April 19-21 in Raleigh-Durham, NC RESERVE ROOM
April 19-21 in Raleigh-Durham, NC RESERVE ROOM
Let’s face it, a lot of you are here because of CKP’s Four Horsemen universe. Well, let’s see what’s in store for the Merc Guilds. What’s coming down the line as far as stories, and plotlines, and characters. Is there another Author Insert character coming? What about RedShirt opportunities? C’mon, you apes, who wants to…
The obligatory comic panel at our Sci-Fi convention. C’mon, admit it, Superheroes are sci fi, aren’t they. Superman is an alien, that’s sci fi. Spider Man got bit by a radioactive spider, that’s sci fi. Batman is a billionaire that cares about the little people of his community, that’s sci fi. Lex Luthor is a…
There is an age-old adage that the book is always better than the movie adapted from said book. Is this always true? Are there examples where the movie might be (just a bit) better than the book. Our panelists will discuss adaptation, and their opinion on this question? Maybe the answer is no, or maybe…
Hey, do you remember when the Galactica met the Devil? How about when the crew of the Jupiter Two met a carrot man (wasn’t that Doctor Smith?) Do you remember when the Enterprise was grabbed by a giant green hand or how about when they met Lincoln? Do you remember when we used to sing…
Sometimes you want to publish a book or a story, but you find out that someone out there has your name and they are famous for a reason you don’t want to be associated with your book, say a politician or porn star. Or perhaps you are worried that people won’t take you seriously if…
NSFW, yes NSFW! We’re going to have HP Holo talk about the ins and outs of everything and anything that she and her friends can talk about. BEWARE this is the definition of a NOT SAFE FOR WORK Panel as they will really discuss everything! Make sure you join us at FantaSci and don’t miss…
How Can One Apply Cultural Anthropology to Developing Human and Nonhuman Civilizations? This is a broad-spectrum topic that can cover everything from basics like diet, shelter, and mode of dress (or lack of same) to social stratification, marriage/mating practices, taboos, warfare, spiritual beliefs or rituals, and language, to name a few. How do such details,…
It’s said you know you have strong, well-developed characters when they take matters into their own hands. Sometimes it fits your plot, but sometimes it may take your intended tale in a completely different direction. So, what do you do? What are some of the most unexpected things your characters have done? Did you let…
Topics: Origins of Noir; Noir Tropes in SF/Fantasy; Favorite Noir Stories; Why We Love Noir. Wherein we discuss the darker side of SF/Fantasy, and why gritty detective stories with femme fatales mash up so well with the futuristic and fantastic.
How do your favorite authors always manage to make the room dusty? Come listen to our panel of experts as they discuss the dastardly ways they sneak those onion-chopping ninjas into your favorite stories. What makes for good, emotionally charged stories and what’s just pandering purple prose? Our experts will break it down and give…