RadCon 7b Schedule
Heading to RadCon this weekend. Looking forward to geeking out about all my favorite topics with fellow nerds in front of rooms full of people.
I hope to see you there!
Radcon Feb 16-18, 2018Understanding the Fairies of MythologyUsing folklore and mythology, this panel will help you understand the most interesting characters in fairy tales, and the fairies themselves.Fri 3:15-4:15p – Rm 2209With: Kaye Thornbrugh, Tammy Tripp, Ty Hulse
Self-care for the HSPWhat is a highly sensitive person (HSP), and what are the gifts and challenges of being HSP? How can one design a life that works with the gifts while staying balanced and healthy?Fri 5:45-6:45p – Rm 2203With: Jeanette Bennett, Judy Johnson, Tamra Excell
Consent, Coercion, and Everything In-betweenDoes playful coercion violate consent? When has the bridge between playful and abusive been crossed? We will discuss the importance of communication, and how without it even the happiest of situations can turn into a psychological mess.Fri 9:30-10:30p – Rm 2209With: Amanda Baldwin, Bruce Kenoyer II, Craig Jackson, Kevin Wiley, Tamra Excell
Writing Mind ControlYour villain runs a creepy cult. Your protagonist chooses to remain in an abusive relationship. Your antagonist is a manipulative con artist. A side character is a cult exit counselor. What can transform an intelligent skeptic into a Koolaid-drinker? No magic, truth serums, hypnotic chants, or hand-waving required. Learn the real science behind cults, cons, and coercion for writing realistic mind control.Sat 9:00a-10:00a – Rm 2203With: Frog Jones, Jaleta Clegg
Integrating Regional Settings into your workSF and fantasy aren't tied to a region, right? We all know that fantasy is faux European and SF is...well, out in space, right? Actually, not so much. How to apply the region and setting you know and love to your science fiction and fantasy writing and have fun doing it.Sat 11:30a-12:30p – Rm 2207With: Esther Jones, Frances Pauli, Frog Jones, Joyce Reynolds-Ward
Empaths, Synesthetes, & Other Super PowersWhat does science tell us about empathic abilities, synesthesia, and other multi-sensory ways of perceiving - and interacting with - the world? Explore the benefits and challenges experienced by people with these “super powers”. Be ready to share. Excellent opportunity for writers crafting a character with one or more of these traits.Sat 2:00-3:00p – Rm 2203With: Jaleta Clegg, John Alexander, Joyce Reynolds-Ward, Tamra Excell
Creativity Gadgets: The Most Useful Technologies for WritersTechnology is distracting – the bane of the modern writer's existence. Yet technologies also give us a wealth of tools that great writers of the past would have killed their favorite character for. From idea generators to Scrivener, from Panlexicon to productivity apps. From story dice, to Pinterest, to Wikipedia, to streaming music services, to distraction blockers, to name databases, to tablets and smart phones. And finally, once the story is finished, tools can help you sell stories! How can modern technology, both electronic and analog, help writers generate new ideas, stay productive, and streamline the writing process for maximum quality and productivity? Bring a notepad (or your iPad) to jot down the dozens of new gadgets, apps, and websites to try!Sat 3:15-4:15p – Rm 2203With: Adriane Ceallaigh, Crissy Moss, Jeanette Bennett, Scott James Magner
Writing, Fiction, and the MindPanels frequently address the "hows" of writing, but what about the "whys"? What is it about story that keeps people coming back for more? It turns out, narratives aren't just frivolous and fun. Come learn what every writer should on why we crave narrative and how it helps us function.Sat 9:30-10:30p – Rm 2205With: Manny Frishberg, Frog Jones, Rhiannon Louve, Sanan Kolva
The Science of BelievingLots of people believe in things that are, or aren't, real. Not everyone can be right, but everyone thinks they are. As humans, we cling to our convictions as if they were life preservers. Why do we believe things, even when those things are strange or unpopular? And why is it so hard to face being wrong? Science has studied these questions and come up with interesting answers. Come learn about cognitive dissonance theory, cognitive biases, the levers of influence, and mental shortcuts that leave all of us ready to defend our beliefs, sometimes even to the death.Sun 2:00-3:00p – Rm 2309With: G. David Nordley, John Alexander, Joyce Reynolds-Ward, Judy Johnson
I'll be signing and selling books in the Authors Alley on Sunday at 12pm. (Location TBD.)
