Name: Elaine Walker
Confirmed panels
| Title | Proposed Time | Proposed Room |
|---|---|---|
| First Contact | Thursday 10:30 PM | Montana B |
| Is Space Opera Science Fiction? | Friday 10:00 AM | Montana B |
| The Universe of Liad and the world of Korval | Friday 11:00 AM | Cocktail Lounge |
| Where is Ivan? | Monday 11:00 AM | Cocktail Lounge |
Title: First Contact
Status: confirmed
Proposed by:
Description:
From War of the Worlds to Carl Sagan's Contact and beyond: a discussion of first contact novels and movies.
Room Notes:
Tags: Science fiction
Confirmed panellists: Elaine Walker, Anna Hepworth
One additional panellist has been suggested.
Room: Montana B
Time: Thursday 10:30 PM
Title: Is Space Opera Science Fiction?
Status: confirmed
Proposed by:
Description:
Traditionally, Space Opera is seen as Science fiction. This panel is to discuss whether this is indeed the case, or whether the genre would be better described as a form of Fantasy. This is to be a group discussion, led by the panelists. Specific examples will be looked at, which will include LMB's Vorkosigan universe, as well as Star Wars as a counterpoint.
Room Notes:
Tags: Books & Literature, Science fiction
Confirmed panellists: Elaine Walker, John Parker
No additional panellists have been suggested.
Room: Montana B
Time: Friday 10:00 AM
Title: The Universe of Liad and the world of Korval
Status: confirmed
Proposed by: Elaine Walker
Description:
Codes of Conduct, Clans, Pilots, Healers, Dramliz, Terrans, Turtles, Sentient Trees, Spies, Scouts, Traders, Soldiers, Mercenaries, Juntavas, Gamblers, Scholars, Artists, Musicians, Romance and Wonder, Space Battles and Deepest Intrigue, Cultural Pioneering and Cats.
"Of the Great Houses, there are precisely 50. And then there is Korval"
"In an ally, considerations of house, clan, planet, race are insignificant beside two prime questions, which are:
- Can he shoot?
- Will he aim at your enemy?"--Cantra yos' Phelium.
There are already 10 Liaden books, and more short stories, and all are worthy of examination for anyone who likes richly tapestried worlds and splendid characters.
Room Notes:
Tags: Science fiction, Books & Literature
Confirmed panellists: Leece, Elaine Walker, Rob Masters , Paul Andinach
No additional panellists have been suggested.
Room: Cocktail Lounge
Time: Friday 11:00 AM
Title: Where is Ivan?
Status: confirmed
Proposed by:
Description:
Lois McMaster Bujold freeform role-playing (2 hours)
Participate at your own risk!
Room Notes:
Tags: Format: Workshop, Books & Literature, Science fiction
Confirmed panellists: Anna Hepworth, Elaine Walker
No additional panellists have been suggested.
Room: Cocktail Lounge
Times: Monday 11:00 AM, Monday 10:00 AM