My Westercon Schedule

[klwilliams]

Below is my schedule for Westercon. Unfortunately Chaz's schedule is just as busy and as tight, and we're only on one panel together, but it seems like an interesting set of of panels. I'll be moderating the "Fantasy and Monarchy" panel, which Chaz will also be on, so come and see us!

Friday, Jul 01 4:00 PM to Friday, Jul 01 5:30 PM in room: Regency Ballroom 2
I Forgot To Get A Real Job!
Changing technology and a retooled economy have redefined the world of work. Your father may have been employed 40 years at the same factory, but your life will be quite different. What tools do people need to keep working today? What changes should people be preparing for?

Saturday, Jul 02 1:00 PM to Saturday, Jul 02 2:30 PM in room: Valley
After Borders, What?
A decade ago we were all hearing that independent shops were doomed because Borders was taking over. Now Borders is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What's next for bookstores, independent and otherwise?

Saturday, Jul 02 4:00 PM to Saturday, Jul 02 5:30 PM in room: Regency Ballroom 1
Horror Tropes as Social Commentary
Godzilla was about the horrors of the atom bomb. Zombie movies have recently commented on robotic consumerism, but owe their origins to white guilt. Vampirism has been used as a metaphor for AIDS. Let's take a look at the messages that writers and directors have slipped in between the chills and gore.

Saturday, Jul 02 5:30 PM to Saturday, Jul 02 7:00 PM in room: Club Regent
SF in SF
SF in SF is an ongoing reading series bringing quality science fiction, fantasy, and horror authors to the Bay Area literary community since 2005. Westercon is pleased to host a special San José edition of SF in SF.

Sunday, Jul 03 10:00 AM to Sunday, Jul 03 11:30 AM in room: Crystal
How to Promote Yourself as a Writer Without Being Obnoxious
Not all promotion is good promotion. Where does one draw the line between constructive and destructive promotion?

Sunday, Jul 03 2:30 PM to Sunday, Jul 03 4:00 PM in room: Regency Ballroom 2
Fantasy and Monarchy
Many fantasy novels revolve around kings and queens, princes and princesses, tyrannical emperors and long-lost heirs to the throne. How much of fantasy's appeal is grounded in a monarchical setting, and how can this long-standing tradition of genre be updated, refreshed, or abandoned entirely?

Sunday, Jul 03 4:00 PM to Sunday, Jul 03 5:30 PM in room: Regency Ballroom 2
Will the Anthology Market Come Back?
Anthologies have been difficult for publishers for decades. There was a time when they were more consistent sellers, but these days they rarely earn out their advances. What does the future hold for the anthology market?

Comments

[deborahjross.livejournal.com]

Hey, we get to be on a panel together!

See you there!

[broider-barones.livejournal.com]

Will and I are planning on coming on Sunday and hopefully doing Regency dancing in the evening. Might even get to meet the elusive Chaz :) Are you doing Worldcon?

[klwilliams.livejournal.com]

Right now I don't plan on going to Worldcon, as we're supposed to be going to France then. However, everything is up in the air until I get a new job.