| No.
| Track
| Title
| Description
| Possible Panelists |
| 1 | anime | Ladies’ Choice: a guide to hentai | An exploration of hentai that girls may find fun, even empowering for women. Tired of the tentacle rape guys show us to shock and appall? This panel provides a brief intro to hentai terms/genres to help navigate the sea of choices out there, then dives right into the fun, frisky and fantastic. We’ll hit titles with great sex, nifty plot lines and scenes your boyfriend will never, ever show you.
A little bit of sweetness, a dash of steamy ground and pound and a taste of yaoi action to round out the hour.
We'll even do a quick overview of hentai production/distribution studios so you can get started on your very own Super Sekrit Frisky Collection. (or maybe not so sekrit!) | PJ Schnyder |
| 2 | art | How To Start Your Career as a Young Artist | Advice from profressional artists on how to break into the business | |
| 3 | art | Portforlio Review | Line up some professional artists and art editors who agree to review individuals' art porfolios and offer helpful suggestions | |
| 4 | art | Cover Art: Why its so important! | Book covers are your first assault on the sense of possible book buyers. Learn what works for both Shelved work and E books from a panel of artists in the business | Stella Price (Any anyone else who does covers for a living?) |
| 5 | art | Pictures, in Order | Sequential art is defined as “juxtaposed pictorial and other images in deliberate sequence” by Scott McCloud, a category that includes a number of different media such as comics, picturebooks, and film. Here we would explore what sequential art encompasses, its importance to the sci-fi/fantasy genres, how it works with text, and how it is being used today in works for both adults and children. | Erin Reilly-Sanders, illustrators, comic book artists, Scott McCloud (cool, but unlikely), critics, scholars |
| 6 | art | The Imaginary Worlds of Picturebooks | A large portion of children's picturebooks feature imaginary worlds. How are these alternative realities portrayed? How do children receive/perceive these images?
(cross-list under literary?) | Megan Fogt, Erin Reilly-Sanders, teachers, illustrators, librarians |
| 7 | childerns | Sounds Like | hands on exploration of hearing - how we hear and why what we hear may not be what was actually said | |
| 8 | childerns | Anatomy of a Kraken | What is a Kraken? A monster or a sea dragon? What does it look like. An interactive discussion to produce a likeness of the legendary Kraken. | |
| 9 | childerns | What you see may not be what your shown | Discussion and hands on fun with optical illustions. What they are and how to make and present your own. | Sandy Krulikoski-Walden |
| 10 | childerns | Kids Costuming Workshop | the younger generation will have the opportunity of working with our seamstress and creators to create a costume using provided supplies. | Sandy Krulikoski-Walden; Linda; Stephanie Ledwith |
| 11 | childerns | Funhouse on the boardwalk | create an old style boardwalk fun house for the kids to run with an invitation to all attendees to walk through. Hall of mirrors, strange floors, illustions, magicians. | Sandy Krulikoski-Walden |
| 12 | childerns | Beach Crafts | a hands on chance for kids to make sand castles to keep, sand art, and possibly other crafts using things commonly found along the beach | Sandy Krulikoski-Walden |
| 13 | childerns | Kids Writing for Kids | showing how to write for an audience of their peers - it also improves their writing skills and with a story done as a group a small story book could be done and given to the participants or published on the web site. | |
| 14 | childerns | Egg Hunt | an easter egg hunt in the hall or room, possibly by age so all have an opportunity to participate. | Sandy Krulikoski-Walden |
| 15 | childerns | Motion in Waves | What are waves and how do they affect all we do, not just at the beach. Learn about the motion of waves with hands on activities | Sandy Krulikoski-Walden |
| 16 | costuming | Costume Photography | How do you pose someone to show off both the costume and character? What sort of lighting brings out the best in your model? Why should you get permission to take photos in museums and other public places? Do I need an expensive camera? | Mikhail Lynn (but I haven't asked him yet) |
| 17 | costuming | Dressing the Victorian Aesthetic | Every dapper gentleman or proper lady should dress the part. How do you give your everyday style a Victorian edge without shelling out for designer steampunk wear? | Mikhail nn (when he sees it on the list, he'll probably pick it; I mean, it's his style) |
| 18 | costuming | The Other Half of Presentation | The costume itself is only half the job. Learn how to use the MC, stage, lighting & sound effectively | |
| 19 | costuming | Costuming and Role playing/First Person for Dummies | The first thing most people see or think of when going to a con are the costumes that people wear. Weather it be fantasy, scifi, steampunk, anime, history, or something original people love to dress up. Everything starts with “What do I want to look like?” before each event. Then you have the people who also get into their character, by taking on the persona. This panel goes over the simple steps on how to come up with a costume idea, budget it, and how to make it your own. We will also spend time on teaching people to do first person, where you become the actual characters. Everything from character history, accents, language, body movement, and so much more will be covered in this panel. Several members of the panel have been doing reenacting and first person events for over 10 years, and will share their knowledge to others. We encourage everyone from the hard core to the casual convention person to come and learn something new. | Ben Geraci, David Romans |
| 20 | costuming | Props 101 | Behind every great costume there is a great prop. Every major character has them Dr. Who and his sonic screwdriver, Marty Mcfly and his vest or hover board, S.T.A.R.S agents and their weapons, and Steampunk and all of their little trinkets and doodads. Making/having props can be just as much fun as making and wearing your actual costume. In this panel we dive into what might be good ideas for props on any kind of costume. The big question we ask everyone is “If you were that person/character what would you need or use in every day life?” Everything and anything can be used as a prop. We encourage people to bring some of their props for additional examples. Everyone from veteran costumers to first timers are encouraged to come. | Ben Geraci, David Romans |
| 21 | costuming | | cheap costuming
historical costuming
military costuming
costume research
getting started in costuming | Phillip Textor moderator |
| 22 | costuming | That's neat, where did you get that? | Where did you get that?
Getting started in costuming. Resources, sources, references, and where to shop. | |
| 23 | education | Collecting or Hoarding? When Too Much is Not Enough | There is an increasing public awareness of hoarding, but many people still wonder if their collections/obsessions make them hoarders. At this panel, we'll discuss what hoarding really is, the history of the disorder, and how to know when you really do have too much stuff. | Lyndsey Shaeffer, Megan Shaeffer |
| 24 | education | The Job You Never Lose: The History and Future of Collecting | Collecting is a big part of fandom. In this panel, we'll talk about how collecting arose as a common hobby from the 1800s and discuss where it might go in the future. | Megan Shaeffer |
| 25 | events | Conventions and Events: What you need to know | Ever wanted to set up a convention or large event? From literary to musical, every event has bare bones you have to work with in order to make it successful. Join Stella Price, convention direction of the extremely successful Authors After Dark convention and pick her brain on how to set up the perfect event. | Stella Price |
| 26 | events | RaKxKNRjfTjTPNr | This acrtlie went ahead and made my day. | aMFksmYTC |
| 27 | FIAWOL | Fannish Weddings | Let your geek light shine on your special day! Couples will share their unique wedding stories and give you inspiration for fandom-themed weddings on any budget.
Note: We did this panel at Archon a few years ago, and it went over well with each of three couples getting 20 minutes to present and then showing some weddings that inspire us for the final 15 minutes. We can do this on our own if need-be because I have a large collection of OTHER cool weddings, but it's obviously more fun with other panelists. Ours was on the seriously low-budget end, so someone who did an elaborate, expensive fannish wedding would be a good counterpoint. | Katrina Lynn, Mikhail Lynn (this is best with three couples) |
| 28 | FIAWOL | Making your Fannish Hobby A Business | The lowdown from folks who have made their hobbies pay in cold cash and not just ego-boo AKA Filthy Hucksters I Have known | |
| 29 | FIAWOL | Wre We Really Liberal in our Tolerence of Differences | Fandom prides itself on being more tolerant than mundane society. But are we really MORE tolerant or are we just different about what we find socially acceptable? | |
| 30 | FIAWOL | Friendship is Magic | Ever wonder what Friendship could be? What exactly is a brony and why are they appearing all over the internet? A look into the world of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. | Martha (chaoticpi), possibly a male brony |
| 31 | FIAWOL | Keep Circulating the Tapes! | Fandom is more fun when you share it with others. Tell us how you poked, harassed, and bribed your friends into watching your favorite series. | |
| 32 | FIAWOL | Geeks do it with Styli! | Learn the finer points and subtleties of flirting from "expert" panelists.
