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Friday, February 9, 2024
2:00 PM EST
8:00 PM GMT+1

Walk the Labyrinth
Marina I
(180 mins)
Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Friday,

A tool for walking meditation, self-inquiry, relaxation, or just for fun, the
labyrinth is open to all who can respect the space. You can arrive anytime and
walk it as many times as you’d like.


2:30 PM EST
8:30 PM GMT+1

The Nuts and Bolts of Chapters
Harbor II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Dan Moren
 * 
   John P. Murphy
 * 
   Leigh Perry/Toni LP Kelner
 * 
   N. T. Swift
 * 
   Stevie Finegan (moderator)

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Friday,

Do you even need chapters? How long should a chapter be? Should you title your
chapters or just number them? Where do you break a chapter, and how do you write
a good cliffhanger? How do you write chapters with multiple character points of
view? So much to discuss for such a small topic!



Laughing (at/with) the Gods
Harbor III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Christie Meierz
 * 
   Greer Gilman
 * 
   Regina M Hansen
 * 
   Richard Sparks
 * 
   Robert V.S. Redick (moderator)

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Mythology / Folklore,
Friday,

Aristophanes and Moliere. Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett. Monty Python and
South Park. Throughout history, comedians have found religion to be a fertile
ground for satire. How can you tell the difference between punching down,
punching up, and legitimate social commentary? Can you draw the line between
satire and offense, or is all religious satire inherently offensive on some
level?



Convention Docent Tour - Friday
Galleria - Art Show
(60 mins)
 * 
   Laurie Mann

Community / Fandom,
Tour,
Boskone,
Friday,

New to Boskone?  Take a guided tour of the convention.



Reading--David Gerrold
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   David Gerrold

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Friday,

Author David Gerrold reads from their recently published or upcoming work.


3:00 PM EST
9:00 PM GMT+1

Reading--Sarah Smith
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Sarah Smith

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Friday,

Author Sarah Smith reads from their recently published or upcoming work.


3:30 PM EST
9:30 PM GMT+1

Reading--Alex Shvartsman
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Alex Shvartsman

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Friday,

Author Alex Shvartsman reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Anime
Griffin
(75 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Friday,
High school student Miko Yotsuya has the unfortunate ability to see horrifying
ghosts. (Duration: 1:15, TV 14)

4:00 PM EST
10:00 PM GMT+1

Your Editor is a Monster (For Your Own Good)
Harbor II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Ann LeBlanc
 * 
   Ben Aaronovitch
 * 
   Hildy Silverman
 * 
   Jennifer Hudak (moderator)
 * 
   Joshua Bilmes

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Guest,
Friday,

Your work has been accepted and has gone to the editor, and now they hold your
precious baby in their steely talons. How do you learn to work with an editor,
which battles you can and should pick, and how to settle on a shared vision for
your work?



Holding Superheroes Accountable
Marina IV
(60 mins)
 * 
   Erin Underwood, FN
 * 
   Gillian Daniels
 * 
   Jack Cullen
 * 
   James (moderator)
 * 
   Steven Dooner

Media (Visual, Audio),
Panel,
Comics / Graphic Novels,
Friday,

For superheroes to seem heroic, we want them to fight evil while remaining above
the moral fray. But in many cases—in comics and comic movies—superheroes cross
moral lines. How do we ethically evaluate when heroes act immorally, like Batman
torturing villains, Wanda holding an entire town hostage, or Wonder Woman
sexually assaulting a mind-controlled bystander? How can we talk about these
stories in a way that holds heroes accountable?



How to Moderate
Burroughs
(60 mins)
 * 
   Janice Gelb (moderator)
 * 
   LJ Cohen
 * 
   Randee Dawn
 * 
   Vincent Docherty, FN

Community / Fandom,
Panel,
Boskone,
Friday,

A refresher course on how to moderate panels in person, and how to encourage
civil discussion.



Harvesting Space for a Greener Earth
Marina II
(60 mins)
 * 
   James L. Cambias
 * 
   Jeff Hecht (moderator)
 * 
   Mark L. Olson
 * 
   Stephan Ward

Real World (Science, History, ...),
Panel,
Science—Physical,
Friday,

How space technology and exploration can help solve energy and environmental
problems on Earth.



Reading--Toni Kelner
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Leigh Perry/Toni LP Kelner

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Friday,

Author Toni Kelner reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Song Circle: Welcome to the Con
Carlton
(60 mins)
 * 
   Ellen Kranzer

Music (Filk, Folk),
Participatory,
Friday,

The first of many opportunities to make music at the con. Let's kick off the con
with songs about cons, or songs of welcome or songs of just about anything.
After all, anything can happen at a con. Singers, instrumentalists, and
listeners all welcome.  All styles and genres of music welcome --filk, folk,
rock, rap, instrumental -- anything you feel like performing.



2023 - The Year in Science
Harbor III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Kevin Roche
 * 
   Rich Horton (moderator)
 * 
   Shahid Mahmud

Real World (Science, History, ...),
Panel,
Guest,
Science—Physical,
Reality—Now / Future,
Science—Biological,
Friday,

Climate change was in the news; 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. AI went
from being science fiction to (sort of) reality. We saw more wonders of the
universe from the long-delayed James Webb Space Telescope. What were some of the
other aspects of science that became even more important last year?

 



Thurn N Taxis
Lewis - Gaming
(120 mins)
Gaming,
Game,
Friday,

Set in Germany, Thurn N Taxis has you setting up a postal route to service
different areas of Germany. You get points for completing specific routes as
well as for being the first to complete certain tasks. 1 – 4 players,
Intermediate.



Doctor Who Social - Friday
Marina III
(60 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Discussion Group,
Movies / TV / Theater,
Friday,

Meet up for Doctor Who fans. Led by Michael Rasnick.


4:30 PM EST
10:30 PM GMT+1

Reading--Chris Panatier
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Chris Panatier

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Friday,

Author Chris Panatier reads from their recently published or upcoming work.


5:00 PM EST
11:00 PM GMT+1

Reading--Regina M Hansen
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Regina M Hansen

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Friday,

Author Regina M Hansen reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Anime
Griffin
(75 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Friday,
Seven futuristic samurai fight for justice on a ravaged world. (Duration: 1:15,
TV PG)


Juggling Playshop
Marina I
(60 mins)
Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Friday,

Are you a Juggler? Do you want to learn to Juggle? Today is your day! We will
have some juggling balls and bean bags available, but ones you own are likely
better. Come to teach, learn, or just play!


5:30 PM EST
11:30 PM GMT+1

Can Science Fiction Be Magical Realism?
Harbor II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Alexander Jablokov (moderator)
 * 
   Amy Kucharik
 * 
   JeffWarner
 * 
   Laurence Raphael Brothers
 * 
   R.E. Carr

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Fantasy,
Guest,
Science Fiction,
Friday,

The genre of magical realism is a liminal space between realism and traditional
fantasy. By presenting without comment an antimonious view of reality, it allows
for fantastic elements without breaking the verisimilitude of a realistic
setting. By that definition, much near-future science fiction might qualify as
magical realism. What stories might qualify as the SF version of magical
realism? Is it useful to define these stories as something separate from
traditional SF, and if so, why?



Considering Climate Change in Your Worldbuilding
Marina II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Jeff Hecht
 * 
   Kevin McLaughlin
 * 
   Marisca Pichette (moderator)
 * 
   Sarena Straus
 * 
   Vincent Docherty, FN

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Science—Physical,
Friday,

In 2016, Amitav Ghosh wrote, "Climate change is like death, no one wants to talk
about it", but climate change is an unavoidable fact of the near future. Any
novel set in the next century must take it into account. Even if your novel is
not a story about climate change, the changing temperatures and rising sea
levels will impact your setting and worldbuilding. Let's talk about what might
happen and how it should be reflected in your work.



"Our Air! Our Water!" Space Independence
Harbor III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Brett James
 * 
   Erin Underwood, FN
 * 
   Ian Randal Strock
 * 
   John Scalzi
 * 
   Romie Stott (moderator)
 * 
   steven popkes

Real World (Science, History, ...),
Panel,
Science Fiction,
Friday,

In many SF stories distant colonies or space stations are difficult for their
parent states to properly govern, fostering separatist independence movements.
Travel distance, communications lag, self-sustainability, and other factors can
affect the viability of these movements. Is it really possible to cut the cord?
How do you get around factors like limited gene pools, equipment maintenance,
and lack of resources? How would trade and diplomacy with the parent state and
other colonies work?



Regenerating Doctor Who
Burroughs
(60 mins)
 * 
   Cathy Green
 * 
   Jim Mann, FN
 * 
   LJ Cohen
 * 
   Nicholas Kaufmann
 * 
   Randee Dawn (moderator)

Media (Visual, Audio),
Panel,
Movies / TV / Theater,
Friday,

Russell T. Davies, the showrunner of Doctor Who when it returned in 2005, is
back in charge. The new David Tennent episodes played to large audiences around
the world & Ncuti Gatwa made a brilliant regeneration. How do you think the
latest Doctor Who is going?



What is This Thing Called Filk?
Carlton
(60 mins)
 * 
   Dr. Mary C. Crowell
 * 
   Ellen Kranzer (moderator)
 * 
   Gary McGath
 * 
   Roberta Rogow

Music (Filk, Folk),
Panel,
Friday,

Have you seen filk listed on the program but aren't sure what that is? Filk is
often called the folk music of the science fiction fan community, but what
exactly does that mean?



Experimental Short Story Structures
Marina III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Alex Shvartsman
 * 
   Ann LeBlanc (moderator)
 * 
   Elektra Hammond
 * 
   Trisha J. Wooldridge
 * 
   Will McMahon

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Friday,

Short fiction offers unique opportunities for experimentation with structure,
format, and style. What recent works have pushed the boundaries of the format?
What sorts of experimentations are popular right now, and what remains to be
done?



Reading--Daniel M. Kimmel
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Daniel M. Kimmel

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Friday,

Author Daniel M. Kimmel reads from their recently published or upcoming work.


