Florida Supercon 2014: Full Schedule

12:30pm EDT

WRITERS: GENRE FICTION WRITING

Join author & publisher Philip McCall II & guests for a talk about writing fiction in various genres (fantasy, detective, steam punk, sci-fi, and paranormal)

Thursday July 3, 2014 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
FLAMINGO BALLROOM 4 (EVENTS BALLROOM)

WRITING / LITERARY

4:15pm EDT

THE EXPANDED UNIVERSE OF TIMOTHY ZAHN

A special meet and greet Q&A with legendary author Timothy Zahn!

Timothy Zahn is a science fiction author, best known for his ten Star Wars expanded universe novels (Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, The Last Command, Specter of the Past, Vision of the Future, Survivor’s Quest, Outbound Flight, Allegiance, Choices of One, and Scoundrels), as well as the Quadrail, Blackcollar, Dragonback, and Cobra series of novels, as well as the novella Cascade Point (1984 Hugo Award Winner).

Timothy Zahn has been writing science fiction for over thirty years. In that time he has published forty-five novels, nearly ninety short stories and novelettes, and four collections of short fiction. Best known for his ten Star Wars novels, he is also the author of the Quadrail series, the Cobra series, and the young-adult Dragonback series. He has also contributed to the script of several comics and short stories over the years, including Mara Jade: By the Emperor’s Hand.

His latest books are Cobra Slave, the first book of the Cobra Rebellion Trilogy, Star Wars: Scoundrels, and Terminator Salvation: Trial by Fire (a sequel to the movie).

Thursday July 3, 2014 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
ROOM D234 (PANEL ROOM C)

WRITING / LITERARY STAR WARS

5:45pm EDT

WRITERS: INSIDE THE WRITING PROCESS

Join author and publisher Philip McCall II and guests for a panel on questions about writing and the publishing industry.

Thursday July 3, 2014 5:45pm - 6:45pm EDT
ROOM D230 (PANEL ROOM E)

WRITING / LITERARY

2:00pm EDT

CREATING AND SELF-PUBLISHING CHILDREN'S BOOKS

Join writer Amy Grachow and son, Keith Grachow as they discuss their book "On A Planet Named Up-In-The-Sky" and discuss the process from writing to self-publishing.

Friday July 4, 2014 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ROOM D230 (PANEL ROOM E)

WRITING / LITERARY

3:00pm EDT

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR ASPIRING WRITERS

Completing a manuscript can be difficult. Not sure how to begin your story? Wondering how you can push through writer’s block? Join Denny O'Neil, Terry Cronin, Timothy Zahn, and Danny Fingeroth for helpful tips and information on the writing process, from A to Z.

Friday July 4, 2014 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
ROOM D237-D239 (PANEL ROOM A)

COMIC BOOKS WRITING / LITERARY

5:15pm EDT

WRITING COMIC BOOKS!

Join comic book writers Tony Bedard, Peter David, Danny Fingeroth, and Terry Cronin for a panel on their experiences writing comics and their careers.

Friday July 4, 2014 5:15pm - 6:15pm EDT
ROOM D235-D236 (PANEL ROOM B)

COMIC BOOKS WRITING / LITERARY

5:15pm EDT

WRITERS: GET PUBLISHED BY FLUX-FICTION

Join author and publisher Philip McCall II & FLUX-FICTION writers for a talk about the exciting opportunity that PLMII's FLUX-FICTION Anthrology presents. PLMII will be taking submissions for 2016 & 2017 publications. Mythix Studios and PLMII have published (28) writers in the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK. This is your chance to get published in one of the most exciting "INDIE PRESS Anthology" on the market today.

Friday July 4, 2014 5:15pm - 6:15pm EDT
ROOM D237-D239 (PANEL ROOM A)

WRITING / LITERARY

8:15pm EDT

CREATING GRAPHIC NOVELS & MANGA

Everyone has a story to tell. Join Jade Wooruff of Bento Studios, indie Graphic Novelist of Game Over, to learn some of the many different ways that you can bring your story to life through art by making your own graphic novel. Jade will demonsrate techniques, talk about pros and cons, answer questions, and discuss the world of Game Over her originial graphic novel series.

Friday July 4, 2014 8:15pm - 9:15pm EDT
ROOM D235-D236 (PANEL ROOM B)

ANIME WRITING / LITERARY

11:45am EDT

WRITERS: WORLD BUILDING FOR YOUR NOVELS

Join author and publishers Philip McCall II & guests for a talk about creating and building your fictional world for your writing.

Saturday July 5, 2014 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
ROOM D235-D236 (PANEL ROOM B)

WRITING / LITERARY

2:15pm EDT

PLAYING IN SOMEONE ELSES PLAYGROUND: WRITING FOR AN ESTABLISHED FRANCHISE

Join moderator (and author) Terry Cronin for a discussion with Peter David, Timothy Zahn, and Denny O'Neil for a discussion on writing for established universes. How you can grow the universe, and enhance what has come before, while still staying true to the original mythology. As well as the confines of working thru the approval process with the licensor and/or original creators.

Speakers

Terry Cronin

Peter David

Denny O'Neil

Timothy Zahn

Saturday July 5, 2014 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
ROOM C223

COMIC BOOKS WRITING / LITERARY

7:30pm EDT

FLORIDA GEEK SCENE: STRIKES BACK

The sequel! Join the team from Florida Geek Scene http://www.floridageekscene.com for their second ever panel. In addition to the website we'll also be discussing comics, conventions, movies, toys, Burt Reynolds and Florida in general.
Editors Scott Schlazer and Michael Favata will also be speaking to anyone interested in becoming a writer for the site.

Saturday July 5, 2014 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
ROOM D230 (PANEL ROOM E)

WRITING / LITERARY

11:15am EDT

WRITING ABOUT THE APOCOLYPSE

Join author Yo Jeff for an informative panel on the best way to write about any number of apocolyptic scenarios.

Sunday July 6, 2014 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
ROOM D235-D236 (PANEL ROOM B)

WRITING / LITERARY

12:15pm EDT

WRITERS: CREATING MEMORABLE CHARACTERS

Join author and publisher Philip McCall II & guests for a talk about creating believable and memorable characters for your writing.

Sunday July 6, 2014 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
ROOM D230 (PANEL ROOM E)

WRITING / LITERARY

4:00pm EDT

PUTTING THE SCIENCE IN SCIENCE FICTION

Join moderator (and author) Terry Cronin for a discussion with Peter David, and Timothy Zahn on putting the science in science fiction when writing.

Speakers