Geeks do it with styli? Maybe after this panel, they will! | KT Pinto |
| 33 | FIAWOL | Geeks do it with Styli! | Learn the finer points and subtleties of flirting from "expert" panelists.
Geeks do it with styli? Maybe after this panel, they will! | KT Pinto |
| 34 | gaming | What Keeps People Playing | How do you design a game that the players will want to replay? | |
| 35 | gaming | House Rules | If you land on Free Parking, you get money. A Natural 20 kills the monster. Buy the GM a beer and your character's not dead, just in a coma. How do you tweak the game
system so players stay happy but the game stays balanced? | |
| 36 | gaming | Look at us still talking when there's science to do.. | Hello and Welcome to the computer-aided panel on Portal and everything Portal related. Timeline of Aperture Science, GLaDOS's origins, Spaaaaaaaace! and Wheatley. Get your questions answered and your answers questioned! | Martha (chaoticpi) |
| 37 | gaming | Women and Gaming | How women are received/perceived in the gaming world, why women often so rare, what games are good for women. | |
| 38 | gaming | SWTOR-an MMO in a Galaxy Far Far Away | The Old Republic.
Star Wars new MMOPRG just launched and seems to be a big success.
What are your pros/cons with the game?
How does it tie in with past and present lore? | JP Seesholtz, James Helphrey |
| 39 | general | | | |
| 40 | general | Revisionist Takes, Retellings, and Cameos; Why we can't (or won't) let old stories and characters die. | Whether it's gaming, the latest television show, or the newest YA release; old stories and characters continue to find their way back into our world. | A.L. Davroe, Leanna Renee Hieber, Stella Price |
| 41 | just4fun | Pun Fight at the OK Corral | A high noon showdown between incorrigible punsters. The groans will fly as fast as bullets | Tom Smith |
| 42 | just4fun | Spy Tech Toys | A look at the high-tech spy equipment you can legally purchase today for writers, gamers and the truly paranoid | |
| 43 | just4fun | Zombies vs Unicorns | So, Zombies tend to win that battle, but what about all the other creatures out there? This session will pit participant nominations against each other. Think lots of fun with Ewoks, Klingons, Leprechauns, Owls, Drow, Bugs from Starship Troopers, Wookies, Munchkins and more! | |
| 44 | late_night | Alien Sexuality | No seriously, how and when is portraying alien sexuality appropriate? | |
| 45 | late_night | Massage Workshop | Learn to give the ultimate back rub! Be the life of any fannish gathering! | Jan DiMasi, Bob Beese |
| 46 | late_night | Sexy Nerds | This was done last year and would be great to see again as a late night Panel.
Real life Sexy nerds and Sexy Nerds in TV, Movies, books, music, or adult entertainment. Does being in a sci-fi or "nerdy movie" make that character a nerd? What Nerds do you find sexy? Is the Nerd Fetish really a Fetish or is a mixture of other Turn ons? What makes a nerd Sexy? | Daniel McNamara, Katrina Lynn, Faye Clark, Janet Jay |
| 47 | late_night | BDSM & Fetishes in Sci-Fi | BDSM & Fetishes shown in Sci-Fi, with examples & how they effected the viewers. The Orions slaves from Star Trek, the Gor series, Klingon Mating, and more! Also how main stream media put these Kinks into shows and the reaction they cause (CSI/Furries, Law and Order/BDSM party and more hidden ones)
Come give your ideas on BDSM & Alternative Sexuality in SciFi and if there should be more of it. | Daniel McNamara |
| 48 | late_night | Adding Sex and Kink into your Costumes | Kinky but don't wanna run around in leather with whips and chains? How to add Sexual overtones of Sexuality, BDSM and Kink into your costuming without being overly offensive and staying true to the costume concept. | Daniel McNamara |
| 49 | late_night | Your Kink is Good with Me! | Did you know that there's more than one way to be a domme/dom? Did you know there's a difference between paddles and floggers? Panelists discuss various kinks and answer questions from the audience! | KT Pinto |
| 50 | late_night | Dirty Mad Libs | Panelists are contacted ahead of time and told to grab an excerpt of the "good parts" (aka sex scenes) from literature and create a Mad Lib version, keeping about half of the naughty bits. (and figuring out what parts of speech the words they remove are) Then at the panel, We take words from the audience to fill in the blanks and then read the result. | Ariyana Dragonwagon, |
| 51 | literary | Slash: Forbidden Romances of Science Fiction | From Kirk/Spock fanzines to modern day Harry Potter fan fiction websites, slash (the pairing of two characters of the same gender) has enjoyed a healthy (if underground) fan base for years. Why do we write it, draw it, and read it?
