy Alyssa Day (M) respectfully and open a dialogue around your edits. Rhiannon Held (M), Patrick Hurley, Chimedum Ohaegbu, Sienna Saint-Cyr, Laura Anne Gilman My Favorite Fictional Spaceship noon–1 p.m. Cascade 7 & 8 noon–1 p.m. Cascade 12 From the Enterprise to the Planet Express Ship, we all have one fictional spaceship that we like best. Writing for Anthologies What’s yours? Audience participation is strongly encouraged! Anthologies are an excellent opportunity for writers to get their work out to new readers. Where to look for Dan Dubrick (M), Arthur Bozlee, Bill Gruner, Agathon McGeachy submission opportunities, how to write to a theme, tips on catching the editor’s eye (in a good way), and a what-not-to-do list are some of the things to address. Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch? noon–1 p.m. Cascade 9 K.G. Anderson (M), Marta Murvosh, Neil Clarke, Yanni Kuznia Witches have traditionally been women society deems untrustworthy and outcasts. But when a corrupt noon–1 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 society has a stranglehold on what roles women can play, disreputable outcasts take on whatever Find Your Instrument illegitimate power they can. The scariness of witches is that those whom society discards might have power Have you ever wondered how people figure out what kind of musical instrument they want to play? Several others have overlooked and trivialized. Are these charismatic outcasts unlikely heroes resisting corruption, of our pros will bring their instruments and introduce them to people. This is a hands-on workshop; after or do they give into it? How do you like your witches? an introduction of the instruments, participants will be able to try out various instruments and given brief Evan J. Peterson (M), Louisa Morgan, Kiri S. Callaghan, Julie McGalliard introductions on how to play them by their owners. This panel is aimed at teens and adults. Kids are welcome but must be of an age and attitude appropriate to handle other peoples’ musical instruments! Board Games 101: Catan to Scythe noon–1 p.m. Cascade 10 Dara Korra’ti (M), Klopfenpop, LEX the Lexicon Artist Take a dive into board games as we discuss the ins and outs of this fast-growing hobby! Matthew Moore (M), Sandra M. Odell

72 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Sunday 73 Doodle Bugs! noon–1 p.m. Olympic 1 Reading: Kurt Cagle 1–1:30 p.m. Cascade 3 We will bring the paint, markers, pens, colored paper swatches, googly eyes, scraps of fabric, etc. so you “Mermaids Among Us: Rain.” It’s raining in Seattle. A lot. Meteorologist Esme Chandler discovers both that doodle bugs can create your own doodle monsters. This is a great way to start “just doodling” for those the powerful often will do anything to deny the obvious if it threatens them, and that if it gets wet enough who are reluctant, or afraid, to get started on a project! out there one CAN grow gills. Mermaids Among Us is a collection of mermaid-themed stories Kurt has Tricia Diaz (M) written over the years. Rated PG. Printmaking noon–2 p.m. Olympic 2 Writing the Mad March Hare 1–2 p.m. Cascade 5 & 6 Try your hand at the oldest copier technology around: block prints! You’ll get a demonstration of how to Since Edgar Allan Poe and Lewis Carroll, fantastic writing has long turned to madness for subject matter. make your very own relief print, and then have the opportunity to carve a block, ink it, print it, and see how Do we alienate mentally ill people when we write about differing consciousnesses? How can writers write easy it is to make multiple original pieces of art! Come prepared with either a drawing or some idea of what about mental health without injecting old clichés and insults into the work (like “mad as a March hare”)? you would like to make. Limited to 12 participants. A materials fee of $5 will be collected by the instructor. What books and movies approach different cognitions with imagination and compassion? Mimi Noyes (M), Bronwyn Barth Anderson (M), keerawa, Craig Laurance Gidney, Scott James Magner Reading: Dr. Mark Rounds 12:30–1 p.m. Cascade 3 Biological Apocalypse 1–2 p.m. Cascade 7 & 8 “Mad as a Rocketeer” is a steampunk piece set in England and near-Earth orbit. Without giving away the Zombies, Captain Trips, flying piranhas, blah, blah, blah... we know how it will all really end. Would you like plot, there is an attempt to sabotage a flight and a daring rescue attempt. This piece will be published in to be in on the news? the Other Worlds anthology coming out (hopefully) in December. Rated G. Pat MacEwen (M), Charlotte Lewis Brown, Nancy Kress Dr. Mark Rounds (M)

74 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Sunday 75 ...But It Was Always So Awesome! “On This Special Episode” in YA Lit 1–2 p.m. Cascade 12 (Liking Problematic Things) 1–2 p.m. Cascade 9 When young adult authors address important topics like suicide, addiction, mental health, sexuality, Suddenly it seems like all the media you loved before is betraying you with sexism, racism, homophobia, and racial tension, it must be done with respect and skill. Come learn how to include big issues facing and ableism. How do you reconcile your love of a problematic fave? How do you still enjoy media once today’s teen readers without messing it up or bashing the reader over the head with the After School you’ve become aware of everything that’s wrong with it? Our panelists have been through it and have some Special hammer. tips for you. Marta Murvosh (M), Jaime O. Mayer, Ren Cummins Sarah Gulde (M), Jasmine Silvera, J. F. High, Jonny Nero Action Hero “Hangover Detector” Costumes 1–2 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 Farm Animals of the Ancient and Come to our panel and show off your hangover finest. Medieval worlds 1–2 p.m. Cascade 10 Richard Stephens (M), Theresa Halbert Before people grew crops, they domesticated animals. We’ll discuss the origin of these animals from farms Let’s Create a Character 1–2 p.m. Olympic 1 around the world. How have they been altered over time? Alan Andrist (M), Ann Shilling, Maj. James Franklin (Ret.) A hands-on workshop that teaches basic figure drawing and resources for young artists who wish to create their own characters. Participants will leave with handouts on brainstorming resources and a drawing (or a MST3K - Past, Present, and Future 1–2 p.m. Cascade 11 list of drawing prompts they can work from later) of a character they created. How can you save a bad movie? By MSTing it, of course! MST3K has come and gone and come back Tricia Diaz (M), Beatrice Pelagatti again, both on television and through their offshoots of Rifftrax and Cinematic Titanic. These are the guys Surface Embellishments 2–3 p.m. Cascade 5 & 6 who took the unwatchable and made it not only watchable but hilariously so. Best of all, you can do it too! Let’s talk about the past, present, and future of MST3K as well as how we can make our own awesome Trapunto, decorative stitching, quilting, couching trim—so many different ways to add interesting details to movie riffs! fabric using your sewing machine—our panel of experts will demonstrate various techniques you can do at Berlynn Wohl (M), Curtis C. Chen, Chris Wiswell home to take your costuming up to a new level. Theresa Halbert (M), Bronwyn , Carmen Beaudry

76 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Sunday 77 Consensual Non-Monogamy 2–3 p.m. Cascade 7 & 8 Remembering Douglas Adams: What is consensual non-monogamy? Is it polyamory, or swinging, or polygamy, or relationship anarchy? So Long and Thanks for all the Fish 2–3 p.m. Cascade 11 Why would anyone want more than one partner? What important advice is there for starting out? How do A discussion of the best of Douglas Adams’ work. Writers and fans discuss their favorite pieces of Douglas you do you minimize hurt feelings? Can you? How do more conservative family members react to these Adams’ writing and how it influenced their own writing. plural relationships? Should you, shouldn’t you? What are the pros and cons? Michael Mammay (M), Glenn Dallas Kiva Maginn (M), Tess Wilder, keerawa Surviving A Modern-Day Dystopia 2–3 p.m. Cascade 12 Deep Time, Deep Space 2–3 p.m. Cascade 9 Is this how the Hunger Games started? In this new era of oppression, the up-and-coming generation needs Forget the next 50 years, what’s going to happen to us in the next 100, 1,000, or 10,000 years? What will to take command to set things right. Learn the role of teens in the current political climate and what we can the continents look 100 million years from now, and the planet a billion years hence? Are we ready for the do until we’re old enough to cast our votes. collision of the Milky Way and Andromeda 2.5 billion years down the road, or the explosion of our sun in Julie McGalliard, Kiri S. Callaghan 4 billion? This panel looks at deep time, from the end of human civilization to the end of the universe itself. It’s the end of the world as we know it, and we feel fine! Digital Photography Workshop with Dr. Owl 2–3 p.m. Cascade 13 Kurt Cagle (M), Dr. Seungwhan (Shane) Moon, Stephen L. Gillett Dr. Owl will cover the basics of digital camera operation, photographic composition, and pro camera use to Infrastructure Disruption 2–3 p.m. Cascade 10 make your photography better! Bring your camera (or camera phone) for some hands-on learning. Chaos as a tactic. The Internet of Things (IoT) is forcing us to re-evaluate the vulnerability of equipment and Dr. Owl (M) systems previously thought to be safe from, and unavailable to, our enemies. How do we harden critical Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Self? 2–3 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 infrastructure—and at what cost? How do we use this in our writing? Mike Brennan (M), Ken Alexander, Adrienne Carlson, Dr. Mark Rounds Monsters can be seen as the ultimate other, something that subverts or overwrites our humanity. Werewolves, vampires, zombies, ghosts—all were people to start with, but have morphed. What are we exploring when we go where the monster lies? Who is the real monster? Evan J. Peterson (M), Chimedum Ohaegbu, Kat/K.R. Richardson

