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Welcome to Farpoint 2016

Welcome Fans, Friends & Family! TABLE OF CONTENTS 2016 is a big year for fandom anniversaries – Star Trek, Batman, and Dune are Welcome to Farpoint 1 all celebrating milestones! Add the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens to the mix and we’re looking at a wonderful time to be a science fiction fan, with so Rules and Policies 2 many things to talk about, share and celebrate. Volker/McChesney 3 We’re glad you’re here with us at Farpoint 2016 to start your convention- going year off. We are very happy to see you all. Whether this is your first Far- Guest Biographies 4 point or your 23nd, please know that we appreciate every one of you taking In Memoriam 12 the time and expense to join us. Panel Descriptions 18 We are thrilled to welcome Sean Maher, David Gerrold, John Morton and all of our guests to this year’s convention. They will be available throughout the 2016 Charities/Auction 24 weekend to meet convention members and sign items. Our actor guests will be at stations in our atrium and our author guests can be found in our FARP- Art Show 25 Books Lounge in Dulaney Valley 1. Masquerade 26 There are activities of all kinds happening this weekend: panel discussions, games, costuming, films, live performances, dancing, singing & more. Stop by our art show and dealers room to pick up that perfect addition to your collec- We work to keep the content of our programming tion. Take a break in the con suite and enjoy a snack. Learn something new at at Farpoint Convention friendly to all ages - a science presentation, writing workshop or costuming workshop. Enjoy one young fans, teens and adults. However in the of the many performances being presented this weekend. course of active discussion, topics may stray into areas parents or guardians may not wish their And above all, enjoy yourself! Farpoint Convention’s mission is to encourage children to participate in. It is ultimately the fans in their areas of science fiction interest and to give them the opportunity parent/guardian’s responsibility to monitor the program events their children attend and to re- to meet other fans, to forge friendships, and to develop their own creative move the child from any discussions they do not gifts. It is important to us that every one of our members feels safe and se- wish their children to participate in. cure while they are with us. Stop by our Information and Helpers desk if you have any questions or require assistance during the weekend. Panel Information is accurate as of publication. Please check the Schedule Insert and Room Notic- Fandom Lives! es for any changes. Sharon VanBlarcom Cover Art and FARP by Todd Brugmans Sandra Zier-Teitler Program Book Design by Brian Sarcinelli & Sarah Yaworsky Farpoint Convention co-chairs (“Nie moj cyrk, nie moje malpy!”)

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Farpoint Rules and Policies Farpoint 2016 Committee Lewis G. Aide John Scheeler Convention Memberships: Betsy Childs Chris Shockey 1. Farpoint is a public event and will take place regardless of weather or travel conditions. Member- Karen Donnelly Cindy Shockey Tom Donnelly Jennifer Stultz ships are non-refundable. Members may re-sell memberships privately, with notice to Farpoint of Jackie Green Cyndi VanBlarcom the registration name change. Eta Hack Sharon VanBlarcom 2. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis in all programming rooms. There is disabled member Laura Inglis Tim VanBlarcom and VIP (guests and staff) seating available in the ballroom. Please observe all reserved signs for David Kippax Christian Wilson George Laurence Ethan Wilson these seats. Stephen Lesnik Renee Wilson 3. Purchase of a convention membership does not guarantee a guest's autograph. Members are Heather Mikkelsen Steve Wilson responsible for attending the scheduled autograph session(s) to secure a guest’s autograph. Lauretta Nagel Cindy Woods Kathy Nichols Sarah Yaworsky 4. You must wear your Farpoint membership badge to gain admittance to all convention areas. Zan Rosin Sandy Zier-Teitler Badges are non-transferable. Lost badges will be replaced for a $20.00 fee with proper photo identi- Brian Sarcinelli fication. Farpoint 2016 Staff Hotel: Bob Ahrens Ann Lesnik 1. Causing a disruption in any part of the hotel (rooms or convention areas) is grounds for expulsion Rachel Ahrens Jeff Linder without a refund from the convention. Bunny Aisquith Seth Lippa 2. All smoking is prohibited in the hotel (all tobacco products including chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes Dottie Allyn Wally Lodolinski and “vaping”). Members should use designated smoking areas outside the hotel. Samantha Amaker Emily Luense Stephen Bartosz Jill Mardesich 3. Animals are not allowed in the hotel, except for service animals. The Americans With Disabilities Rob Books Tim Marron Act (ADA) allows for trained service animals to accompany their matched partner in a place of busi- Jean Burchill Cassie McCall ness. Per the ADA, service animals are: (a) individually trained animals matched with a specific disa- Maureen Connolly Denise Meyers bled person to perform assistance tasks for that person; and (b) working animals, not pets. The fol- Joe Dorfner William Motley Suzanne Elmore Dave North lowing animals are not considered service animals per the ADA and are not allowed in the hotel: (a) Krystle Figueroa Madelyn North household pets; (b) animals in training to be service animals who are not accompanying their Pete Gonzalez Megan Nugent matched partner; and (c) animals used for emotional support or easing anxiety. This rule also applies Daniel Hack Abby Peters to Search and Rescue (SAR) animals in training. A SAR animal is trained in public at either organized Tom Hall Jill Peters training events or only after permission is granted by the owners of the public premises for the train- Tim Hata Jaime Picciotto-Thorpe Jessica Headlee Jeff Poretsky ing to take place. The hotel will not grant such permission unless the public event is an SAR training Maggie Herman-Laurence Kimberly Price event or demonstration, which Farpoint is not. Jen Hill Tony Raspa Michelle Holmes Dave Redstone Conduct: Aaron Jarvis Casey Severn 1. Farpoint is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for all regardless of gender, gen- Hunter Jarvis Christopher Smith der identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age Penny Jarvis Conrad Stockhausen or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of members in any form. Overtly sexual imagery and Becky Jarvis-Stockhausen Matt Thorpe Cheryl Koblinsky John VanBlarcom language is not appropriate except during events or panels specified as covering adult topics that are Jaime Lancaster Tish Wells open only to members over 18 years of age. Members violating these rules may be expelled from Tiana Latel Greg Woods Farpoint without a refund at the discretion of the co-chairs and/or committee. 2. Convention attendees are expected to follow Maryland's Drug and Alcohol Abuse laws. The drink- Farpoint Lifetime Members ing age in Maryland is 21. Violation of these laws will result in immediate expulsion from the convention. Fouade K. Aide † James Rhule 3. Parents are responsible for the behavior of their minor children. If a child is seen behaving in a Lewis G. Aide Harvey Roberts De Baisch Mary Rottler disruptive manner or in a way that might cause harm to themselves or others, Farpoint reserves the Andrew Bergstrom Anthony Rowley right to ask that the parent accompany the child at all times when in convention areas. Laura Bergstrom Heather Sachs 4. Members should be aware that convention activities are often videotaped or photographed by Cheryl Bobbit Diane Sahar other members and the press. The photographer should ask for your permission prior to taping or T. Alan Chafin Sinya Schaeffer Betsy Childs Eli Senter photographing you at the convention. Members should be aware that they may appear in the back- Maureen Connolly Micah Strehlen Senter ground of someone else’s video or photo and are responsible for notifying the particular photogra- Darlene Croon Molly Strehlen Senter pher if they do not wish to be included in the image. Richard DeAcetis † Paige Strehlen Senter 5. Celebrity guests’ contracts may prohibit videotaping of their stage appearance. An announcement Karen Donnelly Chris Shockey Thomas Donnelly Cindy Shockey will be made from the stage prior to the celebrity’s appearance. Videotaping of other programming Scott Farquhar Layla Shockey events is subject to the approval of the person(s) on stage. Ponch Fenwick Kimberly Stern 6. Video and still cameras may not be used to capture images in the Art Show or Dealers Rooms. Marty Gear † Dr. Thomas Robert Stevens Kathleen Gonzales Mike Sullivan 7. Requesting a guest's personal information is considered harassment and is grounds for expulsion Brad Graper June Swords from the convention. Examples include a member asking a guest for their hotel room number, travel Robbie Greenberger † Lynn Syck itinerary or other contact information that the guest considers private. David Havelka Cyndi VanBlarcom 8. On-stage presentations of gifts or awards to or by any member or guest must be pre-approved by Valerie Hill Sharon VanBlarcom Marcella Jones † Tim VanBlarcom the Farpoint co-chairs. Making a presentation without this approval is grounds for expulsion from Nancy Kippax † Beverly J. Volker † the convention. Ann Lesnik Russell Volker, Sr. 9. No gunplay or swordplay is allowed at any time unless it is taking place at a demonstration event Stephen Lesnik Howard Weinstein scheduled by the convention. All weapons must remain holstered or sheathed. Items considered Marion McBrine Christian Wilson Marion McChesney † Ethan Wilson weapons include but are not limited to: paint ball or splatter guns; prop, blank or cap guns; laser tag Heather Mikkelsen Renee Wilson guns; swords, lightsabers and similar articles with edges, blades and/or projectile capability. Laser Katy Mikkelsen Steve Wilson target designators or laser pointers are not allowed in the convention areas (except as used by guest Jennifer Morris Cindy Woods speakers during a presentation) as they can cause injury if not used properly. Marc Okrand Greg Woods Paula Palmer Lance Woods Elizabeth Ramsey Sandra Zier-Teitler Renfield † Deceased

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Volker/McChesney Award for Service to Fandom

Todd Brugmans The Farpoint Committee is pleased to present the 2016 Volker/ McChesney award for service to fandom to Todd Brugmans. Todd is a talented graphic artist who consistently uses his talents to benefit fandom. He created our beloved mascot FARP and has de- signed our program book covers for the last 9 years. Todd has also served as the art director for the Starfleet International annual conference. His signed artwork has been auctioned to raise funds for the Ju- lien Fleming Memorial Fund and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foun- dation. One of Todd’s latest creations is this year’s Farpoint Convention program book cover, which is part one of a triptych being shared between Farpoint, Balticon and Shore Leave to commemorate Star Trek’s 50th anniversary. Congratulations to Todd on his award and we thank him for his continued service to fandom.

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Guest Biographies Sean Maher Sean Maher is well known to television and film audiences for his role as Dr. Simon Tam in Joss Whedon's critically acclaimed series Firefly and its film sequel Serenity.

Maher was born and raised in New York where he attended the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. He moved to Los Angeles after landing the coveted title role in the FOX drama Ryan Caufield: Year One. Upon the cancellation of that series Maher secured a holding deal with FOX and collaborated with the network on the well-loved series Party Of Five as well as Darren Star's The $treet.

With the birth of his daughter in 2007 Maher took a few years off from acting to be a stay at home dad and returned to acting in the 2009- 2010 season with roles in The Mentalist, Human Target, and Warehouse 13.

In 2011, while playing closeted gay man Sean Beasely in 1960s Chicago on NBC's provocative The Playboy Club, Maher used the role as a plat- form to come out publicly as a gay man himself. Entertainment Weekly graciously covered the story and Maher regards that decision as one of the highlights of his professional career.

In recent years Sean appeared in the Season 2 finale of Looking for HBO, directed by Andrew Haigh. He was seen recurring as Mark Scheffer (aka Shrapnel) on the hit series Arrow for The CW in 2014. Maher won praise for his portrayal of Don John in Joss Whedon's feature film adaptation of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing and starred in the feature People You May Know. Maher reunited with many of his Firefly colleagues for the series Con Man, which will be returning for a second season.

Maher has several projects coming out in 2016. He stars in the indie sci-fi feature ISRA-88 and stars opposite Academy Award® nominee June Squibb in the short film The Visit. He continues his work in the DC Comics animated universe as the voice of Dick Grayson (aka Nightwing).

Sean is glad to be joining fans and friends at Farpoint 2016 and looks forward to meeting as many of you as possible during his visit!

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Guest Biographies David Gerrold David Gerrold's work is famous around the world. His novels and stories have been translated into more than a dozen languages. His TV scripts are estimated to have been seen by more than a billion viewers.

Gerrold’s prolific output includes stage shows, teleplays, film scripts, educational films, computer software, comic books, more than 50 novels and anthologies, and hundreds of articles, columns, and short stories.

He has worked on a dozen different TV series, including Star Trek, Land of the Lost, Twilight Zone, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Babylon 5, and Sliders. He is the author of Star Trek’s most popular episode “The Trou- ble With Tribbles.”

Many of his novels are classics of the science fiction genre, including The Man Who Folded Himself, the ultimate time travel story, and When HARLIE Was One, considered one of the most thoughtful tales of artificial intelligence ever written. His stunning novels on ecological inva- sion, A Matter For Men, A Day For Damnation, A Rage For Revenge, and A Season For Slaughter, have all been best sellers with a devoted fan following. His young adult series, The Dingilliad, traces the healing journey of a troubled family from Earth to a far-flung colony on another world. His Star Wolf series of novels about the psychological nature of inter- stellar war are in development as a television series.

A ten-time Hugo and Nebula award nominee, David Gerrold is also a recipient of the Skylark Award for Excellence in Imaginative Fiction, the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Horror, and the Forrest J. Ackerman lifetime achievement award.

In 1995, Gerrold shared the adventure of how he adopted his son in The Martian Child, a semi-autobiographical tale of a science fiction writer who adopts a little boy, only to discover he might be a Martian. The Martian Child won the science fiction triple crown: the Hugo, the Nebula, and the Locus Poll. It was the basis for the 2007 film Martian Child starring John Cusack and Amanda Peet.

Gerrold’s greatest writing strengths are generally acknowledged to be his readable prose, his easy wit, his facility with action, the accuracy of his science, and the passions of his characters. An accomplished lecturer and world-traveler, he has made appearances all over the United States, England, Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. His easy- going manner and disarming humor have made him a perennial favorite with audiences. David Gerrold will be a Guest of Honor at the 2015 World Science Fiction Convention.

He is currently completing, A Method For Madness, the fifth book in The War Against The Chtorr series.

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Guest Biographies John Morton John is best known as Dak, Luke Skywalker's back-seater in the Battle of Hoth in Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back. He also appeared in the film substituting for Jeremy Bulloch as Boba Fett on Bespin when Boba utters his famous line to Darth Vader, "He's no good to me dead." Currently, he is a regular contributor to the Official Star Wars Blog and the U.K.’s Jedi News.

Beyond the SW galaxy, fans know John from roles in epic films like A Bridge Too Far, Superman II, and Flash Gordon and in the BBC television series Oppenheimer. A veteran performer, he appeared on London’s West End stage and New York’s Off-Off Broadway as an actor and musician. When not acting, singing or playing guitar, he was a lighting and sound technician affiliated with London’s White Light Electrics working on such classic productions as The Rocky Horror Show, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Nicholas Nickleby and thought- provoking plays by celebrated playwright David Hare. A published author, John’s Backstory In Blue: Ellington At Newport ’56 is a behind-the- scenes look at a legendary moment in American cultural history when a performance of the great Duke Ellington Orchestra almost caused a riot at the third Newport Jazz Festival. John’s plays have been produced in New York and Washington, notably his award-winning Hubris.