Note: This could be a literary or late-night panel, and if I were on it, I would make it mostly discussion if in the literary track but have illustrations and readings if it were in the late-night track. Choose as you see fit. And, er... change the name if you'd like. I'm trying to find a way to say it so that people don't show up and go "UGH, the GAYNESS IS HORRIBLE!" Because that happens. A lot. | Katrina Lynn, Mikhail Lynn, other people (make it an open panel because we can get perspectives from people who slash other series) |
| 52 | literary | Political Ideologies in Science Fiction | Science fiction has been used for political commentary as long as the genre has existed - from the extremes of Ayn Rand and Robert Heinlein to opposing views of contemporary scientific discoveries. Fiction gives the writer a safe distance from which to write on controversial subjects. How have science fiction novels shaped our political landscape? | |
| 53 | literary | The Future of Electronic Publishing | Is the Kindle the beginning of the end for paper books? Is E-publishing just a fad? Come hear what our panel of experts
Try to make this a hand-on event. Get volunteers(or bookstores0 to bring actual Kindle, the Barnes & Noble version, the staples version, etc to a workshop and let people play with them. Have people debate the merits of each version
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| 54 | literary | If I Knew Then What I Knew Now | Pros share some wisdom regarding things they wish they'd been told when they started in the writing business.
| ay experienced progressional writer/editor |
| 55 | literary | Good Villians | What are the qualities of a really intriguing villian? | |
| 56 | literary | How to Write A Fight Scene | Subtitle: Especially if you don't know how to fight
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| 57 | literary | What you SHOULD have read last year | Panelists recommend what they think are the nost enjoyable books that came out in the past year | |
| 58 | literary | How & Why I Write | What everyone always wants to know about famous authors | |
| 59 | literary | | A discussion about today's and yesterday's changing social and moral issues and how they are reflected in SF & Fantasy literature and movies | The Hidden Messages of SF & Fantasy |
| 60 | literary | I would NEVER read that | The secret life of books we love to hate | |
| 61 | literary | The Reference Shelf | What books and other reference material should a writer own and use? | |
| 62 | literary | The Use of Science in Fantasy | We all know how important science is in science fiction, but how and when is it used in fantasy? | |
| 63 | literary | Writers Groups | What can you expect to get out of one, how to get one started, how to keep it fresh | |
| 64 | literary | Heros Who Refuse to Die | Certain literary creations have survived their creator as other authors take up the pen. Take Sherlock Holmes for example. What are some of these characters and/or worlds and what makes them so popular? Why did this happen to them and not others? | |
| 65 | literary | As the Twig Is Bent So Grows The Tree | Books you read and movie/TV shows you watched while growing up that greatly influnced you | |
| 66 | literary | Paranormal Romance: It is in your living room | Paranormal Romance has become the largest genre in Literature right now, spilling into TV and Movies. Talk with several authors in the genre about what it is, and where its going. | Stella Price, PJ Schnyder, Lia Habel |
| 67 | literary | Steampunk lives in all forms of Literature | Steampunk literature is crossing genres, from Horror, to YA to Romance, its cropping up more and more in unlikely places. Talk to several authors writing in the genre about why they are writing and where the genre is going. | Lia Habel, Leanna Renee Hieber, Stella Price, PJ Scnhyder |
| 68 | literary | Are you a darkfriend??? | The Wheel of Time discussion | Anna Herbst |
| 69 | literary | Sookie: books vs TV | Southern Vampire Mysteries/ True Blood.