78 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Sunday 79 Dino Roars 2–2:30 p.m. Olympic 1 Villains and Mental Health 3–4 p.m. Cascade 9 Come on down to share what we know about our prehistoric dinosaur friends, learn a dino dance, and roar Being a villain takes a toll, but sometimes the toll makes the villain. From Nellie Oleson to the Joker, see some dino roars! how the role of mental illness and life trauma can shape our villain and save our souls. Danielle Gembala (M) Kurt Cagle, Bill Gruner Geeky Swap 2:30–4 p.m. Evergreen 1 & 2 Subversive Horror 3–4 p.m. Cascade 10 Have geeky items cluttering your house? Clean out your closets and trade your stuff to other folks who can Horror can be seen as conservative, reinforcing the status quo by destroying the monster that represents provide a forever home! Bring in your comics, costumes, graphic novels, crafting supplies, books, games, deviation. But it can also be seen as subversive, celebrating those same monsters, treating them and small housewares to swap with other folks in the Norwescon community. Set up a table with the items sympathetically, and even turning them into heroes. Our panelists discuss the horror they see as subversive you no longer want or just come and see what’s available! Items will be available for trade or for free and why. depending on the owner. See the website and posted signage for guidelines. Open to geeks of all types. Evan J. Peterson (M), Jon Lasser, Craig Laurance Gidney, Eric Morgret Vehicles of Self Expression: Costuming for Wheelchairs, ‘Oumuamua - Alien space probe Walkers, and Other Necessary Helpers 3–4 p.m. Cascade 5 & 6 or just a weird rock? 3–4 p.m. Cascade 11 Wheelchairs, walkers, canes, glasses, service dogs, and other helping apparatus don’t need to harsh your What exactly was ‘Oumuamua, the object that zoomed through the solar system in 2017? Last fall, Harvard mellow when it comes to costuming! Join us for what is sure to be a lively discussion and brainstorming researchers analyzed its trajectory and suggested it may have been an alien space probe using a solar session on what you can do with these necessary items to enhance your costume experience. If you have sail. It’s still possible, however, that it was just a big rock. Although it’s moving fast enough to escape the a wheelchair, you’ve got your very own starship Enterprise! sun’s gravity, it hasn’t escaped us yet. Should we chase it down and get a closer look, or would it be safer Carmen Beaudry (M), Richard Stephens to let it go? Stephen L. Gillett (M), Arthur Bozlee, Peter N. Glaskowsky

80 Norwescon 42 Pocket Program – Sunday 81 LARPing Techniques at the Gaming Table 3–4 p.m. Cascade 12 Some role-players like to dress up and run around the woods/castles/university campuses acting out their characters in freeform, often rules-light, situations; others prefer to be in the warm and dry around a table with their bags of dice and rulebooks. Some do both! But how can LARPing techniques help enrich your tabletop game? Join us and find out! Gabriel de los Angeles (M), J. F. High, Glenn Dallas Closing Ceremonies 4–5 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 Come send off Norwescon 42’s guests of honor with fanfare. We’ve made it through another year, and we want to celebrate the good times we’ve had. Rob Stewart (M), Mary Robinette Kowal, Nancy Pearl, Neil Clarke, Tran Nguyen, Yanni Kuznia Onions & Roses 5–6 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4 The convention is over. Here’s your chance to weigh in on what went well and what didn’t. Tell us your favorite and least favorite parts of the convention so that we can try to make it better next year. After all, as a member of Norwescon, this is your convention!

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