Contact Info:
Email Chair Mike Willmoth at wfc2004@leprecon.org or wfc2004@otsp.com
Phone: (480)
945-6890 FAX: (480) 941-3438
Write: WFC2004, c/o Leprecon Inc.
P.O. Box 26665,
Tempe, AZ
85285-6665 USA
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World Fantasy
Convention 2004
Programming
Panels
Below is the nearly final program schedule, as of 10/25/04
It will be populated with the program participants as soon as it is
available.
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************* WEDNESDAY *************
2000
Pre-Reg Event with available GoHs.
************* THURSDAY *************
1500
READING by Doranna Durgin – Xavier – ½ hr
1530
READING by Paul Cornell – Xavier – ½ hr
1600
READING by Carrie Vaughn – Xavier – ½ hr
1630
READING by Vera Nazarian – Xavier – ½ hr
1700-2000 NO PROGRAMMING (Dinner)
2000
OPENING CEREMONIES (Palm West - 1 hr)
Toastmistress Jennifer Roberson introduces the Guests-of-Hono(u)r to
the convention.
2100
THE USE OF EXISTING MYTHOLOGIES IN FANTASY - (Palm West – 1 hr)
The world is full of legends and mythologies that are rich fodder for
your stories. Here we’ll discuss the use of everything from Greek Gods
to Robin Hood to Pinocchio in writing fantasy fiction.
[Adam Niswander, Jennifer Roberson, Lou Anders, Marie Brennen (M)]
SLIDE SHOW – Allen Koszowski - (Cloister – 1 hr)
Allen Koszowski will show his work as well as work from the artists
that have influenced him.
[Allen Koszowski]
READING by Graham Joyce – Xavier – ½ hr
2130
READING by Chris Roberson – Xavier – ½ hr
2200
CHOOSING YOUR MONSTER - (Palm West - 1 hr)
Which monsters are over-used? Which are still untapped resources of
evil for your stories? Can we still get something new from werewolves and
dragons, or have these been ‘done to death’?
[Yvonne Navarro, Michael Arnzen(M), Ed Bryant]
RAPID FIRE READINGS – Cloister – 1 hr
These talented women will entertain is for an hour with lightning-fast
literature. Wildly diverse content guaranteed. Gwyneth Jones will
emcee. Suzy McKee Charnas, Pat Murphy, CarolBerg, Naomi Black, Sarah
Micklem, Nancy Jane Moore, Pati Nagle, and Janni Lee Simner.
2300
CREATING THE RULES OF MAGIC IN YOUR WORLD (Palm West – 1 hr)
Magic can’t be random powers where characters do anything they want.
There must be rules and limitations. We will discuss how to design these,
how to be sure your characters follow them or pay the consequences, and how
these rules affect the fantasy society you’re building.
[Mitchell Graham, Carol Berg, Sue Krinard(M)]
YOUNG ADULT FICTION: NOT FOR KIDS ANYMORE (Cloister – 1 hr)
We’ll explore the growing readership of YA fiction by adults - from
Harry Potter, Redwall and Lemony Snicket to Oz, Narnia & A Wrinkle
In Time.
[Sharyn November, L. G. Bass, Rebekah Jensen, Gary Wassner(M), Janni
Lee Simner]
READING by Patrick O’Leary – Xavier – ½ hr
2330
READING by Brett Cox – Xavier – ½ hr
************* FRIDAY *************
1000
CHILDREN CHARACTERS IN FANTASY AND HORROR - (Palm West – 1 hr)
We’ll discuss young protagonists, evil kids, and magical creatures seen
thru the eyes of children.
[Chris Haviland, Eileen Gunn, Simon Wood, Ellen Klages(M)]
COLLABORATIONS IN FANTASY AND HORROR - (Cloister – 1 hr)
Two heads are better than one, right? The answer is – sometimes. Authors
will talk about collaboration experiences, how they add to the creative
process, and when to consider trying it.
[Eric Flint, Tappan King, Scott Wyatt (M), Marc Zicree,Jeremy Robert
Johnson]
READING by Bruce Holland Rogers – Xavier – ½ hr
1030
READING by Mindy Klasky – Xavier – ½ hr
1100
THE HORROR GENRE-WOMEN’S P.O.V. - (Palm West – 1 hr)
These women will discuss the overall genre; how women perceive horror
fiction, if there is any bias between female and male horror writers, if
horror is marketed to women as it should be, etc.
[Maria Alexander, Nancy Holder, Melanie Tem]
STANDALONE FANTASY NOVELS: OPPRESSED MINORITY? - (Cloister – 1 hr)
Many of our greatest works are a single tale in one book. Is there too
much emphasis on the fantasy series? What are the benefits of the stand-alone
novel?
[Kay Kenyon, Dave Smeds, Tom Doherty, Terry McGarry(M)]
READING by Stacey Cochran – Xavier – ½ hr
WORLD FANTASY 2005 LUNCH - (Hospitality Suite - 2 hrs)
The 2005 World Fantasy Convention in Madison, WI, will sponsor lunch
in the Hospitality Suite.
1130
READING by Jane Lindskold – Xavier – ½ hr
1200
MAKING HER REAL - (Palm West – 1 hr)
How can you be sure your fantasy character is a believable person and
not a cliché? Special emphasis will be on making your heroine (or
villainess) a reasonable product of your fantasy world.
[Charles de Lint, Fred Saberhagen, Jo Walton, Louise Marley(M)]
FIGHT AND BATTLE SCENES: FROM ONE-ON-ONE TO THE CLASH OF ARMADAS - (Cloister
– 1 hr)
Our War Department will discuss how to create realistic battle scenes.
[Joe Haldeman, David Drake, Michael Stackpole, Thomas Harlan(M)]
READING by Yvonne Navarro – Xavier – ½ hr
1230
READING by Kate Bachus – Xavier – ½ hr
1300
MISTAKES IN CREATING STRONG FEMALE CHARACTERS -(West Palm – 1 hr)
There are different types of ‘strong’ characters, and we want every
protagonist show theirs. Is it always so easy? We’ll discuss the best and
worst ways to show outer and inner strength
[Jennifer Roberson, Gwyneth Jones, David B. Coe, Kate Elliott,Debbie
Millitello(M)]
THE EVOLUTION OF THE VAMPIRE - (Cloister – 1 hr)
How has the legend of vampire changed throughout the centuries? How
about through the last few decades? When did we stop fearing them and start
envying them? Has the role of the vampire hunter changed as well?
[Karen Taylor(M), Mary Anne Mitchell, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Suzy McKee
Charnas]
READING by Fiona Avery – Xavier – ½ hr
1330
READING by Nina Kiriki Hoffman – Xavier – ½ hr
1400
CROSS-POLLINATING GENRES - (Palm West – 1 hr)
Discussing fiction that crosses genres - fantasy/romance, horror/mystery,
SF/fantasy, etc. When does it succeed? When does it fail? Is there really
such thing as this?
[Ellen Datlow, Barbra Hambly, Jeffrey Ford, Carole Nelson Douglas]
PILLARS OF STRENGTH: EXPLORING THE MALE AND FEMALE ARCHTYPES - (Cloister
– 1 hr)
A lively discussion about women as the purveyors of truth, inspiration
and leadership. Do women make better guides than men? How do they
inspire those around them? How do they exhibit their inner strength/resiliency?
How do those strengths compete with and/or compliment their male counterparts
within fantasy and horror?
[Jana Oliver, Brandon Perron(M), Valerie Frankel,Dennis L. McKiernan]
READING by Mary Anne Mohanraj – Xavier – ½ hr
1430
READING by Ruth Stuart – Xavier – ½ hr
1500
SLIDE SHOW-DON MAITZ - (Palm West – 1 hr)
Artist Don Maitz will present and discuss some of his work.
RESEARCHING HISTORICAL FEMALE CHARACTERS - (Cloister – 1 hr)
Our panelists will discuss methods of researching historical characters
or characters in fantasy worlds based on a historical period.
[Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Alma Alexander, Sean McLachlan(M), Sarah Hoyt]
READING by David Prill – Xavier – ½ hr
1530
READING by Terry Bisson – Xavier – ½ hr
1600
GOH INTERVIEW – ELLEN DATLOW - (Palm West – 1 hr)
Editor GoH Ellen Datlow will be interviewed by Paula Guran and take
questions from the audience.
[Datlow, Guran]
LANGUAGE IN FANTASY – (Cloister – 1 hr)
Our panelists will discuss the use of language in fantasy - the pitfalls
of anachronistic words, the problems of creating your own languages and
dialects and how your fantasy society affects the language.
[Lisa Goldstein, Lucius Shepard, Beth Beacham]
READING by Brian Lumley – Xavier – ½ hr
1630
READING by Michelle Welch – Xavier – ½ hr
1700-2000 NO PROGRAMMING (Dinner)
2000
Autograph Participants Meet in Palm West
2030
AUTOGRAPH RECEPTION - (Palm West, Cloister and Courtyard – 2 hrs)
2230
No programming while rooms are being reset
2300
ARTISTS: IF I ONLY KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW - (Palm West – 1 hr)
Artists will discuss the things about their art and careers that they
wish someone had told them when they started.
[Alan M. Clark (M), Ctein, Brian Durfee, Charles Vess]
CHARACTER ABUSE: WHY WE BULLY OUR PROTAGONISTS - (Cloister – 1 hr)
What is the difference between creating conflict and obstacles, and
hurting your hero/heroine unnecessarily?
[Viki Rollins, Janine Ellen Young, Doselle Young, Weston Ochse]
READING by Thomas Monteleone – Xavier – ½ hr
2330
READING by Carole Nelson Douglas – Xavier – ½ hr
************* SATURDAY *************
1000
EDITORS DISCUSS THE STATE OF SHORT FANTASY FICTION - (Palm West– 1 hr)
These editors will discuss the changes and trends in short fantasy fiction
throughout the years.
[Ellen Datlow, David G. Hartwell (M), Gordon Van Gelder, Betty Ballantine]
NO END IN SIGHT: WRITING A SERIES & KEEPING THE ENTHUSIAM ALIVE
- (Cloister – 1 hr)
We’ll to keep that 4th book as fresh and exciting as the first, and
what to do when it doesn’t work.
[Alan Dean Foster, Janny Wurts, Bev Vincent(M)]
READING by Sharon Shinn – Xavier – ½ hr
1030
READING by Robert Wexler – Xavier – ½ hr
1100
Fantasy, Horror and Women: A Presentation by Gwyneth Jones - (Palm West
– 1 hr)
Description: Gwyneth Jones, one of our Guests of Honour, will give a
presentation on what women have brought to the twin genres of fantasy and
horror.
[Gwyneth Jones]
HORROR: WHERE IS THE LINE? - (Cloister – 1 hr)
When does horror fiction ‘cross the line’? When should it cross? Where
is the line? What is this line they keep talking about?
[Stephen Jones, Mandy Slater(M), Elizabeth Engstrom, Steve Tem]
READING by Joe Haldeman – Xavier – ½ hr
1130
READING by Sarah Micklam – Xavier – ½ hr
1200
LOTR: THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY - (Palm West – 1 hr)
October is the 50th anniversary of FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING’s publication
in the United States. We discuss
the trilogy’s influence in fantasy fiction and how the movie’s popularity
will affect today’s writing.
[Terry Bisson, Ginjer Buchanan, Gordon Van Gelder, Betty Ballantine,
Jo Fletcher]
THE PERFECT BOOK COVER - (Cloister – 1 hr)
We will discuss book covers and cover design as it relates to the goals
of fantasy art. Artists will
discuss some of their most memorable favorites.
[Don Maitz, John Picacio, Mike Dringenberg]
READING by David Corwell – Xavier – ½ hr
1230
READING by Greer Gilman – Xavier – ½ hr
1300
SLIDE SHOW W/ JANNY WURTS - (Palm West – 1 hr)
GoH Janny Wurts will present and discuss examples of her fine work.
[Janny Wurts]
THE FANTASY VILLAIN - (Cloister – 1 hr)
Every hero needs a bad guy (or gal) and Fantasy is no exception. Here
we discuss the motivations, the mechanics and the clichés of the
fantasy baddie. How do we make them believable? What constitutes ‘over the
top’?
[Steve Boyett, David Levine, Patrick Nielson Hayden, L. E. Modesitt,
Jr.]
READING by Tamara Siler Jones – Xavier – ½ hr
1330
READING by Fiona Avery – Xavier – ½ hr
1400
Auction Setup
(Palm West – 1 hr)
THE BOOKS THAT INFLUENCED US (AND STILL DO) -(Cloister – 1 hr)
Authors will discuss the books and writers that influenced their childhood
and that they still remember fondly.
[Graham Joyce, Kij Johnson, Jay Lake(M), Ruth Nestvold, Stephen R. Donaldson]
READING by Gwyneth Jones – Xavier – ½ hr
1430
READING by Tim Killen – Xavier – ½ hr
1500
CHARITY AUCTION - (Palm West – 2 hrs)
Proceeds will go to the Charles L Grant Emergency Medical Fund
WITCHES - (Cloister – 1 hr)
Witches found in fantasy fiction have been every kind of character imaginable;
crones with cauldrons, old hags in mountain shacks, priestesses, queens
and businesswomen. We’ll discuss the negative and positive versions of the
witches in fantasy and how our culture has influenced the changes.
[Anne Harris, Holly Phillips, Jeff Mariotte, Scott Edelman(M)]
READING by Charles de Lint – Xavier – ½ hr
1530
READING by Ray Poulson – Xavier – ½ hr
1600
ARAGORN TO POTTER: 20TH CENTURY TRANSMOGRIFICATION OF THE FANTASY HERO
(Cloister – 1 hr)
How has the fantasy heroes changed? How are they the same? If they have
changed, when and where did the changes occur?