Compare the books to the TV show and further intrigue. | Anna Herbst |
| 70 | literary | Comic vs Novels | Dark Tower | Amanda Rainey |
| 71 | literary | Characterization | Fleshing out characters takes a lot more than just stopping plot and filling us in on hair and eye color. Almost every writer has something to say about it, and from a range of directions. | Denise Verrico, Matt Cook, Elizabeth Coley, Gary Bromback, Lucy Snyder |
| 72 | literary | Point of View | More times than not, while browsing books offered by authors at conventions, I find POV to be the one area poorly understood. The have-at-it attitude that prevails is one of the biggest reasons why authors are rejected from the slush file. | |
| 73 | literary | Openings: The first few pages | The first few pages of a novel or short story are what will make or break most sales, and for good reason. Writers need to demonstate competence right away, and not assume a poor opening is just a style choice. | Gary Braumbeck, Lucy Snyder, Denise Verrico, James O. Barnes |
| 74 | literary | Shakespeare the original fantasy writer | How has classical literature, such as Shakespeare, affected Science Fiction and Fantasy as genres? | Aubrey Kelly |
| 75 | literary | | Is there certain literature that teaches us to exclude people who aren't like us? (anti-feminism, racist portrayals, anti-gay writing are examples) | Aubrey Kelly |
| 76 | literary | Magic is Might: Authoritarianism in the Harry Potter World | This will be a panel that discusses some of the many instances of authoritarianism in JK Rowling's fantasy world, their implications for the wizarding world at large and the Ministry in particular, and audience opinion of them. It would be nice to have a powerpoint and screen however it is not necessary | Kevin Bloomfield |
| 77 | literary | YA literature: What's hot, what's not and why is everbody reading it? And why should you care? | YA literature is making a bigger mark than ever. Let's talk about what young adults are reading, why they are reading it, what about it appeals to adults, and what this upsurge in young readers might mean for the Science Fiction and Fantasy community. | A.L. Davroe, Leanna Renee Hieber, Lia Habel |
| 78 | literary | Keeping 'em Laughing | How to write comedic fiction. Is there a recipe to writing funny lit, or does it just happen.
Authors discuss the components that make literature purposefully funny. | KT Pinto |
| 79 | literary | Song of Ice and Fire Discussion Panel | This panel would discuss the critically-acclaimed Song of Ice and Fire series by George Martin as well as the recent HBO show Game of Thrones. It would talk about previous books, especially Dance with Dragons, the show and thoughts for the future | Any enthusiasts |
| 80 | literary | Science Fiction in Romance or Romance in Science Fiction | Read sci-fi but don't read romance?
Authors will discuss what makes their story one or the other and whether they can be considered cross genre. | PJ Schnyder |
| 81 | literary | So What Do You Want to Call It? | What are the differences between science fiction, fantasy, dystopian fiction, paranormal romance, steampunk, and any other sub-genres of speculative fiction? Why do the different elements of these appeal to different audiences? | Erin Reilly-Sanders, authors, publishers, librarians, critics |
| 82 | literary | Cage Fight: Dystopian Fiction versus Paranormal Romance | Dystopian fiction and paranormal romance are the two top trends in teen fiction right now- how do they compare? Things to think about: classroom application, enjoyment value, gender issues, metaphoric readings, audiences, teen issues | |
| 83 | literary | Violence in Speculative Fiction | How does speculative fiction deal with the portrayal of violence? Why do people always get their panties in a knot over it? | |
| 84 | literary | Paranormal Romance Books and authors you could be reading! | Paranormal book/authors you could be reading? There are more out there than just The True Blood Series! a panel of avid readers not authors | Ariyana Dragonwagon, |
| 85 | literary | Harry Potter, what do you think happens next? | Harry Potter, what do you think happens next in the story? A chance to share ideas and theories with others who loved the book series. | Ariyana Dragonwagon, |
| 86 | literary | Time Travel According to Connie Willis | Connie Willis, SFWA's latest Grand Master, has developed a unique time travel framework for three novels and one short story, all of which have won Hugo Awards. The latest book in the series, _Blackout/All Clear_, digs deep into the theory of time travel that underlies everything. What works or doesn't in this theory, and what makes these books so popular and acclaimed? | |
| 87 | media | Bruce Campbell Appreciation Hour | From Evil Dead to The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. to Burn Notice, Bruce Campbell has enjoyed cult celebrity status for his wit and charm. Bruce's fans show clips from his best work in a retrospective of his career. | |
| 88 | media | The Real Deadliest Warrior | Most people watch or have heard of Spikes Deadliest Warrior, but what most people don’t know is how inaccurate the characters really are. This panel dives into some of the match ups already shown and some that people would like to see. We go over what the actual fighters would have carried and who would have won in real life. Everything from combat tactics, actual equipment, terrain, units or individual fights, and mentality of these fighters will be discussed. This panel is more of an open forum, where the panelists research the actual characters and present real facts on what the fight might really look like. Viewer ideas are always welcome. | David Romans, Ben Geraci |
| 89 | media | Torchwood: Sex, Blood, and Aliens | Run along with Captain Jack through the dark side of the future. The twenty-first century is when it all changes. Are you ready? | |
| 90 | media | Return to the Wild Wild West | With the rise of steampunk, The Wild Wild West has gained new popularity. We'll introduce (or reintroduce) you to the adventures of Jim West and Artemus Gordon and speculate on possible reboots or tributes coming in the future. | Mikhail Lynn, Katrina Lynn (we want to do another WWW panel after the success of last year's) |
| 91 | media | | There have been lots more SF/F television shows and movies in the past few years than there have been in quite some time. Which ones are keepers, rehashes or just plain Bad? | |
| 92 | media | American Horror Story = Twin Peaks: So close, but so far away | In the vein of Twin Peaks, American Horror Story is the new fabulous taboo that television has to offer. A discussion and comparison between the two shows, and why they both worked for the era's they are in. | Stella Price (Any anyone else who wants on) |
| 93 | media | Confessions of an Asian Drama Addict | Asian (live-action) dramas have a huge following in the US and in other countries, and many are adapted from popular anime and manga series. Let’s take the time to talk about these wonderful shows and compare them to US television, and to their source material! | Megan Shaeffer, Lyndsey Shaeffer, Faye Clark |
| 94 | media | Doctor Who Discussion Panel | Like previous years 2012's Doctor Who discussion panel will talk about where the series is going, thoughts on the previous season and Christmas special and any related news | Any enthusiasts |
| 95 | media | Star Wars Expanded Universe Panel | A discussion on the Star Wars EU, thoughts, comments, concerns, and ideas for the future. | Any enthusiasts |
| 96 | media | Who's Your Doctor? | Which Doctor is your favorite? We'll compare and contrast the personalities of each regeneration... and perhaps speculate what sort of character he will become. | |
| 97 | media | They sent the wrong Spock! | A comparison of Original and Remake actosr. ei Lenord Nimoy vs Zachary Quinto .. Shatner vs Chris Pine .. Gene Wilder vs Johnny Depp | |
| 98 | media | Keep Circulating the Tapes: Mystery Science Theater 3000 | How has Mystery Science Theater, now a cult media icon, changed the way we watch movies? | Megan Shaeffer, Jim Reynolds, Lyndsey Shaeffer |
| 99 | science | How I Made Money From BioTerrorism | Joan Slonczenski is a microbiology professor & sf author who sometimes gives lectures at cons about microbiology. The last one I heard her give was at CONTEXT. Ask her to come to Marcon and give whatever is her latest lecture | Joan Slonczenski |
| 100 | science | Science Ethics For Tomorrow | Advances in science and technology promise miracles we've only dreamed of. What ethical issues do these new capabilities force us to face? | |
| 101 | science | Building a Better Human | As genetic engineering and biotechnology becomes possible, what changes can and/or should we make to the human species? What changes should we NOT make? | |
| 102 | science | Motel of the Mysteries | Imagine yourself as an archeologist unearthing the Hyatt hotel several centuries in the future and trying to explain the purpose and/or meaning of the artifacts you find (and fighting with other archeologits about THEIR theories). | Brian Lepper, Van SIegling, Barry & Sally Childs-Helton |