Rigel Ailur narok Publications, Emby Press, Deepwood Pub- Joseph Berenato Rigel Ailur writes fantasy and lishing, and other markets. Hailing from Hammonton, NJ, science fiction, including Joe spent four years as the “Brigadoon” in the Star Trek Dr. David Batchelor entertainment editor of The anthology Strange New Worlds David Batchelor earned his Hammonton Gazette before 10. Novels run the gamut from undergraduate B.S. in Physics returning to his roots at his Mimion, a planet where the from MIT and his Ph. D. in family’s blueberry farm. In feudalism is based on telepath- physics from UNC-Chapel Hill. 2014, Joe conceived, edited, ic ability, to the magical history- The PhD dissertation was and contributed to New Life and spanning chronicles of the Pa- based on work he did investi- New Civilizations: Exploring Star tel family. Rigel loves cinema, theater, music, gating solar flares as part of the Trek Comics. He and Rich Handley co-edited The reading all genres, and, yes, even television. science team for NASA's Solar Sacred Scrolls: Comics on the Planet of the Apes; Rigel worked in various capacities (stage manag- Maximum Mission spacecraft. Bright Eyes, Ape City: Examining the Planet of the er; usher; props, lights, and sound techie) in a He later was hired by NASA and has been em- Apes Mythos; and A Long Time Ago: Exploring the couple of local theaters and lived in Germany ployed by the Goddard Space Flight Center in Star Wars Cinematic Universe, and they have for a year. To see a complete bibliography with Greenbelt, MD, since 1988. He has performed more volumes in the works. Joe's work for IDW all the covers, as well as updates on upcoming scientific research in medical physics, radiation Publishing includes the introduction for Star works, please visit BluetrixBooks.wordpress.com physics, and in astrophysics and elementary Trek: Gold Key Archives Volume 3 and a retrospec- particle physics at NASA. He also managed edu- tive essay for Star Trek #50. He is an adjunct Ben Anderson cational web software development, and joined professor with several community colleges in Ben Anderson is the author of in space mission proposal writing. Currently he New Jersey, and recently received a Master of three novels in The McGunnegal is managing an atmospheric science data center. Arts in Writing from Rowan University. You can Chronicles, an Irish fantasy se- He also served as an adjunct Associate Professor find Joe at jfberenato.wordpress.com and on ries appropriate for all ages of at the University of Maryland University College, Twitter at @JFBerenato. readers. He has also enjoyed a where he taught Introduction to Physical Scienc- variety of hobbies and activities es for 6 semesters. Todd Blatt over the years, including back- His “The Science in Star Trek” is the most- Todd Blatt is a mechanical engi- packing, rock climbing, biking, read article about its topic on the Internet, and neer, artist, and professional theological discussions, song has been widely republished (www.nasa.gov/ maker. He has been 3d model- writing, playing guitar and singing in a band, topics/technology/features/star_trek.html). Con- ing since 1997 and loves 3D martial arts, exploring mountains, valleys and sequently he has been consulted on futurist printers and laser cutters. He canyons, and investigating weird histories and topics by Wired Online, The Economist, Star Trek currently works as Head Maker legends. He currently lives in Maryland with his Communicator, The San Francisco Chronicle, Na- and VP of Market Direction for family, but wouldn't mind living in a log cabin in tional Geographic Online, NBC Nightly News, For- 3D printer manufacturer Tink- the mountains someday. tean Times, and numerous other publications. erine Studio. His first science fiction novel, The Metalmark In May 2007, he graduated with a Bachelors of T. Eric Bakutis Contract, was published in 2011 by Black Rose Science in Mechanical Engineering from the T. Eric Bakutis is an author and Writing. His science fiction story “The Wealth of University of Maryland, Baltimore County. From professional videogame de- Planets” was published last year in the Communi- February 2008 to May 2011, Todd worked as a signer based in Maryland. His cations of the Association for Computing Machines. Mechanical Engineer at the Poole and Kent Cor- first adventure fantasy, Glyph- He and his wife Laurie recently celebrated their poration, designing piping systems in 3D. In binder, was one of eight final- 38th anniversary. November 2009, Todd founded Custom 3D ists for the 2014 Compton Stuff, LLC, an object creation company that Crook Award, and its sequel, offers consulting, 3D modeling, design services, Demonkin, was released on corporate and school demos, and sales of cus- December 18, 2015. His short tom 3D printed products. AutoCAD and Mesh- stories have appeared in anthologies from Rag- Mixer are his software packages of choice. 6 Follow Us On Facebook!

Guest Biographies Todd was recruited as a founding member T A Chafin published writer with a Doctor Who story in the of a highly visible interdisciplinary design de- T A Chafin is a computer pro- Big Finish anthology Short Trips: Qualities of Lead- partment within MakerBot to create flagship fessional who has been, at ership among others. She worked on Star Wars: designs that showcase the full capabilities of various times, a video store The New Jedi Order with Shelly Shapiro. She has The Replicator 3D printer. He spent 2012 work- manager, painter, auto-plant had a number of short stories in published in ing as a 3D designer and as the principal liaison worker, book store manager, various anthologies. Her costumes have won with the MakerBot marketing department, re- janitor, library clerk, and a legal awards at various science fiction conventions sponsible for integrating 3D design and printing case administrator. He is a both for performance and workmanship. She in all marketing efforts, and the launch of the published photographer, a has also created costumes for film and stage. first physical store. filker, an award-winning cos- She is a former employee of the Center for Pup- Since October 2013, he has been contract- tumer and filmmaker, and has written for Star- petry Arts in Atlanta. Her puppets are in collec- ed to reverse engineer an airplane from 3D scan log, Analog, and the Star Trek comic book and is tions all over the world. She created the series data at Direct Dimensions, a 3D scanning com- the lead author of The Unauthorized Nitpicker's Headcases with her husband. pany in Owings Mills, Maryland. In November Guide to the SW Saga. He has spent a total of 20 2013, he founded Bmore3D, a 3D scanning and minutes in zero-gravity, helped design the adult Peter David printing pop-up store in Baltimore, Maryland, training program at Space Camp, is a SCUBA Peter David is the husband of which, among other things, offered 3D design, diver with an advanced rating, and a world trav- renowned puppeteer Kathleen scanning and printing services and the Tinkerine eler who has visited 4 of the 7 continents and O'Shea David and father to his Ditto+ and Litto machines for sale. plans to visit them all. He has an appearance in very talented daughters. He Todd is also a tournament Go and Foosball the final Pink 5 chapter and, since Stacy (Pink 5) has been known to dabble in player, and loves shooting pool. He is a member is now canon in the Star Wars Expanded Uni- fiction writing in his spare time. of the Star Wars Costumed Charity organiza- verse, doesn't that make him canon as well? tions, the 501st and the Rebel Legion, sporting Currently, he makes his living in the gam- Stormtrooper armor and a Willrow Hood cos- bling community -- on the house end, not as a tume. Todd is based in Baltimore, MD., and a player -- and continues to lecture at conventions member of the Baltimore Node Hackerspace. around the country about Star Wars, Doctor Who, Mary Louise Davie and a myriad of other genres. Mary Louise Davie is an author Todd Brugmans of hard Science Fiction; a form Whether it is in book format or Dr. Glyn Collinson that offers validity in the cor- as a visual medium, Todd has At the dizzy age of 28 years old, rectness of detail – scientific or been a long-time fan of science Glyn is working at the NASA technical. Having a background fiction. Having graduated in Goddard Spaceflight Center in that includes working as a 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts Greenbelt MD, designing space Chemist, and then working in Degree from Kean University, plasma instrumentation to be IT, but most of all a love of The- he has used his skills as a put on a spacecraft and hurled oretical physics, she is able to graphic artist and photogra- into the deepest uncharted draw on that background to create reality within pher to bring his own style of corners of our solar system. her fiction. art and humor to everything he has created. He has a Ph.D in Space Science The author grew up in rural Scotch Plains in His artwork has appeared in several fan- from University College London, and spent four Union County, New Jersey; a quaint town that publications for groups like Starfleet Interna- very happy years doing a Masters Degree (MSci) provided earthly charm and adventures that tional, the Official Babylon 5 Fan Club, The Colo- in Physics with Industrial Experience from the fueled her imagination. This was combined with nial Defense Force (a Battlestar Galactica club). University of Bristol. a father that first introduced Mary Louise to the He has developed award certificates and adver- An accomplished musician and performer, night sky and the beauty of the stars and a tising material as well for these organizations, as Glyn fondly remembers appearing in Oh! What a mother that was an English teacher at the well as several chapter logos which are still in Lovely War! and playing guitar in the Live Music Scotch Plains – Fanwood High School and pro- use today. Society at Bristol University, as well as co- vided both a love for reading and an under- Always willing to help with worthy causes, founding a comedy-rock-pop band called standing of literature. his work has been featured for charity auctions; "Pondlife". In recent years, he has turned to folk signed pieces of art have been made available music, writing his own songs, performing with Keith R.A. DeCandido to assist in fund-raising efforts for groups like Jennifer Cutting in the local DC band “Ocean”, Keith R.A. DeCandido is mostly the Julian Fleming Memorial Fund and the Juve- playing solo, or with his Transatlantic Folk Rock known as a best-selling, award- nile Diabetes Research Foundation. band "Waterfront". He has played at several folk winning author, with dozens of Todd has provided cover art and illustra- festivals, including Shrewsbury Folk Festival, and media tie-in novels (most re- tions for the program books of Shore Leave the Washington Folk Festival. These days his cently the Star Trek coffee-table convention in Maryland, Farpoint Convention in love of performing mostly involves trying to book The Klingon Art of War, the Maryland, and Sci-Con in Florida. He has served enthuse other people about space (appearing Heroes Reborn novella Save the as the art director, providing PowerPoint on BBC News and The Sky at Night) and finds that Cheerleader, Destroy the World, presentations and graphics for the Starfleet it's very weird to see yourself on the telly. the Sleepy Hollow novel Children International annual conference, and has An avid traveler, Glyn lists Australia, New of the Revolution, and the Stargate SG-1 novel worked with Firebringer Press to provide the Zealand, Hawaii, the continental US, Canada, Kali's Wrath) and original fiction (the Precinct cover art for Lance Wood’s Heroic Park (2012). Central America, the arctic circle and Libya as series of fantasy police procedurals, a cycle of Todd has dabbled into cosplay, having just a few of his global highlights. He has logged urban fantasy stories set in Key West, Florida, dressed as a Ranger from Babylon 5, a scientist over 150 SCUBA dives. The aviator in Glyn likes novels and short stories featuring the “Super from Stargate Atlantis, and more recently as the all methods of flying and has tried ballooning, City Police Department”, and the short story War Doctor from Doctor Who. gliding, light aircraft, skydiving and someday collection Without a License: The Fantastic Worlds In addition to his intense love for Science hopes to fly into space on an X-Prize rocket. Visit of Keith R.A. DeCandido) to his credit. In 2009, he Fiction, Todd also actively participates with Re- him at www.glyncollinson.co.uk was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the naissance Fairs, including helping to organize International Association of Media Tie-in Writers, one sponsored by the Lion’s Club international Kathleen O’Shea David which means he never needs to achieve any- as an annual fundraising effort. He has been Kathleen O'Shea David started thing ever again. His rewatches of classic TV the lead photographer for this event for the past working with puppets when shows (various series in the Star Trek and Star- two years. He may be spotted at New York, she was 2 and over 40 years gate franchises, as well as the 1966 Batman) Pennsylvania, Maryland, or any one of several in later she is still "wiggling dolls" have been appearing twice weekly on Tor.com his home state of New Jersey, carrying his signa- for fun and profit. Along the since 2011. He's also a professional musician ture wooden mallet, sporting a Scottish burr, way she picked up a quite few (currently the percussionist for Farpoint musical and always his fiancée, Annie, by his side. more skills and careers. She guests, the Boogie Knights), an editor of more Currently Todd is working with a talented has done just about everything than 25 years' standing (working for clients both performer with the renaissance fairs to develop from cancer research to rock corporate and private), a second-degree black a comic book parodying the great bard himself, and roll. Some of her favorite jobs have been in belt in karate (which he teaches to both children William Shakespeare. puppetry, theater, and publishing. With her hus- and adults), and probably some other stuff that band Peter David, she adapted the first four he can't remember due to the lack of sleep. Find issues of the Japanese Manga Negima. She is a out less at DeCandido.net.

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Guest Biographies Thomas Donnelly the process producing scripts for nearly 180 all from Random House. His Colonial Ranger Thomas Donnelly graduated comic stories. Among his comic book credits is Survival Manual was released by Insight Editions from Rice University with a the Darkstars series from DC Comics, which he in 2013. Baccalaureate degree ('76) and created with artist Larry Stroman, and the Out- In 2012, Bob obtained his master's degree Master's degree ('77), both in laws limited series, which he created with artist in Education and is certified to teach high school Electrical Engineering. He is a Luke McDonnell. He also co-wrote the story for English. He is currently subbing and seeking a retired Naval Officer and is the acclaimed second-season Star Trek: Voyager fulltime post. currently a practicing Systems episode “Resistance,” which guest-starred Joel Bob makes his home with his wife Deb and Engineer in the Defense and Grey. He can be found on Twitter @FriedmanMJ their dogs Dixie and Ginger. Aerospace industry. A life-long and on Facebook. As always, he advises readers fan of science fiction, Captain Donnelly taught that no matter how many Friedmans they know, Dr. Robin Hanson graduate and undergraduate courses in the he is probably not related to any of them. Robin Hanson is an associate Electrical Engineering department at the Royal professor of economics at Military College, served in a near-term R&D billet Dave Galanter George Mason University, and in the navy's Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Dave Galanter has authored (or a research associate at the command, and longer term R&D in the Office of co-authored with sometime Future of Humanity Institute of Naval Research (ONR) where he worked in the collaborator Greg Brodeur) Oxford University. Professor Underwater Autonomous Vehicles program. various Star Trek projects, in- Hanson has master’s degrees cluding Voyager: Battle Lines, the in physics and philosophy from Yitz Fleischman Next Generation duology Maxi- the University of Chicago, nine Yitz Fleischman, or “Mr. Yitz” as mum Warp, and original series years’ experience in artificial intelligence re- his students affectionately call novel Troublesome Minds, as search at Lockheed and NASA, a doctorate in him has been training in Ed well as numerous works of social science from California Institute of Tech- Parker’s American Kenpo Kara- short Star Trek fiction. His latest classic Trek nology, 2,800 citations, and sixty academic publi- te for 30 years. He has had his book, Crisis of Consciousness, was published in cations, in economics, physics, computer sci- own body of students since May. ence, philosophy, and more. He blogs at Over- 1992. He has taught students comingBias.com, and has pioneered the field of as young as three years of age Allyn Gibson prediction markets since 1988. and his oldest student is in his The writer of Diamond Comic seventies. He has judged, competed and placed Distributor's monthly PREVIEWS Glenn Hauman in tournaments on the local, state and interna- catalog, Allyn Gibson writes Glenn Hauman is an American tional levels. Yitz has taught students all over about comic books, toys, and editor, publisher, writer of nov- the country. He was appointed by the Interna- pop culture collectibles. He els and short stories, book tional Kenpo Karate Association to be the Re- occasionally writes fiction, in- illustrator and comic book col- gional Representative for Maryland, D.C., Penn- cluding “The Ginger Kid” in Cra- orist. Among his books are the sylvania, Virginia and Delaware. Over the past zy 8 Press' ReDeus: Divine Tales eBooks Star Trek: Starfleet Corps three decades he has also trained in Kung Fu, (2012), a tale of a pitching phe- of Engineers: No Surrender and Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan, Shorin-Ryu, Hapkido, nom and a long-suffering baseball team in a Star Trek: Starfleet Corps of Engi- Aikido, Judo, Stick Fighting and Tai Chi to help world where gods walk the Earth; the acclaimed neers: Creative Couplings, the round out his knowledge and skill. Star Trek short story “Make-Believe” in Star Trek: latter co-authored with Aaron Rosenberg. He To further his Kenpo knowledge, Yitz has Constellations (2006); and the Doctor Who short also co-authored the "Redemption" story in the traveled as far as California to seek instructors story “The Spindle of Necessity” in Short Trips: Star Trek: New Frontier anthology No Limits with of the highest caliber. To quote Mr Parker, “The The Quality of Leadership (2008). He has also Lisa Sullivan. Hauman’s short stories "On The person who knows “how’ will always be the stu- penned articles for Star Trek Magazine. Get the Air” (in the anthology Ultimate X-Men) and dent; while the person who knows ‘why’ will be latest on Allyn's life and times at allyngibson.com. "Chasing Hairy" (in the anthology X-Men Legends) the instructor.” Although Yitz always considers were featured on the SyFy Channel's Seeing Ear himself a student of the arts, he strives daily to Bob Greenberger Theater. He also contributed to the anthology increase his knowledge of the scientific art of Bob Greenberger began his Urban Nightmares. Kenpo Karate. There is a reason he is sought professional career began at Hauman is a columnist for ComicMix. He out and highly recommended. He learns from Starlog Press where he created also provided the color art for ComicMix's online his students as his students learn from him. Comics Scene then joined DC publication of Mike Grell's Jon Sable, Freelance If you have any questions, or are interested Comics as assistant editor, and did the cover illustration of Peter David's in private or group lessons, then please email working on the seminal Crisis 2012 vampire novel, Pulling Up Stakes. [email protected]. on Infinite Earths before switch- In April 2011, Hauman joined with Peter ing to the administrative side of David, Michael Jan Friedman, Robert Green- Michael Jan Friedman the company, rising to the role berger, and Aaron Rosenberg in assembling an Michael Jan Friedman is the of Manager-Editorial Operations. electronic publishing endeavor called Crazy 8 author of more than 70 books In 2000, Bob left DC for a job as Producer at Press, which would allow them to publish e- of fiction and non-fiction, about Gist Communications and then returned to com- books directly to fans. Visit him at glennhau- half of them set somewhere in ics in 2001, as Marvel Comics' Director- man.com the wilds of the Star Trek uni- Publishing Operations. In 2002, he went back to verse.. In 1992 Friedman wrote DC Comics as a Senior Editor in its collected Kim Headlee Reunion, the first Star Trek: The editions department. Bob joined Weekly World Kim Headlee lives on a farm in Next Generation hardcover, News as Managing Editor until its demise in southwestern Virginia with her which introduced the crew of 2007. Since then he has been a fulltime free- family, cats, goats, Great Pyre- the Stargazer, Captain Jean-Luc Picard’s first lance writer and editor. Along the way he helped nees goat guards, and assorted command. Over the years, the popularity of relaunch Famous Monster of Filmland as an entity wildlife. People and creatures Reunion has spawned a number of Stargazer and served as News Editor at ComicMix.com. He come and go, but the cave and stories in both prose and comic book formats, is the co-founder of Crazy 8 Press, a digital pub- the 250-year-old house ruins— including a six-novel original series. Friedman lishing hub. the latter having been occupied has also written for the Aliens, Predator, Wolf As a freelancer, Bob has written numerous as recently as the mid- Man, Lois and Clark, DC Super Hero, Marvel Super Star Trek novels and short fiction in addition to twentieth century—seem to be sticking around Hero, and Wishbone licensed book universes. short works of science fiction and fantasy. His for a while yet. Kim has been an award-winning Eleven of his book titles, including the autobiog- adult nonfiction includes the award-winning novelist since 1999 (Dawnflight, Simon & Schus- raphy Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Ghost Hunting novelization of Hellboy II: The Golden Army, The ter). (written with SyFy’s Ghost Hunters), have ap- Essential Batman Encyclopedia, Iron Man: Femme Art (c)2015 by Jennifer Doneske, created for peared on the prestigious New York Times prima- Fatales (DelRey) and Star Trek: The Unauthorized the print editions of King Arthur’s Sister in Wash- ry bestseller list, and his novel adaptation of the Complete History. He also co-authored Stan Lee's ington’s Court movie Batman & Robin was for a #1 bestselling How to Write Comics. book in Poland (really). Most recently he has published works tying Tune In To Friedman has worked at one time or anoth- in to the film After Earth. First were two solo er in network and cable television, radio, busi- eBooks followed by A Perfect Beast, a collabora- ness magazines, and the comic book industry, in tion with Peter David and Michael Jan Friedman, FarpointTV 8 Follow Us On Facebook!

Guest Biographies Dr. Inge Heyer Bob Jones fantasy anthology Out of Tune, Vol. 2 (edited by Inge Heyer, Ph.D., has spent Bob Jones is a military retiree Jonathan Maberry). decades developing a unique who wrote intelligence training His upcoming work includes Dark Arts, a expertise in astronomy com- guides and scenarios for 20 trilogy of secret-history novels coming in early munications across a variety of years. He currently scripts 2017 from Tor Books, starting with The Midnight settings, including college class- training videos at a major uni- Front, a World War II-era epic fantasy. rooms, K-12 schools, informal versity. Two short films he educational settings, profes- wrote have been filmed and James Warren McAllister sional scientific journalism, and submitted to various festivals, James Warren McAllister is a science fiction venues. Born and a full-length script he Registered Respiratory Thera- and raised in Berlin, Germany, she completed wrote has been shot and is being edited for pist living in central New York her secondary education there before accepting submittal as well. He also writes songs. state. James' first novel, The a scholarship to attend Tenri University (Japan), He has a BA in Arabic (Univ. of MD) and an Best Laid Plans, was selected on where she studied Japanese. After later earning MA in Writing (Johns Hopkins). February 1, 2014 as a Runner- an undergraduate degree in Astronomy and Up in the MARSocial Author of Physics from Smith College, she earned a Mas- D. Krauss the Year Competition, the larg- ter’s degree in Astronomy from the University of D. Krauss currently resides in est competition of its type ever Hawai`i at Manoa, and a Ph.D. in Science Educa- the Shenandoah Valley. He's held on the internet. tion from the University of Wyoming. been a cottonpicker, a sod James' work takes him all over; he has been In addition to her professional work as buster, a surgical orderly, the to 47 States, along with Bermuda, Canada, and senior data analyst at the Space Telescope Sci- guy who paints the little white Puerto Rico. James' other interests include ence Institute, Dr. Heyer also served as the pub- line down the middle of the sports, history, computers, photography, Jordan lic information officer at the Joint Astronomy road, a weatherman, a gun- The Wonder Cat, gardening, fishing, and scale Centre, where she led the education and public totin’ door-kickin’ lawman, a model building. outreach efforts. She has earned Shodan in both layabout, and a bus driver, in James has been interested in science fiction Judo and Karate, and serves as guest science that order. Visit him at www.dustyskull.com since a friend in Junior High School lent him the blogger for StarTrek.com. Dr. Heyer currently Lensmen series of books by E. E. "Doc" Smith. teaches astronomy and physics at Loyola Uni- Mark MacDicken This interest was further spiked by Star Trek, and versity Maryland and serves as Deputy Press Professional family entertainer then Star Wars. Officer for the American Astronomical Society. for almost four decades, Mark In 2013, James founded Fortiter Publishing And if you have ever wondered how those beau- MacDicken performs comedy as a way to get all those fantastic fantasy and tiful Hubble images got into science fiction se- magic as the eccentric wizard science fiction stories out of his head and onto ries like Babylon 5 and Star Trek, Inge is the trou- “Flabbergast”. As well as being the page. Learn more at fortiterpublishing.com. ble-maker who instigated it. an accomplished actor and comedy magician, Mark is also Danielle McPhail Heather E. Hutsell a top-notch puppeteer and Award-winning author Danielle Authoress of nine novels balloon sculptor. Often seen as McPhail has worked both sides (including books 1-3 of the Spiffy the Clown, he has performed at hundreds of the publishing industry for steampunk mystery series The of birthday parties and larger events, as well as longer than she cares to admit. CaseFiles), two novellas, a hand- theme parks and on cable television. At fan con- Currently, she is a project edi- ful of documentary scripts, and ventions, he has also been seen as the mad tor and promotions manager a lovely little book of short Professor Probius and the comical steampunk for Dark Quest Books and has stories, Heather E. Hutsell also explorer Commander McBragg. started her own press, eSpec manages to find time for Mark has performed puppets for such com- Books. school, daydreaming, costume panies as Knott’s Berry Farm, Keebler, and Kai- Her published works include five urban design and construction, and working a fulltime ser-Permanente. Back in the day of public access fantasy novels, Yesterday's Dreams, Tomorrow's job to keep her just on the edge of sanity. television, he produced his own children’s show, Memories, Today’s Promise, The Halfling’s Court: Tinker’s Toybox. His stage acting credits span and The Redcaps’ Queen: A Bad-Ass Faerie Tale, Dr. Jack Ireland numerous community theatre productions, chil- and a young adult Steampunk novel, Baba Ali Jack Ireland obtained his de- dren’s theatre, comedy improv, and murder and the Clockwork Djinn, written with Day Al- gree and Ph.D. in Physics from mystery dinner theatre. Other interests include Mohamed. She is also the author of the solo the University of Glasgow in cartooning, songwriting, and all things steam- science fiction collection, A Legacy of Stars, the Scotland. His postdoctoral ca- punk/atompunk! non-fiction writers’ guide,The Literary Handyman, reer in solar physics began at When he's not dressing up in costumes and and is the senior editor of the Bad-Ass Faeries the Mathematics Department playing with his toys, Mark is a special education anthology series, Dragon’s Lure, and In an Iron at the University of St. Andrews teacher for kindergarten students. He has a BFA Cage. Her work is included in numerous other in Scotland, and then took him degree in Drama from the University of South- anthologies and collections. to the NASA Goddard Space- ern California, and a MEd in Special Education She is a member of the Garden State Spec- flight Center, MD as a European Space Agency from George Mason University. Mark lives with ulative Fiction Writers, the New Jersey Authors Fellow, to the Osservatorio di Capodimonte in his wife, and his adult son and daughter in Network, and Broad Universe, a writer’s organi- Naples, Italy, and then back to the NASA God- Northern Virginia. zation focusing on promoting the works of wom- dard Spaceflight Center. His research focuses Like him on Facebook (FlabbergastWiz)! en authors in the speculative genres. on trying to understand how the Sun’s corona is Danielle lives in New Jersey with husband heated, the physics of solar flares, and applying David Mack and fellow writer, Mike McPhail, mother-in-law advanced signal processing to deepen our un- David Mack is the New York Teresa, and three extremely spoiled cats. She derstanding of a broad range of solar phenome- Times bestselling author of can be found on LiveJournal (especbooks, na. more than twenty-five novels of damcphail or badassfaeries), Facebook (Danielle Dr. Ireland is also co-Principal Investigator science-fiction, fantasy, and Ackley-McPhail), and Twitter (@DMcPhail). To of the ESA/NASA funded Helioviewer Project, a adventure, including the Star learn more visit www.especbooks.com, web-based project that enables exploration of Trek Destiny and Cold Equations www.sidhenadaire.com, or the Sun and the inner heliosphere for everyone, trilogies. His first fantasy novel www.badassfaeries.com. everywhere. This project takes data from multi- was the critically acclaimed ple spacecraft and allows users to combine supernatural thriller The Calling. Mike McPhail them to make movies of features and events on Beyond novels, Mack’s writing credits span sev- Author and graphic artist Mike the Sun and in the inner heliosphere. The pro- eral media, including television (for produced McPhail is a member of the ject won a NASA Group Achievement Award in episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), film, and Military Writers Society of 2015. comic books. America. He is dedicated to Mack’s latest works include the Star Trek: helping his fellow service mem- Farpoint FARPBooks Lounge The Original Series 50th-anniversary novel Lega- bers (and those deserving civil- cies, Book II: Best Defense, and the short stories ians) in their efforts to become Meet the Authors “Our Possible Pasts,” in the anthology 2113: Sto- authors/editors/artists, as well ries Inspired by the Music of Rush (edited by Kevin as supporting related organiza- All Weekend in Dulaney Valley 1 J. Anderson), and “Midnight Rider,” in the horror- tions in their efforts to help those “who have given their all for us.” (www.milscifi.com) Livetweet Your Con! #FarpointCon2016 9

Guest Biographies He is best known as the editor and illustra- Michael D. Pederson wretch of a man, hunched over his computer tor of the award-winning Defending The Future Michael D. Pederson is the and shake their heads. Clearly, there is no hope series of military science fiction anthologies, publisher/editor/graphic de- for him. The best that can be hoped for is to just which just celebrated its tenth anniversary. signer responsible for Nth De- make him as comfortable as his condition will (www.defendingthefuture.com) gree, a print and online zine allow. Symptoms of his condition include two In 2015 he added the title of publisher, as providing quality fiction, com- novels, several novellas, numerous short stories, the co-owner of eSpec Books LLC, Speculative ics, reviews and convention and the world’s most undeniable erotica pod- Fiction Publishing. (www.especbooks.com) coverage (nthzine.com). Mike cast. Find him on Twitter @nobilis, at nobi- Visit him at mikemcphail.com. began his career as a writer/ lis.libsyn.com or at nobiliserotica.com. publisher in 1988 when his SF Kelly Meding short story, “Dust Storm,” won first place in a Aaron Rosenberg Born and raised in Southern local writing contest. In the 1990s, he wrote and Aaron Rosenberg is the author Delaware, Kelly Meding's dis- published the Raven comic book series (with of the best-selling DuckBob covery Freddy Krueger at a very artist R. Craig Enslin) and edited and published series (consisting of No Small young age forged a lifelong Scene, a Virginia-based entertainment magazine. Bills, Too Small for Tall, and obsession with horror, science In 2001, Mike was part of the “Best in Class Three Small Coinkydinks), the fiction, and all things paranor- – Master Division” winning presentation (Pre- Dread Remora space-opera mal. She writes the Dreg City Emptive Strike) at the Millennium Philcon Mas- series and, with David Niall urban fantasy series, as well as querade. Two months later he started Nth De- Wilson, the O.C.L.T. occult thrill- the Metawars original superhe- gree. In 2007, he wrote a chapter on “Writing for er series. His tie-in work con- ro series. As Kelly Meade she writes the Corner- Magazines” for Dragon Moon Press’ Writing Fan- tains novels for Star Trek, Warhammer, WarCraft, stone Run trilogy. You can find Kelly on Twitter tasy: The Author’s Grimoire. and Eureka. He has written children’s books (@KellyMeding), Pinterest (kellymeding), her In 2006, Mike (along with Tee Morris and (including the original series Pete and Penny's website (kellymeding.com), blog Organized Cha- Tony Ruggiero) came up with the crazy idea of Pizza Puzzles, the award-winning Bandslam: The os (chaostitan.blogspot.com), and on Facebook. hosting a science-fiction convention in Rich- Junior Novel, and the #1 best-selling 42: The Jack- mond, Virginia. After its tenth year, RavenCon ie Robinson Story), educational books on a variety TJ O’Connor moved to Williamsburg and Mike is still the con of topics, and over seventy roleplaying games TJ O’Connor is the 2015 Inde- chair. Other than RavenCon, Mike has also run (such as the original games Asylum, Spookshow, pendent Publishers Gold Medal programming for Trinoc*coN, been Fan Guest of and Chosen, work for White Wolf, Wizards of the Winner for Mysteries and the Honor for ConCarolinas and Mysticon, co- Coast, Fantasy Flight, Pinnacle, and many others, author of Dying to Know, Dying chaired a successful NASFiC bid (with Warren and both the Origins Award-winning Gamemas- for the Past, and Dying to Tell. TJ Buff), and served as Master of Ceremonies for tering Secrets and the Gold ENnie-winning Lure of is an international security con- MarsCon. the Lich Lord). He is the co-creator of the ReDeus sultant specializing in anti- Between Nth Degree and his many conven- series, and one of the founders of Crazy 8 Press. terrorism, investigations, and tion appearances, Mike has become the East Aaron lives in New York with his family. You can threat analysis. With his former Coast’s go-to guy for interviews. He’s inter- follow him online at gryphonrose.com, on Face- life as a government agent and years as a con- viewed guests for ConGregate, MarsCon, Mysti- book (gryphonrose), and on Twitter sultant, he has lived and worked around the con, RavenCon, and StellarCon. In the last few (@gryphonrose). world—life experiences that drive his novels. years Mike has interviewed a wide range of writ- Dying to know was also a Finalist for the 2015 ers, gamers, artists, and actors, including Aaron Suzanne Rosin Silver Falchion Award and the 2014 Foreword Alston, Kevin J. Anderson, Elizabeth Bear, Terry Suzanne Rosin is a Research Reviews INDIEFAB Book of the Year for Myster- Brooks, Jim Butcher, Orson Scott Card, Glen Librarian for a national law firm ies among others. Visit him at tjoconnor.com Cook, Larry Correia, Peter David, Sherrilyn Ken- headquartered in Philadelphia, yon, Katherine Kurtz, Todd McCaffrey, Rebecca PA. For over 20 years, she has Marc Okrand Moesta, Tamora Pierce, John Ringo, Michael been involved with non-profit Marc Okrand devised the dia- Stackpole, Allen Steele, Bruce Sterling, S.M. Stir- organizations including Ameri- logue and coached the actors ling, David Weber, Janny Wurts, Timothy Zahn, can Jewish Congress, Philadel- speaking the Klingon language and too many more to list. phia Science Fiction Society heard in Star Trek III: The Search Yes, Mike is an insanely busy person; if you (PSFS), Philcon, and Farpoint, as For Spock, Star Trek V: The Final see him at a convention please feed him lots of well as volunteering for cons up and down the Frontier, Star Trek VI: The Undis- caffeine and/or beer. When not engaged in East Coast. She is a member of the International covered Country, and Star Trek geekish pursuits, Mike is an under-employed Costumers’ Guild, The Greater Delaware Valley Into Darkness. He also created graphic designer and lives in Richmond, Virginia. Costumers’ Guild, Lunatic Fringe, and New Jer- the Atlantean language heard sey/New York Costumers’ Guild (aka Sick Pups) in the animated feature Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Jennifer R. Povey as well as the Pennsylvania Browncoats. She has The Klingon language he developed has contin- Jennifer R. Povey is in her early also been one of the managers for the Philadel- ued to be used in the later Star Trek TV series. In forties, and lives in Northern phia Film Festival. When not working cons, Su- addition, he created the Vulcan dialogue for Star Virginia with her husband. She zanne participates in panel discussions including Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Star Trek III, and writes a variety of speculative how to run a con, basics of copyright law, inter- both Vulcan and Romulan dialogue for 2009’s fiction, whilst following current net privacy (or the lack thereof) and media pan- Star Trek. affairs and occasionally indulg- els. He is the author of The Klingon Dictionary, ing in horse riding and role The Klingon Way: A Warrior's Guide, and Klingon playing games. She has sold Don Sakers For the Galactic Traveler. He did the translation fiction to a number of markets Launched the same month as for the Klingon opera ’u’ that premiered in The including Analog, and written RPG supplements, Sputnik One, it was perhaps Netherlands in 2010, as well as the expanded some of which are available from Occult Moon inevitable that Don Sakers version of the opera’s story in paq’batlh: The Publishing. Her first novel, Transpecial, was pub- should become a science fic- Klingon Epic. lished by Musa Publishing in April, 2013. Her tion writer. A Navy brat by He has degrees in linguistics from the Santa most recent release is the apocalyptic science birth, he spent his childhood in Cruz and Berkeley campuses of the University of fiction novella trilogy The Silent Years. She is such far-off lands as Japan, California and has conducted linguistic research working on an ongoing urban fantasy serial that Scotland, Hawaii, and Califor- as a postdoctoral fellow at the Smithsonian Insti- can be found at makingfate.jenniferrpovey.com. nia. In California, rather like a tution in Washington, D.C. He is a member of latter-day Mowgli, he was raised by dogs. As a the board of the theater company WSC Avant Nobilis Reed writer and editor, he has explored the thoughts Bard in Arlington, Virginia, and is an associate A few years ago Nobilis Reed of sapient trees (The Leaves of October), brought producer of the forthcoming documentary Con- decided to start sharing the ghosts to life (Carmen Miranda's Ghost is Haunt- langing: The Art of Crafting Tongues. naughty little stories he scrib- ing Space Station Three, Baen 1989), and beaten bled out in hidden notebooks. the "Cold Equations" scenario ("The Cold Solu- Take Home The Memories To his surprise, people actually tion" Analog 7/91, voted best short story of the liked them! Now, he can’t stop. year.) Masquerade DVDs are available for sale on The poor man is addicted. His Sakers is a member of the CoastLine SF Sunday at the Masquerade Critique. wife, teenage children, and Writers Group. He has taught sf-writing through even the cats just look on this Howard Community College. In 2009, Don took

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Guest Biographies up the position of book reviewer for Analog Sci- His short stories have appeared in various Other credits include “The Pirates of Orion” ani- ence Ficiton & Fact, where he writes the anthologies, including Rum and Runestones, mated Star Trek episode; many Star Trek novels "Reference Library" column in every issue. In his Dance Like a Monkey, The Ministry of Peculiar Oc- and comics; and Puppy Kisses Are Good for the day job, Don works for the Anne Arundel County currences Archives series and the Heroes in Hell Soul, a charming account of life with his legend- Public Library. His actual job title - "Library Asso- series. ary Welsh Corgi, Mail Order Annie. ciate" - makes it sound like he gives lots of mon- Michael founded Animato!, one of the first Howie also runs Day-One Dog Training ey to the Library, but in fact it's the other way magazines dedicated to animation and he has (dayonedogtraining.com), using Annie's valuable around. Don lives at Meerkat Meade with his been quoted as an animation historian in Enter- lessons to help dogs and humans have the best spouse, costumer Thomas Atkinson. Visit him at tainment Weekly and various books about anima- possible life together. Dog lovers can find How- donsakers.com/drupal6/. tion. ie’s Life with Dogs blog at puppykiss- With his wife Heidi Hooper, he runs Alliance esblog.livejournal.com. Jay Smith LARP which was started in 1989 and now has Jay Smith is the creator and chapters all over the United States and Canada. Richard C. White executive producer for the In his spare time, he is a lawyer. Visit him at Richard C. White is the author Parsec Award-winning audio michaelaventrella.com. of Strikeforce Falcon, an e-series drama series HG World. Since set in the Pacific Theater of 2009, Jay and his company of Dr. Ariel Vitali WWII for Pro Se Production, as players and producers have Ariel Vitali, M.D., is a board- well as two short novels, Full been telling the story of survi- certified psychiatrist who spe- Moon Affair and The Dark Leop- vors in the middle of a global cializes in psychiatric assess- ard #1: Mouse Trap, and "Notes zombie uprising. Now in its ment, pharmacotherapy, and in the Fog" in the Charles Boeck- third season, this "satellite" production has fea- supportive psychotherapy. Ariel man Presents: Johnny Nickle tured dozens of actors across four continents earned a Bachelor of Arts in duology. His latest work, Terra Incognito, a collec- making it a production on a truly global scale. Psychology from the University tion of articles on world building, was released Since its debut, episodes of HG World and its of California at Riverside and a in October 2015 and plans on releasing a dark spin-off series, the Parsec finalistThe Diary of Jill Doctor of Medicine from Dart- fantasy short story collection, For a Few Gold Woodbine and The Googies have been download- mouth College. He trained in General Pediatrics, Pieces More, in Spring 2016. ed close to a million times. as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the As a media tie-in writer, he’s written for Star Inspired by the golden age of radio, Hidden University of Connecticut and completed his Trek, Doctor Who, and The Incredible Hulk anthol- Harbor Mysteries presents a story inspired by General Psychiatry residency at Texas Tech Uni- ogies. His novel, Gauntlet Dark Legacy: Paths of stylish pulp era radio adventures like The Shad- versity. Evil, was the best-selling tie-in for his publisher ow, Sam Spade, The Green Hornet, and I Love a Ariel sees patients ranging from ages four in 2004. Mystery. Performed by a stellar cast, Hidden Har- to sixty-four and has clinical interests in mood Richard is a member of the Science Fiction bor hopes to integrate classic radio storytelling disorders, ADHD, and anxiety disorders and and Fantasy Writers of America and the Interna- with some modern twists. Jay draws from the enjoys working with LGBTQ and Spanish- tional Association of Media Tie-in Writers. Addi- work of Orson Welles, Arch Obelor and looks to speaking patients. He is a member of the Ameri- tionally, Richard serves on the Writer Beware modern audio dramatists like Douglas Adams can Psychiatric Association and the American committee. and Dirk Maggs as inspiration to create a rich, Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. realistic world of survival horror laced with dark Ariel grew up in the suburban wilds of Orange Kyle Williamson comedy and compelling human drama. County, California, and is a new resident of Mar- "Captain" Kyle Williamson is a Jay holds a BA in Creative Writing from yland and Howard County where he works as a writer and director of short Southern New Hampshire University and is staff psychiatrist for Chase Brexton Health Care, original and fan films, as well as working on his Master of Fine Arts from Seton based out of Baltimore. an actor appearing in them. Hill University’s innovative Writing Popular Fic- Ariel's personal interests include karate Among his current projects are tion program. He attends and speaks at various (Keith DeCandido can kick his butt, though), the Professor O'What parody science fiction and literary conventions about tinkering with computers, playing CRPGs, tab- series and the Farragut Films- podcasting, writing, audio drama, and zombies. letop gaming with friends, karaoke, watching live backed Star Trek fan film Trek: Hay is currently writing the audio drama adapta- performances and is a passionate, life-long fan Isolation. He is also a cosplay tion of Ed Greenwood's novel HELLMAW: Your of both the Los Angeles Dodgers and science enthusiast, an organizer of charity geek events, a World is Doomed! HG World can be subscribed to fiction/fantasy. He is an avid history buff and toy enthusiast, co-organizer of the Southeastern at iTunes or heard at the show website good- used to know a lot more about Project Mercury. PA Nerd Herd and a published comic book writ- morningsurvivors.com. Ariel is a member of STARFLEET International via er. the USS Richthofen in Glen Burnie. Thanks to his Take part in a special episode of Captain Dr. Barbara J. Thompson lovely wife of nine-plus years, Terry Bingham, Kyle’s Cosplay Spotlight at this year’s Farpoint and Prior to working at Goddard Ariel managed to also loves Doctor Who, view past episodes on YouTube (user Sci Fi Geek Space Flight Center, Barbara J. Farscape, and Babylon 5. And not only is he a Productions). Thompson was a graduate doctor in real life, he also plays one in Star Trek. research assistant studying the Gregory A. Wilson acceleration mechanisms of Howard Weinstein Gregory A. Wilson is a pub- energetic electrons in the After four decades writing lots lished author of both specula- Earth's magnetosphere. She of Star Trek and other science tive fiction and academic writ- moved to GSFC after complet- fiction, Howard Weinstein is ing and Professor of English at ing graduate school to serve as writing about the past instead St. John's University in New an operations scientist for the Solar and Helio- of the future. York City, where he teaches spheric Observatory (SOHO). In 1998, she began Inspired by high-spirited clas- creative writing, fantasy fiction working for the Solar Physics Branch, and has sics like Maverick, Butch Cassidy and science fiction along with participated in a number of instrument proposal and the Sundance Kid and The various other courses in litera- and development projects. Currently her prima- Sting, Howie’s upcoming novel ture. He is the author of the epic fantasy The ry effort is focused on scientific research and Galloway’s Gamble asks: Can two young gam- Third Sign (Gale Cengage, 2009); his second novel the development of the Solar Dynamics Obser- blers outfox a ruthless cattle baron bent on de- Icarus is being turned into a graphic novel to be vatory for the Living With a Star program. stroying their Texas hometown—without getting published in virtual and physical forms by Si- themselves killed? Howie hopes this scrupulous- lence in the Library Publishing in early 2016, and Michael A. Ventrella ly-researched, historically-based Old West romp his third novel Grayshade (Book One of The Gray Michael A. Ventrella’s third about bickering brothers Jamey and Jake Gallo- Assassin Trilogy) will be published by The Ed novel, Bloodsuckers: A Vampire way will be available soon. Greenwood Group in the fall of 2016. He has Runs for President, was released Other historical fiction on Howie’s project short stories in a number of places, most recent- in 2014 to excellent reviews. He list: a mystery about a con man and a wrongly- ly the Time Traveled Tales, Vol. 2 (Silence in the is the editor of the Tales of disgraced cop who team up to solve high-profile Library Publishing, 2014) and Heroes (Silence in Fortannis anthology series as crimes and embarrass the corrupt police depart- the Library Publishing, 2015) anthologies. well as the forthcoming Alter- ment in 1870s Baltimore, and a Christmas time- With two-time Hugo nominee John Helfers, nate Sherlocks series, co-edited travel tale set during the Great Depression. he is in the planning stages for a political specu- with New York Times Bestselling Howie’s most recent Star Trek story is “The lative fiction anthology, with a number of well- Author Jonathan Maberry. Blood-Dimmed Tide” in Star Trek: Mere Anarchy. known authors already on board. 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Guest Biographies In Memoriam (with Brad Beaulieu and Mike Underwood) the Park: A SuperHuman Times Novel (2012). He also In the last year we have lost many who contrib- critically acclaimed Speculate! The Podcast for serves as the creator/writer of SuperHuman uted to fandom and the Farpoint family. Join us Writers, Readers, and Fans (speculatesf.com), into Times for Prometheus Radio Theatre. in remembering them on Farpoint TV. its sixth year of production and with a successful On the stage, he is known to convention Patreon. He has written three articles for the audiences for his years with the Cheap Treks SFWA Bulletin, and is a member of Codex, the comedy troupe and The Boogie Knights. He has Gen Con Writers' Symposium, the Origins Li- also had two comedy-mysteries - Breeding Will Leonard Nimoy brary and several other author groups on and Tell and Murder Case - produced by the Balti- (1931-2015) offline. He is regularly invited to speak on pan- more Playwrights Festival. In the real world, he els, conduct workshops and read from his work has worked for more than 20 years writing in His iconic portrayal of at conventions and conferences throughout the the comic-book industry, but if he told you what Spock, the half-Human, country. he did, he'd have to bore you. When he isn't half-Vulcan First Officer of Wilson is the author of The Problem in the daydreaming about writing under the palm the Enterprise, may be Middle: Liminal Space and the Court Masque trees of Orlando, he lives far, far away from Leonard Nimoy’s most (Clemson University, 2007) and numerous arti- them with his wife and son in a situation come- cles and book chapters on a variety of academic dy format outside of Baltimore. enduring legacy, but it is subjects. He is also the lead singer and trumpet hardly the sum of his ac- player for the progressive rock band The Road Dr. C. Alex Young complishments. An actor since age 3, his asso- (thebandtheroad.com), soon to release its third Dr. C. Alex Young is the Associ- ciation with Star Trek stretched from filming album and follow-up to its critically acclaimed ate Director for Science in the “The Cage” in 1964 to Star Trek Into Darkness in second album Monomyth, nominated for Best Heliophysics Science Division Foreign Record in Progawards 2010. Finally, he at NASA's Goddard Space 2013. He appeared on stage, television, and hosts a successful Twitch channel focused on Flight Center. In this role he is film, and also was a successful director and story and narrative in games at twitch.tv/ responsible for overseeing and producer. Off-stage, his talents extended to arvaneleron. coordinating the Education photography, writing, and singing. Long active He lives with his wife Clea and daughter and Public Outreach team for in the Jewish community, he often wove his Senavene—named at his wife's urging for a the division. He works with the character in The Third Sign, for which his daugh- EPO teams as a liaison with the NASA offices of faith into his professional life, from his photo- ter seems to have forgiven him—in Riverdale, Education and Communication. In addition, he graphic study The Shekhina Project to his role NY. His virtual home is gregoryawilson.com. works with the division scientists to promote as Golda Meir’s husband in A Woman Called and support their research. Golda to his creation of the Vulcan Salute. Steven H. Wilson In graduate school at the University of New Steven H. Wilson created the Hampshire, Dr. Young studied the high energy Mark Time and Parsec Award- astrophysics of cosmic gamma-ray bursts and winning podcast series The gamma-ray solar flares. Harve Bennett Arbiter Chronicles, as well as He joined the NASA/ESA SOHO mission (1930-2015) authoring Taken Liberty and after graduate school as a Solar Astrophysicist several other novels and novel- with the Extreme-Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope Harve Bennett, the re- las set in the Arbiters universe. (EIT). Working in this area grew his interest in nowned producer who His other works include the image processing, which he combined with his chose “Space Seed” as the novel Peace Lord of the Red love of statistics and data analysis. It was this catalyst for Star Trek II: The Planet, short stories for Crazy 8 Press's ReDeus with the help of some of his colleagues that led Wrath of Khan, and whose series, and contributions to Sequart Press's Star to his establishment of the Solar Image Pro- Wars essay collections. He has written for DC cessing Workshops or SIPWork. Over the past 7 career ranged from The Comics and Starlog, and is publisher for Fire- years, Young has helped organize and run 5 Mod Squad and The Six bringer Press, whose seventh and latest book, workshops and edited 3 special topic Solar Phys- Million Dollar Man to Rich Man, Poor Man and Somewhere in the Middle of Eternity, collects tales ics journal volumes on Solar Image Processing. Ingrid Bergman’s last project, A Woman Called of science fiction, fantasy and the paranormal Part of what he enjoys about data analysis top- Golda (also starring Leonard Nimoy), had by Mid-Atlantic authors. ics is the sharing of knowledge with the solar sworn off convention appearances when au- and astrophysics communities. This has led to Lance Woods his participation with the California Harvard thor Terry Rioux convinced him that he Lance Woods began his writing Astrostatisics Collaboration (CHASC). WANTED to be a guest at Farpoint. His three "career" in 1967 by penning a Dr. Young's passion for sharing knowledge appearances made him a fan favorite – only one-page episode of the Bat- has also been fueled by giving public lectures, his failing health prevented his return. Harve man TV series at age 5. The fine television and radio inter-views for NASA/TV and will always be a beloved part of Farpoint’s works of scriptwriting heroes participating in several Discovery Channel docu- as diverse as Neil Simon, Wil- mentaries. To further this outreach he estab- extended family. liam Goldman, James L. Brooks lished a Facebook fanpage, thesuntoday, and

and Rod Serling corrupted him the complementary website, thesuntoday.org. further. As a result, his pub- There you will find links to their Twitter feed, Alan Rickman lished works by Firebringer Press include the Pinterest boards and YouTube channel. (1946-2016) short story "Dead Air" in the anthology Some- where in the Middle of Eternity (2014) and Heroic As a Shakespearean actor who finds himself forever recognized for a genre role in Galaxy Quest, Alan Rickman unwittingly played out how an entire generation will remember him. Over the course of eight Harry Potter films, his Severus Snape became an iconic figure. A much-awarded veteran of stage and Drive The Car Of The Future! screen, his voice was instantly identifiable. Often cast as an articulate and charismatic Representatives from Tesla Motors will be on hand at the front of the hotel this villain (Hans Gruber in Die Hard, the Sheriff in weekend. Sign up for a test drive slot to enjoy this unique opportunity. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves), he could also bring charm, humor and sensitivity to his roles (Truly, Madly, Deeply, Sense and Sensibility, Saturday 10am – 4pm & Sunday 10am – 3pm Dogma, Love Actually). (Hours subject to change due to weather conditions — Ages 25 and Up)

