A. Lee Martinez

A. Lee Martinez is a fantasy / science fiction novelist and has been for almost two decades now. He's had thirteen novels published, including Gil's All Fright Diner, The Automatic Detective, Monster, and the Constance Verity trilogy. His novel Monster was adapted into the Chinese language film Monster Run. He defines his style as Saturday Morning Humanism, and likes writing about robots, monsters, and Aliens, not necessarily in that order.

4:00 PM | Location: Sooner A

Oops! The Plight of the Evil Genius

“I have created a monster!” Why can’t mad scientists ever figure out that maybe creating an omnipotent computer, or a creature with the strength of ten men, ain't such a great idea (good intentions or not)? What would sf be without the this classic character's hubris?

Moderator: Rhonda Eudaly

Panelists: A. Lee Martinez, Allison Stein, John Scalzi, Pigeon, Rhonda Eudaly, Ted Pennella

Tracks: Film & TV, Writing & Publishing, Science Fiction, Fantasy

5:00 PM | Location: Sooner A

In a Tech-Heavy World, Who Needs Magic?

Do you need a magic mirror when your phone tells you the news and weather? A flying carpet when you can take a plane? Does magic have a place in a technological world?

Moderator: Tracy S. Morris

Panelists: A. Lee Martinez, J.H. Fleming, Linda Donahue, Loretta McKibben, Tracy S. Morris, Trina Jacobs

Tracks: Fantasy, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction

10:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room

Late Night Artists Chat

This is a chance for artists and fans to meet in a relaxed setting to talk all things art! Ask questions, share ideas, and socialize. (Hotel side, 2 hours.)

Moderator: Peri Charlifu

Panelists: A. Lee Martinez, Allison Stein, Caleb Masters, Creative Countess, Harold Neal, J.H. Fleming, Jan S. Gephardt, Kimber E Chessmore, Liz Campbell, Lollalotus, Mel White, Melinda LaFevers, Mike Kennedy, Peri Charlifu, Robert Daniels, Scott Zrubek, Sue Sinor, Terry Southard, THE james k burk, Tim Frayser, W. J. Hodgson

Tracks: Art, General Interest, Meetup

1:00 PM | Location: Boomer B

Imaginary Creatures: Essential to Fantasy?

Why are cryptids and creatures so prominent in SF? Can you call it fantasy if it doesn't have fantastic creatures? How do creatives bring these to life in ways that keep us imagining what else there could be?

Moderator: vickey malone kennedy

Panelists: A. Lee Martinez, B. J. Thrower, Linda Donahue, Rachael Mayo, Rook Riley, vickey malone kennedy

Tracks: Fantasy, Supernatural & Paranormal, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Art, Writing & Publishing, Film & TV, Gaming

4:00 PM | Location: Boomer A

Multi-Genre Storytelling

Literature has many popular genres: science fiction, fantasy, adventure, mystery and beyond. Writers discuss how to incorporate multi-genre writing into your own storytelling and find out how to make such a story more than simply a sum of its parts.

Moderator: M. Scott Carter

Panelists: A. Lee Martinez, J.H. Fleming, John Scalzi, Laura J. Underwood, M. Scott Carter, Selina Rosen

Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Pop Culture & Entertainment, YA - Young Adult Fiction

Noon | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage