Thursday 26-Aug-1999

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Program Participants

1:00 pm

1. Science Fiction in the Media. Salon E

What makes some SF movies and shows cult classics while others are easily forgotten? Our panelists examine our fascination with SF shows and films and try to pinpoint what makes a classic. Gillian Horvath, Bjo Trimble, Len Wein

2. Fandom's Secrets Revealed. Salon J

From the outside looking in, science fiction fandom is a dark, mysterious beast. Even from the inside, some of what we do is pretty obscure. Get the scoop on some of Fandom's deepest, darkest secrets from Them What Knows. Ask questions. See if you believe what they tell you. Bruce Pelz, Liz Mortensen, Richard Lynch, Jack Krolak

3. Erotic Science Fiction. Salon A-B

Sure, some science fiction is all rivets and lasers; some fantasy is magic and looks of awe. But not all of it. Some works in the field have an erotic soul. Come hear how "the literature of ideas" doesn't keep them all in the head. Dave Smeds, Desire Gonzales, S.M. Stirling.

4. Non-SF Books Worth Reading. Salon C-D

There's so much science fiction and fantasy being published, it's hard to keep up. Even harder is keeping up with the stuff that isn't SF. What's out there (new or classic) that would appeal to the fannish mentality? John Hertz, Craig E. Engler, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Will Shetterly

5. Better Living Through Chemistry. Salon H

The future of drugs, pharmaceuticals, and other fun things that make life worth living. Kristine Smith, Genevieve Dazzo, Hal Clement, James Killus

7. Funny Strange or Funny Ha-Ha? Salon F

So these two aliens walk into a bar... There's humor in them thar science fiction books. And fantasy books, too. Some genre humor practitioners talk about what's funny and what's not. Susan Casper, Christy Hardin Smith, K.D. Wentworth

8. From Back Halls to Concert Halls: the History of Filk Music. Filk Lounge

Filk as a recognized form has been around a long while; we've developed our own jargon, still argue over whether some mainstream songs really are Filk after all, and we've grown as Fandom itself has. So join us for how it all began, where it's at these days, and where we seem to be heading. Lee Gold, Kathy Mar, Roberta Rogow, Heather Stern

2:30 pm

9. Mars Society Presentation: A New Plan For Sending People To Mars. Salon A-B

For decades, a manned-mission to Mars was thought too expensive and dangerous, but an award-winning plan from the Mars Mission Design Team at CalTech could make it a reality early in the next century. Come hear what they have in mind. Derek Shannon, Chris Hirata, Nathan Brown, Jane Greenham

10. Getting Started Writing SF. Salon C-D

Going from amateur to professional is a big step. How do you get started? Should you write every day, whether the muse strikes or not? What mistakes shouldn't you make? Mike Moscoe, Harry Turtledove, Susan Fry, Howard Hendrix, Christy Hardin Smith

11. The Internet and The Future. Salon E

The information superhighway is here. Where will it take us in the next millennium? A discussion of trends and technology in the Information age and how it affects us. Andrew Burt, Ctein, Pat Cadigan, Tom Galloway

12. Collaborating. Salon F

Dying is easy, comedy is hard. What's really hard is writing with a partner. You have to agree on pretty much everything. Or do you? How do collaborators work together? Can everyone do it? Writers discuss their experiences. Sherwood Smith, Jean Lorrah, Steven Barnes, Ellen Klages, Larry Niven

13. Conventions: Butchering The Sacred Cows. Salon G

Are Masquerades, Art Shows, Film Programs, etc. really worth their cost in money and manpower? Or are they just so traditional that cons never think of getting rid of them? Should they be replaced? What would happen if a con did? What should we replace them with? John Trimble, Ruth Sachter, Christian McGuire, John Hertz, Ben Yalow, Lee Whiteside

14. Highlander: From Script to Screen. Salon H

A look inside the process of writing and filming the long-running fantasy television series, from pitch to post-production. Gillian Horvath, Donna Lettow

15. Stop Me Before I Collect Again. Salon J

Most fans have a passion for collecting, whether it's books, comics, art, teddy bears, or teapots. The question is how do we keep these collections from taking over our lives and homes? Or is it too late? Can we recover? Desire Gonzales, Genevieve Dazzo, Bruce Pelz

233. Dune Prequel Update. Salon K

Kevin J. Anderson.