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Live Performers The Boogie Knights (CARAs). After nearly 20 years together they are Members of our clubs and schools current- The Boogie Knights are a group a mainstay of the local music scene and still ly primarily learn the art of the longsword based of performers who create and bring a youthful exuberance to their fun-filled, on the teachings of Johannes Liechtenauer from perform history- and fantasy- colorful, and scientifically accurate performanc- selected sources, but may also delve into sword inspired parodies of modern es. Visit them at thechromatics.com. and buckler, spear and polearms, messer, dag- songs. The group was created ger and wrestling, or more esoteric weapons. A at the science fiction conven- Cosmic Game Show training session may include strength training tion Shore Leave (near Balti- The Cosmic Game Show is a wild and crazy mix and conditioning, fencing fundamentals and more, MD) in 1982 and they've of trivia games that will challenge your ability to mechanics, technical interpretation drills, spar- been performing at science recall facts from every realm of human experi- ring games, cutting practice, and coached free fiction conventions and the occasional renais- ence. Contestants will compete onstage in modi- fencing. Our clubs and schools also organize sance festival ever since. fied versions of: Chronology, Blurt, Old Wives’ visits to other regional groups, and make an While their first two CDs (Cavalier Attitude Tales, Trivial Pursuit and Sci Fi Files. All onstage effort to remain involved in the overall Historical and Oh the Horror!) are out of print, and others participants receive a parting gift- and the win- European Martial Arts community. Potential club (Many a Sleepless Knight, Hysterically Inaccurate, ner of each game will win a gift card worth at members can find MKDF at mary- and Many a Sleepless Knight) are in short supply, least $10.00! So come and join your host, Diane landkdf.yolasite.com to learn more. If you are their newest CD (Wasted Days and Wasted Sahar, at the Cosmic Game show-the fun is out not a local resident, you can learn about clubs in Knights) is readily available via CD Ba- of this world! your area at our KDF network site, by. (www.cdbaby.com/cd/boogieknights1) Help www.xkdf.org. make it scarce, too! Flabbergast the Wizard Check out videos and more at Comedy magic with puppetry Muggle Dueling League sites.google.com/site/boogieknightsmd/ for all ages! Flabbergast, the The Muggle Dueling League is a (Photo by Steve Lesnik) time-traveling wizard, has tak- Live-Action Role Playing (LARP) en up residence in the Age of game staging its second beta Captain Kyle’s Steam just long enough to test at Farpoint Convention. Cosplay Spotlight learn a few tricks from some Rather than rely on the rolling Captain Kyle's Cosplay Spotlight prominent stage magicians of of dice to determine the outcome, a player’s is honored to shoot a special that era. He’s altered his ap- performance is instead judged by a panel of episode at Farpoint! This show pearance to blend in with Victo- officials on the ability to act out their parts with- interviews cosplayers twice... rian England, but still amuses children and in the confines of league rules. The event at first as the character the co- adults alike with his puzzling feats of prestidigi- Farpoint will include both instruction in spell splayer is portraying, then tation and legerdemain. Prepare to be Flabber- casting and practice spell-casting duels and is again as the cosplayer behind gasted! OPEN TO PLAYERS OF ALL AGES! the costume. Who will be inter- The Muggle Dueling League was founded viewed? It could be you! Captain Kyle will be in 2015 at Farpoint Convention in Timonium auditioning cosplayers who really know and (Baltimore), MD. It is the creation of Brooks portray their characters well and will choose one Miller, who conceived the idea while pretending cosplayer to interview on camera. The taping to have a “wizard’s duel” with his niece. A huge will be held on stage in front of a live audience Luna-C Productions fan of the book & movie franchise, he was origi- of convention attendees. Plus the episode will Luna-C Productions is a comedy troupe that has nally interested in creating or participating in a be released as part of Season Two of this unique been writing and performing live vaudeville style d20 role-playing game based around the imagi- talk show! sketch comedy for the past 20+ years. Their nary setting. After discovering the existence of Captain Kyle and his co-host, Constance, spoofs are based on science fiction and fantasy Muggle Quidditch, the idea slowly evolved into have been cosplayers and performers for many movies and television shows. Nothing is safe the Muggle Dueling League. years. The goal of the show is to show the fun of from them; Star Trek, Star Wars, Once Upon a cosplay in a positive manner and to introduce Time, Stargate, My Little Pony , Doctor Who, Ware- Prometheus Radio Theatre those who might not be familiar with cosplay to house 13 and Harry Potter have fallen prey to What better way to mark the the culture. The only requirements to be part of their humor. Luna-C is also the creator of Potter 50th anniversary of the Batman this fun experience are a strong knowledge of Live in 45, a raucous summary of all seven Harry TV show than with a Batman the character, a costume, and the ability to take Potter books in 45 minutes. radio play? Join us for Lux Radio Theatre Presents on the role for less than 10 minutes. Plus during For this year’s Farpoint show Luna-C has set “THE Batman”, an atom-powered ride in the Bat- the weekend there will be other opportunities to their sights on all your favorite science fiction, mobile back to 1949 as the Dynamic Duo, their be part of the show, with cosplayers featured in fantasy and even children’s shows.. Tell your allies and their arch-enemies are brought to life trivia games, impromptu performances and friends, tell your relatives, Come and see the by a galaxy of old Hollywood’s brightest stars (as even young cosplayer interviews (parental/ show. played by a cast of Prometheus favorites and guardian consent required). Get ready to be part Catch Luna-C on Facebook (Luna-C- convention guests)! of the fun! Productions) ,YouTube (user/comedyoflunac), Prometheus Radio Theatre: Old Traditions. View past episodes on YouTube (user Sci Fi and at www.comedyoflunac.com New Voices. New Ideas. Visit us at prome- Geek Productions). theusradiotheatre.com. Like us on Facebook (PrometheusRT). Download us on iTunes.

SciFi Fights A panel of esteemed guests fight for supremacy over a number of topics including "Best SciFi Maryland Kunst des Fechtens media of 2015", "Which Star Wars character de- The Chromatics The Maryland Kunst des Fechtens (MKDF) is part serves their own spin-off movie", and "Pitch a The Chromatics are a high-energy vocal band on of a federation of clubs and schools practicing new Star Trek TV show". There will be words, a mission to delight audiences with a full spec- the reconstructed martial arts of medieval Ger- debating, and probably some name calling. trum of songs about science, technology, life, many. Based on extant source material, our and their intersections. They have taken their focus is on historical techniques found in Sci-Fi Jeopardy! astronomically-correct a cappella songs, a pro- fighting treatises and books. Created across Who will be crowned champion? Dean Rogers ject called AstroCappella, from Palm Springs to hundreds of years, these fechtbucher (fight- hosts the fan version of the classic game show. Orlando and from Las Vegas to New York, and books) specifically present systems of combat He’ll give contestants the answers in categories their CD has flown in space (no kidding!). Back that demonstrate an efficient and deadly form such as fantasy, science fiction, and horror and down on earth they have captivated young and of fencing. Kunst des Fechtens, the Art of Fighting, they have to come up with the questions as they old alike at the Kennedy Center's Millennium is used to refer to the martial arts that devel- compete for fabulous prizes. Stage, the National Air & Space Museum, the oped in the medieval Germanic regions. Each Mid-Atlantic Harmony Sweepstakes, and numer- member club or school has opted in to a joint The Julien Fleming ous science fiction conventions, First Nights, vision of what early Germanic martial arts may festivals, concert series, and private parties. have looked like, the type of training required to Memorial Fund Their CDs have been nominated for multiple achieve proficiency, and what the future com- Washington Area Music Awards (WAMMIES) and munity of KDF practitioners should look like. Like us on Facebook Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards facebook.com/julienflemingmemorialfund Livetweet Your Con! #FarpointCon2016 15

Groups and Organizations The Baltimore are interested in science fiction, speculative Wilson, Phil Giunta, Lance Woods, Michael Science Fiction Society fiction, fantasy, and related genres in all forms. Critzer, Stuart S. Roth, Susanna Reilly, Daniel The Baltimore Science Fiction They also award the Turkey Awards, Patrick Corcoran and Amanda Headlee. Please Society (BSFS) is a non-profit, Chessiecon's own version of the Bulwer-Lytton join us in the authors' room this weekend as our charitable, literary and educa- Fiction contest, for the “worst possible opening authors share readings of their work and we talk tional organization, dedicated to the worst possible SF/F novel (n)ever written”. about future publication endeavors. Learn more to the promotion of, and an Chessiecon 2016 will be November 25-27, about Firebringer at firebringerpress.com. appreciation for, science fiction 2016, in Timonium, MD. Learn more at in all of its many forms. chessiecon.org and find us on Facebook Gettysburg’s Address Podcast Balticon, our annual regional science fiction (Chessiecon). The Gettysburg’s Address Pod- & fantasy convention, features authors, editors, cast serves up a variety of writ- publishers, artists, filmmakers, and, most im- Crazy 8 Press ers, directors, actors, musicians portantly, fans. Occurring over the four-day Me- Crazy 8 Press is a consortium of and political thinkers to discuss morial Day weekend, Balticon has speeches by writers (Peter David, Michael issues and ideas in pop culture our guests, author readings, panels, slide shows, Jan Friedman, Robert Green- and the societal zeitgeist. Host films, videos, an art show, a dealers room, board berger, Glenn Hauman, Aaron Nick Minecci offers knowledge gaming, card gaming (collectible and otherwise), Rosenberg, and Howard Wein- and questions about literature, film and political computer gaming, a masquerade show , science stein) who have decided to thought. Follow them on Twitter at programming, a writer's workshop, and much, bypass the traditional publish- @GBsAddress and visit gbaddress.com. much more. ing process to bring our work directly to you, the BSFS publishes an annual fanzine, BSFAN, in reader. International conjunction with Balticon. BSFAN generally con- Why Crazy 8 when there’s only 6? Choose Federation of Trekkers tains bios of the current Balticon Guests of Hon- your favorite answer! The Federation is an organiza- or, a bibliography of our author GoH's works, § We started with eight authors, but two spon- tion founded by Gene Rodden- articles on science fiction, short stories, the win- taneously combusted. berry to be the modern day ning entries in the Young Writer's Contest, re- § Glenn’s big enough for three. version of the Federation seen views, advertisements, and anything else the § Aaron’s multiple personalities wanted to be in Star Trek. His mission for our editors deem appropriate or related. counted, or else they’d start playing with organization: “Do what the Since 1983, BSFS has presented the Comp- knives. crew of the Enterprise does in every episode: go ton Crook Award each Balticon, for "... the best § If we went with Secret Six, DC would want places and help people.” It is with that founding first novel in the genre published during the royalties. order that we ask you to join us. Help make the previous year..." The winners of the Jack L. § We wanted to name ourselves after a card world a better place. Work with us to create a Chalker Memorial Young Writer's contest are game, and Bridge Publications was taken. brighter future at www.trekfederation.com. also announced at the con. If you’re still searching for answers, seek for BSFS business, social, and SF book discus- them at crazy8press.com, like us on Facebook at sion group meetings are all open to any mem- crazy8press, or follow us @crazy8press. ber of the public. Most meetings take place in the BSFS building, a former theater at 3310 East Farragut Films Inc. (Re)Generation Who Baltimore Street, in the Highlandtown section of Established in 2004, Washing- (Re)Generation Who is the Doctor Who celebra- Baltimore, Meeting and special events infor- ton, DC-based Farragut Films tion for every generation! This year’s guests mation is available on the answering machine or Inc. specializes in producing include Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Michael on the BSFS Calendar web page. Please visit feature-length films, vignettes, Troughton, Nicola Bryant, Frazier Hines, Sophie bsfs.org for details. trailers, and others videos in a variety of genres. (Aldred) Henderson, Wendy Padbury, Deborah We have established partnerships with other Watling, Anneke Wills, Terry Molloy, and many film companies, to include CGI, special effects, more. Join us March 18-20, 2016 in Hunt Valley, make-up effects, sound mix/effects, musical MD for three days of programming and events. scores/soundtracks, and specialized post- Visit regenerationwho.com and find us on Face- production work. Farragut Films has studios in book (groups/regenerators/) Big Damn Films, Inc.,/Michael C. Dougherty the greater Washington , DC metropolitan area, Michael C. Dougherty is a writer, director, and and Kingsland, GA. The Royal Manticoran Navy producer, of Browncoats: Redemption (2010) & Our primary project, Starship Farragut, is Based on the books written by Z*Con (2015). Michael has also acted as execu- based on the original series of Star Trek, and David Weber, The Royal Manti- tive producer on the upcoming grindhouse style entails a new crew with new adventures. The coran Navy: The Official Honor film 'You're F@#K'n Dead!'. He has run two suc- project showcases film shoots, physical sets, and Harrington Fan Association was cessful crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter digital technology that may rival that seen in born in February 2011. Mod- and Indiegogo as well as advised on several both episodic television and motion pictures eled after the military structure campaigns. today. This award-winning series is free for found in the series, TRMN Big Damn Films, Inc., is an all-volunteer download at www.starshipfarragut.com. strives to provide a positive fandom experience. grassroots organization organized to support Another one of our projects, Starship Pola- Their Saganami Island Academy courses not other 501(c)(3) charities by creating, and pro- ris, is an original, science fiction film effort con- only help members explore the Honorverse but moting, films as a source of fundraising and ceived by Dennis Bailey. Farragut Films is work- also help them become better managers and advocacy for the chosen supported charities. ing in association with United Worlds Entertain- leaders in the real world. No matter what, they Today, Big Damn Films (bigdamnfilms.org) ment on this film project. We are in pre- Do It With Honor! continues the core principles it was founded production of a new webseries entitled, Star Trek More information and The Manticore’s Tale, upon by harnessing the energy and talents from Continues, which stars Vic Mignogna, Todd the official newsletter, is available on their web- individuals who claim fandom in all genres into Haberkorn, and Chuck Huber. We expect to be site, www.trmn.org or www.facebook.com/ an independent film company whose dedication filming at our Studio 2 facility in March/April groups/TRMN.ORG/ to quality is rivaled only by its steadfast commit- timeframe. ment to give back to the community. Starship Farragut’s “The Crossing” will air at SciFi Diner Podcast Z*Con is “like Goonies meets Shaun of the Farpoint and our joint venture with Whitehurst Welcome to the SciFi Diner Dead" set at a Comic Con. 100% of the net pro- Films, The Legend of Zelda: Oblivion Rising, will where we serve up spicy con- ceeds from this film will go to charity. The chari- have its East Coast premier. versations from a tasty menu ties supported are The American Red Cross, Kids of the latest scifi movies and Need to Read, and Big Damn Films. Check it out Firebringer Press television shows! Whether at zconmovie.com Firebringer Press has been publish- you’re in the mood for inter- ing since 2005, and released its views with your favorite actors, Chessiecon seventh title, the anthology Some- reviews of new movies, recaps of the hottest Chessiecon is a science fiction where in the Middle of Eternity, in the shows, or rewatch/discussions of old favorites, and fantasy convention held Summer of 2014. Focusing on Sci- there’s something for every appetite at the Din- annually by the Thanksgiving ence Fiction, Fantasy and Paranor- er. Stop by for a bite at scifidinerpodcast.com. Science Fiction Society (TSFS). mal stories, Firebringer reaches out They are dedicated to celebrat- to new authors in the Mid-Atlantic region, and ing and encouraging those who has published the works of founder Steven H.

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Groups and Organizations course, is holding our annual Shore Leave Con- ZeldaOblivionRising) and their websites (zelda- vention in August. oblivion.com and whitehurstfilms.com). With charitable events including annual blood drives for the Red Cross, food drives for X-ile Pictures/Dawn Cowings the Maryland Food Bank, and toy drives for the Dawn Cowings is an award win- Starfleet Marine's Toys for Tots and a membership in- ning writer, producer, and direc- For over 35 years, Starfleet has provided Star cluding school teachers, social and political sci- tor. Her works include the Trek fans a way to meet each other, make entists, astronomers, biologists, chemists, ecol- ground-breaking fan film Star friends, have fun, give back to their communi- ogists, psychologists, nurses, paramedics, public Wars: Revelations and the web series Trenches. ties, and show that the dream of Gene Rodden- safety and law enforcement representatives, Dawn keeps busy with her three boys, check- berry can live long and prosper. On the local computer experts, writers, artists, secretaries, ing off bucket list items like abseiling (100 meters level, members can gather with other fans for a and clerical personnel, and representatives of off Rotterdam's Euromast!), and working on new variety of enjoyable activities. On the interna- business and management, and more, STAT projects. These include a new sci-fi series for tional level, Starfleet offers our members a itself has become an example of IDIC in action -- television and a publishing venture. wealth of resources that you won’t find in any Infinitely Diverse people Infinitely Combined by Dawn now heads X-ile Pictures, LLC. (founded other Star Trek fan clubs. In addition to a great their love of Star Trek, science, and science fic- with former partner Shane Felux). Keep up with set of membership materials and our regularly- tion. Visit us at shore-leave.com. her on Facebook (Xile Pictures,Shatterdome Con) published newsletter, Starfleet offers members and Twitter (@XilePictures, @ShatterdomeCon, the chance to get involved with Starfleet Acade- @DawnCowings) my, the Starfleet Marine Corps, the Department of Technical Services, and much, much more. We even have a group of academic monetary Whitehurst Films scholarships that are awarded to deserving Star- Whitehurst Films are the creative force behind Do you have time to spare? fleet members each year. Visit us at sfi.org. the new film Legend of Zelda: Oblivion Rising. Farpoint is pleased to host their East Coast Money isn’t the only thing you can donate The Star Trek Association premiere. to help a child in need. The Julien Fleming of Towson, Inc. After saving the land of Hyrule and marrying Memorial Fund is run by just a few dedicat- The Star Trek Association of his true love, Link thought the rest of his life would Towson, Inc. (STAT) was found- be spent happily ever after. But the phenomenon ed people and they need your help. They ed in 1978 by a small group of known as the Oblivion changes everything. Trans- particularly need help getting the word out people who shared an interest ported back in time to a Hyrule far different – and about JFMF If you have time to spare, in Star Trek. A year later, we held the first Shore more dangerous – than the one he once knew, Link Leave Convention, which attracted even more encounters a homeless thief named Zelda. Caught please contact JFMF at 703-577-0842 and Star Trek enthusiasts to the group. between memories of a past that never was and an donate your time and As the club grew, our interests expanded to unknown future, Link sets out on his most danger- effort to making the include the promotion of not only Star Trek, but ous quest yet. also of science fact and other areas of science With their partner Farragut Films, their world a better place, fiction. Activities have included costumed visits upcoming projects include GI Joe: Deception and one child at a time. to local hospital pediatric units, visits to libraries Legend Of Zelda: Triforce Prophecy and schools to promote literacy, participation in Follow them on Twitter (@LOZOblivion), Your time is worth the Towson 4th of July Parade and pre-parade YouTube (user/SW83), Facebook entertainment. Our current major activity, of (ZeldaOblivionRising and /groups/ everything to us!

