David Carrico

David Carrico's professional writing career began in 2004 when Eric Flint purchased several of his stories and subsequently published them in The Grantville Gazette magazine dedicated to the best-selling 1632 series. As a die-hard alternate history aficionado, David is a frequent contributor to and collaborator in the 1632 series, including co-authoring with Eric Flint on the novel 1636: The Devil's Opera, published in 2013, which is an Amazon Editor's Choice book. David and Eric also collaborated on the Dragon Award finalist novel The Span of Empire, published in 2016, which is part of the popular Jao Empire series.

In addition, David has written a number of science fiction and fantasy novels and numerous shorter works, frequently putting twists on traditional memes and tropes. This can be seen in the light-hearted epic fantasy Dragon Wizard trilogy, and in the recently released novel The Blood Is the Life, which has been described as "What happens when a good Jewish boy grows fangs?"

1:00 PM | Location: Boomer A

Game Show: Real or Alternative History?

Contestants decide if certain "facts" are alternate history or really happened. Audience participation encouraged!

Moderator: John Eads/Jim Shorts

Panelists: Dara Fogel, PhD, David Carrico, Jeff Provine, John Eads/Jim Shorts, Mark Alfred, Ted Pennella, vickey malone kennedy

Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, History, General Interest

2:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma E - North Wall Table

Autographs

One-hour signings.

Tracks: Autographs

Noon | Location: Boomer B

Don't Get Caught: The Esteemed Thief Archetype

The concept of sneak-thieving runs from Prometheus, to Kirk stealing a cloaking device, or a certain hobbit and a ring. Many tales show the honor in theft, just ask your RPG party's rogue. What makes such a character admirable, not despicable?

Moderator: Mark Finn

Panelists: Craig Wolf, David Carrico, J.H. Fleming, John Eads/Jim Shorts, Mark Finn, Selina Rosen

Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction, Fantasy, History, Writing & Publishing

2:00 PM | Location: University C

Poetry & Acoustic Music Open Mic

Two poems or songs, or six minutes of freestyle, whichever comes first. Share your poetry and music and listen to fellow creatives in this open-mic session.

Moderator: Daniel Erickson

Panelists: Daniel Erickson, David Carrico, Mark Alfred, Melinda LaFevers, Rook Riley

Tracks: Meetup, Performing Arts, Writing & Publishing, Music

1:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage