Helsinki Worldcon Schedule

Next week I’ll be in Helsinki for Worldcon 2017 and I’m so excited! Here’s what I’ll be up to:

Asexuality in YA

Thursday, 10th August: 11:00 – 12:00, 203a (Messukeskus)

Are asexual characters well – or at all – represented in YA fiction? Is romance such an integral component of Young Adult fiction that it simply cannot be left out at all?

Marguerite Kenner, Salla Simukka, Laura Lam (M), Peadar Ó Guilín

LGBTQ+ Speculative Fiction Goes Worldwide

Friday, 11th August: 11:00 – 12:00, 101a&b (Messukeskus)

Panel discussion on gay, lesbian, bisexual. transgender and queer representation international works of speculative fiction.

Catherine Lundoff, Laura Lam, Keffy R.M Kehrli, Kat Kourbeti (M)

Second Book Problems

Saturday, 12 August: 11:00 – 12:00, 101a&b (Messukeskus)

Discussing/troubleshooting common problems in plotting & writing sequel!

Katri Alatalo, Annie Bellet, Jo Lindsay Walton, Laura Lam, N.S. Dolkart (M)

Signing: Laura Lam

Saturday, 12th August: 16:00 – 17:00 (Signing Area)

Say hi if you see me!