6:00 PM EST
12:00 AM GMT+1 next day

Dragonslair Meet the Staff
Galleria - Dragonslair
(120 mins)
DragonsLair (Ages 5-12),
Panel,
Friday,

Meet the staff working at Dragonslair this weekend. Co-leaders Rebecca
Brumberger and Jan Dumas look forward to an exciting weekend.



Reading--Brad Abraham
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Brad Abraham

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Friday,

Author Brad Abraham reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Saint Petersburg
Lewis - Gaming
(120 mins)
Gaming,
Game,
Friday,

This game is part of the tournament. Build Russia from the ground up. Buy
workers, build buildings, bribe aristocrats, earning victory points along the
way.  2 – 5 players, Intermediate.


6:30 PM EST
12:30 AM GMT+1 next day

Reading--Mark Roth-Whitworth
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   mark roth-whitworth

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Friday,

Author Mark Roth-Whitworth reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Anime
Griffin
(75 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Friday,
The show revolves around a young antagonist with a broken baseball bat who
attacks seemingly random individuals. (Duration: 1:15, TV MA)


Contra Dance Beginner Lesson
Marina I
(30 mins)
 * 
   Harris Lapiroff

Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Friday,

Learn to Contra Dance.


7:00 PM EST
1:00 AM GMT+1 next day

The Weird Wild West
Harbor II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Curtis M. Lawson (moderator)
 * 
   F. Brett Cox
 * 
   Josh Gauthier
 * 
   Kacey Ezell
 * 
   Lyndsay Ely

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Science Fiction,
Friday,

As a genre, the Weird West is what happens if you hybridize the classic American
Western story with SFFH elements. The thing is, the classic Western story is
already such a highly stylized, ahistorical, fantastical version of history that
it's essentially a genre in and of itself. That said, what can Weird West
stories do that classic Western stories can't? Are the SFFH elements in Weird
West tales just window dressing, or do they add anything substantive to the
form?

 



Write My Doctoral Thesis: Science Edition
Burroughs
(60 mins)
 * 
   D
 * 
   Kenneth Schneyer (moderator)
 * 
   Romie Stott
 * 
   Stephen P. Kelner, Jr.
 * 
   Steven D. Brewer

Real World (Science, History, ...),
Panel,
Science Fiction,
Friday,

Boskone attendees are a well-educated bunch! Our panelists will collaboratively
brainstorm a doctoral thesis topic, readling list, argument and likely questions
for a thesis defense—all in under sixty minutes. Tasteful suggestions from the
audience are welcome. (WARNING: Audience members may not actually WANT to pursue
the resulting doctorate.)



Reading--Raymond K. Rugg
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Raymond K. Rugg

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Friday,

Author Raymond K. Rugg reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



FAWM - February Album Writing Month
Carlton
(60 mins)
 * 
   Gary McGath (moderator)
 * 
   Naomi Hinchen

Music (Filk, Folk),
Panel,
Friday,

Every year arrives with February Album Writing Month (fawm.org), when
songwriters and would-be songwriters are challenged to produce 14 songs in 28
days (this year, a generous 29!). The aim is to help people get past
perfectionism and procrastination. Writers of filk always have a strong
presence. Panelists will talk about their experiences and how new participants
can approach it.



Contra Dance
Marina I
(90 mins)
 * 
   Chimney Swift
 * 
   Harris Lapiroff

Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Friday,

Contra Dance with live music by Chimney Swift and calling by Harris Lapiroff. 


7:30 PM EST
1:30 AM GMT+1 next day

Opening Ceremony: Meet the Guests
Harbor I
(30 mins)
 * 
   Amy Kucharik
 * 
   Ben Aaronovitch
 * 
   Bradford Lyau
 * 
   David G. Grubbs, FN (moderator)
 * 
   Emily Hurst Pritchett
 * 
   John Scalzi
 * 
   Kevin Roche

Community / Fandom,
Event,
Boskone,
Guest,
Friday,

Welcome to Boskone, New England's longest-running convention for fans and
creators of science fiction, fantasy, and horror! Whether you are attending for
the first time or the sixtieth time, we invite you to join us for this special
session to meet this year's guests.  Guest of Honor: Ben Aaronovitch, Official
Artist: Emily Hurst Pritchett, Special Guest: Bradford Lyau, Musical Guest: Amy
Kucharik, NESFA Press Guest: John Scalzi, and Hal Clement Science Speaker: Kevin
Roche.



Reading--W. B. J. Williams
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   W. B. J. Williams

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Friday,

Author W. B. J. Williams reads from their recently published or upcoming work.


8:00 PM EST
2:00 AM GMT+1 next day

Reading--Richard Sparks
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Richard Sparks

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Friday,

Author Richard Sparks reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Taverns of Tiefenthal
Lewis - Gaming
(120 mins)
Gaming,
Game,
Friday,

This game is part of the tournament. Build a bar and run it. Advertise to buy
new clients, upgrade your bar, invest in new product. The person with the most
victory points at the end of the game wins. 2 – 4 players, Intermediate.



Art Show Reception
Galleria - Art Show
(120 mins)
Art,
Event,
Boskone,
Friday,

Come and visit the Art Show during our Welcome Reception.



Anime
Griffin
(98 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Friday,
Two police officers must stop a computer virus from ruining crimefighting robots
in futuristic Tokyo. (Duration: 1:38, PG)


Artists Meetup
Galleria - MeetUp 1
(120 mins)
Community / Fandom,
Discussion Group,
Friday,

Are you an artist looking to meet other artists?  Stop in the Meetup area just
above the Art Show


8:30 PM EST
2:30 AM GMT+1 next day

Legal and Actuarial Supernatural Hypotheticals
Harbor III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Ian Randal Strock
 * 
   Jack Cullen
 * 
   Michael Green (moderator)
 * 
   R.E. Carr
 * 
   William Fietzer

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Social Topics,
Friday,

What does a lifetime annuity mean to the undead? Are werewolves responsible for
their actions during the full moon if they contracted lycanthropy by accident?
Do mermaids have standing to bring citizen suits under the Clean Water Act? Do
vampire thralls run afoul of anti-slavery laws? Not actual legal advice. Results
may vary. Please contact your local coven before attempting to bargain with the
fae.



How Science Fiction Inspires Science
Burroughs
(60 mins)
 * 
   Andrea Kriz
 * 
   Bradford Lyau
 * 
   Colin Alexander (moderator)
 * 
   mark roth-whitworth
 * 
   Stephan Ward

Real World (Science, History, ...),
Panel,
Guest,
Science Fiction,
Friday,

How can science fiction influence scientific endeavors? Does the attention to
ethics in science fiction, for example, alter how we think about space
exploration and astrobiology? Panelists discuss the value that science fiction
has for advancing science.



Deeper Than Blood: Fictional Found Families
Marina II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Greer Gilman
 * 
   Naseem Jamnia (they/them)
 * 
   Priscilla Olson
 * 
   Stevie Finegan (moderator)
 * 
   Tris Lawrence

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Friday,

Found families are the connections you choose, not the ones you are born into,
and our genres are populated by orphans, split families, and loners who discover
like-minded others with whom they bond deeply. How do found families transcend
an ensemble of characters? What are the mechanics of these relationships and how
do they affect the story? What can they teach us about ourselves and our own
found-family units?



Editing for the Damned: Horror Short Fiction
Harbor II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Chris Panatier
 * 
   Darrell Schweitzer
 * 
   Hildy Silverman
 * 
   Nicholas Kaufmann (moderator)
 * 
   Trisha J. Wooldridge

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Friday,

Genres within speculative fiction come with their own sets of do's and don'ts,
especially when editing short fiction. What does it take to edit a horror short
story? What sets the process apart from editing fantasy or science fiction? How
can good editing highlight the horror, or how can a bad edit kill a good horror
story?



Parody Songwriting Workshop
Carlton
(60 mins)
 * 
   Amy Kucharik

Music (Filk, Folk),
Workshop,
Guest,
Humor,
Friday,

Parodic songs have a great and long history, in and out of the filk world. But
how do you exactly go about writing one, and how do you ensure it does what you
want it to do (whether that's to crack people up, make them think, or both)? In
this workshop, we'll listen to a couple examples of parody songs, examine what
makes them great, and then apply those characteristics to our own songwriting
attempts and share them as time permits. Come with a parody idea, a partially
completed parody, or just an open mind. Instruments welcome but not required.
Watch out, Weird Al!



The King in Yellow
Harbor I
(60 mins)
 * 
   The Post-Meridian Radio Players (PMRP)

Media (Visual, Audio),
Event,
Audio Books / Podcast / Radio,
Horror / Dark Fantasy,
Humor,
Friday,

A live-action horror/comedy radio play from the Post Meridian Radio Players:

A plucky community theatre group attempts to mount a production of the ancient
cursed play The King in Yellow. What could go wrong?

Written by Pooja Usgaonkar and Hannah Baker, based on the stories of Robert W.
Chambers.  Directed by Hannah Baker.



Reading--Mur Lafferty
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Mur Lafferty

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Friday,

Author Mur Lafferty reads from their recently published or upcoming work.


9:00 PM EST
3:00 AM GMT+1 next day

Reading--Walter H. Hunt
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Walter H. Hunt

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Friday,

Author Walter H. Hunt reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Friday Night Dance with DJ John Scalzi
Marina I
(120 mins)
 * 
   John Scalzi

Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Guest,
Friday,

Nerd Prom DJ'ed by award-winning writer John Scalzi.


9:30 PM EST
3:30 AM GMT+1 next day

Reading--N. T. Swift
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   N. T. Swift

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Friday,

Author N. T. Swift reads from their recently published or upcoming work.


9:50 PM EST
3:50 AM GMT+1 next day

Movie
Griffin
(111 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Friday,
Detective Takabe is strewn about Tokyo as a wave of unexplained murders plagues
the city. (Duration: 1:51, R)

10:00 PM EST
4:00 AM GMT+1 next day

Friday Night Open Filk (Music Circle)
Carlton
(360 mins)
 * 
   Ellen Kranzer (moderator)

Music (Filk, Folk),
Participatory,
Friday,

Making music all night long or at least until the last person goes to bed.
Unicorns, space flight, cons, cats -- the topic could be anything and could
change at any time. Singers, instrumentalists, and listeners all welcome.  All
styles and genres of music welcome --filk, folk, rock, rap, instrumental --
anything you feel like performing. This will go as late as there are people
interested in keeping the music going.



Mrs. Hawking: Base Instruments
Harbor I
(90 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Event,
Friday,

London, 1883— Mrs. Hawking has spent two years training her protégé Mary in the
ways of standing up to injustice on behalf of the women of London. But when Mrs.
Hawking is injured in the line of duty, the press for Mary to master her society
avenging becomes all the more urgent as a Mariinsky dancer approaches them to
solve the murder of the prima ballerina. But Mary must decide if she can live
with the heavy cost to living the life that Mrs. Hawking leads.



Puerto Rico
Lewis - Gaming
(120 mins)
Gaming,
Game,
Friday,

This game is part of the tournament. You are land owner in Puerto Rico, planting
crops and building buildings to earn victory points.  2 – 5 players,
Intermediate.


11:50 PM EST
5:50 AM GMT+1 next day

Anime
Griffin
(105 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Friday,
A high schooler gains control of an extremely powerful cursed spirit. (Duration:
1:45, PG-13)

Saturday, February 10, 2024
12:00 AM EST
6:00 AM GMT+1

Dune
Lewis - Gaming
(120 mins)
Gaming,
Game,
Saturday,

Based on the book, you play one of the great houses. This is a combination,
worker placement/deck building game. Use your cards to place your meeples on the
board and also to fight. 2 – 4 players, Experienced.


1:40 AM EST
7:40 AM GMT+1

Cartoon
Griffin
(33 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Saturday,
American avant-garde science fiction adventure animated television series that
aired on MTV. (Duration: :33, PG-13)

2:00 AM EST
8:00 AM GMT+1

Pandemic
Lewis - Gaming
(120 mins)
Gaming,
Game,
Saturday,

The game of expanding diseases, this is a co-op game. The players play members
of a CDC team working together to try and stop the spread of a pandemic. Not as
easy as it sounds. 2 – 5 players, Beginner.


9:00 AM EST
3:00 PM GMT+1

Century Spice Road (base game)
Lewis - Gaming
(120 mins)
Gaming,
Game,
Saturday,

This game is part of the tournament. A card game where you use gems to buy new
cards that either help you earn more, convert gems, or use your gems to buy
victory point cards. 2 – 4 players, Beginner.



Saturday Morning Cartoon
Griffin
(75 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Saturday,
Spppoooon! A blue-clad super hero with his own obscure cartoon series that aired
in the mid-90s. (Duration: 1:15, TV-Y7)


Walk the Labyrinth
Marina I
(60 mins)
Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Saturday,

A tool for walking meditation, self-inquiry, relaxation, or just for fun, the
labyrinth is open to all who can respect the space. You can arrive anytime and
walk it as many times as you’d like.


10:00 AM EST
4:00 PM GMT+1

Memorial for John Douglas
Marina III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Ginjer Buchanan
 * 
   Janice Gelb (moderator)
 * 
   Joshua Bilmes

Community / Fandom,
Participatory,
Saturday,

Come share your reminiscences of, and learn about, the life and contributions of
veteran editor, longtime fan, and frequent Boskone attendee John Douglas.



A Protagonist Walks Into a Bar…
Marina II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Anne E.G. Nydam
 * 
   Jack Cullen
 * 
   LJ Cohen
 * 
   R.E. Carr
 * 
   Trisha J. Wooldridge (moderator)

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Saturday,

…what does it look like? Who's in the room? How is it decorated? What does it
smell like? How loud is it? We discuss just how much detail you really need as
well as everything you need to know to write a micro-scale setting (whether it's
for a story or a game).



Poorly Depicting Modern Tech in SFFH
Harbor II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Chad Childers
 * 
   Jeff Hecht
 * 
   John P. Murphy (moderator)
 * 
   Kevin Roche
 * 
   Stephan Ward

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Fantasy,
Guest,
Horror / Dark Fantasy,
Science Fiction,
Technology,
Saturday,

"Spool the tapes!" Technology changes so quickly that it's not always possible
to predict what tech will still be in use twenty years from now. We share
beloved examples of our favorite authors missing the mark at predicting future
technology.



Welcome to Boskone
Harbor III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Katherine Karch
 * 
   Laurie Mann
 * 
   Priscilla Olson (moderator)

Community / Fandom,
Panel,
Boskone,
Saturday,

How to make the most of your first Boskone



From Buying Books to Book Collecting
Burroughs
(60 mins)
 * 
   Brad Abraham (moderator)
 * 
   Greer Gilman
 * 
   Max Martelli
 * 
   Russell J Handelman

Community / Fandom,
Panel,
Saturday,

As a longtime book collector, when do you realize you’ve got a “collection?” How
do you organize what you’ve got, decide what and how to acquire, whether it’s an
“investment” or labor of love, and, ultimately, its fate (sale or bequest)? We
can discuss how we may focus on authors, genres, eras, publishers, formats
(vintage paperbacks, “limited editions,” etc.).



Learning How to Paint
Galleria - Dragonslair
(60 mins)
 * 
   Catherine Scully

DragonsLair (Ages 5-12),
Panel,
Art,
Saturday,

Bring out your brushes and paint cans; we are off on a creative adventure. Grab
your canvas and see where imagination takes you. Sarah Morrison has graciously
joined us to teach painting. As always, the Art Show has granted Dragonslair a
panel in the Art Show to display our art to Boskone attendees.



Kaffeeklatsch - John Scalzi
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 1
(60 mins)
 * 
   John Scalzi

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Guest,
Saturday,

Join our NESFA Press Guest John Scalzi and a few fans for an informal chat.
 Sign up at Program Ops on the Upper Level near Registration, on Friday between
7pm & 9pm, and Saturday morning at 10am if slots are still available.  You must
be attending Boskone in person to sign up for this session, and you can only
sign up for yourself.



Kaffeeklatsch - Randee Dawn
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 2
(60 mins)
 * 
   Randee Dawn

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Saturday,

Join Randee Dawn and a few fans for an informal chat.  Sign up at Program Ops on
the Upper Level near Registration, on Friday between 7pm & 9pm, and Saturday
morning at 10am if slots are still available.  You must be attending Boskone in
person to sign up for this session, and you can only sign up for yourself.



Autographing - Lawson, Silverman
Galleria - Autographing
(60 mins)
 * 
   Curtis M. Lawson
 * 
   Hildy Silverman

Fiction, Literature,
Autographing,
Saturday,

           



Reading--Josh Gauthier
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Josh Gauthier

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Josh Gauthier reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Creating a Book Cover
Harbor I
(60 mins)
 * 
   Emily Hurst Pritchett

Art,
Presentation,
Boskone,
Guest,
Saturday,

Official Artist Emily Hurst Pritchett talks about her process for creating book
covers.



Watercolor Demo
Galleria - MeetUp 2
(60 mins)
 * 
   Alan F. Beck

Art,
Demo,
Saturday,

Join artist Alan F. Beck for a watercolor demo.



Morning Tai Chi
Marina I
(60 mins)
 * 
   David Kessler

Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Saturday,

Join David Kessler for an hour of morning Tai Chi. We'll practice either the 24
movement "Simplified Tai Chi" form or Bow Sim Mark's "Taste of Tai Chi" form
(depending on who shows up to participate), doing as much of the form as time
allows, while emphasizing a few of the techniques within it. 


10:30 AM EST
4:30 PM GMT+1

Reading--Colin Alexander
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Colin Alexander

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Colin Alexander reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Anime
Griffin
(75 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Saturday,
Shibuya Psychic Research Center investigates supernatural occurrences all over
Japan. (Duration: 1:15, TV-14)

11:00 AM EST
5:00 PM GMT+1

Reading--Dana Cameron
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Dana Cameron

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Dana Cameron reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Fabric Art
Galleria - Dragonslair
(60 mins)
DragonsLair (Ages 5-12),
Panel,
Crafts / Makers,
Saturday,

Color on fabric that we will use later in another craft.



International Folk Dancing
Marina I
(90 mins)
 * 
   Yaron Shragai

Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Saturday,

Dance traditional dances and ones inspired by traditional forms from various
countries and peoples! Dances will include circle/line dances and perhaps some
couple or set dances. No experience necessary.


11:30 AM EST
5:30 PM GMT+1

How “Hard” Does Hard SF Need to Be?
Harbor II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Andrea Kriz
 * 
   Brett James (moderator)
 * 
   Colin Alexander
 * 
   John P. Murphy
 * 
   Tom Easton

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Science Fiction,
Saturday,

We all use the term "hard science fiction," but what is it and what are the
boundaries? Must these stories conform rigorously to our current understanding
of physics/biology etc, or can the author make reasonable (or at least
plausible-sounding) extrapolations? What do we do with FTL? If we allow
divergence from what is known, where is the borderline between science fiction
and fantasy? Where does this leave the sub-genre science fantasy? Panelists will
discuss these ideas with reference to published works.



Writing the Fight Scene
Burroughs
(60 mins)
 * 
   Alexander Jablokov (moderator)
 * 
   Auston Habershaw
 * 
   Jack Cullen
 * 
   Jim Burrows
 * 
   Tris Lawrence

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Saturday,

A good fight scene can improve the pacing of your novel, raise the stakes for
your character, and add immediacy to your writing. But how do you do it well?
How do you determine what weapons your character would use and how do you
convincingly portray that? Short of studying martial arts for ten years and
achieving a black belt, how do you research the combat skills so essential to a
pulse-pounding action scene?



Pre-Pulp Short SFFH
Marina IV
(60 mins)
 * 
   Darrell Schweitzer
 * 
   F. Brett Cox
 * 
   Gillian Daniels (moderator)
 * 
   Michael Swanwick
 * 
   Theodora Goss

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Science Fiction,
Saturday,

Mary Shelley created one of the first science fiction novels in 1818, but for
most of the 19th century and on into the early 20th century SFFH short stories
were the dominant form for the genre. Authors as diverse as Ambrose Bierce, Mark
Twain, and W.E.B. DuBois all wrote stories that could be classified as SFFH.
We'll explore their works as well as the works of others that contributed to the
genre and discuss how they laid the background for the explosion of science
fiction in the early 20th century.



Twisting the Mash-up: "The Rivers of London"
Marina II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Chad Childers
 * 
   Dan Moren
 * 
   Leigh Perry/Toni LP Kelner (moderator)
 * 
   Naomi Hinchen
 * 
   Sarah Smith

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Crime / Mystery,
Science Fiction,
Mythology / Folklore,
Saturday,

"The Rivers of London" series combines classic fantasy and horror elements like
magic and gods with a 21st-Century police procedural. The series details how
magic and London police officers operate. How does this series effectively
combine these very different elements? How does the realism of the police
procedural details serve to make the fantastic elements more believable?



2023 in Fiction (and the Hugos)
Harbor III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Ann LeBlanc
 * 
   Jim Mann, FN
 * 
   Rich Horton
 * 
   Vincent Docherty, FN (moderator)

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Science Fiction,
Saturday,

From short stories to novels and multi-volume series, some truly exceptional
fiction is being written today. So, what new stories should we be reading? Which
continuing tales are still wowing us? And what stories should be on the Hugo
nominations list?



The Magic and Science of Scriptwriting
Marina III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Brad Abraham
 * 
   David Gerrold
 * 
   Josh Gauthier
 * 
   Richard Sparks (moderator)
 * 
   Romie Stott

Media (Visual, Audio),
Panel,
Movies / TV / Theater,
Saturday,

Movies, television programs, and plays are built on scripts. How do script
structures for these three media differ from each other? In what ways can a
script evolve from original author to screen or stage? When the script calls for
fantastical or science fictional elements, what may or may not be beyond the
limits of each medium? We'll discuss examples from screen and stage to
understand the literary mechanics behind the curtain and silver screen.



Song Circle: The Seasons
Carlton
(60 mins)
 * 
   Dr. Mary C. Crowell

Music (Filk, Folk),
Participatory,
Saturday,

Winter, spring, summer or fall, all you have to do is call -- or at least sing.
Participatory event for musicians and listeners alike. Songs of any genre that
relate to the topic are welcome.



Kaffeeklatsch - Berlyne, Bilmes & Finegan
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 2
(60 mins)
 * 
   John Berlyne
 * 
   Joshua Bilmes
 * 
   Stevie Finegan

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Saturday,

Join agents John Berlyne, Joshua Bilmes, Stevie FInegan and a few fans for an
informal chat.  Sign up at Program Ops on the Upper Level near Registration, on
Friday between 7pm & 9pm, and Saturday morning at 10am if slots are still
available.  You must be attending Boskone in person to sign up for this session,
and you can only sign up for yourself.



Kaffeeklatsch - Brad Lyau
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 1
(60 mins)
 * 
   Bradford Lyau

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Guest,
Saturday,

Join our Boskone Special Guest Brad Lyau and a few fans for an informal chat.
 Sign up at Program Ops on the Upper Level near Registration, on Friday between
7pm & 9pm, and Saturday morning at 10am if slots are still available.  You must
be attending Boskone in person to sign up for this session, and you can only
sign up for yourself.



Autographing - D. Cameron, Sherman
Galleria - Autographing
(60 mins)
 * 
   Dana Cameron
 * 
   Delia Sherman

Fiction, Literature,
Autographing,
Saturday,

           



Reading--Dianne Lee
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Dianne Lee reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Navigating our Age of Wonders and Miracles
Harbor I
(60 mins)
 * 
   Kevin Roche

Real World (Science, History, ...),
Presentation,
Boskone,
Guest,
Saturday,

Kevin will take us on an eclectic journey through some of the interesting and
exciting things that have stood out for him through a lifetime as a science
enthusiast, and 40 years as a research engineer at IBM Research.  Some have been
in the headlines, others you may have never encountered. 

Time will be set aside for your questions and observations on other wild and
weird science in the world today.



Special Exhibit Artist Tour
Galleria - Art Show
(60 mins)
 * 
   Bob Eggleton, FN

Art,
Tour,
Fantasy,
Movies / TV / Theater,
Saturday,

Join Bob "BobZilla" Eggleton with a tour of his incredible work in the special
exhibit.



Convention Docent Tour - Saturday
Galleria - Art Show
(60 mins)
 * 
   Brenda Noiseux

Community / Fandom,
Tour,
Boskone,
Saturday,

New to Boskone?  Take a guided tour of the convention.



Doctor Who Social - Saturday
Galleria - MeetUp 1
(60 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Discussion Group,
Movies / TV / Theater,
Saturday,

Meet up for Doctor Who fans.  Led by Michael Rasnick.


12:00 PM EST
6:00 PM GMT+1

Dragonslair at the Art Show
Galleria - Dragonslair
(60 mins)
 * 
   Lisa Hertel

DragonsLair (Ages 5-12),
Tour,
Art,
Saturday,

Dragonslair is going on a field trip. After we hang our art, our kid artists,
and their parents are going to view the rest of the art show. 



Reading--Ellen Kushner
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Ellen Kushner

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Ellen Kushner reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Anime
Griffin
(75 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Saturday,
A coming of age story surrounding a cast of characters interested in table
tennis. (Duration: 1:15, PG-13)

12:30 PM EST
6:30 PM GMT+1

Reading--Steven D. Brewer
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Steven D. Brewer

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Steven D. Brewer reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Waltz Lesson
Marina I
(30 mins)
 * 
   Diane Gonzales
 * 
   Tim Lamm

Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Saturday,

Learn to waltz with Mostly Waltz Boston. facone.org/programs/mostly-waltz.html


1:00 PM EST
7:00 PM GMT+1

Kantian Ethics vs. Consequentialism for AIs
Harbor III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Bradford Lyau
 * 
   Erin Underwood, FN
 * 
   Jim Burrows (moderator)
 * 
   Shahid Mahmud
 * 
   Stephan Ward

Real World (Science, History, ...),
Panel,
Guest,
Technology,
Saturday,

A simple machine morality could be written out as a computer program. A more
nuanced "Ends Justify the Means" morality would require a leap of ethics (not
faith), requiring a very advanced AI to make a judgment call. As any
five-year-old will ask "Are We There Yet?"



Best Treks: Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks
Marina II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Dan Moren
 * 
   Daniel M. Kimmel
 * 
   Erik M Johnson
 * 
   Lisa J. Steele
 * 
   R.E. Carr (moderator)

Media (Visual, Audio),
Panel,
Movies / TV / Theater,
Saturday,

Why the funniest and weirdest may be the best (and truest) Star Trek shows. What
are some of the advantages (or disadvantages) of animated Trek versus live Trek?



What's New in Children's Literature
Marina III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Huxley Ravenwood/Melanie R. Meadors
 * 
   Lisa McCarty (moderator)
 * 
   Raymond K. Rugg
 * 
   Sarah Beth Durst

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Children / Middle Grade,
Saturday,

We discuss the pre-YA market (children's and middle grade) and recommend books
that you can read with your kids, with an emphasis on books that have been
recently released.



Speculative Evolution
Marina IV
(60 mins)
 * 
   Andrea Kriz
 * 
   Colin Alexander (moderator)
 * 
   Katherine Karch
 * 
   Priscilla Olson
 * 
   Steven D. Brewer

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Science—Biological,
Saturday,

Speculative evolution isn't just a sub-genre of speculative fiction. It's also
an artistic movement that imagines and explores how biological development in
our world might have changed if things had happened a little differently. What
if we had more (or less) water on our planet? What if our single moon were
actually two moons, if land bridges formed in different areas, or if early
asteroids hit in different places (or not at all!)? How would our speculative
creatures have evolved? Our panelists let their imaginations--and hypothetical
animals--run wild.



Rethinking Problematic Content
Harbor II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Amy Kucharik
 * 
   Auston Habershaw (moderator)
 * 
   Curtis M. Lawson
 * 
   Gregory Feeley
 * 
   Russell J Handelman

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Guest,
Science Fiction,
Social Topics,
Saturday,

Often we find beloved stories, characters, or songs from the past that -- let's
face it -- haven't aged well, for reasons of outdated thinking around topics of
gender or race, or because the creator has become known for less than savory
behavior. In these cases, can we continue loving the art in a way that makes it
acceptable to our updated point of view?



Concert: Roberta Rogow
Carlton
(30 mins)
 * 
   Roberta Rogow

Music (Filk, Folk),
Concert,
Saturday,

Filk Hall of Fame inductee Roberta Rogow performs her original songs inspired by
science fiction, fantasy, and history.



Kaffeeklatsch - Emily Hurst Pritchett
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 1
(60 mins)
 * 
   Emily Hurst Pritchett

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Guest,
Saturday,

Join our Official Artist Emily Hurst Pritchett and a few fans for an informal
chat.  Sign up at Program Ops on the Upper Level near Registration, on Friday
between 7pm & 9pm, and Saturday morning at 10am if slots are still available.
 You must be attending Boskone in person to sign up for this session, and you
can only sign up for yourself.



Kaffeeklatsch - Elektra Hammond
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 2
(60 mins)
 * 
   Elektra Hammond

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Saturday,

Join Elektra Hammond and a few fans for an informal chat.  Sign up at Program
Ops on the Upper Level near Registration, on Friday between 7pm & 9pm, and
Saturday morning at 10am if slots are still available.  You must be attending
Boskone in person to sign up for this session, and you can only sign up for
yourself.



Autographing - Hunt, Panatier
Galleria - Autographing
(60 mins)
 * 
   Chris Panatier
 * 
   Walter H. Hunt

Fiction, Literature,
Autographing,
Saturday,

           



V for Vengeance/The Holocaust in Comics
Burroughs
(60 mins)
 * 
   James

Real World (Science, History, ...),
Presentation,
Science—Social,
Science Fiction,
Social Topics,
Saturday,
Two scholarly papers:
 
The Deathless Men were characters in V for Vengeance, a 1942 boys paper series
in The Wizard, which portrayed the brutality and violence of the war in an
unprecedented manner, arguing that it was preparing the youth for the horror of
war. This paper looks at this lesser known serial. The Deathless Men, broken,
injured, tortured escapees from concentration camps, instill fear, wreak havoc,
and kill a wide range of Nazis, exacting revenge for their vividly portrayed
crimes and unremitting in their determination to unhinge the regime.  
 
