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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.

10:00 AM | Location: Sooner A

Everyone Has a NeverEnding Story

Bastian, an artist and dreamer, is told to give up fantasy and face reality. Chased by bullies, he escapes into a bookstore where he finds a book that leads to adventure. Sound familiar? Some of us have never left Fantasia. What is YOUR NeverEnding Story? How does an escape to fantastic worlds empower us in the real one?

Moderator: Melinda LaFevers

Panelists: Melinda LaFevers, Sara Felix, A. Lee Martinez, Rook Riley, Tommy B. Smith, Dennis Spielman

Tracks: Film & TV, Fantasy, Pop Culture & Entertainment

05:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage

Author Readings

Authors read selections from their various works.

Moderator: -

Panelists: Madilynn Dale, A. Lee Martinez, Ted Pennella

Tracks: Writing & Publishing

01:00 PM | Location: Boomer B

Magical Rules: Writing Systems of Magic

How would you create a world with magic? Will the magicians cast spells by speaking, making gestures with their hands, praying to a god? How does magic interact with the rest of the world? Inventing systems of magic requires creativity and an incredible attention to detail. Creatives discuss their approach to creating memorable magical worlds.

Moderator: Daniel Erickson

Panelists: Daniel Erickson, Sally Hamilton, Magician Michael Corley, A. Lee Martinez, Lisa Smedman

Tracks: Fantasy, Writing & Publishing

02:00 PM | Location: University B

Kaiju Reign Supreme

With Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire on the big screen and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters on the small screen, our favorite giant lizard has never been more accessible and popular. We discuss what made kaiju worth our admiration.

Moderator: Mark Finn

Panelists: Mark Finn, Dawn Frost Cosplay, Caleb Haldane, La Blanke, A. Lee Martinez

Tracks: Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction