Philcon 2018: Full Schedule

Welcome to Philcon 2018!

7:00pm EST

Autographs: Friday 7pm

Speakers

Samuel Delany

With four Nebula Awards and two Hugo Awards behind him, Samuel R. Delany became a Grandmaster of Science Fiction in 2014. His novels include BABEL-17, THE EINSTEIN INTERSECTION, NOVA, DHALGREN, STARS IN MY POCKET LIKE GRAINS OF SAND, the four-volume Return to Nevèrÿon, and his most... Read More →

Barna William Donovan

Barna William Donovan is a professor of communication and media studies at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, New Jersey. His first novel, CONFIRMATION: INVESTIGATIONS OF THE UNEXPLAINED, was published by World Castle Publishing in July 2018. He is also the author of three... Read More →

Friday November 16, 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Autograph Table Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Autographs

Host Organization Philcon

8:00pm EST

Autographs: Friday 8pm

Speakers

Joshua Palmatier

Joshua Palmatier is a fantasy writer with a PhD in mathematics. He is the author of nine epic fantasy novel, his most recent being the conclusion of the "Ley" series, REAPING THE AURORA, from DAW Books. He is also the founder and an editor for the small press Zombies Need Brains... Read More →

Friday November 16, 2018 8:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Autograph Table Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Autographs

Host Organization Philcon

11:00am EST

Autographs: Saturday 11am

Speakers

Neil Clarke

Editor, Clarkesworld Magazine

Neil Clarke (neil-clarke.com) is the editor of the Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning Clarkesworld Magazine and several anthologies, including the Best Science Fiction of the Year series. He has been a finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Editor (Short Form) eight times, won the... Read More →

Joan Wendland

Joan Wendland is a game designer, an engineer, and the owner of Blood and Cardstock Games. Joan has designed card games, live action role playing games, and honest to God war games for the US government. In addition she has published two novels- Backstage: a novel of secret agendas... Read More →

Saturday November 17, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Autograph Table Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Autographs

Host Organization Philcon

12:00pm EST

Autographs: The Chromatics

Speakers

Dr. Padi Boyd

Padi Boyd is the Chief of the Exoplanets and Stellar Astrophysics Laboratory in the Astrophysics Science Division, and the Project Scientist for the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Mission (a NASA Explorer Mission launched in April 2018). She has been at Goddard since... Read More →

John Meyer

A member of The Chromatics, this year's musical guest of honor. As the bass-baritone and vocal percussionist, John composes unique ditties that make you think, laugh, and go "huh?" Some have even been performed at the Maryland Renaissance Festival by men in tights. Others are sung... Read More →

Michelle Orhan

A member of The Chromatics, this year's musical guest of honor. Michelle is a singer and a teacher. Her background in vocal performance means she teaches us a thing or two at every rehearsal. And her ability to deal with middle-schoolers means she has no trouble with the Chromies... Read More →

Scott Rohrbach

A tenor-baritone, Scott was the first new Chromatic in 11 years, bringing another scientific mind to the group. He has a high energy groove, and a high frequency voice, but enjoys the occasional ballad when things get a little too excited. He's been writing original astronomy songs... Read More →

Alan P. Smale

In addition to singing bass with the Chromatics, this year’s Musical Guests of Honor, Alan Smale writes alternate and twisted history, and occasional pure SF and fantasy. His novella of a Roman invasion of ancient America, “A Clash of Eagles”, won the Sidewise Award for Alternate... Read More →

Karen Smale

A member of The Chromatics, this year's musical guest of honor. Karen sings tenor, alto and mezzo, and writes songs about the Sun and planets, as well as the occasional cautionary tale of gridlock. She also designs most of the group's cover art.

Saturday November 17, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Autograph Table Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Autographs

Host Organization Philcon

1:00pm EST

Autographs: Saturday 1pm

Speakers

Martin Berman-Gorvine

Martin Berman-Gorvine is the author of seven science fiction novels, including the Sidewise Award-winning The Severed Wing (as Martin Gidron) (Livingston Press, 2002); 36 (Livingston Press, 2012); Seven Against Mars (Wildside Press, 2013); Save the Dragons! (Wildside Press... Read More →

Muriel Stockdale

Muriel Stockdale’s successful 35-year career in entertainment as a designer, director, filmmaker and artist honed her ability and desire to tell her stories. She has for her entire life been fascinated by myths, spirituality and science fiction. She began avidly reading and comparing... Read More →

Saturday November 17, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Autograph Table Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Autographs

Host Organization Philcon

2:00pm EST

Autographs: Saturday 2pm

Speakers

Gordon Linzner

Gordon Linzner is the author of three published novels and dozens of short stories, former publisher and editor in chief of the oldest extant small press science fiction magazine, SPACE AND TIME. He is also a copy editor, New York City tour guide, story teller, sound technician, and... Read More →

Lawrence M. Schoen

Author, Paper Golem LLC

Lawrence M. Schoen holds a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, is a past Campbell, Hugo, and Nebula, nominee, twice won the Cóyotl award for best novel, founded the Klingon Language Institute, and occasionally does work as a hypnotherapist specializing in authors’ issues. His science... Read More →

Saturday November 17, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Autograph Table Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Autographs

Host Organization Philcon

3:00pm EST

Autographs: Saturday 3pm

Speakers

Inge Heyer

Inge Heyer, Ph.D., has spent decades developing a unique expertise in astronomy communications across a variety of settings, including college classrooms, K-12 schools, informal educational settings, professional scientific journalism, and science fiction venues. Born and raised in... Read More →

Anna Kashina

Anna Kashina's writing draws on her diverse backgrounds as a Russian-born scientist, a competitive ballroom dancer, and a fan of martial arts, history, and folklore. She is the author of the award-winning “Majat Code” series featuring adventure fantasy, medieval politics, assassins... Read More →

Saturday November 17, 2018 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Autograph Table Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Autographs

Host Organization Philcon

4:00pm EST

Autographs: Saturday 4pm [GoHs]

Speakers

Steven Burst

Saturday November 17, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Autograph Table Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Autographs

Host Organization Philcon

5:00pm EST

Autographs: Saturday 5pm

Speakers

Chris Kreuter

Chris is a sci-fi author best known for the kid's novel The Intergalactic Adventures of the Rainy River Bees. The sequel, Revenge on the Rainy River Bees! comes out November 2019. He's also designed & published multiple board games as co-owner of Masquerade Games. By day, Chris is... Read More →

Marshall Ryan Maresca

Marshall Ryan Maresca is a fantasy and science-fiction writer, author of the Maradaine Saga: Four parallel series set amid the bustling streets and crime-ridden districts of the exotic city called Maradaine. This includes The Thorn of Dentonhill, A Murder of Mages, The Holver Alley... Read More →

Saturday November 17, 2018 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Autograph Table Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Autographs

Host Organization Philcon

6:00pm EST

Autographs: Saturday 6pm

Speakers

Leigh Grossman

Leigh Ronald Grossman is a writer, college lecturer, editor, and occasional reviewer. He teaches in the English Department at the University of Connecticut and is the president of Swordsmith Productions, a book development and book production company. Grossman is the author of fifteen... Read More →

Michael A. Ventrella

Although primarily known as "that guy who predicted the Hodor plot," Michael A. Ventrella would rather be known for his humorous novels like "Big Stick," "Bloodsuckers: A Vampire Runs for President" and "The Axes of Evil." He edits the "Tales from Fortannis"anthologies as well as... Read More →

Saturday November 17, 2018 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Autograph Table Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Autographs

Host Organization Philcon

11:00am EST

Autographs: Sunday 11am

Speakers

Ken Altabef

An active SFWA member, Ken's short fiction has appeared in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Interzone, Daily Science Fiction, Intergalactic Medicine Show, BuzzyMag, Abyss & Apex, Perihelion and others. He is the author of eleven published novels with two more on the way... Read More →

April Grey

April Grey's short stories can be found in various anthologies, both in print and on-line. Her collections of short stories, The Fairy Cake Bake Shoppe, and I'll Love You Forever are also available through Amazon. She is the editor of Hell's Garden: Bad, Mad and Ghostly Gardeners... Read More →

Sunday November 18, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Autograph Table Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Autographs

Host Organization Philcon

12:00pm EST

Autographs: Sunday Noon

Speakers

Dina Leacock

Diane Arrelle, the pen name of South Jersey writer Dina Leacock, has sold more than 250 short stories and has three published books including Just A Drop In The Cup, a collection of short-short stories and her newest collection of horror stories, Seasons On The Dark Side, . She... Read More →

Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom's first published story appeared in the August, 1957 issue of a magazine called Fantastic Universe His latest can be found in the November-December issue of Asimov's, now on sale. His contributions to the science fiction scene include novels, short stories and novelettes... Read More →

Sunday November 18, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Autograph Table Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Autographs

Host Organization Philcon

1:00pm EST

Autographs: Sunday 1pm

Speakers

Dr. Valerie J. Mikles

I'm a PhD astronomer who defected from academia to work on weather satellites for NOAA. Ask me about being a scientist. I wrote/produced a series of short, comedic films about asexuality, because I'm asexual and wanted to see aces in action. I recently came out as agender and I got... Read More →

Sunday November 18, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Autograph Table Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Autographs

Host Organization Philcon

2:00pm EST

Autographs: Sunday 2pm

Speakers

Tess Kissinger

30 years ago at Philcon 1980 - Tess Kissinger met Bob Walters, and the rest, as they say, is history. Actually, paleontology. Tess and Bob are two of the most famous dinosaur artists in the world. Recently they were chosen by the US National Park Service to paint the 80 foot long... Read More →

Robert Walters

Sunday November 18, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Autograph Table Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Autographs

Host Organization Philcon