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Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Kristine Kathryn Rusch is an award-winning mystery, romance, science fiction, and fantasy writer. She has written many novels under various names, including Kristine Grayson for romance, and Kris Nelscott for mystery. Her novels have made the bestseller lists all over the world and have been published in 14 countries and 13 different languages.
Programming for Kristine Kathryn Rusch
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| Wed | 16:00 | (A05) | 1 hr |
The Real Revenge of the Nerds: Geek as Hero
Is nerd is the new jock? The science fiction comedy seems to be reviving, especially with TV shows like The Big Bang Theory and movies like Paul. But you'll even find nerd-as-hero in some fantasies. Get your geek on for a discussion of this trend that geeks-like-us can't help but love. |
| Wed | 18:00 | (A03) | 1 hr |
Nevada as a Setting for SF & Fantasy
Nevada's mountains and deserts have provided a fertile landscape for writers and movie makers for over 150 years. Join regional writers to learn more about the books and movies that helped to define this area. |
| Thu | 13:00 | (A11) | 1 hr |
Pyr
Come be among the first to see and hear about Pyr's latest projects! Illustrated with slides and commentary by Pyr creators. |
| Thu | 16:00 | (A15) | 30 min |
Reading: Kristine Kathryn Rusch
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| Fri | 12:00 | (Hall 2 Autographs) | 1 hr |
Autographing: Fri 12:00
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| Fri | 16:00 | (A05) | 1 hr |
Beyond Doctor Who: The Rest of British SF on TV
We're not tired of tales of the Tardis or Torchwood, we just want more. What are the even later, greater genre shows from over the big water? What's cooler, the original Being Human or Primeval? How is Brit TV different from North American TV -- better dialog, even worse class structure? How many extra sexiness points just for the accents? |
| Sat | 11:00 | (A10) | 1 hr |
Historical Figures in Action!
What are the pitfalls of using people "everyone knows" in their fiction? How can you get the depiction "right." What are the legal ramifications of fictionalizing real people? |
| Sat | 14:00 | (A04) | 1 hr |
The Big Bang Theory: The TV Show, not the Cosmological Theory
What TV show makes sure its physics equations are accurate? What TV show has well-known scientists -- even Nobel winners -- as guest stars? No, it's not on an educational TV or a science-related cable channel. It's The Big Bang Theory of course. Why has this show become so popular with scientists, geeks, and SF fans. |
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