BayCon is a major SF bay area general science fiction and fantasy convention with something for everyone. I really enjoy participating in the convention programming and having a chance to see friends. This year's guests of honor are Tamora Pierce, Margaret Organ-Kean, and Christopher J. Garcia.
Mining the world for story ideas (Connect 1)
People always ask, "Where do your ideas come from?" Sometimes they do it because they want to find some of their own.
Costuming through the ages (Synergy 5)
What did it look like when our ancestors created and wore costumes?
The necessity of accurate research (Synergy 55)
Even if your ideas are original, unusual or outright weird, you need to have a base in reality for form.
Birds of a Feather: Queer Open Mic (Strategy)
A gathering to share work by queer authors. Bring your own or bring a favorite from someone else. Share a short work, an excerpt, a song or a poem. If Fandom is a Patchwork, we are nothing without the QUILTBAG.
(This is a hosted open reading session.)
Queer Characters, Queer Fans (Connect 3)
Which creators are introducing new and wonderful LGBTQ characters? Who are your old favorites? All ages are welcome at this exploration of queerfolk in genre media and fandom.