James SA Corey’s Phoenix Comicon Schedule
So we’re heading to Phoenix Comicon this coming weekend from our new day gig in LA. Here’s what they’ve got us booked for:
Putting the Science in Science Fiction : Science guest Phil Plait and science fiction writers talk about keeping the science real, or appearing real, in science fiction. Panelists: John Scalzi, L.E. Modesitt Jr, Phil Plait, Ty Franck
When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: Sheraton Valley of the Sun
Spotlight on James S. A. Corey, the creator of The Expanse : A spotlight on James S. A. Corey and his friends Daniel Abraham, Ty Franck, and M.L.N. Hanover. Five authors, 2 panelists, no waiting. Panelists: Daniel Abraham, Ty Franck
When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 126bc
Autographing – When: Friday 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Where: 2526/2528
From Page to Screen: Redshirts and The Expanse : Join authors John Scalzi and James S. A. Corey (Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck) as they preview the upcoming TV series based on their respective novels, Redshirts (FX) and The Expanse (SyFy). Panelists: Daniel Abraham, John Scalzi, Ty Franck
When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 132
Star Wars Legends (Previously Known as The Expanded Universe) : Join authors Michael A. Stackpole and James S. A. Corey (Daniel Abraham/Ty Franck) for a look at their Star Wars novels and to hear their thoughts about the new Star Wars Legends label and the Expanded Universe. Panelists: Daniel Abraham, Michael A. Stackpole, Ty Franck
When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 127ab
Autographing – When: Saturday 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Where: 2528 (until Daniel bugs out a few minutes early for…)
The Eternal Dragon : From Smaug to Eragon, dragons are an enduring part of fantasy literature. Join some of our author guests as they talk about the roles dragons play in their work. Panelists: Daniel Abraham, James A Owen, Melanie Rawn, Naomi Novik
When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 126bc
Drinks With Authors : Join our author guests for a glass or two in an informal setting. There will be door prizes and other giveaways from our participating publishers. Panelists: Kevin Hearne, Myke Cole, Sam Sykes & many others
When: Sat, 8:00–11:00PM Room: Renaissance Salon 5-8
Not in Sequential Form: Superheroes in Prose : Authors discuss superheroes in prose, from their original fiction to the shared world of Wild Cards, how do they handle super powers? Panelists: Carrie Vaughn, Daniel Abraham, Ty Franck
When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 122c
The Military in Speculative Fiction : A look at the military in speculative fiction. Writers of military ranging from the SOC of Myke Cole’s Special Ops urban fantasy to the future of war in John Scalzi’s Old Man’s War series talk about how they use it and why. Panelists: Daniel Abraham, John Scalzi, Myke Cole, Ty Franck, Weston Ochse
When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 127ab
More Autographing – When: Sunday 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Where: 2528
The only other thing that’s definitely scheduled is tracking down Catherynne Valente and begging her to sign some books for Daniel’s kid. Apart from that, I assume we’ll be in the bar. Y’all should come hang out.