16. The Things That You've Shown Us, The Stories You Tell. Filk Lounge

The best songs ring in your head and heart later, because you remember the tale they tell. We'll discuss putting the story in your song, and how musical styles affect the tale that's told. Nick Smith, Kathy Mar, Joanna Cazden, Doris Robin

17. Reading: James Killus. Orange County 2

3:15 pm

18. Reading: Victor Koman. Orange County 2

4:00 pm

19. Jerry Pournelle: Someone You Should Know. Salon E

There are a lot of stories by Jerry Pournelle. And a lot more about him. Some of them are even true. Come hear the true ones as well as stories no one's told before, about the guy our Guest of Honor really is. Elizabeth Anne Hull, Larry Niven, Steven Barnes

20. Deep Space 1: A Status Report. Salon A-B

An analysis and status report on JPL's mission (first of the New Millenium Program missions) pioneering the way for future spacecraft. Steve Collins

21. The Industry Fans Don't See. Salon G

Marketing, Production, and all the rest of the clandestine secrets that go into getting a book or magazine onto store shelves. Katherine Pendill, Steve Saffel, Betsy Mitchell, Randy Dannenfelser

22. My Biggest Professional Mistake. Salon F

Things we wish we'd known about when we started out as writers. Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta, Algis Budrys, Emma Bull, Gerald Pearce.

23. Convention 101: Baby Steps. Salon J

Things to know if this is one of your first conventions: wading through programming, the parties, the functions, and all those pesky terms like "filk," "furry" and "SMOF". Chris Weber, John Lorentz, Elizabeth Klein-Lebbink, Mike Glyer

24. Myths and Legends of the Babylon Files. Salon K

As tightly written as "Babylon 5" was, some plot holes and continuity problems managed to creep in. Fans of the show not only explain them away, but also point out where they went right, too! Shaun Lyon, Lee Whiteside, Alec Orrock, Cathy Beckstead

25. Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Mythology. Salon H

Life lessons or a source of inspiration for your writing? Laura Frankos, Vera Nazarian, William F. Wu, Katie Waitman, James Ruppert

26. Survival Tips For The Mercenary Artist. Salon C-D

How to make a living as an artist and not end up with the wet end of the paint brush. An artist may create for the joy of it but you still have to eat. And Uncle Sam wants his piece. People who make their living from their artwork tell why it isn't a sin to sell. Bob Eggleton, Teresa Patterson, Laura Brodian Freas, N. Taylor Blanchard, Sue Dawe

27. Your Lyrics, Another's Tune: Parody Workshop. Filk Lounge

Not all of us can be tunesmiths. That first flash of inspiration may need a few more verses. Roberta will help you throw together your own parodies. If you like what you get, sign up for the One Shots with your results! Roberta Rogow

28. Reading: Roger MacBride Allen. Orange County 2

4:45 pm

29. Reading: Pat Cadigan. Orange County 2

5:30 pm

30. Sound Check Work Party. Filk Lounge

The Sound Check Work Party is only open to performers who will be in concert at the convention. One Shot artists will get more details during sign-up.

7:00 pm

31. The George P. Orwell Polytechnic Science Fiction Space Academy Class of 1984 High School Reunion, Dance and Ice Cream Social. Salon EF

ConuCopia's night life gets underway with a bang, hosted by the Enigma Players and the Time Meddlers of Los Angeles. Have ice cream while your favorite teachers sign your memory book! (You of course remember Professor Pournelle, the science teacher, don't you?) Get your memory book signed! Dance the night away with the sounds of the 1980's, and karaoke too! We'll be going all night with 80's tunes and more!

8:00 pm

32. LASFS Meeting. Salon A-B

The Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society [www] is the world's oldest science fiction club, established in 1934. Now celebrating its 65th anniversary, the LASFS meets every Thursday night, usually in North Hollywood. But tonight, as we did in 1996 at the L.A. Worldcon, the LASFS meets here (same room, even!) Come attend and be amazed at the goings-on.

33. Open Filking. Filk Lounge

After the Social Events of the evening, we'll return to the filk room to sing all night, and listen to everyone else too.

10:00 pm

34. Orwell High's Reunion Dance Continues! Salon EF

Continue partying the night away with us, with the sounds of the 1980's. Thursday night's rock dance goes into the early hours of the morning.

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1:00 pm
1.	Science Fiction in the Media.	Salon E
	What makes some SF movies and shows cult classics while others are easily forgotten? Our panelists examine our fascination with SF shows and films and try to pinpoint what makes a classic. Gillian Horvath, Bjo Trimble, Len Wein
2.	Fandom's Secrets Revealed.	Salon J
	From the outside looking in, science fiction fandom is a dark, mysterious beast. Even from the inside, some of what we do is pretty obscure. Get the scoop on some of Fandom's deepest, darkest secrets from Them What Knows. Ask questions. See if you believe what they tell you. Bruce Pelz, Liz Mortensen, Richard Lynch, Jack Krolak
3.	Erotic Science Fiction.	Salon A-B
	Sure, some science fiction is all rivets and lasers; some fantasy is magic and looks of awe. But not all of it. Some works in the field have an erotic soul. Come hear how "the literature of ideas" doesn't keep them all in the head. Dave Smeds, Desire Gonzales, S.M. Stirling.
4.	Non-SF Books Worth Reading.	Salon C-D
	There's so much science fiction and fantasy being published, it's hard to keep up. Even harder is keeping up with the stuff that isn't SF. What's out there (new or classic) that would appeal to the fannish mentality? John Hertz, Craig E. Engler, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Will Shetterly
5.	Better Living Through Chemistry.	Salon H
	The future of drugs, pharmaceuticals, and other fun things that make life worth living. Kristine Smith, Genevieve Dazzo, Hal Clement, James Killus
7.	Funny Strange or Funny Ha-Ha?	Salon F
	So these two aliens walk into a bar... There's humor in them thar science fiction books. And fantasy books, too. Some genre humor practitioners talk about what's funny and what's not. Susan Casper, Christy Hardin Smith, K.D. Wentworth
8.	From Back Halls to Concert Halls: the History of Filk Music.	Filk Lounge
	Filk as a recognized form has been around a long while; we've developed our own jargon, still argue over whether some mainstream songs really are Filk after all, and we've grown as Fandom itself has. So join us for how it all began, where it's at these days, and where we seem to be heading. Lee Gold, Kathy Mar, Roberta Rogow, Heather Stern
2:30 pm
9.	Mars Society Presentation: A New Plan For Sending People To Mars.	Salon A-B
	For decades, a manned-mission to Mars was thought too expensive and dangerous, but an award-winning plan from the Mars Mission Design Team at CalTech could make it a reality early in the next century. Come hear what they have in mind. Derek Shannon, Chris Hirata, Nathan Brown, Jane Greenham
10.	Getting Started Writing SF.	Salon C-D
	Going from amateur to professional is a big step. How do you get started? Should you write every day, whether the muse strikes or not? What mistakes shouldn't you make? Mike Moscoe, Harry Turtledove, Susan Fry, Howard Hendrix, Christy Hardin Smith
11.	The Internet and The Future.	Salon E
	The information superhighway is here. Where will it take us in the next millennium? A discussion of trends and technology in the Information age and how it affects us. Andrew Burt, Ctein, Pat Cadigan, Tom Galloway
12.	Collaborating.	Salon F
	Dying is easy, comedy is hard. What's really hard is writing with a partner. You have to agree on pretty much everything. Or do you? How do collaborators work together? Can everyone do it? Writers discuss their experiences. Sherwood Smith, Jean Lorrah, Steven Barnes, Ellen Klages, Larry Niven
13.	Conventions: Butchering The Sacred Cows.	Salon G
	Are Masquerades, Art Shows, Film Programs, etc. really worth their cost in money and manpower? Or are they just so traditional that cons never think of getting rid of them? Should they be replaced? What would happen if a con did? What should we replace them with? John Trimble, Ruth Sachter, Christian McGuire, John Hertz, Ben Yalow, Lee Whiteside
14.	Highlander: From Script to Screen.	Salon H
	A look inside the process of writing and filming the long-running fantasy television series, from pitch to post-production. Gillian Horvath, Donna Lettow
15.	Stop Me Before I Collect Again.	Salon J
	Most fans have a passion for collecting, whether it's books, comics, art, teddy bears, or teapots. The question is how do we keep these collections from taking over our lives and homes? Or is it too late? Can we recover? Desire Gonzales, Genevieve Dazzo, Bruce Pelz
233.	Dune Prequel Update.	Salon K
	Kevin J. Anderson.
