Program Schedule

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8827. Urban Fantasy: Magic in the Modern World
Moderator: Jessica Brawner

Are there elves in LA or mages on the police force? Urban Fantasy brings together our day to day world with our flights of fancy. Our panelists will discuss how the blending of two worlds works and where to find the best examples.
Jessica Brawner, Brian Buhl, Brenda Clough, Cheryl Murphy Lowrance, Jules Rivera
 SAT 10:00 am - 11:15 am, Los Angeles C

8811. The Hero's Journey: Classic Structure in SF and Fantasy Narratives
Moderator: Brenda Clough

Dive into the timeless structure of the Hero's Journey and its enduring influence on science fiction and fantasy storytelling. This panel will explore how classic narrative arcs shape beloved tales, from epic quests to interstellar adventures.
Brenda Clough, Vincent Roth, Sharon Sheffield, Gene Turnbow, Ben Wallin, Arthur Sellers
 SAT 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm, Los Angeles C

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8817. The Rise of Women in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Moderator: Wendy Van Camp

Women have grown from sidekicks, afterthoughts and romantic interests to fully formed characters and protagonists in their own right. Our panelists take a look at the development of female characters in genre literature.
Lauren Cipollo, Brenda Clough, Wendy Van Camp, Ben Wallin
 SUN 11:30 am - 12:45 pm, Los Angeles C

8656. Autograph Session [iii]
Autograph Session
Dan Riba, Stan Berkowitz, Brenda Clough
 SUN 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm, Dealer's Room - Autograph Session

8739. Magic Systems: Rules, Creativity, and Consistency
Moderator: Michelle Pincus

You're putting magic in your book. Now what? How do you prevent it from becoming a "get out of jail free" card for all situations? What are the limitations, the costs and the rules of your magic system?
Brandon Case, Brenda Clough, James Glass, SP Hendrick, Michelle Pincus
 SUN 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm, Los Angeles C