Con• Gregate 3 geek summer camp

July 15-17, 2016

Table of Contents Statement on Inclusion ...... 1 From the Con Chair ...... 1 Convention Staff ...... 2 Harassment Policy ...... 2 Rules of the Convention ...... 3 Photography Policy ...... 3 Hawaiian Shirt Friday (in Memorium) ...... 4 Featured Guests ...... 4 Guests Bios ...... 6 Map of the Con Site ...... 20 Event Descrip ons Friday ...... 22 Saturday ...... 28 Sunday ...... 36 Exhibitors ...... 39 Java and Pros (readings, etc.) ...... 40 Signings Schedule ...... 40

From the Con Chair Welcome to ConGregate 3! This note from the Con Chair is going to sound awfully familiar, and there’s a reason for that. I found myself needing to address some very similar issues. First, there are a lot of people to thank for this… not only the volunteers, but the guests, fans and dealers as well. If any of you had opted not to come to our li le “summer camp,” it simply wouldn’t have happened. So, thank you! Now, as much as I really do not want to have to bring this up, there is a major poli cal issue hanging over all of NC this year. I’m not ge ng into any specifi cs here, except to say that we would really appreciate it if, collec vely, everyone would let it go for the weekend. There’s a me and place to discuss certain Statement on Inclusion things, and really, this is not it. Yes, there are some panels At ConGregate, we pride ourselves in trying to which may dredge up some of those issues, and that’s fi ne – provide an inclusive environment, and are proud in modera on – but otherwise, let’s set all of that aside and to support all fans regardless of gender, sexual enjoy talking about the genre and maybe play some games for orienta on, gender iden ty and expression, a few days. That is, a er all, why we’re here. disability, physical appearance, body size, age, race, Now, let’s have some fun! color, religion or na onal origin. -James Fulbright President/Con Chair

- 1 - Convention Staff and Harassment Policy

Conven on Staff Harassment Policy Conven on Chairman James Fulbright We are endeavoring to make ConGregate a safe place for fans Vice Chairman Sco Gibson to gather. Even so, certain types of inappropriate, off ensive or harassing behavior can be found at public places across Programming Director Tera Fulbright the world. To the best of our ability, we want to prevent Assistant Programming Director Charles Rizzo inappropriate conduct during the conven on. Programming Asst / ADA Coordinator Richard Sarner It is very important that if you are being harassed, or in any Guest Services Coordinator Ann Tucker way feel endangered, that you report it immediately. For the Auc on Coordinator Evere e Beach conven on to be able to address issues, it is important that we Costume Contest Coordinators Cami & Ma Walker be made aware of any situa on that might occur, with as many Gaming Coordinator Ron McClung details as can be provided (names, badge numbers, descrip ve Gaming Staff Bill Boivin informa on, etc.). Tim McCrary Mike Welham If you feel you have been harassed, please fi nd the nearest conven on volunteer and ask to be directed to the Conven on ConSuite Director John Desmarais Chairman or Vice Chair. During conven on hours, you should be able to locate a staff member at the con registra on table Director of Registra on Amy Masters or at Con HQ in the Showcase room. Exhibit Space Coordinator Sco Gibson Addi onally, if you see someone being harassed, we encourage Dealer Room Staff Bill Mann you to speak up and say something. As a community, fandom Janine Mar nez needs to work together to make sure everyone is treated with respect. Director of Opera ons John Endico Once a complaint of discriminatory harassment has been fi led, Marke ng Director Cami Walker an inves ga on will be conducted. The nature and extent of the inves ga on will depend upon the complaint. The conven on will respect the wishes of the person repor ng the harassment Volunteers when deciding on further steps. A conven