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8835. How We Develop Our Ideas: From Concept to Creation
Moderator: David Sandner
Seasoned writers share their unique processes for transforming initial ideas into fully realized works.
J.L. Doty, Michael Todd Gallowglas, Charles Lee Jackson II, David Sandner, Dr. Harry Kloor
SAT 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm, Los Angeles B
8751. Niven's Influence on Modern Science Fiction
Moderator: Gerald Nordley
Our honored guest has done more than just write his own books, he has shaped the works that came after his. Join us for a discussion of the impact Larry Niven has had on the genre.
Steven Barnes, Eytan Kollin, Gerald Nordley, Michelle Pincus, Dr. Harry Kloor
SAT 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm, La Jolla B
8668. Black Holes Don't Suck!
Moderator: Varoujan Gorjian
Are black holes really the vacuum cleaners of the Universe? What role do they play in the evolution of stars and Galaxies? People can come and learn about all of the weird and amazing characteristics of black holes and see why they don't suck!
Bino Gopal, Varoujan Gorjian PhD, Melora Larson, Vanessa MacLaren-Wray, Peter Merlin, Dr. Harry Kloor
SAT 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm, Los Angeles A
8667. Beyond Earth: The Realities of Space Colonization
Moderator: Eytan Kollin
Join us for a discussion of the practicalities of settling off-planet.
Krys Blackwood, DJ Byrne, Bino Gopal, Varoujan Gorjian PhD, Eytan Kollin, Dr. Harry Kloor
SUN 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm, Los Angeles A