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8647. Alien Cultures: Creating the Other
Moderator: Kory Vance
"What do we love so much about aliens? Is it the wonder that somebody might completely removed from our context, introducing us to new, unthinkable possibilities? Or do we seek more relatable qualities, delighting in camaraderie among the cosmos? This panel explores these questions to offer insight on constructing fictional worlds where aliens are key players.
Lauren Cipollo, Larry Niven, Jane Shevtsov, Kory Vance
FRI 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm, La Jolla A
8776. Soft World Building in Speculative Poetry
Moderator: Kory Vance
Poetry elevates us from animal to person, from electric currents to connected souls, from unbridled meat and instinct to...er, well, there's no getting out of that last one. Speculative poetry lets the reader escape as in fiction while connecting with themselves. Soft-world building inside poetry immerses readers without overcrowding. This panel can discuss the art of revealing just-enough of a new world for poetry to shine.
Michael Todd Gallowglas, Robert (Bob) Nelson, Wendy Van Camp, Kory Vance, Denise Dumars
FRI 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm, La Jolla B
8655. Autograph Session [ii]
Autograph Session
Kory Vance, David Raiklen, Gregory Benford
SAT 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm, Dealer's Room - Autograph Session