I hope to see you there!
Radcon Feb 16-18, 2018Understanding the Fairies of MythologyUsing folklore and mythology, this panel will help you understand the most interesting characters in fairy tales, and the fairies themselves.Fri 3:15-4:15p – Rm 2209With: Kaye Thornbrugh, Tammy Tripp, Ty Hulse
Self-care for the HSPWhat is a highly sensitive person (HSP), and what are the gifts and challenges of being HSP? How can one design a life that works with the gifts while staying balanced and healthy?Fri 5:45-6:45p – Rm 2203With: Jeanette Bennett, Judy Johnson, Tamra Excell
Consent, Coercion, and Everything In-betweenDoes playful coercion violate consent? When has the bridge between playful and abusive been crossed? We will discuss the importance of communication, and how without it even the happiest of situations can turn into a psychological mess.Fri 9:30-10:30p – Rm 2209With: Amanda Baldwin, Bruce Kenoyer II, Craig Jackson, Kevin Wiley, Tamra Excell
Writing Mind ControlYour villain runs a creepy cult. Your protagonist chooses to remain in an abusive relationship. Your antagonist is a manipulative con artist. A side character is a cult exit counselor. What can transform an intelligent skeptic into a Koolaid-drinker? No magic, truth serums, hypnotic chants, or hand-waving required. Learn the real science behind cults, cons, and coercion for writing realistic mind control.Sat 9:00a-10:00a – Rm 2203With: Frog Jones, Jaleta Clegg
Integrating Regional Settings into your workSF and fantasy aren't tied to a region, right? We all know that fantasy is faux European and SF is...well, out in space, right? Actually, not so much. How to apply the region and setting you know and love to your science fiction and fantasy writing and have fun doing it.Sat 11:30a-12:30p – Rm 2207With: Esther Jones, Frances Pauli, Frog Jones, Joyce Reynolds-Ward
Empaths, Synesthetes, & Other Super PowersWhat does science tell us about empathic abilities, synesthesia, and other multi-sensory ways of perceiving - and interacting with - the world? Explore the benefits and challenges experienced by people with these “super powers”. Be ready to share. Excellent opportunity for writers crafting a character with one or more of these traits.Sat 2:00-3:00p – Rm 2203With: Jaleta Clegg, John Alexander, Joyce Reynolds-Ward, Tamra Excell
Creativity Gadgets: The Most Useful Technologies for WritersTechnology is distracting – the bane of the modern writer's existence. Yet technologies also give us a wealth of tools that great writers of the past would have killed their favorite character for. From idea generators to Scrivener, from Panlexicon to productivity apps. From story dice, to Pinterest, to Wikipedia, to streaming music services, to distraction blockers, to name databases, to tablets and smart phones. And finally, once the story is finished, tools can help you sell stories! How can modern technology, both electronic and analog, help writers generate new ideas, stay productive, and streamline the writing process for maximum quality and productivity? Bring a notepad (or your iPad) to jot down the dozens of new gadgets, apps, and websites to try!Sat 3:15-4:15p – Rm 2203With: Adriane Ceallaigh, Crissy Moss, Jeanette Bennett, Scott James Magner
Writing, Fiction, and the MindPanels frequently address the "hows" of writing, but what about the "whys"? What is it about story that keeps people coming back for more? It turns out, narratives aren't just frivolous and fun. Come learn what every writer should on why we crave narrative and how it helps us function.Sat 9:30-10:30p – Rm 2205With: Manny Frishberg, Frog Jones, Rhiannon Louve, Sanan Kolva
The Science of BelievingLots of people believe in things that are, or aren't, real. Not everyone can be right, but everyone thinks they are. As humans, we cling to our convictions as if they were life preservers. Why do we believe things, even when those things are strange or unpopular? And why is it so hard to face being wrong? Science has studied these questions and come up with interesting answers. Come learn about cognitive dissonance theory, cognitive biases, the levers of influence, and mental shortcuts that leave all of us ready to defend our beliefs, sometimes even to the death.Sun 2:00-3:00p – Rm 2309With: G. David Nordley, John Alexander, Joyce Reynolds-Ward, Judy Johnson
I'll be signing and selling books in the Authors Alley on Sunday at 12pm. (Location TBD.)
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