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Preliminary Program Grid for Randee DawnThis is the Preliminary program schedule. Randee Dawn may or may not actually be on these items, but probably will. However, due to circumstances beyond our control, modifications to the program can occur throughout the convention. |
| Friday 5:30 pm: Introducing the Cozy Fantasy (Ends at: 6:25 pm) Washington Theater Participants:Bill Lawhorn (M), R. Z. Held, Randee Dawn, Sarah Avery Travis Baldree’s Legends & Lattes, a 2023 Nebula Awards Best Novel finalist, is an example of a relatively new subgenre being called "cozy fantasy." These stories generally feature heartwarming characters, little to no danger, and low stakes. They are like settling down with a warm fluffy blanket and fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies in your most comfortable reading nook. What are some other examples and favorite cozy fantasies and why are they growing in popularity? |
| Friday 10:00 pm: Open Discussion: Black Mirror (Ends at: 10:55 pm) Truman Participants:Courtni Burleson, Randee Dawn (M) Season six of Black Mirror marked both a return to "classic" Black Mirror stories as well as a preview of new directions the anthology could explore in future seasons. Join your fellow fans to discuss this newest season and attempt to rank the best (and worst) episodes. |
| Saturday 10:00 am: State of Horror (Ends at: 10:55 am) Washington Theater Participants:A.C. Wise (M), Hildy Silverman, Randee Dawn, Sunny Moraine It is a good time to be a horror fan. The genre is drawing bigger audiences while gaining interest even from those who normally shy away from the dark side. Panelists take a look at the current mainstreaming of horror in books, movies, TV, and games. What makes horror so interesting right now and where is it going? How are creators bringing in new fans or reviving common mythologies and horror tropes? |
| Saturday 12:30 pm: Author Reading: Randee Dawn (Ends at: 12:55 pm) Monroe Participants:Randee Dawn Randee Dawn reads from recent and upcoming works. |
| Saturday 1:00 pm: Signing: Randee Dawn (Ends at: 1:25 pm) Dealers Room Foyer Participants:Randee Dawn Author signing outside of the Dealer's Room. |
| Sunday 10:00 am: Friendships in Science Fiction and Fantasy (Ends at: 10:55 am) Washington Theater Participants:A. T. Greenblatt, Jo Miles, Lawrence M. Schoen (M), Martin Berman-Gorvine, Randee Dawn Romance is great and who doesn't love a good archnemesis -- but what about your friends? Our panelists discuss the value of best friends, loyal quest-mates, and found family in science fiction and fantasy. |
| Sunday 2:30 pm: The Business of Writing (Ends at: 3:25 pm) Jackson Participants:Jean Marie Ward, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Mary G. Thompson, Randee Dawn (M), Shahid Mahmud So you have written your novel. Now what's next? From marketing and accounting to contracts and distribution, what do writers need to know to manage their career and publications. What expertise should you seek out? How do you identify predatory practices? |
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