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Friday, July 11
 

2:30pm EDT

Top 10 Geeky Summer Beach Reads
Friday July 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
As summer vacation approaches, thoughts turn to leisurely days by the pool or beach with a good book in hand. Selecting the right literature to enjoy during these idyllic moments is a crucial decision, enhancing the experience of basking in the sunlight or listening to the ocean waves. It's a time to curate a collection of summer reading materials that will make the season of carefree days and tranquil nights even more delightful.


Speakers
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Stuart Jaffe

Literary Guest
Stuart Jaffe is the madman behind The Max Porter Paranormal Mysteries, the Nathan K thrillers, The Ridnight Mysteries, the Parallel Society novels, The Malja Chronicles, The Pathway Ring series, Founders, Real Magic, and much more. He trained in martial arts for over a decade until... Read More →
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John G. Hartness

Literary Guest
John G. Hartness is a teller of tales, a righter of wrong, defender of ladies’ virtues, and some people call him Maurice, for he speaks of the pompatus of love. He is also the award-winning author of the urban fantasy series The Black Knight Chronicles, the Bubba the Monster Hunter... Read More →
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William C. Tracy

Literary Guest
William C. Tracy (he/him) writes and publishes queer science fiction and fantasy through his indie press Space Wizard Science Fantasy. His largest work is the Dissolutionverse: a space opera with music-based magic including nine books and a TTRPG. He’s also published Fruits of the... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
  Literary/Writing

4:00pm EDT

Home Recording: The Best Tools
Friday July 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
A basic home recording setup requires a computer, audio production software (DAW), an audio interface, microphones, headphones, and potentially a MIDI controller. For more advanced setups, studio monitors, acoustic treatment, and pop filters are also helpful.  So with all the options available, which ones do our panel of experts reccomend?
Speakers
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Chuck Parker

Performance Guest
A performer for more than 35 years, Chuck Parker has filled many musical roles: heavy metal guitarist, singer/songwriter, jazz sideman, open mic host, filk circle regular, session player, and World’s Okayest Bassist™.Chuck has been a regular on the con circuit for more than a... Read More →
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Michael G. Williams

Online Media Guest
Michael G. Williams writes queer-themed horror and science fiction celebrating the monstrous and the macabre. His books include the award-winning vampire series The Withrow Chronicles (Laine Cunningham Award); the thrilling urban fantasy time travel series Servant Sovereign; the sci-fi... Read More →
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Roger Carden

Online Media Guest
Roger and Janet Carden are the husband-and-wife team behind The Halfling and the Spaceman: Journeys In Active Fandom. (2022-present) The Halfling and the Spaceman is a podcast featuring a series of conversations with creators as they detail their personal journey from becoming inspired... Read More →
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SYRINX

Online Media Guest
SYRINX is active across multiple entertainment platforms, blending creativity with music production, acting, and media. As an independent music producer and remixer, he previously worked with a record label from 2017 until its disbanding in 2023. Alongside his music career, he has... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
  Online Media

5:30pm EDT

Decoding Slang: The Revenge of Gen X
Friday July 11, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
C'mon dude, let's have some fun and spice things up with a friendly challenge! Generation X'ers are gonna throw some totally tubular 80s slang at Generation Z peeps to see if they can crack the code (AS IF). No trophies here, just good vibes and rad laughs all around. Like, let's get this party started, ya know.
Speakers
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Joey Starnes

Online Media Guest
Joey Starnes (aka the GiddyGeeker) does not claim to be an expert on all geekeries – she's justhappy to organize it. She runs the Charlotte Geeks, home of the Guardians of the Geekery podcast,the Merry Mayhem and the Geekery Market. She is also part of the Two Woke Bonnets podcast... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
  Special Events

7:00pm EDT

Room Closed
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
  Room Closed

8:00pm EDT

 "And They Called Me Mad!" The Worst Ideas of Mad Scientists, Supervillains, and Other People Who Should Have Known Better
Friday July 11, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
Throughout history, there have been many instances of individuals, such as mad scientists and supervillains, who have pursued dangerous and morally questionable endeavors driven by curiosity, desire for power, or a thirst for knowledge. These actions, which range from creating life in laboratories to unleashing chaos upon the world, often have catastrophic consequences like deadly viruses, doomsday devices, and unethical human experiments. Let's discuss how the aftermath of their worst ideas leaves a lasting impact on society, serving as a cautionary reminder of the dangers of unchecked ambition and the potential to shape the course of history in profound ways.

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Speakers
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Misty Massey

Literary Guest
Misty Massey is the author of the Mad Kestrel series of rollicking fantasy adventures on the high seas, including Kestrel's Dance, winner of the 2023 Palmetto Scribe Award For Best Novel, and the upcoming Dead Man series. She freelances as a copy and developmental editor for Falstaff... Read More →
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Jim Beall

Science Guest
Jim Beall (BS-Math, MBA, PE) has been a nuclear engineer for 50 years, beginning as a nuclear engineering officer in the US Navy. Civilian experience includes design, construction, inspection, enforcement, and assessment with a nuclear utility, an architect engineering firm, and the... Read More →
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Robert Hampson

Science Guest
Dr. Robert E. Hampson is a neuroscientist, professor, and science fiction author who spends his days decoding how memories work and his nights trying to remember where he left his keys. With a Ph.D. in Physiology & Pharmacology, he’s been on a lifelong quest to figure out what’s... Read More →
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Bill Mulligan

Film Guest
Bill Mulligan is a podcaster, author, and indie filmmaker with a passion for horror and storytelling. With years of experience in independent cinema, he has contributed to numerous film projects as a writer, director, and special effects artist, such as 400 Ways To Kill A Vampire... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
  Film/TV/Media Arts

10:00pm EDT

Room Closed
Friday July 11, 2025 10:00pm - 10:15pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
Friday July 11, 2025 10:00pm - 10:15pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
  Room Closed
 
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