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Cedar Rapids Doubletree - October 16-18, 2015
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Saturday, October 17
 

10:00am CDT

(Re)Discovering Zine Making
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Fanzines or Zines hold a special place in the hearts of science fiction, fantasy and comics fans hearts. Head over to this panel to learn more about Zine production.
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Peter Balestrieri

Curator, Science Fiction and Popular Culture Collections, University of Iowa Special Collections
Please talk with me about: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, TV, Radio, Theatre Arts, Cinema, Fandom Studies, fanzines, fan art, fan fiction, cosplay, social media, ephemera, Romantic poetry and fiction, Frankenstein, digitization, de-acidification, and popular culture in general... Read More →

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BS

Brian S. Anderson

Volunteer Coordinator

Saturday October 17, 2015 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Taft A Cedar Rapids Doubletree, 350 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids IA 52401
  Cross-Media, Writing

10:00am CDT

Adaptation of epic series for T.V.
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With the growing popularity of the Game of Thrones and Outlander, networks are looking more at epic science fiction and fantasy stories to build their ever shrinking audience. What are some of the pros and cons of seeing your favorite epic series on the small screen?
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AA

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avatar for Terri M. LeBlanc

Terri M. LeBlanc

Guest Liaison, Second Run Reviews, ICON 40 Staff Member
By day, Terri M. LeBlanc is a project manager and software specialist. By night, she’s a reading wizard. Residing in eastern Iowa, in her spare time, she spends time with Jezebel, takes pictures and watches movies with her equally nerdy husband and adorable cats. As a member of... Read More →

Saturday October 17, 2015 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Taft B Cedar Rapids Doubletree, 350 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids IA 52401
  Cross-Media, Writing

1:00pm CDT

David Gerrold Unplugged
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Join our Guest of Honor, Davind Gerrold, for an unscripted panel on anything and everything.
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David Gerrold

Author
David Gerrold has been sitting alone in a room and talking to himself for more than fifty years. If he hears anything good, he types it up. When he has enough words, he sends it to an editor. Occasionally some editor somewhere is so desperate for something to publish, he sends David... Read More →

Saturday October 17, 2015 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room #319 Cedar Rapids Doubletree, 350 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids IA 52401
  Cross-Media, Discussion

5:00pm CDT

eBook Cover designs
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With the increase of self-publishing and the "ease" of getting your masterwork out in the public marketplace, there are some basic guidelines for creating an eye-catching eBook cover. Learn about the pitfalls of eBook cover design and learn more about this emerging art form.
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Adam J. Whitlatch

Author, KHP Publishers, Inc.
Adam J. Whitlatch is a speculative fiction writer, freelance editor, and aspiringmusician. A fantasy enthusiast from a young age, his interest in science fictionwas first sparked at the age of ten when his father played the infamous 1938 OrsonWelles War of the Worlds radio broadcast... Read More →

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JG

John Garner

Artist, Karaoke Show
John has been drawing and painting science fiction, space, and fantasy art allhis life. John discovered his first Science Fiction Convention in 1984. Sincethen, he has won numerous awards and has been published in books andmagazines including TSR’s Dungeon Adventures Magazine, Starslayer... Read More →
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Daniel 'Stitch' Mohr

Artist, Mohr Creations
Daniel “Stitch” has lived his entire life in Minnesota, and he asks that you don’thold that against him. He has been drawing and writing comics for over twentyyears, and his mom says he’s great. He has drawn and written multiple WebComics, and comics in print, such as “Everyday... Read More →

Saturday October 17, 2015 5:00pm - 5:50pm CDT
Taft B Cedar Rapids Doubletree, 350 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids IA 52401
  Cross-Media, Art

9:00pm CDT

Marvel versus DC
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Discussion on difference between modern movies, comics and TV shows of the Marvel and DC Universes.
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RM

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AC
DS

Daniel 'Stitch' Mohr

Artist, Mohr Creations
Daniel “Stitch” has lived his entire life in Minnesota, and he asks that you don’thold that against him. He has been drawing and writing comics for over twentyyears, and his mom says he’s great. He has drawn and written multiple WebComics, and comics in print, such as “Everyday... Read More →

Saturday October 17, 2015 9:00pm - 9:50pm CDT
Room #315 Cedar Rapids Doubletree, 350 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids IA 52401
  Cross-Media, Fan Chat
 
Sunday, October 18
 

10:00am CDT

Media Tie-In Writing
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What are joys and perils of working within an already created world? How do media-tie ins work? Authors Adam J. Whitlatch and David Gerrold share the ins and outs of this increasingly popular way to capture new audiences through other media.
Moderator
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Jim C. Hines

Author, Toastmaster
Jim C. Hines began writing in the early 90s, while working on a degree in psychology from Michigan State University. His first professional sale was the award-winning “Blade of the Bunny,” which took first place in the 1998 Writers of the Future competition and was published in... Read More →

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avatar for David Gerrold

David Gerrold

Author
David Gerrold has been sitting alone in a room and talking to himself for more than fifty years. If he hears anything good, he types it up. When he has enough words, he sends it to an editor. Occasionally some editor somewhere is so desperate for something to publish, he sends David... Read More →
avatar for Adam J. Whitlatch

Adam J. Whitlatch

Author, KHP Publishers, Inc.
Adam J. Whitlatch is a speculative fiction writer, freelance editor, and aspiringmusician. A fantasy enthusiast from a young age, his interest in science fictionwas first sparked at the age of ten when his father played the infamous 1938 OrsonWelles War of the Worlds radio broadcast... Read More →

Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room #315 Cedar Rapids Doubletree, 350 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids IA 52401
  Cross-Media, Writing
 

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Parlor Room, 16th Floor
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  • HDMI outlet and a screen (Sarah's tablet has a mini HDMI port and can use a cable to connect that with a regular HDMI on the other end; the cable is 6 feet long.)
  • projector
  • projector with an RGB cable (laptop doesn't have HDMI)
  • screen and speakers (to plug in to laptop)
  • Visual - VGA or HDMI cord