[Laurie E. King, Dana Stabenow(M), Diana Gabaldon]
READING by Kay Kenyon – Xavier – ½ hr
1630
READING by David Lunde – Xavier – ½ hr
1700-2000-NO PROGRAMMING (Dinner)
2000
ARTIST RECEPTION W/ WINE & CHEESE TASTING - (Abbey & Patio -
2 hrs)
THE IMPORTANTANCE OF ATMOSPHERE AND MOOD IN DARK FANTASY - (Palm West
– 1 hr)
Whether it’s the dark dungeon, the vampire’s castle at midnight, or
a NY back alley where biker goblins wait behind the dumpster, writers are
faced with creating the sense of fear and trepidation. We’ll discuss tips
on how to create the necessary sense of foreboding as well as the common
mistakes that are made.
[Yvonne Navarro, Edward Bryant, Andrew Fox, Darrell Schweitzer]
FANTASY ON THE SEA AND IN THE AIR - (Cloister – 1 hr)
Most fantasy fiction takes place on land. However, what are the temptations
and pitfalls of writing about Giant Birds and Flying Carpets? What about
Sea Creatures and Pirates? We will discuss the pros and cons about writing
fantasy in these other settings.
[Cecelia Holland, Leah Cutter, Sherwood Smith, Rosaleen Love(M)]
READING by Michelle Welch – Xavier – ½ hr
2030
READING by [To Be Announced] – Xavier – ½ hr
2100
GLAMOUR: ELVES IN ART AND LITERATURE - (Palm West – 1 hr)
Elvenkind have been described as short and cute to tall and elegant,
but they’ve always been fascinating. We’ll explore our obsession with elves.
[Pati Nagle, Lillian Stewart Carl, Kevin Andrew Murphy(M), Laural Winter]
THE STATE OF FANTASY IN EUROPE - (Palm West – 1 hr)
A lively discussion of the styles and trends of fantasy in Europe
[Wim Stolk, Terry Bisson, Alain Nevaint]
READING by Edward Bryant – Xavier – ½ hr
2130
READING by Matthew T Baker – Xavier – ½ hr
************* SUNDAY *************
1000
WFC Board Meeting - (Board Room – 1 hr)
Open Session
BAD GUY FAN CLUB - (Palm West - 1 hr)
Why are the villains sometimes more interesting that the good guys?
Do we fear them? DO we want to be them? Are following the nemesis more
of an escape than following the good guy? Or is this not true at all?
[Joel Ross(M), Don Bassingthwaite, Alan Dean Foster, Pat Murphy]
A QUIET PLACE TO WRITE - (Cloister – 1 hr)
Writers will discuss how they set up their writing area – when they
write, what they listen to and if they wear their lucky socks. They’ll
also talk about what has and hasn’t worked when they set up their workspace.
We can even talk about the pictures around them, whether they write longhand
or a PC, and how they keep the cat off the keyboard.
[Jane Lindskold(M), Irene Radford, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Patricia McKillip]
READING by Jana Paniccia – Xavier – ½ hr
1030
READING by James Van Pelt – Xavier – ½ hr
1100
WFC Board Meeting - (Board Room – 1 hr)
Closed Session
THE NEVER ENDING STORY: DEALING WITH RECURRING CHARACTERS - (Palm West
– 1 hr)
A panel for writers who have written huge tomes about their favorite
character and still can’t get them out of their head! How to deal with ‘living
with’ your characters for years. Do they learn from you? Do you learn from
them?
[James Barclay, L. E. Modesitt, F. Paul Wilson]
DRESSING THE WARRIOR - (Cloister – 1 hr)
Here we talk about how to arm and dress your characters realistically
in fantasy fiction and art. We’ll talk about the use of models and weapons,
researching the costumes and the design of fantasy and historical garb and
weaponry.
[Judith Tarr, J. Ardian Lee, Tim Waggoner]
READING by Jennifer Roberson – Xavier – ½ hr
1130
READING by Cynthia Ward – Xavier – ½ hr
1200
SETUP FOR BANQUET - (Palm West – 1 hr)
THE YEAR IN FANTASY: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2004 - (Cloister – 1 hr)
Our panelists, and hopefully the audience, will discuss the high achievements
of fantasy for 2004.
[Jo Fletcher, Steve Saffel, Betty Ballantine, Charles Brown, Ginjer
Buchanan]
READING by David Lee Summers – Xavier – ½ hr
1230
READING by Mark Jeffrey – Xavier – ½ hr
1300
WFC AWARDS BANQUET & CEREMONY - (Palm West – 3 hrs)
30th annual ceremony honoring the professionals in the fantasy field
for their achievements in the past year.
1600
WFC POST AWARD JUDGES PANEL - (Cloister – 1 hr)
Are you curious about how the WF Awards judges make their determinations
on who wins what award? How do they nominate entries? Come find out
in our last event for 2004.
[Michael Stackpole, Sherwood Smith, Scott Wyatt, Alan Neviant, John
R. Douglas(M) ]
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