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Authors Panels Writing The Other Writer's Workshop (2 hrs) Writing Inclusively vs. Token Characters Chesapeake 1 — Fri 2/12/16 — 4:00 pm Chesapeake 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 12:00 noon Chesapeake 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 8:00 pm We’re often told to write what we know – but Get the pros to help you polish your master- Encountering characters of diverse of ethnicities, writers need to write characters that have differ- piece! Howard Weinstein, Kelly Meding, Dave Ga- genders, sexualities or religions can be refresh- ent ethnicity, gender, sexuality or even species. lanter, Bob Jones ing and empowering, or it can seem artificial and What techniques can writers use when writing The "isms" in Sci-Fi & Fantasy forced. How can writers breathe life into their outside their own personal experience? Jennifer Chesapeake 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 1:00 pm characters while identifying (and avoiding) mere Povey, Kim Headlee, Rigel Ailur, Jay Smith There are good "isms" like optimism and bad tokenism? Don Sakers, Keith DeCandido, Rigel Genres Within Genres "isms" like racism. There are "isms" that polar- Ailur, Jennifer Povey Chesapeake 1 — Fri 2/12/16 — 5:00 pm ize people, like conservatism and liberalism. As Struggles with Building an Audience & Fan Base As authors explore more ways to mix and match fans and creators, how do our own"isms" influ- Chesapeake 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 9:00 pm different tropes and genres, it’s becoming a ence our work and our relations with the rest of So you’ve written your masterpiece;. Now how challenge for some readers – and some authors fandom? Pam Smith, Jennifer Povey, Don Sakers, do you get folks to read it? Our panelists will – to describe exactly what niche some books fit Jay Smith offer suggestions. Jay Smith, Kim Headlee, Dan- into, if any. Is this a good thing for SF/F litera- Becoming a Mainstream Super Hero ielle Ackley-McPhail, Michael Ventrelli ture, or a path to chaos? David Mack, Michael Chesapeake 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 2:00 pm 50 Years Past & Future Pederson, Rigel Ailur Pros and cons of superheroes becoming popu- Chesapeake 1 — Sun 2/14/16 — 10:00 am Changes in Business of Speculative Fiction lar culture for more than comic fans. Dave Ga- How has science fiction (both written and visual) Chesapeake 1 — Fri 2/12/16 — 6:00 pm lanter, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Jennifer Povey, Rigel changed in the last fifty years? How might it Exploration of the changing business landscape Ailur survive and develop in the next fifty? We’re al- of writing and selling speculative fiction, particu- Aliens: Beyond Pointy Ears & Bumpy Heads ready living in a future that was science fiction to larly networking and promotion. Gregory A. Wil- Chesapeake 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 3:00 pm people fifty years ago. Will there even still be son, Aaron Rosenberg How does one craft truly alien species and cul- space for science fiction in fifty years? Jennifer Publishing on a Budget: tures when writing SF? Many authors have Povey, TA Chafin, Allyn Gibson, Don Sakers Spending Your Money Wisely made aliens insectile; how does that affect our Writing for the Game Industry Chesapeake 1 — Fri 2/12/16 — 7:00 pm ability to empathize with the aliens? Our panel Chesapeake 1 — Sun 2/14/16 — 11:00 am If a big publisher buys your book, they cover all will discuss these and other portrayals of truly How is writing for the video game industry the costs. If you publish yourself, you pay for alien aliens, and speculate on how they might different from writing genre fiction? How do I everything. So what do you absolutely NEED to continue to evolve. Don Sakers, David Gerrold, become a writer in the game industry? T. Erik buy, and what isn’t as critical? TJ Perkins, Kim Peter David Bakutis, Richard C. White, Sean Druelinger, Aaron Headlee, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Richard C. White Crazy 8 Press Rosenberg Readings Erotic In Nature Chesapeake 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 4:00 pm Advice for New Writers Ridgely 2 — Fri 2/12/16 — 11:00 pm An hour-long panel with members of Crazy 8 Chesapeake 1 — Sun 2/14/16 — 12:00 noon Authors will read their favorite "naughty bits!" Press to discuss current and future publications. You’ve written your story. Now what do you do Nobilis Reed (ADULT CONTENT) Peter David, Bob Greenberger, Glenn Hauman, with it? Our panelists will offer their advice. It's Entirely About Character Michael Jan Friedman, Aaron Rosenberg Heather E. Hutsell, Mike McPhail, T.J. O'Connor, Chesapeake 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 10:00 am Fall & Redemption in Fantasy & Science Fiction Michael Ventrella What makes a good lead character? What Chesapeake 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 5:00 pm Collaborations makes a good villain? Good characterization can Examining the themes of heroes falling and Chesapeake 1 — Sun 2/14/16 — 1:00 pm make a story – and bad characterization can being redeemed. Compare Lord of the Rings, Are two heads really better than one? Discuss sink one. Here are some tips and tricks to help Game of Thrones and Star Wars, for example, and the pros and cons of working with other writers. you craft good, strong, interesting characters. the Hero’s Journey. Gregory A. Wilson, David David Mack, Aaron Rosenberg, Richard C. White, Heather E. Hutsell, Howard Weinstein, David Ger- Mack, Ben Anderson, Jay Smith Kelly Meding rold, Gregory A. Wilson The Business of Writing World Building 101 Hero or Antihero? Chesapeake 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 6:00 pm Chesapeake 1 — Sun 2/14/16 — 2:00 pm Chesapeake 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 11:00 am A workshop aimed at independent author- Your story is set in a whole other world. That’s The more well-rounded and realistic a character publishers that will cover such nuts-and-bolts great – but now you have to build that world! is, the less they seem like a traditional hero. Is it topics as obtaining ISBNs, setting up imprints, Here are some tips and tricks to help you do possible to have both heroism and realism, or acquiring software or hiring professionals to that. Steve Wilson, David Gerrold, Peter David does the introduction of multiple character assist with e-book conversions, print book lay- Writer Beware flaws automatically make a character an antihe- outs, etc. Kim Headlee Chesapeake 1 — Sun 2/14/16 — 3:00 pm ro? How do shifting and competing definitions Enter the Hobbit There have never been so many ways to get of heroism influence this discussion? Richard C. Chesapeake 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 7:00 pm published than today. Yet for every success White, Gregory A. Wilson, Rigel Ailur, Jay Smith You want to write about two elves throwing story, there are people who get completely dis- Firebringer Press down with a dozen goblins, but you’ve never couraged because they have scammed by peo- Chesapeake 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 12:00 noon held a sword in your life! Or maybe your space ple out to separate the novice author (and not- An hour-long panel with members of Firebringer marines need to take down an enemy patrol… so-novice author) from their money or time. Press to discuss current and future publications. and you don’t even know how to patrol, much Our panelists will discuss how to identify what Steve Wilson, Lance Woods, Renfield less set up an ambush! Our panelists will dis- your needs are, how to find those desirable cuss how to write good action scenes, how to do agents and publishers, and how to avoid those research without devoting your life to it, and who aren’t going to help your career. Richard C. where to find experts if you need them. Richard White, Keith DeCandido, TJ Perkins C. White, Kim Headlee, Mike McPhail Farpoint FARPBooks Lounge A relaxed setting where writers and readers can meet — All weekend in Dulaney 1

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 4:00 pm Autographs: Richard White, Gregory Wilson 10:00 am Autographs: Rigel Ailur, Peter David, Dave 10:00 am Autographs: Heather E. Hutsell, David Mack, 5:00 pm Readings: Danielle Ackley-McPhail, D. Krauss Galanter, Allyn Gibson Marc Okrand, Michael Ventrella 6:00 pm Autographs: Rigel Ailur, Allyn Gibson, Jennifer 11:00 am Readings: Peter David, Jennifer Povey, Joseph 11:00 am Readings: Mike Friedman Povey, Don Sakers Berenato 12:00 noon Autographs: Joseph Berenato, Mike Fried- 12:00 noon Autographs: Ben Anderson, Mike Friedman, man, Marc Okrand, Jennifer Povey 10:00 pm FARPOINT BOOK FAIR Heather E. Hutsell, David Mack 1:00 pm Readings: T. Erik Bakutis, Don Sakers 2:00 pm Readings: David Mack, Gregory Wilson, 2:00 pm Autographs: Ben Anderson, Keith DeCandido, Heather E. Hutsell Don Sakers, Richard White 3:00 pm Autographs: Michael Ventrella, Gregory Wilson 3:00 pm Readings: Jay Smith, Steven H. Wilson 5:00 pm Readings: Michael Ventrella, Kim Headlee, Keith DeCandido Check Room Schedule for Updates and Changes! 6:00 pm Autographs: Joseph Berenato, Peter David, Keith DeCandido, Dave Galanter 18 Follow Us On Facebook!

You only see what you want to see…believe what you want to believe.

When 2 aliens landed in DC, President Harker started to salivate at all the technological advancements he would bring to his country. AND then he met the aliens, Ismael & Rudy, as they wanted to be called. They came for Earth’s technology or so it appeared and so the president believed.

The aliens were humanoid, or so they suit’s showed, they didn’t speak English but quickly learned it, or so it appeared.

Danielle Marama, Danny, was assigned by the President to act as the alien’s liaison. As she got to know them she became their friend and kept their secrets – was she a traitor?

While Danny & the aliens take to the roads to visit various technologically advanced plants and wonders, to give the aliens the technology so called ‘maniacs’ come out from everywhere, is the government guiding them to kill the aliens AND Danny?

An explosion in space, a spacecraft seemingly out of nowhere – The government deems Danny an alien collaborator – choosing the wrong species to back… although if she were more for the government she’d be dead already.

Earth is in the cross hairs and Danny & her husband Chris – an Astrophysicist, are Earths only chance.

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Featured Programming Cocktail Party If you’ve ever heard Shakespeare the way it was Who will be crowned champion? Dean Rogers Greenspring — Fri 2/12/16 — 7:00 pm meant to be spoken, thank Marc. He’s the man hosts the fan version of the classic game show. Everyone’s welcome to mix and mingle! A cash who taught the Klingons their own language and He’ll give contestants the answers in categories bar will be available. For an additional cost, you inspired linguists all over the galaxy. such as fantasy, science fiction, and horror and can buy a ticket for all-you-can-eat light buffet. A TA Chafin with special guest John Morton they have to come up with the questions as they limited number of tickets available at the door. Greenspring — Sat 2/13/16 — 4:00 pm compete for fabulous prizes. Opening Ceremonies Our own Star Wars guy talks to man beside Luke Kaffeklatsch with Dak (aka John Morton) Greenspring — Fri 2/12/16 — 7:45 pm Skywalker, Dak from The Empire Strikes Back . TA Con Suite— Sun 2/14/16 — 11:00 am The party continues! Please join us for the Chafin, John Morton Come and chat with John Morton in the Con presentation of the Volker/McChesney Award, Luna-C Sui—er, Khaaan Sweeet! John Morton the Friday Live Charity Auction (featuring items Greenspring — Sat 2/13/16 — 5:00 pm Keith DeCandido Self-Defense Demo like drinks with Sean Maher), and a performance Nothing is safe from them. Star Trek, Star Wars, Atrium Front — Sun 2/14/16 — 11:00 am by Prometheus Radio Theatre with special ap- Once Upon a Time, Stargate, My Little Pony, Doctor A demonstration of self-defense techniques by a pearances by our convention guests. Who, Warehouse 13, Harry Potter – Luna-C has set second-degree black belt in karate. Keith R.A. Bob Greenberger their sights on all your favorite science fiction, DeCandido Greenspring — Sat 2/13/16 — 10:00 am fantasy and even children’s shows. Tell your The Bob & Howie Show Bob talks movies… and tv…. and other stuff… friends, tell your relatives. Come and see the Greenspring — Sun 2/14/16 — 11:00 am Bob Greenberger show! Books, movies, tv, baseball. The important Boogie Knights Masquerade things in life. Bob Greenberger, Howard Weinstein Greenspring — Sat 2/13/16 — 11:00 am Greenspring — Sat 2/13/16 — 8:00 pm Cosmic Game Show History- and fantasy-inspired parodies of mod- Join us for one of the best Masquerades in fan- Greenspring — Sun 2/14/16 — 12:00 noon ern songs. Come for the melody, stay for the dom. Stay for the Halftime Show and the Satur- A wild and crazy mix of games and contests that words! day Live Charity Auction, featuring awesome will challenge your mind and imagination. Play David Gerrold items including a special item donated by the an insane memory game to be the last standing Greenspring — Sat 2/13/16 — 12:00 noon Wonder Twins. survivor. Or match your expertise with other The man behind The Trouble with Tribbles and Starship Farragut: "The Crossing” fans in a Star Trek version of “Who Said It?” Buy a The Martian Boy and everything in between! World Premiere vowel to solve the science fiction word puzzles. Sean Maher Greenspring — Sat 2/13/16 — 10:00 pm Participants win outrageous prizes like big Greenspring — Sat 2/13/16 — 1:00 pm Following Masquerade stuffed snakes and safari hats. And just for From Firefly/Serenity to Arrow, from Batman to Come see what Starship Farragut brought to showing up, audience members gets free Con Man, Sean is a fan favorite. entertain us this year! John Broughton, Michael sweets, gadgets and other cool stuff. Diane Sahar Maryland Kunst des Fechtens (MKDF) Bednar, Paul Sieber David Gerrold Atrium Front — Sat 2/13/16 — 2:00 pm Star Trek Fanzine Readings Greenspring — Sun 2/14/16 — 1:00 pm Sword fighting demo. Kiana Shurkin, Josef Chesapeake 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 11:00 pm The man behind The Trouble with Tribbles and Yeagher, Jessica Rozek, Jamie Van Dyke Fanzines were the link between fans and the The Martian Boy and everything in between! The Chromatics Star Trek universe in the time between the origi- Sean Maher Greenspring — Sat 2/13/16 — 2:00 pm nal series and Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Greenspring — Sun 2/14/16 — 2:00 pm Unique song and science stylings from the These original works kept Trek alive in the hearts From Firefly/Serenity to Arrow, from Batman to award-winning a capella group. and minds of fandom and the interest they gen- Con Man, Sean is a fan favorite. Captain Kyle's Cosplay Spotlight erated was key to convincing the studio that a Maryland Kunst des Fechtens (MKDF) Greenspring — Sat 2/13/16 — 3:00 pm movie would be a good investment. Join zine Greenspring — Sun 2/14/16 — 3:00 pm Join us for a taping of the show. Host Captain writers and editors as they read from some of Sword fighting demo. Kiana Shurkin, Josef Kyle interviews a cosplayer twice – once in char- these classic fanzines as part of our celebration Yeagher, Jessica Rozek, Jamie Van Dyke acter, once as themselves. Capt. Kyle Williamson, of Star Trek’s 50th anniversary. Open Committee Meeting Constance Chesney Sci-Fi Jeopardy! Dulaney 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 4:00 pm Klingon Talk With Marc Okrand Greenspring — Sun 2/14/16 — 10:00 am Come and tell us how your Farpoint went. Sug- Ridgely 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 3:00 pm gestions ad feedback welcome! Meetings and Workshops LGBT Atrium Front — Sat 2/13/16 — 1:00 pm Keith DeCandido Self-Defense Demo Ridgely 2 — Fri 2/12/16 — 10:00 pm Want to play Ingress but don’t have time for a Atrium Front — Sun 2/14/16 — 11:00 am A meet-and-greet for all LGBT & gay friendly new game? Meet your fellow Enlightened A demonstration of self-defense techniques by a fans. Panel discussion on LGBT characters in sci- (Frogs) and Resistant (Smurfs) players while second-degree black belt in karate. Keith R.A. fi and the experiences of LGBT individuals in learning about the game. You will even earn a DeCandido fandom and at conventions. Thomas Atkinson ribbon for playing. NOTE: Players must be above RMN - The Local Honorverse RMN - The Saganami Island Academy and You level 8 to participate as a panelist. Zan Rosin Atrium Front — Sun 2/14/16 — 12:00 noon Chesapeake 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 9:00 am LGBT A panel highlighting the many activities of the An in-depth look with a Q&A period about the Chesapeake 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 6:00 pm HMS Heracles, the local chapter of the Royal various Academies and Training programs of the A meet-and-greet for all LGBT & gay friendly Manticoran Navy, other nearby chapters located Royal Manticoran Navy, with its emphasis on fans. Panel discussion on LGBT characters in sci- in the Baltimore Metro area, and the variety of history, leadership, science, technology, engi- fi and the experiences of LGBT individuals in interests involved. Capt. James Kratzer neering and mathematics, as well as the enjoy- fandom and at conventions. Thomas Atkinson Open Committee Meeting ment of the David Weber Honorverse books. Star Trek Fanzine Readings Dulaney 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 4:00 pm Capt. Christa Brolley, Adm. James Friedline, Adm. Chesapeake 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 11:00 pm Come and tell us how your Farpoint went. Sug- Eric Schulman Fanzines were the link between fans and the gestions and feedback welcome! Starfleet Meeting Star Trek universe in the time between the origi- Chesapeake 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 9:00 am nal series and Star Trek: The Motion Picture. These Club meeting for members of Starfleet original works kept Trek alive in the hearts and Drive The Car Of The Future! minds of fandom and the interest they generat- Hotel Front — Sat 2/13/16 — 10:00 am to 4:00 pm ed was key to convincing the studio that a movie Want to test drive the car of the future? Repre- would be a good investment. Join zine writers sentatives from Tesla Motors will be on hand to and editors as they read from some of these let you do just that! Ages 25 and up Jason classic fanzines as part of our celebration of Star Sampson Trek’s 50th anniversary. Writer's Workshop (2 hrs) Drive The Car Of The Future! Chesapeake 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 12:00 noon Hotel Front — Sun 2/14/16 — 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Get the pros to help you polish your master- Want to test drive the car of the future? Repre- piece! Howard Weinstein, Kelly Meding, Dave Ga- sentatives from Tesla Motors will be on hand to lanter, Bob Jones let you do just that! 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Science Panels Math and Forensics you have a robot brain, but recognizably human. ets" (Communications of the Association for Ridgely 2 — Fri 2/12/16 — 5:00 pm Train an em to do some job and copy it a million Computing Machines, April 2015, Vol. 58, no. 4, Math is a crucial part of traditional forensics. times: an army of workers is at your disposal. p. 95). David A. Batchelor, Statistics and probability underlie the im- When they can be made cheaply, within perhaps Citizen Sun: Exploring the Sun Your Way portance of DNA forensics, providing investiga- a century, ems will displace humans in most Ridgely 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 10:00 am tors with certainty when they determine perpe- jobs. In this new economic era, the world econo- We have a vast array of instruments obtaining trators, or do they? This talk explores how foren- my may double in size every few weeks. Some more and more data about the Sun and space sics can go wrong and what can happen when it say we can't know the future, especially follow- weather. But how to make sense of all that data? does. Thomas P. Donnelly ing such a disruptive new technology, but Pro- I'll talk about how anyone can contribute and Mars Impending fessor Robin Hanson sets out to prove them explore the Sun and space weather for them- Ridgely 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 10:00 am wrong. Applying decades of expertise in physics, selves. Jack Ireland Mary Louise Davie computer science, and economics, he uses Astronomical Images in Star Trek Solar Studies: Recent Developments standard theories to paint a detailed picture of a Ridgely 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 11:00 am Ridgely 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 11:00 am world dominated by ems. Robin Hanson In an effort to improve verisimilitude, all the Star Dr. Thompson will explain how to take raw solar The Real Worlds of Star Trek Trek series have used real astronomical images EUV images and coronagraph images, process Ridgely 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 2:00 pm as background. This talk presents some of these them, and extract meaningful and valuable in- The last 15 years have seen the discovery of images and the science derived from them. Dr. formation from them and contribute to solar hundreds of planets around nearby stars. Many Inge Heyer science, with specific examples. She has availa- Star Trek episodes feature visits to some of these Science Fiction Becoming Science Fact ble dozens of techniques and a collection of worlds. What has science discovered about Ridgely 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 12:00 noon creative applications for these image processing those worlds the Enterprise visited? Dr. Inge Heyer Mary Louise Davie techniques. Dr. Barbara J. Thompson How Not To Be Like Hal 9000 Space Science! Data Security, Digital Forensics, and You Ridgely 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 4:00 pm Ridgely 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 1:00 pm Ridgely 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 12:00 noon Space can be a lonely place, even amidst friends Plasma Analyzers… Planetary Penetrators… Digital forensics finds evidence on digital devic- and colleagues. What happens when something Want to know more? Here's the man to tell you! es. Who uses it, why, and how can you protect breaks down, and that thing is one's sanity? Glyn Collinson your data? This talk explores who is interested Therapists and psychiatrists might add weight to Space Weather Hazards And Their Impacts in your data, how they get it, what they want to payloads, so where would space explorers go to On Exploration do with it, and a few easy things you can do to get grounded again? Ariel Vitali Ridgely 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 2:00 pm protect yourself. Thomas P. Donnelly How To Blow Up Planets For A Living Dr. Young will build on his Space Weather talk The Age of Em: Work, Love and Live When Ridgely 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 5:00 pm from last year, moving from the observational Robots Rule the Earth Welcome to our seminar on how to initiate and and theoretical to the practical. He will talk Ridgely 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 1:00 pm maintain exponential growth of our own wealth- about the variety of phenomena the Sun can Robots may one day rule the world, but what is generating technology system! You'll learn how throw at us in space and how explorers, resi- a robot-ruled Earth like? Many think the first simple applications of cybernetic technology and dents, and habit designers might deal with truly smart robots will be brain emulations or physics can open the way for investors to take them. Special consideration will be given to the ems. Scan a human brain, then run a model with advantage of the next big growth opportunity! impacts on long-term presence and coloniza- the same connections on a fast computer, and You can read about it in "The Wealth of Plan- tion. Dr. C. Alex Young Live Performances Prometheus Radio Theatre cussion with a variety of writers, directors, ac- SciFi Fights! Greenspring — Fri 2/12/16 — 8:25 pm (approx.) tors, musicians and political thinkers to discuss Ridgely 1 Sun 2/14/16 — 1:00 pm The award-winning Prometheus Radio Theatre issues and ideas in the current pop culture and Taken from the wonderful Screen Junkies pod- and convention guests continue a Farpoint tradi- societal zeitgeist on each new episode of The cast and web series, SciFi Fights is an hour-long tion, breathing new life into a vintage art form. Gettysburg’s Address Podcast. Nick Minecci debate on science fiction topics (Star Trek, Star Everyone is invited to the Friday night live per- Luna-C Wars, literature, movies, superheroes, etc.) formance during the Opening Ceremonies. Greenspring — Sat 2/13/16 — 5:00 pm among three esteemed panelists in five rounds Muggle Dueling League Nothing is safe from them. Star Trek, Star Wars, (where the panelists know the questions asked) Atrium Front — Sat 2/13/16 — 10:00 am Once Upon a Time, Stargate, My Little Pony, Doctor and one speed round (where the panelists don't Join us in a second beta test of a new wizarding Who, Warehouse 13, Harry Potter – Luna-C has set know what they'll be asked). The overall best duel league, based on the Harry Potter universe. their sights on all your favorite science fiction, argument in each round (as determined by the This event will include both instruction in spell fantasy and even children’s shows. Tell your judge) will receive a point; at the end, a champi- casting and practice spell-casting duels and is friends, tell your relatives. Come and see the on will be crowned. Join us for this inaugural open to players of all ages. Brooks Miller, Glen- show! event! Tim VanBlarcom, Bob Greenberger, Keith da Miller, Kathy Mainhart, Sci-Fi Jeopardy! DeCandido, Steve Wilson Boogie Knights Greenspring — Sun 2/14/16 — 10:00 am Maryland Kunst des Fechtens (MKDF) Greenspring — Sat 2/13/16 — 11:00 am Who will be crowned champion? Dean Rogers Greenspring — Sun 2/14/16 — 3:00 pm History- and fantasy-inspired parodies of mod- hosts the fan version of the classic game show. Sword fighting demo. Kiana Shurkin, Josef ern songs. Come for the melody, stay for the He’ll give contestants the answers in categories Yeagher, Jessica Rozek, Jamie Van Dyke words! such as fantasy, science fiction, and horror and Sci Fi Diner Podcast they have to come up with the questions as they Atrium Front — Sat 2/13/16 — 1:00 pm compete for fabulous prizes. LUX RADIO THEATRE presents Scott Hertzog, M. Sieiro Garcia, Miles McLoughlin Keith DeCandido Self-Defense Demo Maryland Kunst des Fechtens (MKDF) Atrium Front — Sun 2/14/16 — 11:00 am Atrium Front — Sat 2/13/16 — 2:00 pm A demonstration of self-defense techniques by a Sword fighting demo. Kiana Shurkin, Josef second-degree black belt in karate. Keith R.A. Yeagher, Jessica Rozek, Jamie Van Dyke DeCandido The Chromatics Cosmic Game Show Greenspring — Sat 2/13/16 — 2:00 pm Greenspring — Sun 2/14/16 — 12:00 noon Unique song and science stylings from the A wild and crazy mix of games and contests that Close your eyes and enter the theatre of the mind! award-winning a capella group. will challenge your mind and imagination. Play Take an atom-powered ride in the Batmobile back Captain Kyle's Cosplay Spotlight an insane memory game to be the last standing Greenspring — Sat 2/13/16 — 3:00 pm survivor. Or match your expertise with other to 1949 as the Dynamic Duo, their allies and their Join us for a taping of the show. Host Captain fans in a Star Trek version of “Who Said It?” Buy a arch-enemies are brought to life by a galaxy of old Kyle interviews a cosplayer twice – once in char- vowel to solve the science fiction word puzzles. Hollywood’s brightest stars (as played by a cast of acter, once as themselves. Capt. Kyle Williamson, Participants win outrageous prizes like big Prometheus favorites and convention guests)! Fea- Constance Chesney stuffed snakes and safari hats. And just for turing Sean Maher as ‘Dick Grayson’ GBA Podcast showing up, audience members gets free Atrium Front — Sat 2/13/16 — 3:00 pm sweets, gadgets and other cool stuff. Diane Sahar Nick Minecci (aka Gettysburg7 and co-host of Friday at 8:25 pm in Greenspring The G&T Show) supplies a spirited look and dis- during Opening Ceremonies Livetweet Your Con! #FarpointCon2016 21

Movies & Television Panels Masquerade Panels Sci-Fi on Syfy crusader and his young ward, their Rogues' Gal- Workmanship: Nuts & Bolts Dulaney 2 — Fri 2/12/16 — 2:00 pm lery of Villains, all the impossible traps our he- Chesapeake 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 11:00 am Syfy has been hitting the mark this year. We’ll be roes survived -- and the glorious Blu-Ray/DVD What does a Workmanship Judge look for? What talking about their shows new and old – Dark box sets that let us relive their escapades! Keith makes a costume stand out? Is it the art of the Matter, 12 Monkeys, Defiance, The Expanse, Child- DeCandido, Lance Woods, Richard C. White, Bob costume, the skill of the costumer, or both? hood's End, and more. Annie White, Michael Ped- Greenberger What does a costumer need to know in order to erson 50 Years of Going Boldly: STARFLEET be prepared for Workmanship Judging? These Bring Out Your Dead! Celebrates 50 Years of Star Trek Fandom questions and many more will be addressed as Dulaney 2 — Fri 2/12/16 — 3:00 pm Dulaney 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 4:00 pm our panel of experienced costumers explore the Seems we can’t change the TV channel without Come hang out with STARFLEET, the world's world of workmanship. Brian Sarcinelli, Cricket stumbling over another zombie show. We’ll dis- oldest Star Trek fan club, and celebrate 50 fabu- Bauer, Sarah Yaworsky, Thomas Atkinson cuss The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, lous years. We'll share our favorite fandom Masquerade Presentation Clinic iZombie, Z Nation, etc. Jay Smith, Michael Peder- memories, talk about upcoming celebration Chesapeake 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 2:00 pm son, Kyle Williamson events, and discuss where the fandom might be In show business there are “fixers,” folks who When Did You Join the Five Year Mission? going for the next 50. Karen Carothers, Wayne read your script and can help you make it better. Dulaney 2 — Fri 2/12/16 — 4:00 pm Augustson, Chris Szverra Do you have a costume with you this weekend How did you get into Star Trek? Inquiring minds Star Trek, Star Wars, and LOTR: and thinking of being in the Masquerade? Come want to know! Randy Hall, Lorenzo Heard, Patrick Modern Mythologies to this workshop! Already have a presentation? McBee, TA Chafin Chesapeake 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 7:00 pm Come get a fresh perspective while you still have Fantastical Shows and Where To Watch Them These mega-franchises reintroduced a true time to tweak! Need to record dialog since you Dulaney 2 — Fri 2/12/16 — 5:00 pm sense of power and wonder into the cinema- cannot speak from the stage? Have a costume We’ll discuss shows like Sleepy Hollow, Once Upon going experience, combining time-tested arche- but need a presentation? Come take advantage a Time, Grimm, Supernatural, Game of Thrones, types and tropes in new and exciting ways. How of this workshop. Our fixers are here to help you Penny Dreadful and the like. Annie White, Kathleen have they affected people’s lives both inside and help us all put on a better show. Rachel Wyman, David outside of the movie theatre? Andrew Kelley Brian Sarcinelli Killjoys Star Trek Turns 50! Steampunk Costume Help Dulaney 2 — Fri 2/12/16 — 6:00 pm Dulaney 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 10:00 am Chesapeake 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 4:00 pm Join along as we livetweet with some of your As one of SF's most venerable franchises reach- Got an item of clothing or an item you want to favorite actors as we discuss this Syfy show. es its golden anniversary, is it still culturally rele- use in a steampunk costume, but drawing a Betsy Childs, Stella Sutkewicz vant? Or has its time passed? Can it still return complete blank as to how? Bring your item to Star Trek's Big Three: Kirk, Spock and McCoy to greatness? How has real technological devel- our panel and we can help you with suggestions. Dulaney 2 — Fri 2/12/16 — 7:00 pm opment been influenced by the show -- and how Cheryl Koblinsky, Heather E. Hutsell, Mark MacDick- Our panelists will discuss the enduring relation- have we advanced beyond what Roddenberry en, Scott Reid ship of this iconic trio! Randy Hall, Andrew Kelley and others envisioned? Michael Jan Friedman, Cosplay 101 Saturday Morning Cartoons Joseph F. Berenato, Miles McLoughlin, Peter David, Chesapeake 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 5:00 pm Dulaney 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 9:00 am The Big Bang Theory: Basics of cosplaying: from idea to convention. Remember the days of Space Ghost, Scooby-Doo, And Sheldon Makes Three So you have your costume idea and get it put and Jonny Quest? Remember a bowl of Quisp or Dulaney 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 11:00 am together. Now how do you pose for pictures? Quake on the floor in front of the tv during your What’s been going on in the lives of Sheldon, What do you do when someone won't leave you favorites? Join us as we travel back to a time Leonard, Raj, Howard, Amy, Penny and Berna- alone? Get answers to your questions from when Race Bannon was a god! Marc B. Lee dette? Betsy Childs, Don Sakers, Thomas Atkinson, other cosplayers. Pam Smith, Kyle Williamson, Did the Force Awaken or Just Hit the Snooze? Patrick McBee Dawn Cowings, Thomas Atkinson, Eric Tank Dulaney 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 10:00 am What's Changed with the All-New All- Masquerade Critique Expectations for Chapter VII of the Star Wars Different Marvel Comics? Chesapeake 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 11:00 am saga were sky-high. Was it what you expected? Dulaney 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 12:00 noon Re-live the Masquerade and discuss what Was it everything you dreamed... or feared? In the aftermath of 2015’s Secret Wars, Marvel worked and what did not in a round table dis- How does it compare with the prequels? Thomas Comics streamlined their universes and cussion. DVDs of the Masquerade will be for Atkinson, TA Chafin, Joseph F. Berenato, Jennifer launched new series in new directions with fa- sale at the panel. Cindy Shockey, Brian Sarcinelli, Povey miliar characters –Invincible Iron Man, co-starring Sarah Yaworsky Outlander Mary Jane Watson, Peter Parker heading a global Is Cosplay Only for Cons? Dulaney 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 11:00 am technology company in Amazing Spider-Man, and Chesapeake 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 2:00 pm We’ll go under the kilt to discuss all things Jamie more. Is ‘new and different’ an improvement? You have a great costume… but are conventions – I mean, we’ll discuss this popular show. How What would fans like to see from the new Mar- (and Halloween) the only place you can wear it? does it compare to the books by Diana Gab- vel? Allyn Gibson, Peter David, Steve Wilson, M. A discussion about other great activities you can aldon? Annie Slonski, Maggie Restivo, Betsy Childs Sieiro Garcia do while in costume (and yes, we're keeping it How's Twelve Doing? A Charlie Brown Farpoint: clean). Kyle Williamson, Pam Smith, Dawn Cowings, Dulaney 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 12:00 noon 65 Years of Charles Schulz and Peanuts Thomas Atkinson Come discuss the latest incarnation of the Doc- Dulaney 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 1:00 pm tor, Clara’s good-bye, the husbands of River In October, 1950, a cartoonist named Charles Song… sonic sunglasses? Randy Hall, Joseph F. Schulz debuted one of the 20th Century’s most Berenato, Jay Smith, Kathleen David enduring creations – the comic strip Peanuts. Calling All Costumers! The Gravity of Star Wars 1977 Last year, fans celebrated the comic strip’s 65th Dulaney 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 1:00 pm anniversary and movie audiences were excited With lines wrapping around city blocks , one film by the brand new Peanuts movie. Panelists talk changed filmmaking forever. A sweeping story, about the comic strip, movie, and television Want to know what the Judges are looking dense mythology and an unforgettable score specials as well as the influence Schulz and Pea- for? Come to the Workmanship Nuts & quickly became the new template for science nuts have had on their own lives and careers. fiction, fantasy, and adventure blockbusters. Allyn Gibson, Howard Weinstein, Kim Headlee, TA Bolts panel to find out! All costumers are With the newest chapter in mind, let's reflect on Chafin encouraged to attend! the importance of Star Wars 1977! Andrew Kelley, What's New in the MCU? TA Chafin, Thomas Atkinson Dulaney 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 2:00 pm DC on TV: From Arrow to Legends of Tomorrow Let’s talk about what’s going on in the Marvel Need a Masquerade idea or want to turbo Dulaney 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 2:00 pm Cinematic Universe, from the big screen (Civil Superhero TV shows from DC Comics seem to War), to the small (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Agent charge the one you already have? Come be going strong. From The Flash and Arrow to the Carter, Jessica Jones, Daredevil). Michael Jan Fried- to the Masquerade Presentation Clinic! new Supergirl and the upcoming Legends of To- man, Michael Pederson morrow, we’ll discuss what DC’s getting right and wrong. Lorenzo Heard, Don Sakers, Randy Hall, Want to pick the brains of area costum- Patrick McBee Shop the Gamers Flea Market Holy Golden Anniversary, Batman! ers? Check out the Masquerade Panel Dulaney 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 3:00 pm All Weekend In listings for details! Here's one more show celebrating a 50th anniversary: Batman 1966! We'll discuss the caped HAL’s Place — The Gaming Oasis

