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Randy Smith

Randy Smith has been in fandom for thirty years (or probably longer, but he doesn't want to think about it). During that time he has collected comics and old prozines, written fanzine articles, played role-playing and other stfnal games, pubbed APAzines, volunteered at conventions, organized book discussion groups, posted to online fannish forums, appeared as a convention program participant, and on extremely rare occasions has worn a costume or sung a filk song. As an ordained United Methodist pastor he has even conducted worship services at conventions (like this one!). He is married to the beautiful Tupou Fakava-Smith and is the step-father of the wondrous Elizabeth.

Programming for Randy Smith
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Fri 15:00 (A03) 1 hr
Scientific Romances of the Victorian Era

Steampunk that wasn't really steampunk because it was contemporary. What was it like? How does it compare with what is being written now?

Fri 17:00 (A18) 1 hr
Sports and Science Fiction

Panel will discuss stories about sports including Quidditch in Harry Potter. How well does sports coexist with science fiction and fantasy?

Sat 11:00 (A13) 1 hr
Christian Fandom Meeting

An informal gathering of fans who identify as Christian and their friends.

Sun 10:00 (A16) 2 hrs
Christian Worship Service

An ecumenical Christian worship service led by a Catholic priest and a United Methodist pastor. Everyone is welcome.

Facebook: Randy Smith
LiveJournal: http://randy_smith2.livejournal.com/

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