It’s that time of year again, folks. Balticon 47 is almost upon us. And that means that it is time for me to share this year’s Balticon schedule. Now, if you remember my post from last year, you’ll remember that I had a really packed schedule last year. Well, things are looking pretty busy again this year. I don’t think it is quite as bad as last year, but it still looks like a very busy weekend is in store for me.
This schedule isn’t exactly final, but it seems to be pretty firm. This year I’ve got ten panels and a reading. Two of those panels are podcast recordings and one is an audio drama production. It looks to be a very interesting time.
We start out bright and early on Friday afternoon with one of the first panels of the con.
Meeting Other Podcasters
Friday at 4:00 pm in Derby
Why you should network with other podcasters, and what you should steer clear of.
Panelists: Katie Bryski, Doc Coleman, Allison Gamblin, Nutty Nuchtchas, Nobilis Reed
The Shrinking Man Project LIVE!
Friday at 7:00 pm in Derby
Join The Shrinking Man, Doc Coleman, for a live recording of The Shrinking Man Project, a podcast about writing, weight loss, and life change. This year Doc and his panel of guests will be talking about what to do to pull out of slump. How to get back into the habit of diet and exercise, or writing, or any kind of sustained work when you’ve lost the drive to keep going.
Moderator: Doc Coleman
Speakers: Veronica R. Giguere, Lauren Harris, Starla Huchton, Justin R. Macumber
Growing Up Who
Friday at 11:00 pm in Belmont Room
A discussion about the growth and changes in the look of Dr. Who sets, special effects and makeup over the years.
Moderator: Thomas Horman
Speakers: Doc Coleman, TBD
Then I’ve got two panels and a reading on Saturday:
Favorite Villains from Doctor’s 2, 3, and 4
Saturday at 7:00 pm in Belmont Room
Panelists discuss which of the villains from Doctors 2, 3, and 4 were the most awesome and awful and why.
Moderator:
Speakers: Doc Coleman, TBD
Dirty Mad Libs
Saturday at 10:00 pm in Chesapeake
Audience participation! We’re going to take pieces of classic erotica, cut out the author’s carefully chosen words, and ask you to replace them with your own.
Panelists: Doc Coleman, Starla Huchton, Patrick Scaffido
Reading: Doc Coleman and Grig Larson
Saturday at 11:00 pm in TBD
Live readings from the authors.
Panelists: Doc Coleman, Grig Larson
Sunday is a huge day! Two panels, a podcast recording, and some live audio drama!
Galley Table — Live
Sunday at 1:00 pm in Derby
Come join the Galley Table crew as they discuss writing, publishing, what’s cool, and the latest geeky things around. It’s always different, always unpredictable, and never boring. And there may just be a random question or two to keep you on your toes!
Moderator: Jeff Hite
Speakers: Laura Nicole Spencer, Doc Coleman, Scott Sigler, Abigail Hilton
NaNoWriMo
Sunday at 2:00 pm in Derby
Author/podcasters participated in thirteen hangouts during the month of November, to talk about their writing projects, provide writing tips, and created a sense of support and accountability that helped us (and hopefully some of our viewers) during NaNoWriMo 2012. We can talk about NaNo in general, learnings from our 2012 live-streaming project, and plans we have for NaNo 2013.
Panelists: Doc Coleman, Allison Gamblin, Pamela L. Gay, P. G. Holyfield, Starla Huchton, Hugh O’Donnell
Metamor City Live Show
Sunday at 5:00 pm in Derby
“Rafak Aliri and the Book of Shadows” — A plucky detective with a nose for trouble. A mysterious woman with a hidden agenda. A book of secrets that dangerous people will kill to possess. Come hear a live radio drama of mystery, magic and mayhem in the urban fantasy world of Metamor City, starring Chris Lester, Mildred Cady and the Metamor City Players.
Panelists: Mildred G. Cady, Renee Chambliss, Doc Coleman, Veronica R. Giguere, Chris Lester, Hugh O’Donnell, Nobilis Reed, Patrick Scaffido
WordPress 101
Sunday at 6:00 pm in Chesapeake
Learning to go from novice to hero using the WordPress content management system.
Panelists: Doc Coleman, Tim Dodge, Allison Gamblin, Stephen Granade, Nutty Nuchtchas
And of course, one last panel on Monday:
Plotters vs. Pantsers
Monday at 10:00 am in Parlor 1041
Do You Plan your Story or Write by the seat of your Pants? Panelists share the quirks and foibles of their working method with readers. A Round Table discussion.
Moderator: Michael A. Ventrella
Speakers: Jack Campbell (Hemry), Doc Coleman, Kat Otis, Jennifer Povey, Alex Shvartsman, Leona Wisoker
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