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New Media Panels Childrens Panels Real Talk on Video & Movie Production Diversity & Inclusivity in Fandom Movie Night & Pajama Party Ridgely 1 — Fri 2/12/16 — 5:00 pm Ridgely 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 2:00 pm Chesapeake 1 — Fri 2/12/16 — 8:00 pm Are you new to vidcasting or film making? Talk Science fiction, by its nature, thinks about the Join us for movies, snacks and fun! Awards for with panelists on ways to get started in video future and ‘what if.’ It pushes us to empathize the most creative pajamas! Eta Hack and movie production. Equipment, techniques with those who might at first not seem 'like us.' Magic Workshop and business knowledge to get things done. Kyle How can we draw inspiration from SF to make Chesapeake 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 10:00 am Williamson, Dawn Cowings fandom and ‘real life’ in general more inclusive? Want to learn a new trick or two? Flabbergast Whitehurst Films: Pam Smith, Don Sakers, Jay Smith, Michael Pederson the Wizard will instruct you in the magical arts! The Legend of Zelda: Oblivion Rising Big Damn Films: Browncoats: Redemption Mark MacDicken Ridgely 1 — Fri 2/12/16 — 7:00 pm Ridgely 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 3:00 pm Monster Tea Party Based on the game of the same name, White- It's the 5th Anniversary of this shiny fan film! Con Suite — Sat 2/13/16 — 12:00 noon hurst Fillms brings us the continuing adventures Podcasting: The Business of Talking Online Come for the tea… leave with your very own of Link and Zelda. Michael Day, Scotty Whitehurst, Ridgely 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 5:00 pm stuffed monster to take home! Eta Hack Irene Gracie, Jay Norris How do you get your words out to the world and Fandango Puppet Workshop Whitehurst Films Q&A can you make money doing it? We discuss how Chesapeake 2 — Sat 2/13/16 — 3:00 pm Ridgely 1 — Fri 2/12/16 — 10:00 pm to start (equipment, software, etc.), creating a Make your favorite hero or villain into a paper Ask the filmmakers aboutLegend of Zelda: Oblivi- web site for distribution vs. using a streaming bag puppet in the style of the familiar Fandango on Rising as well as future projects. Michael Day, provider, and more. Scott Hertzog, Gregory A. ads. It's cosplay for your hand! Mark MacDicken Scotty Whitehurst, Irene Gracie, Jay Norris Wilson, Jay Smith Kitchen Science Workshop Zine Culture/Zine Preservation Dinner & A Movie: Occupants Chesapeake 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 10:00 am Ridgely 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 10:00 am Ridgely 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 6:00 pm Eta Hack Before social media, DVRs, streaming video, live Bring your dinner and check out this fan film Martial Arts: Kenpo chats, etc., fans only had their favorite tv shows starring Robert Picardo! Russ Emanuel Chesapeake 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 12:00 noon that aired on network television. To sustain Big Damn Films: Browncoats: Redemption Yitz Fleischman, Eta Hack themselves in between showings, fans created Ridgely 1 — Sun 2/14/16 — 10:00 am Fun With Play Dough their own stories and collected them to share It's the 5th Anniversary of this shiny fan film! Chesapeake 2 — Sun 2/14/16 — 1:00 pm with others. The fanzine was born! Nowadays, Big Damn Films Q&A Eta Hack fans can access websites that collect and cele- Ridgely 1 Sun 2/14/16 — 12:00 noon brate the ‘zines of the past. New fans from all Come hear the latest from the Big Damn Films over the world are discovering these wonderful team, including upcoming projects! Mike stories. Our panel will discuss. Steve Wilson, Dougherty Michael Pederson SciFi Fights! Blogging for Fun and Profit Ridgely 1 — Sun 2/14/16 — 1:00 pm Ridgely 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 11:00 am Taken from the wonderful Screen Junkies pod- Do you have something to say to the world? cast and web series, SciFi Fights is an hour-long Why not start or join a blog! Is it really that debate on science fiction topics (Star Trek, Star easy? Our panelists will talk about the fun and Wars, literature, movies, superheroes, etc.) the not-so-fun parts: about making your blog among three esteemed panelists in five rounds and online writing successful and possibly even (where the panelists know the questions asked) profitable. Allyn Gibson, Ethan Wilson and one speed round (where the panelists don't Can’t stop the signal! Celebrate the 5th anniversary The Wonders of 3D Printing know what they'll be asked). The overall best of Browncoats: Redemption. Three months after Ridgely 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 12:00 noon argument in each round (as determined by the There’s no limit to what you can do with a 3D judge) will receive a point; at the end, a champi- Serenity, the Alliance is looking for a scapegoat for printer. Todd Blatt will show you! Todd Blatt on will be crowned. Join us for this inaugural Miranda while their opponents a rallying point. Ingress Meet and Greet event! Tim VanBlarcom, Bob Greenberger, Keith Captain Laura Mathews and her crew are caught Atrium — Sat 2/13/16 — 1:00 pm DeCandido, Steve Wilson in the crossfire. Amidst the chaos, the secret of Want to play Ingress but don’t have time for a Starship Farragut: "The Crossing” Laura’s past is revealed, threatening the peace new game? Meet your fellow Enlightened World Premiere Encore she’s found with the Browncoats. (Frogs) and Resistant (Smurfs) players while Ridgely 1 — Sun 2/14/16 — 2:00 pm learning about the game. You will even earn a Come see what Starship Farragut brought to ribbon for playing. NOTE: Players must be entertain us this year! John Broughton, Michael Ridgely 1 — Sat 2/13/16 — 3:00 pm above level 8 to participate as a panelist. Zan Bednar, Paul Sieber Ridgely 1 — Sun 2/14/16 — 10:00 am Rosin (followed by Q&A with Big Damn Films)

Farpoint is pleased to host the East Coast premiere of Whitehurst Film’s latest project, Dinner and a Movie The Legend of Zelda: Oblivion Rising. A Q & A session with Whitehurst Films about the film and Bring your dinner and enjoy the independent film, Occupants, their other upcoming projects. follows the starring Robert Picardo. Afterwards, join director screening. Russ Emanuel for a Q&A session.

WHO IS WATCHING WHO? Link thought the rest of his life would be spent happily ever after – until the phenomenon known A young couple planning to produce a "Clean Living" documentary sets up as the Oblivion. Transported back in time to a Hyrule far different than the kingdom he remem- cameras all over their house to film their newly created lifestyle. Their cameras bers, he encounters a homeless thief… named capture a parallel version of themselves from another dimension. Their dou- Zelda. As he faces new dangers and struggles with bles soon begin threatening the unsuspecting couple, who must find a way to all he has lost, Link embarks on the most danger- close the dimensional portal they inadvertently created. ous quest the hero of Hyrule has ever known.

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FARPOINT CHARITY AUCTION

There are 3 separate auctions this year plus a bonus!

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE AUCTION During the Opening Ceremonies An enticing selection of items, including drinks with guest Sean Maher!

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE AUCTION During the Masquerade Half-time Show More amazing items, including a special something donated by the Wonder Twins to benefit the Julien Fleming Fund!

SILENT AUCTION Friday and Saturday Things you didn’t know you needed – try your luck and hope you’re the high bidder or go for the quick sale price and walk of with your prize right away! Quick Sales also available on Sunday!

BONUS! Rummage through our Trunk Sale! All items $2.00 or as marked. No bidding required! Kids will love our selection of 25¢ and 50¢ action figures, dinosaurs, toy cars, and more!

BIDDING INFORMATION and AUCTION RULES are available in the Charity Auction area of the Art Show, Chesapeake 3-6, across from the Main Ballroom. All proceeds benefit Farpoint’s permanent charity, the Julien Fleming Memorial Fund, and Farpoint’s 2016 featured charity, the GLBT Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland (GLCCB).

The Julien Fleming Memorial Fund Make the World a Better Place, One child at a Time

The Julien Fleming Memorial Fund was established in order to help families whose critically or terminally ill children need treatment beyond the families’ ability to pay. Even for those Since 1977, the GLCCB has been a shelter and support with medical insurance, non-covered expenses can easily for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals, soar to thousands of dollars. providing education, health services, advocacy, and We strive to keep Julien’s memory alive by giving grants to community outreach. It publishes Gay Life Magazine and these families in Julien’s memory. Recipients are selected hosts the Baltimore Pride Celebration. by our Board of Directors, which includes Julien’s mother. Your donations allow the Center to change and grow in Please help us continue these grants. No donation is too fresh and innovative ways while continuing to be a cata- small. To a child in need, every penny is a symbol of love lyst for uniting and empowering sexual and gender minor- and caring. ities in Baltimore and Maryland, and to advocate for a better quality of life for the entire community. If you know someone who might qualify for a grant, please contact us. http://www.jfmf.org/ To learn more or to donate, visit glccb.org Like us on Facebook Send Donations to: Follow GLCCB on Facebook www.facebook.com/ julienflemingmemorialfund Julien Fleming

Memorial Fund, Inc. PO Box 710152 The Julien Fleming Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Oak Hill, VA 20171-0152 The GLCCB is a 501(c)(3) public charity.

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FARPOINT 2016 ART SHOW AND AUCTION

Welcome to the Farpoint Art Show and Auction! Again this year, we will be located across from the main ballroom, in Chesapeake Rooms 3-6. We are open on Friday afternoon/evening and all day Saturday for bidding! Please stop by, ad- mire, and buy some artwork! Again This Year – QUICK SALE: When our doors open on Saturday morning, if an item DOES NOT have a bid on it, it may be purchased at the QUICK SALE PRICE listed on the bid sheet. On the bid sheet itself, write your Bidder Number where indicated, but instead of writing a dollar amount, write "QS." Once you have purchased the item, you may take it with you, or you may leave the item to hang in the Art Show until Sunday. If the item you wish to purchase is 2D (flat art), you may remove the art from the panel and bring it to the Art Show table for checkout. If the item you wish to purchase is 3D (ceramic/jewelry, etc. – something breakable) please ask one of the friendly Art Show staffers to remove the art for you. Please do not handle the breakable items yourself! Bidder’s Rules: Bidders must be registered with the convention and with the art show desk. Art Show staffers will assign you a bidder number. Pieces with only 1 BID at close on Saturday evening will be sold to that bidder. Pieces with TWO BIDS at close on Saturday evening will be sold to the second (higher) bidder. Pieces with 3 OR MORE BIDS go to auction. If you place the third bid on a piece of art, plan to attend the auction. The Art Auction is SUNDAY starting at 10:00 AM in Chesapeake 3-6. ALL registered convention members (one-day and weekend) may attend the Art Auction.

Payments for artwork can be made by CASH, CHECK, TRAVELER’S CHECKS, or CREDIT CARDS (VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX, DISCOVER). Maryland sales tax (6%) will be collected on all sales. Complete rules for bidding and purchasing will be available at the art show desk. Art Show Reminders: NO photographs may be taken inside the art show room. NO food or drink allowed. Small children must be su- pervised while in the art show room. Larger children will be put to work by the Art Show staff… Art Show will close at 7:30 PM Friday night so that the Art Show staff can participate in the opening festivities; Art Show may reopen at 9:00 PM if demands warrant.

ART SHOW SCHEDULE: Friday Artists’ Registration: 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM Art Show Hours: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Saturday: Artists’ Registration: 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Art Show Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM Sunday: Art Auction: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Art Sales Pickup: SHORTLY AFTER AUCTION ENDS to 1:00 PM Artists’ Pickup: BEFORE or AFTER AUCTION, CIRCUMSTANCES PERMITTING

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FARPOINT MASQUERADE RULES & REGULATIONS

 Please note the following rules for Masquerade contestants. There will be no exceptions. Violation of these rules will result in disqualification of the contestant.  You must be a registered member of the convention in order to compete in the Masquerade. You will be asked to show your badge when registering.  The Masquerade Committee reserves the right to listen to any tapes or CDs submitted by contestants for objectionable content. Violation of this rule will result in the disqualification of the contestant.  Costumes and presentations must be rated PG-13 and under. This is a family friendly convention. There will be children present (and Muggles). This means no nudity - full, partial, or peeking. All “naughty bits” must be completely covered and costumers must take into account what could be exposed during movement. If you are unsure if your costume is appropriate via these guidelines please see the Masquerade Director for further questions.  No inappropriate or unsafe behavior, explicit gestures, swearing, excessive violence, or sexual situations inappropriate for a family friendly audience.  No weapons of any type. Prop weapons and combat routines must be cleared by the Masquerade Director.  Contestants will be disqualified if they are intoxicated at any point during the Masquerade.

GENERAL INFORMATION & REGULATIONS  Registration for the Masquerade opens at 10:00 a.m. Saturday. Registration will be located in the Atrium. Registration will close at 4:00 p.m. of the same day. Entries will not be accepted after 4:00 p.m. We apologize if this eliminates anyone, but in order to process entries on time we can not accept late entries.

 There are five categories in the Masquerade: Young Fan (children ages newborn to 12), Science Fiction, Fantasy, Re-Creation Uniforms, and Champion’s Cup. Champion’s Cup is for costumers who have won two or more major awards (i.e. First Place in any category, Best in Show, Most Humorous, etc) at any convention. If you are unsure of what category your costume should be entered in please ask for assistance from the Masquerade staff.

 Masquerade and Workmanship Registration forms can be taken away, filled out, and returned by someone else on your behalf.

 The release form must be signed by the contestant(s) in order to be entered in the Masquerade.

 In fairness to all costumers you are limited to one entry per competition. This does not affect workmanship. Note that if you are also a prop or extra body in another entry this must be cleared by the Masquerade Director.

 All tapes and CDs must be turned in by the close of the Masquerade Registration at 4 p.m. Please have the tape cued at the begin- ning of your selection. If using a CD please note the selection number and or/indicate that the CD was created on a CD burner, etc. All CDs and cassette tapes are tech checked from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. by Conventional Magic. If your source material is not compatible with Conventional Magic’s equipment we ask that you have a back up source for your entry available upon request.

 Time limit for entries is as follows: 60 seconds for an entry with one person, 30 seconds for each additional person in your entry. Maximum presentation time for a group presentation is three minutes. If you exceed your allotted entry time a penalty will be de- ducted from your final score. The penalty is one point for every ten seconds past your allotted entry time. Keep this in mind when planning your final presentation.

 There will not be a live microphone on the stage. Please prepare your presentation on tape or CD.

 The Masquerade Judges will be seated Stage Left, Down Stage. Please do not ap- proach the Judges once you leave the stage unless they ask you to come to the table.

 The photo stage will be located in the Atrium. All photos will be taken in this area only. The Photo Stage Manager is an experienced costumer and will pose costumers accordingly. We ask that photographers remain in the pre-designated seating area and respect all requests from the Photo Stage Manager.

 The Masquerade Committee will not be responsible for personal belongings, purses, wallets, cameras, etc. Please arrange to leave these items in your room or have someone else hold them for you until you get off of the stage. The Green Room (Dulaney Valley 2) is staffed by experienced costumers, Den Mommies and Daddies, and will provide assistance with our make-up repair kits, costume first aid kits, and any last minute “emergencies” before the Masquerade. You will be assigned your entry number when you arrive and you will be given further instructions regarding Work- manship Judging. Please remember to collect any personal items from the Green Room as soon as the Masquerade ends. Farpoint’s Masquerade is a non-professional venture, not a Costumer’s Guild sanctioned or operated event.

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