Come see me at WorldCon!

Worldcon is coming up, and I’m on a few panels this time. And they’re all on topics that I’m super excited to talk about for an hour. Alongside people I’m stoked to be on panels with. Come say hi!

Why I Write Short Stories

Thursday 15:00 - 16:00, 2504B  (Kansas City Convention Center)

Most authors agree that short stories don’t pay the bills, but
authors who are known for writing novels frequently turn their attention
to the shorter forms. If it isn’t for the money, why do they spend
their time and energy writing short stories?

James Patrick Kelly (M), Mary Robinette Kowal, David D. Levine, Mr. Bishop O'Connell, Charlie Jane Anders

Is Artificial Intelligence Dangerous?

Friday 15:00 - 16:00, 2505B (Costume) (Kansas City Convention Center)

“Giant Robot Menace!” “Soulless Machine Decides Humanity Is
Obsolete!” These aren’t the headlines of the future, they’re the
headlines from the past. Join us as we question whether artificial
intelligence is dangerous and whether its benefits outweigh the threat
to humanity.

Megan O'Keefe, John Popham (M), Gary Kloster, Sarah Frost, Charlie Jane Anders

Writing The Near Future

Friday 16:00 - 17:00, 2206  (Kansas City Convention Center)

What are some of the specific challenges associated with writing about the day after tomorrow
(or thereabouts)? Our authors consider how to alter the world just that
little bit, how to keep their readers believing, and what happens when
time catches up with their writing…

Eileen Gunn, Laurie Mann, Howard Davidson, Scott H. Andrews (M), Sarah Pinsker, Charlie Jane Anders