16.	The Things That You've Shown Us, The Stories You Tell.	Filk Lounge
	The best songs ring in your head and heart later, because you remember the tale they tell. We'll discuss putting the story in your song, and how musical styles affect the tale that's told. Nick Smith, Kathy Mar, Joanna Cazden, Doris Robin
17.	Reading: James Killus.	Orange County 2
3:15 pm
18.	Reading: Victor Koman.	Orange County 2
4:00 pm
19.	Jerry Pournelle: Someone You Should Know.	Salon E
	There are a lot of stories by Jerry Pournelle. And a lot more about him. Some of them are even true. Come hear the true ones as well as stories no one's told before, about the guy our Guest of Honor really is. Elizabeth Anne Hull, Larry Niven, Steven Barnes
20.	Deep Space 1: A Status Report.	Salon A-B
	An analysis and status report on JPL's mission (first of the New Millenium Program missions) pioneering the way for future spacecraft. Steve Collins
21.	The Industry Fans Don't See.	Salon G
	Marketing, Production, and all the rest of the clandestine secrets that go into getting a book or magazine onto store shelves. Katherine Pendill, Steve Saffel, Betsy Mitchell, Randy Dannenfelser
22.	My Biggest Professional Mistake.	Salon F
	Things we wish we'd known about when we started out as writers. Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta, Algis Budrys, Emma Bull, Gerald Pearce.
23.	Convention 101: Baby Steps.	Salon J
	Things to know if this is one of your first conventions: wading through programming, the parties, the functions, and all those pesky terms like "filk," "furry" and "SMOF". Chris Weber, John Lorentz, Elizabeth Klein-Lebbink, Mike Glyer
24.	Myths and Legends of the Babylon Files.	Salon K
	As tightly written as "Babylon 5" was, some plot holes and continuity problems managed to creep in. Fans of the show not only explain them away, but also point out where they went right, too! Shaun Lyon, Lee Whiteside, Alec Orrock, Cathy Beckstead
25.	Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Mythology.	Salon H
	Life lessons or a source of inspiration for your writing? Laura Frankos, Vera Nazarian, William F. Wu, Katie Waitman, James Ruppert
26.	Survival Tips For The Mercenary Artist.	Salon C-D
	How to make a living as an artist and not end up with the wet end of the paint brush. An artist may create for the joy of it but you still have to eat. And Uncle Sam wants his piece. People who make their living from their artwork tell why it isn't a sin to sell. Bob Eggleton, Teresa Patterson, Laura Brodian Freas, N. Taylor Blanchard, Sue Dawe
27.	Your Lyrics, Another's Tune: Parody Workshop.	Filk Lounge
	Not all of us can be tunesmiths. That first flash of inspiration may need a few more verses. Roberta will help you throw together your own parodies. If you like what you get, sign up for the One Shots with your results! Roberta Rogow
28.	Reading: Roger MacBride Allen.	Orange County 2
4:45 pm
29.	Reading: Pat Cadigan.	Orange County 2
5:30 pm
30.	Sound Check Work Party.	Filk Lounge
	The Sound Check Work Party is only open to performers who will be in concert at the convention. One Shot artists will get more details during sign-up.
7:00 pm
31.	The George P. Orwell Polytechnic Science Fiction Space Academy Class of 1984 High School Reunion, Dance and Ice Cream Social.	Salon EF
	ConuCopia's night life gets underway with a bang, hosted by the Enigma Players and the Time Meddlers of Los Angeles. Have ice cream while your favorite teachers sign your memory book! (You of course remember Professor Pournelle, the science teacher, don't you?) Get your memory book signed! Dance the night away with the sounds of the 1980's, and karaoke too! We'll be going all night with 80's tunes and more!
8:00 pm
32.	LASFS Meeting.	Salon A-B
	The Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society [www] is the world's oldest science fiction club, established in 1934. Now celebrating its 65th anniversary, the LASFS meets every Thursday night, usually in North Hollywood. But tonight, as we did in 1996 at the L.A. Worldcon, the LASFS meets here (same room, even!) Come attend and be amazed at the goings-on.
33.	Open Filking.	Filk Lounge
	After the Social Events of the evening, we'll return to the filk room to sing all night, and listen to everyone else too.
10:00 pm
34.	Orwell High's Reunion Dance Continues!	Salon EF
	Continue partying the night away with us, with the sounds of the 1980's. Thursday night's rock dance goes into the early hours of the morning.