| 103 | science | Terraforming | How feasible is it really and how would it be done | |
| 104 | science | | A panel/debate on archaeology. Dr. Brad Lepper (on program) could discuss Dr. Bret Ruby's view that Ohio's prehistoric hill forts suggest Old World contact with prehistoric America. I know both and am an amteur archaeologist. | |
| 105 | science | Ohio's Ancient Hillforts/Evidence of Vikings? | A panel/debate on archaeology. Dr. Brad Lepper (on program) and Dr. Bret Ruby could discuss Ruby's view that Ohio's ancient hill forts suggest Old World pre-Columian contact with America. I know both and am an amatuer archaeologist--William Conner, Columbus, long-time Marcon member. | Brad Lepper, Bret Ruby and myself, William Conner |
| 106 | theme | Shore Leave | Which fictional world would you choose for your vacation of the future? Would you gallivant on Gallifrey? Party on Pandora? Relax on Rigel VII? | |
| 107 | theme | Beach Blanket Barbarians: The Vikings Across the Atlantic | Nobody storms the beaches quite like the Vikings! Let's take a look at their movement across the North Atlantic, from England to the New World. | Megan Shaeffer |
| 108 | unsure | | Sample of what a description would be if this were really a description: Imagine the roar of the crowd and the excitement as furries of all shapes, sizes, and colors begin to fill the field of battle. A hush settles over the crowds as the gate begins to lift, the feet of the first contestant slowly becoming visible. Each contestant has a shield and a taser to help them make it from one side of the field to the other. The challenge is to do it without being knocked off their feet by the masses of furries. | H.Jass, A.Mann, J.Case |
| 109 | unsure | Dark Shadows - Past, Present, and Future | This panel will discuss Dark Shadows the original horror soap opera TV series, the two theatrical movies, the 90s miniseries remake, and the upcoming 2012 spring Tim Burton Dark Shadows Movie. | Mark Holtzclaw (Me maholtzclaw@msn.com) and any others who would like to volunteer |
| 110 | unsure | | | |
| 111 | unsure | Priviledged Fandom | Is there a difference between male and female fandom? Is there really a Male Privilege when it comes to Nerds? Join us in a discussion about how women vs men and boys vs girls are portrayed in comics, the media, you name it. | Aubrey Kelly |
| 112 | unsure | Old Cartoons vs. New Cartoons | Are the remakes of your childhood memories worthwhile? Which is better - the old series or the new? (i.e. My Little Pony, Pound Puppies, G.I. Joe, and Transformers and any other 1970's, 80's or 90's series that have remakes/new shows) | Aubrey Kelly |
| 113 | unsure | The Real Glamorous Life of an Author | So you write a novel, it gets published by the first company you contact and BAM! You're an instant success and never have to work a mundane job again!
Yeah right!
Find out what it's REALLY like to be an author in this day and age... and economy.
It's tough love, but it's better than wearing those rose-tinted glasses! | KT Pinto |
| 114 | unsure | The Internet is for . . . | This could be an entire series of panels on anything from the continuation of the song of 'porn' to 'gaming' to 'communication' to 'writing'. | |
| 115 | unsure | How to feel like you fit in at ren faire, what the insiders know. | help those who want to feel like the belong at a renfaire how to fit in. Could discuss Garb ideas and sources, appropriate (and inappropriate) behavior. (what not to say to the queen?)etc | Ariyana Dragonwagon, Scott St. Martin, Jessica St. Martin, Peter Beer Slayer etc |
| 116 | x-files_in_real_life | z files :beyond theory | are folks interstedin a couple panels on paranormal things...prophacy, diviniation, dowsing, psychic abilities and such? | may have some new blood to bring to the table. (yes,thats a vampiric innuendo:) have several possibilities--would like to hear feedback on what topics marcon would be most interested in. peace, andi/griffyn |
| 117 | x-files_in_real_life | z files :beyond theory | are folks interstedin a couple panels on paranormal things...prophacy, diviniation, dowsing, psychic abilities and such? | may have some new blood to bring to the table. (yes,thats a vampiric innuendo:) have several possibilities--would like to hear feedback on what topics marcon would be most interested in. peace, andi/griffyn |