The Holocaust in Comics takes a broad look at the portrayal of the Holocaust,
considering those comic book works that focus solely on the subject, mainstream
comics that touch upon the situation, and European comics that include them as
part of their story—making the argument for challenging when the comic goes
astray and championing the stories that capture the imagination, sharing history
through the potential power of comics. 


Reading--Adam Stemple
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Adam Stemple

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Adam Stemple reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Ben Aaronovitch Q & A
Harbor I
(60 mins)
 * 
   Ben Aaronovitch

Fiction, Literature,
Presentation,
Boskone,
Guest,
Saturday,

Our Guest of Honor, Ben Aaronovitch, welcomes your questions...and will give you
answers!



Leather Stamping
Galleria - Dragonslair
(60 mins)
DragonsLair (Ages 5-12),
Panel,
Crafts / Makers,
Saturday,
Belts and buckles have to start somewhere. Our guest dragon keepers are here to
show us how to stamp leather with fun and interesting designs.



Guru of the Game Room Tournament
Lewis - Gaming
(300 mins)
Gaming,
Game,
Saturday,

4 games in 5 hours. Games are St. Petersburg, Taverns of Tiefenthal, Puerto
Rico, Century Spice Road. The top 5 players will walk away with a game.



Early Afternoon Waltzing
Marina I
(60 mins)
 * 
   Diane Gonzales
 * 
   Tim Lamm

Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Saturday,

Brought to you by Mostly Waltz Boston. facone.org/programs/mostly-waltz.html


1:30 PM EST
7:30 PM GMT+1

Concert: Gary McGath
Carlton
(30 mins)
 * 
   Gary McGath

Music (Filk, Folk),
Concert,
Saturday,

Gary McGath will perform his original music and that of other filkers.



Reading--Theodora Goss
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Theodora Goss

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Theodora Goss reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Anime
Griffin
(75 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Saturday,
Fifteen years in the future, a violent pan-dimensional war is taking place
between the two dominant "time-spaces" of the universe. (Duration: 1:15, PG-13)

2:00 PM EST
8:00 PM GMT+1

Broad Universe Group Reading
Galleria - Cabaret
(85 mins)
 * 
   Anne E.G. Nydam
 * 
   Kacey Ezell
 * 
   LJ Cohen (moderator)
 * 
   Randee Dawn
 * 
   Roberta Rogow
 * 
   Trisha J. Wooldridge

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Members of the Broad Universe author collective share short readings from their
recent or upcoming work.



Junior Mad Scientists
Galleria - Dragonslair
(60 mins)
 * 
   Kevin Roche

DragonsLair (Ages 5-12),
Workshop,
Science—Physical,
Saturday,

Time to pull out the test tubes and make big fizzy reactions. Dragonslair is
making STEM fun again. Science experiments for parents and kids. 



Regency Dance
Marina I
(90 mins)
Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Saturday,

Regency Dance with Antonia Pugliese. No experience necessary.


2:30 PM EST
8:30 PM GMT+1

The Softer Side of Science Fiction
Marina IV
(60 mins)
 * 
   Dana Cameron
 * 
   Lisa McCarty
 * 
   R.W.W. Greene
 * 
   Shahid Mahmud (moderator)
 * 
   Will McMahon

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Science—Social,
Saturday,

What is "social science fiction"? How have authors used ideas from "soft"
sciences like sociology, anthropology, and linguistics to craft convincing
future scenarios, telling fascinating stories while shedding light on current
human problems? We'll discuss contributions from established masters such as
Ursula LeGuin and Ray Bradbury as well as rising talents such as Ada Palmer and
Arkady Martine.



2023 in TV and Film (and the Hugos)
Harbor II
(60 mins)
 * 
   D
 * 
   Daniel M. Kimmel
 * 
   Erin Underwood, FN
 * 
   Jim Mann, FN
 * 
   Vincent Docherty, FN (moderator)

Media (Visual, Audio),
Panel,
Movies / TV / Theater,
Saturday,

What did you think was the best TV show and movie of last year? Star Trek, Star
Wars, and the Marvel Comics Universe continue to dominate, but coming up hard
are original series like Bodies, Foundation, and Wheel of Time, not to mention
standalone films, reboots, and new adaptations. What should we be watching?
Which of these films and TV series should be on the Hugo nominations list?



The Appeal of Unappealing Characters
Marina III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Chris Panatier
 * 
   Gillian Daniels (moderator)
 * 
   Mur Lafferty
 * 
   Scott Lynch

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Saturday,

What is it about those grim and gritty characters or those sly and mischievous
people in fiction that satisfies our literary appetite? Why are these
less-than-savory characters so compelling? Why are readers drawn to them, even
as they are repelled? Our panelists share their favorite unpleasant characters
to illustrate some unpleasant points.



Worldbuilding New Folklore for Fictional Worlds
Harbor III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Amelia Leonards
 * 
   Ben Aaronovitch
 * 
   Emily Hurst Pritchett
 * 
   Ian Randal Strock (moderator)
 * 
   Sarah Beth Durst

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Guest,
Mythology / Folklore,
Saturday,

Folklore, myths, and legends abound worldwide. Indeed, they are often mined by
fantasy authors. Fictional worlds, whether in fantasy, science fiction, or
horror should have their own folklore. How do you craft new mythology for your
world while conveying those myths and legends in a sensitive and compelling way?



Representation of LGBTQ+ in Pop Culture
Marina II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Ann LeBlanc
 * 
   Catherine Grant
 * 
   Naseem Jamnia (they/them) (moderator)
 * 
   Stevie Finegan
 * 
   Tris Lawrence

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Social Topics,
Saturday,

LGBTQ+ characters are no longer invisible on the screen. While there has been an
obvious shift in popular culture, we still have a long way to go in the fight
for appropriate representation in film, television, and fiction. The surge in
LGBTQ+ representation has brought with it a surge of creators exploiting our
desire to see a more realistic representation of diverse stories, often writing
characters who are either caricatures or characters in relationships without
being fleshed out appropriately. We'll discuss good and bad examples of LGBTQ+
characters. How do they help or hurt popular conception, including self
perception, of flesh-and-blood LGBTQ people?



Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – An Unfolding Text
Burroughs
(60 mins)
 * 
   Auston Habershaw
 * 
   Cathy Green
 * 
   Kenneth Schneyer
 * 
   Russell J Handelman
 * 
   Susan Shwartz (moderator)
 * 
   Walter H. Hunt

Media (Visual, Audio),
Panel,
Movies / TV / Theater,
Saturday,

Having just passed the 30th anniversary of the show’s premiere, what can be
gained from repeated rewatching over the years? Where has the show been eerily
prescient (especially post-9/11), and where may social or cultural issues have
overtaken it? How can focusing on the dramaturgy of the show, paying close
attention to dialogue delivery, timing, expression and body language, enhance
appreciation of the series?



Improbable Research and the Ig Nobel Prizes
Harbor I
(60 mins)
 * 
   Amy Kucharik
 * 
   David Kessler
 * 
   Gary Dryfoos
 * 
   Geri Sullivan, FN
 * 
   James
 * 
   Marc Abrahams (moderator)
 * 
   Michele Liguori
 * 
   Roksi Freeman
 * 
   Sara Dion

Real World (Science, History, ...),
Event,
Guest,
Science—Physical,
Humor,
Saturday,

Highlights from Ig Nobel prize-winning studies and patents, presented in
dramatic mini-readings by luminaries and experts (in some field).  The audience
will have an opportunity to ask questions about the research presented - answers
will be based on the expertise of the presenters, who may have a different
expertise than the researchers.



Kaffeeklatsch - Curtis M. Lawson
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 1
(60 mins)
 * 
   Curtis M. Lawson

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Saturday,

Join Curtis M. Lawson and a few fans for an informal chat.  Sign up at Program
Ops on the Upper Level near Registration, on Friday between 7pm & 9pm, and
Saturday morning at 10am if slots are still available.  You must be attending
Boskone in person to sign up for this session, and you can only sign up for
yourself.



Kaffeeklatsch - Rob Cameron
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 2
(60 mins)
 * 
   Rob Cameron

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Saturday,

Join Rob Cameron and a few fans for an informal chat.  Sign up at Program Ops on
the Upper Level near Registration, on Friday between 7pm & 9pm, and Saturday
morning at 10am if slots are still available. You must be attending Boskone in
person to sign up for this session, and you can only sign up for yourself.



Autographing - Abraham, Meierz, Smith
Galleria - Autographing
(60 mins)
 * 
   Brad Abraham
 * 
   Christie Meierz
 * 
   Sarah Smith

Fiction, Literature,
Autographing,
Saturday,

           



Concert: Adam Stemple
Carlton
(30 mins)
 * 
   Adam Stemple

Music (Filk, Folk),
Concert,
Saturday,

Adam Stemple is an award-winning musician and former Music GOH at Minicon and
Balticon. He was in Cats Laughing, a band with writers Emma Bull and Steven
Brust that made an appearance in Excalibur comics and a Spider Robinson novel.
He is performing a solo concert—most likely irreverently—of his own songs and
others.



Bob Eggleton Instinctive-painting Demo
Galleria - MeetUp 2
(60 mins)
 * 
   Bob Eggleton, FN

Art,
Demo,
Saturday,

Come watch Bob "BobZilla" Eggleton do his magic on canvas!


3:00 PM EST
9:00 PM GMT+1

Making a Pillow
Galleria - Dragonslair
(60 mins)
DragonsLair (Ages 5-12),
Panel,
Crafts / Makers,
Saturday,

Remember that fabric we colored earlier? Well now is its time to shine. We are
going to turn it into pillows that you can take home. Fill it with stuffing, and
we will help you sew it shut.



Concert: Naomi Hinchen
Carlton
(30 mins)
 * 
   Naomi Hinchen

Music (Filk, Folk),
Concert,
Saturday,

Naomi Hinchen, singer and ukulele player performs her muisc and that of others.
Naomi is about to release her first album of original songs.



Anime
Griffin
(75 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Saturday,
Follows the character of the medicine seller as he continues to face a myriad of
supernatural perils. (Duration: 1:15, PG-13)

3:30 PM EST
9:30 PM GMT+1

Reading--Gregory Wilson
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Gregory Wilson

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Gregory Wilson reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



West Coast Swing Lesson
Marina I
(44 mins)
 * 
   Roberto Corporan
 * 
   Saya Suzuki

Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Saturday,

Learn West Coast Swing with Dirty Water West Coast Swing. www.dirtywaterwcs.com


4:00 PM EST
10:00 PM GMT+1

Kids Concert with Amy Kucharik
Galleria - Dragonslair
(60 mins)
 * 
   Amy Kucharik

DragonsLair (Ages 5-12),
Panel,
Guest,
Music,
Saturday,

Music Guest Amy Kucharik will be in Dragonslair to give a concert for our 5 -12
age attendees and their parents. 



Crossing Genres
Harbor III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Dana Cameron
 * 
   Darlene Marshall (moderator)
 * 
   Delia Sherman
 * 
   Laurence Raphael Brothers
 * 
   Michael Swanwick
 * 
   W. B. J. Williams

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Writing / Business of Writing,
Saturday,

Some writers stick to their guns, others cross genres or even combine them,
resulting in sub-genres such as urban fantasy and "weird west." Why do some
writers do that? What are the benefits and pitfalls?



How (And Why) To Get An Agent
Harbor II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Allison King (moderator)
 * 
   John Berlyne
 * 
   Joshua Bilmes
 * 
   Leigh Perry/Toni LP Kelner
 * 
   Lyndsay Ely
 * 
   Mur Lafferty

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Saturday,

Literary agents can provide an immeasurable boost to the career of aspiring and
established authors and creative professionals alike. What should you do before
looking for an agent? How can an agent benefit you? How can you confirm that
you're in a balanced partnership with your agent?



1,779 Miles to Mordor
Marina III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Laurie Mann (moderator)
 * 
   Priscilla Olson
 * 
   Raymond K. Rugg
 * 
   Romie Stott
 * 
   Walter H. Hunt

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Fantasy,
Saturday,

Frodo, Samwise, Merry, and Pippin had to hike 1,779 miles (as the great eagle
flies) to drop a shiny trinket into a volcano. Our panel of real-life hikers
talks about how they would approach different fictional hikes like the trip to
Mount Doom, what kind of equipment and provisions they would pack (frying pans
and taters?), and what obstacles they might expect to encounter along the way.
What real-life hikes correspond to the great hikes of fiction?



The Butler Wizard Did It: Fantasy Whodunits
Marina IV
(60 mins)
 * 
   Lisa J. Steele
 * 
   Naomi Hinchen
 * 
   Randee Dawn
 * 
   Roberta Rogow
 * 
   Sarah Smith (moderator)
 * 
   Theodora Goss

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Crime / Mystery,
Fantasy,
Saturday,

How do crime stories and mysteries work in a fantasy setting with magic and
fantastic elements? What can an author do to ensure that methods and
opportunities enabled through fantastic means are neither blatantly obvious nor
impossible to predict in advance?



Finance for Creative Professionals
Galleria - MeetUp 1
(60 mins)
 * 
   Russell J Handelman
 * 
   Susan Shwartz

Real World (Science, History, ...),
Workshop,
Writing / Business of Writing,
Saturday,

Creatives, especially if you do not have another job, need to plan your finances
carefully as your income can vary dramatically from year to year. This
presentation will give you ideas about how to manage your finances.



Uncommon Creatures from Fairy Tales
Marina II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Alex Shvartsman
 * 
   Amelia Leonards
 * 
   Anne E.G. Nydam
 * 
   Marisca Pichette (moderator)
 * 
   Steven Dooner

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Fantasy,
Saturday,

Fairytale creatures come in all shapes and sizes. There are elves to excess, a
deluge of dragons, and vast volumes of vampires! What about the creatures we
don't hear so much about? Who are they and what role do they play in the realm
of the fair folk? Are they getting short shrift in the literary realm in favor
of their more common cousins? Let's scan the globe for other instances of
curious creatures with poor PR.



Appreciating Michael Flynn
Burroughs
(60 mins)
 * 
   Jim Mann, FN
 * 
   Mark L. Olson (moderator)
 * 
   Rich Horton

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Alternate History,
Science—Physical,
Science Fiction,
Saturday,

Until his untimely passing this year, Michael was a prolific writer of science
fiction, poetry, essays, and blogs. He was nominated for the Hugo Award seven
times, won the Prometheus Award twice, and won the Robert A. Heinlein Medal in
2003. He was the author of the Firestar sequence and follow-up series Spiral
Arm, and multiple standalone novels, including Eifelheim (a Hugo nominee) and In
the Country of the Blind, as well as several collections. One recognizable theme
of his work is private enterprise and the ability of individuals to solve
civilization’s problems. He was also an important contributor to Boskone for
many years. His talks on “How to Lie with Statistics” and on the Middle Ages
packed even large function rooms. 



Concert with Fantasy-Pop Artist Sara Henya
Harbor I
(60 mins)
 * 
   Sara Henya

Music (Filk, Folk),
Event,
Saturday,
A singer and harpist from Philadelphia who grew up attending sci-fi conventions
and Renaissance Faires, her first full-length album "Pop Goblin" debuted in
January 2023 and is available on BandCamp and all streaming services.


Kaffeeklatsch - Shahid Mahmud
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 1
(60 mins)
 * 
   Shahid Mahmud

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Saturday,

Join Shahid Mahmud and a few fans for an informal chat.  Sign up at Program Ops
on the Upper Level near Registration, on Friday between 7pm & 9pm, and Saturday
morning at 10am if slots are still available. You must be attending Boskone in
person to sign up for this session, and you can only sign up for yourself.



Kaffeeklatsch - Jane Yolen
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 2
(60 mins)
 * 
   Jane Yolen, FN

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Saturday,

Join Jane Yolen and a few fans for an informal chat.  Sign up at Program Ops on
the Upper Level near Registration, on Friday between 7pm & 9pm, and Saturday
morning at 10am if slots are still available. You must be attending Boskone in
person to sign up for this session, and you can only sign up for yourself.



Autographing - Aaronovitch, Kushner, Lawrence
Galleria - Autographing
(60 mins)
 * 
   Ben Aaronovitch
 * 
   Ellen Kushner
 * 
   Tris Lawrence

Fiction, Literature,
Autographing,
Guest,
Saturday,

           



Reading--Gillian Daniels
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Gillian Daniels

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Gillian Daniels reads from their recently published or upcoming work.


4:15 PM EST
10:15 PM GMT+1

West Coast Swing Dance
Marina I
(45 mins)
 * 
   Joe Mahoney

Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Saturday,

Brought to you by Dirty Water West Coast Swing. www.dirtywaterwcs.com


4:30 PM EST
10:30 PM GMT+1

Reading--Steven Sawicki
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   steven Sawicki

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Steven Sawicki reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Anime
Griffin
(75 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Saturday,
A high school boy after being bitten by a vampire was able to return to being
human with the help, although some vampire traits remained in his body.
(Duration: 1:15, PG-13)

5:00 PM EST
11:00 PM GMT+1

Reading--R.W.W. Greene
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   R.W.W. Greene

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author R.W.W. Greene reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Making Dino-nuggets/Dinner Break
Galleria - Dragonslair
(120 mins)
DragonsLair (Ages 5-12),
Panel,
Saturday,

Make your own Dino nuggets: Let’s get prehistoric, McDonald's-style, by making
our own dino-nuggets ( the non-edible kind, sadly, but we can always pretend).
Brachiosaurus, stegosaurus and more. Not digestible!



Scottish Ceilidh
Marina I
(90 mins)
 * 
   Kat!

Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Saturday,

Scottish Ceilidh with Kat.  No experience necessary.


5:30 PM EST
11:30 PM GMT+1

Mapping the Landscape
Marina III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Adam Stemple (moderator)
 * 
   Bob Eggleton, FN
 * 
   Catherine Scully
 * 
   Huxley Ravenwood/Melanie R. Meadors
 * 
   Marisca Pichette

Media (Visual, Audio),
Panel,
Fantasy,
Gaming (about),
Saturday,

Fantasy writers, game designers, and illustrators discuss the importance of maps
in fantasy fiction and gaming. Beyond their importance, we'll also discuss
simple geographical standards that should (or shouldn't) be followed when making
maps as well as our favorite tools for creating them.



Language in SFFH
Harbor II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Alex Shvartsman
 * 
   Anne E.G. Nydam
 * 
   Rob Cameron (moderator)
 * 
   Sarah Smith
 * 
   Trisha J. Wooldridge

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Science Fiction,
Saturday,

From The Languages of Pao to Embassytown, authors from all eras have explored
the limits of humankind's greatest invention: language. In this panel, linguists
and language experts discuss what works and what doesn't, and where one draws
the line between science and science-fiction with respect to language.



Cyborgs Are People, Too
Harbor III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Brett James
 * 
   Elektra Hammond
 * 
   JeffWarner (moderator)
 * 
   Mary Aileen Buss
 * 
   Steven Dooner

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Science Fiction,
Saturday,

Cyborgs, constructed of flesh, bone, steel, and advanced technologies, are full
of potential and possibility. Let's talk about meldings of man and machine in
fact and in fiction. Portrayals often focus on cyborgs' humanity, or on their
lack of it. When is which appropriate? What distinguishes cyborgs from augmented
humans?



Alien Psychology: An Evolutionary Perspective
Marina II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Alexander Jablokov
 * 
   D
 * 
   James L. Cambias
 * 
   steven popkes (moderator)
 * 
   William Fietzer

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Science—Social,
Saturday,

Many representations of alien psychology fall into two categories. Species
members are either uniformly labeled with a simple characteristic (typical of
non-protagonists), or are the singular representatives of the species to break
from that mold (mostly protagonists). For example, hostile or aggressive species
(there are 646 of the former and 325 of the latter listed on aliens.fandom.com)
are often descended from predators (think Kzinti). Other species are variously
acquisitive (Ferengi), emotionless (Vulcan), cowardly, formal ... Let's
concentrate on discussing more subtle representations of alien psychology.



Song Circle: Magical Mayhem
Carlton
(60 mins)
 * 
   Keshlam

Music (Filk, Folk),
Participatory,
Saturday,

Magic can be benign. Magic can be dangerous. It is time to sing of the dangerous
kind of magic. Participatory event for musicians and listeners alike. Songs of
any genre that relate to the topic are welcome.



Mrs. Hawking: Vivat Regina
Harbor I
(60 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Event,
Alternate History,
Social Topics,
Movies / TV / Theater,
Saturday,

London, 1881 – Mary Stone is trying hard to learn Mrs. Hawking’s work protecting
women in Victorian society, though nothing she does seems good enough. But when
two mysterious ladies offer an impossible mission, our heroes must come together
as a true team to see justice done. Content Note: mentions of sexual assault.



Kaffeeklatsch - Sarah Beth Durst
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 1
(60 mins)
 * 
   Sarah Beth Durst

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Saturday,

Join Sarah Beth Durst and a few fans for an informal chat.  Sign up at Program
Ops on the Upper Level near Registration, on Friday between 7pm & 9pm, and
Saturday morning at 10am if slots are still available.  You must be attending
Boskone in person to sign up for this session, and you can only sign up for
yourself.



Reading--Greer Gilman
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Greer Gilman

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Greer Gilman reads from their recently published or upcoming work.


6:00 PM EST
12:00 AM GMT+1 next day

Reading--Michael Green
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Michael Green

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Michael Green reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Boskone Book Party
Galleria - Autographing
(60 mins)
 * 
   Darrell Schweitzer
 * 
   mark roth-whitworth
 * 
   Raymond K. Rugg
 * 
   Richard Sparks
 * 
   Sarena Straus
 * 
   Stephan Ward
 * 
   Steven D. Brewer
 * 
   Theodora Goss
 * 
   Tom Easton
 * 
   W. B. J. Williams

Fiction, Literature,
Event,
Boskone,
Saturday,

Come join the fun at the Book Party. You’ll meet the authors and publishers who
have new books coming out at the con! This is your chance to see what’s new from
writers you already love, as well as those you have yet to discover.



Anime
Griffin
(75 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Saturday,
"Will you kill someone you love because of love?" (Duration: 1:15, R)

6:30 PM EST
12:30 AM GMT+1 next day

Reading--Grant Carrington
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   grant carrington

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Grant Carrington reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



East Coast Swing Lesson
Marina I
(30 mins)
 * 
   Ken Takusagawa
 * 
   Sarah Evans

Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Saturday,

Learn to dance East Coast Swing. 



7:00 PM EST
1:00 AM GMT+1 next day

How Close Is AI to Human Intellect?
Burroughs
(60 mins)
 * 
   Chad Childers
 * 
   Dianne Lee
 * 
   Erik M Johnson (moderator)
 * 
   N. T. Swift
 * 
   Tom Easton

Real World (Science, History, ...),
Panel,
Technology,
Saturday,

How different are the new kinds of AI - generative AI, GPT, OpenAI, Q*? What are
their benefits and their limits? Incidents such as the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes
suggest the real danger is not in the AI but the people using it!



Are Our Heroes Outgrowing the Hero's Journey?
Harbor III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Adam Stemple
 * 
   Gregory Wilson
 * 
   Jennifer Hudak (moderator)
 * 
   Kacey Ezell
 * 
   Michael Swanwick

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Mythology / Folklore,
Saturday,

Joseph Campbell shared the secret of a perfectly told tale — or did he? Is the
hero's journey still the gold standard in storytelling formulas or have our
expectations of fiction and of our main characters grown beyond the simple path
our former heroes have taken? Is Campbell's version of the hero’s journey
applicable to the diversity of today’s protagonist? Are there other struggles
that go beyond the hero's journey?



Romance in Speculative Fiction
Harbor II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Laurence Raphael Brothers
 * 
   R.E. Carr
 * 
   Sarah Beth Durst
 * 
   Steven D. Brewer
 * 
   Veronica Koven-Matasy (moderator)

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Saturday,

Love is in the air! Or is that just pheromones or societal expectations? Could
it be just friendship blossoming? Our understanding of the science around love
and of gender, sexuality, and relationships has evolved. How has romance changed
in speculative fiction as a result? What are the elements of a great love story?
How do authors write characters with their own je ne sais quoi that makes them
so alluring?



Concert: Mary Ellen Wessels and Ed Stauff
Carlton
(30 mins)
 * 
   Ed Stauff
 * 
   Mary Ellen Wessels (Mew)

Music (Filk, Folk),
Concert,
Saturday,

Concert of folk and filk music performed on various instruments.



Reading--Will McMahon
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Will McMahon

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Will McMahon reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Terraforming Mars (dice version)
Lewis - Gaming
(120 mins)
Gaming,
Game,
Saturday,

A delightful take on the original version. This one, however, uses dice to get
things done. Cuts the game time down to, roughly, 90 minutes. 2 – 4 players,
Intermediate.



Storytime
Galleria - Dragonslair
(60 mins)
 * 
   Jane Yolen, FN

DragonsLair (Ages 5-12),
Panel,
Saturday,

Let's take some quiet time and hear a story.



East Coast Swing Dance
Marina I
(60 mins)
Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Saturday,

'nuff said


7:30 PM EST
1:30 AM GMT+1 next day

Reading--Greg Barr
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Greg Barr reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Concert: Alan F. Beck
Carlton
(30 mins)
 * 
   Alan F. Beck

Music (Filk, Folk),
Concert,
Saturday,

In addition to being an award-winning artist, Alan Beck has had an off-and-on
music career.  Alan has released a CD of original tunes. Come hear him perform a
concert of traditional folk music, original tunes and new filk songs on his
12-string guitar.



Movie
Griffin
(90 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Saturday,
A fictional city is plagued by a supernatural curse involving spirals.
(Duration: 1:30, R)

8:00 PM EST
2:00 AM GMT+1 next day

Boskone 61 Awards Ceremony
Harbor I
(30 mins)
 * 
   David G. Grubbs, FN (moderator)
 * 
   Jane Yolen, FN

Community / Fandom,
Event,
Art,
Boskone,
Science Fiction,
Saturday,

Join us for the New England Science Fiction Association’s Award Ceremony, at
which we present our annual Skylark and Gaughan awards. The Skylark Award honors
the work and personal qualities of an exceptional contributor to science
fiction. The Gaughan Award is presented to a talented up-and-coming/emerging
speculative artist. We’ll also be announcing the winner of the NESFA Short Story
Contest!



Reading--Allison King
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Allison King

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Allison King reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Walk the Labyrinth
Marina I
(90 mins)
Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Saturday,

A tool for walking meditation, self-inquiry, relaxation, or just for fun, the
labyrinth is open to all who can respect the space. You can arrive anytime and
walk it as many times as you’d like.


8:30 PM EST
2:30 AM GMT+1 next day

Generative AI in the Arts
Burroughs
(60 mins)
 * 
   Dianne Lee

Real World (Science, History, ...),
Presentation,
Technology,
Saturday,

A technical overview of different AI models and ethical questions. 



Hey, You Got Horror In My Dystopia!
Marina II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Catherine Grant
 * 
   Chris Panatier
 * 
   F. Brett Cox
 * 
   Hildy Silverman (moderator)
 * 
   John Paul Langan

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Horror / Dark Fantasy,
Science Fiction,
Saturday,

Some horror stories use dystopian settings (Black Mirror, Alien), and some
dystopian stories have horror elements (Daybreakers, The Island). While
virtually all dystopias have horrific implications, most people don't view
dystopian fiction as a setting-based horror sub-genre. What imperatives do
dystopian stories have that horror stories don't, and vice-versa? Are they two
different genres at cross-purposes, or can they be two great tastes that taste
great together?



Single-Biome Worlds in Science Fiction
Harbor III
(60 mins)
 * 
   James L. Cambias
 * 
   Jeff Hecht
 * 
   Katherine Karch (moderator)
 * 
   Kenneth Schneyer

Media (Visual, Audio),
Panel,
Science—Physical,
Saturday,

Planets in movies and television are often depicted as if they have only one
ecology; i.e. desert planet, jungle planet, etc. How scientifically feasible are
these worlds? Even if it's not feasible, can it still work metaphorically in
storytelling? What terrestrial environment would you choose to represent Earth
if it were to be a fictional locale?



Radical Economics in Speculative Fiction
Harbor II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Christie Meierz
 * 
   Ian Randal Strock
 * 
   R.E. Carr
 * 
   Vincent Docherty, FN
 * 
   Will McMahon (moderator)

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Social Topics,
Saturday,

Currently scholars from around the world are calling out the inherent injustice
and destructive nature of endless economic growth. New economic theories are
coming up, from degrowth and agrowth to eco-anarchism and eco-socialism. How
does science fiction reflect these ongoing paradigm shifts in our world? How may
we take these real world ideas and play with them in fiction?



Medical Science in Speculative Fiction
Marina III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Colin Alexander
 * 
   Kevin McLaughlin
 * 
   LJ Cohen
 * 
   Nicholas Kaufmann
 * 
   Sarena Straus (moderator)

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Science—Biological,
Saturday,

Medically healing nanites and magic spells are one way to get a character back
on their feet again, but most characters aren't packing those kinds of tools in
their medical kits. What do authors and readers need to know to keep medical
services realistic for the time, place, and overall setting within the story?
Our experts share their knowledge on setting bones in space to mixing poultices
in the forest to stave off infection in order to keep the healing real. They
will also share tips and tricks on realistic wounds, character pain management,
and other speculative medicinal practices.



Music Guest Concert: Amy Kucharik
Harbor I
(60 mins)
 * 
   Amy Kucharik

Music (Filk, Folk),
Concert,
Guest,
Saturday,

Amy Kucharik, our Music Guest, performs for Boskone 61.



Reading--Marisca Pichette
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Marisca Pichette

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Marisca Pichette reads from their recently published or upcoming work.


9:00 PM EST
3:00 AM GMT+1 next day

Reading--Curtis M. Lawson
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Curtis M. Lawson

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Curtis M. Lawson reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Maglev Metro
Lewis - Gaming
(120 mins)
Gaming,
Game,
Saturday,

Set up a subway in a metropolitan area. 2 – 4 players, Intermediate.


9:15 PM EST
3:15 AM GMT+1 next day

Anime
Griffin
(99 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Saturday,
In the year 2032, a cyborg detective for the anti-terrorist unit, investigates
the case of a female robot--one created solely for sexual pleasure--who
slaughtered her owner. (Duration: 1:39, R)

9:30 PM EST
3:30 AM GMT+1 next day

Reading--Brett James
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Brett James

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Saturday,

Author Brett James reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Blues Lesson
Marina I
(30 mins)
Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Saturday,

Learn to Blues dance with Bluesy Tuesy Dance. www.bluesytuesy.com


10:00 PM EST
4:00 AM GMT+1 next day

The State of Cosmic Horror
Marina II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Catherine Grant
 * 
   Curtis M. Lawson
 * 
   Nicholas Kaufmann
 * 
   Scott Lynch (moderator)

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Horror / Dark Fantasy,
Saturday,

Where is cosmic horror now that Lovecraft is in the rearview mirror? Let's glory
in the  work modern creators have grown from problematic roots.



Late Night Write-Fest
Marina III
(60 mins)
 * 
   John P. Murphy (moderator)

Writing / Publishing,
Participatory,
Saturday,

Feel like staying up late? Do you like warm beverages? Do you want to sit
quietly in a room with a bunch of other people banging away on laptops or
scribbling feverishly in notebooks? This is the place for you!



Saturday Night Open Filk (Music Circle)
Carlton
(240 mins)
 * 
   Denise A. Gendron
 * 
   Ellen Kranzer

Music (Filk, Folk),
Participatory,
Saturday,

Making music all night long or at least until the last person goes to bed.
Unicorns, space flight, cons, cats -- the topic could be anything and could
change at any time. Singers, instrumentalists, and listeners all welcome.  All
styles and genres of music welcome --filk, folk, rock, rap, instrumental --
anything you feel like performing. This will go as late as there are people
interested in keeping the music going.



Teseracte Shadowcast
Harbor I
(60 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Event,
Movies / TV / Theater,
Music,
Saturday,
The Teseracte Players invite you to sing along with a famous blog.


Blues Dance
Marina I
(90 mins)
 * 
   Allen

Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Saturday,

Brought to you by Bluesy Tuesy Dance. www.bluesytuesy.com


11:00 PM EST
5:00 AM GMT+1 next day

Teseracte Shadowcast
Harbor I
(60 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Event,
Movies / TV / Theater,
Music,
Saturday,
A mysterious demon has arrived in Sunnydale and brought with it the ability to
make everyone in town burst into song and dance, revealing their innermost
secrets.


Power Grid
Lewis - Gaming
(120 mins)
Gaming,
Game,
Saturday,

Set up an electric grid throughout the country. Manipulate your opponents to
allow you to buy the best power plants and expand into the cheapest areas on the
map. 2 – 6 players, Beginner.


11:15 PM EST
5:15 AM GMT+1 next day

Anime
Griffin
(105 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Saturday,
JP races in the Yellowline car race, the final elimination race to the most
popular race in the galaxy (Duration: 1:45, PG-13)

Sunday, February 11, 2024
1:00 AM EST
7:00 AM GMT+1

Castles of Burgandy
Lewis - Gaming
(120 mins)
Gaming,
Game,
Sunday,

Build up your town. Roll dice to buy buildings, animals, technology, money, and
castles. Earn victory points as you fill up sections on your board. 2 – 4
players, Intermediate.



Anime
Griffin
(36 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Sunday,
An infamous high school for delinquents. (Duration: :36, PG13)

9:00 AM EST
3:00 PM GMT+1

Stone Age
Lewis - Gaming
(120 mins)
Gaming,
Game,
Sunday,

Use your meeples to gain resources, food, and other things. Use your resources
to buy cards and huts. Use your food to feed your meeples. The person with the
most victory points at the end of the game wins. 2 – 4 players, Beginner.



Morning Yoga
Marina I
(60 mins)
 * 
   Dr. Mary C. Crowell

Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Sunday,

Join Mary Crowell for a light session of yoga, stretching, and strengthening.
All skill & ability levels welcome.



9:30 AM EST
3:30 PM GMT+1

Anime
Griffin
(75 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Sunday,
This is a story of two people; one human, one inhuman, who linger in the hazy
twilight that separates night from day. (Duration: 1:15, PG)

10:00 AM EST
4:00 PM GMT+1

The Science of Creativity and Innovation
Burroughs
(60 mins)
 * 
   Catherine Scully
 * 
   Josh Gauthier
 * 
   Richard Sparks
 * 
   Sarah Beth Durst
 * 
   Stephen P. Kelner, Jr. (moderator)

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Sunday,

Creativity and innovation are extremely important to professional writers, but
aren't always cleanly or meaningfully defined. Let's talk about how this works,
how to leverage it, and how to improve it.



Alternative Publishing
Harbor II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Anne E.G. Nydam
 * 
   Dan Moren
 * 
   Joshua Bilmes (moderator)
 * 
   Sarena Straus
 * 
   Tris Lawrence

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Sunday,

What's the current landscape of alternative publishing? What opportunities are
available in this space?  How to effectively use technology in the writing and
publication process.



Teaching and Analyzing Genre Fiction
Harbor I
(60 mins)
 * 
   Bradford Lyau
 * 
   F. Brett Cox
 * 
   Gregory Wilson
 * 
   Huxley Ravenwood/Melanie R. Meadors (moderator)
 * 
   Mary Ellen Wessels (Mew)
 * 
   Theodora Goss

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Education,
Fantasy,
Guest,
Horror / Dark Fantasy,
Science Fiction,
Sunday,

How do teachers make genre fiction more accessible to students that aren't
frequent SFFH readers? Experienced teachers discuss their techniques for
teaching SFFH literature in a classroom and trade recommendations for convincing
administrators that SFFH should be a part of school curriculums.



Parenthood in SFFH
Marina IV
(60 mins)
 * 
   Kenneth Schneyer (moderator)
 * 
   Lisa McCarty
 * 
   Robert V.S. Redick
 * 
   steven popkes

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Social Topics,
Sunday,

Parenting is a fundamental part of human society, but this is often
underexplored in SFFH. We'll take a look at stories that explore deeper and more
complicated examples of family caregiving. What are our favorite examples of
good (and bad!) parenting? How is this reflected in society? A good parent from
the 1970s might be judged differently by today's standards, so how would today's
parents be judged by the standards of 2170?



How to Start an Art Collection
Marina III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Bob Eggleton, FN
 * 
   Lisa Hertel (moderator)
 * 
   Max Martelli
 * 
   Russell J Handelman
 * 
   Susan Shwartz

Art,
Panel,
Sunday,

What's the best way to start a collection of SF/fantasy art?  Is an Art Show
auction the only way?



Flash Costuming
Galleria - MeetUp 2
(60 mins)
 * 
   Kevin Roche

Costuming,
Workshop,
Crafts / Makers,
Guest,
Sunday,

How fast can you make a costume?  You bring a hat, some sneakers, a lab coat, a
T-shirt, or a dress and we'll supply some decorative materials. 



Song Circle: Physics
Carlton
(60 mins)
 * 
   Ellen Kranzer (moderator)

Music (Filk, Folk),
Participatory,
Sunday,

How could anything function without physics? Newtonian physics, quantum physics,
molecular physics, and let us not forget the physics that lets us make music.
Participatory event for musicians and listeners alike. Songs of any genre that
relate to the topic are welcome.



Making Silly Putty
Galleria - Dragonslair
(60 mins)
DragonsLair (Ages 5-12),
Panel,
Crafts / Makers,
Sunday,

A step up from clay making, let's learn how to make Silly Putty. It's a simple
formula. We are not going to share it here. You will get it after you attend.
Must have child to attend.



Kaffeeklatsch - Ben Aaronovitch
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 2
(60 mins)
 * 
   Ben Aaronovitch

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Guest,
Sunday,

Join our Guest of Honor Ben Aaronovitch and a few fans for an informal chat.
 Sign up at Program Ops on the Upper Level near Registration, on Saturday after
10am.  You must be attending Boskone in person to sign up for this session, and
you can only sign up for yourself.



Kaffeeklatsch - Michael Swanwick
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 1
(60 mins)
 * 
   Michael Swanwick

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Sunday,

Join Michael Swanwick and a few fans for an informal chat.  Sign up at Program
Ops on the Upper Level near Registration, on Saturday after 10am.  You must be
attending Boskone in person to sign up for this session, and you can only sign
up for yourself.



Autographing - Gerrold, Stemple, Yolen
Galleria - Autographing
(60 mins)
 * 
   Adam Stemple
 * 
   David Gerrold
 * 
   Jane Yolen, FN

Fiction, Literature,
Autographing,
Sunday,

           



Reading--Tom Easton
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Tom Easton

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Sunday,

Author Tom Easton reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Tae Kwon Do
Marina I
(60 mins)
 * 
   Gary Kushner

Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Sunday,

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art consisting of kicking, blocks, punching, and
specific forms. Join 3rd-degree black belt Gary Kushner to work through the six
basic kicks and four basic blocks, as well as combinations of blocks, kicks, and
punches. There will be a short warmup and stretching at the beginning of the
class. First timers welcome.



10:30 AM EST
4:30 PM GMT+1

Reading--Auston Habershaw
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Auston Habershaw

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Sunday,

Author Auston Habershaw reads from their recently published or upcoming work.


11:00 AM EST
5:00 PM GMT+1

Reading--Darrell Schweitzer
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Darrell Schweitzer

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Sunday,

Author Darrell Schweitzer reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Percy Jackson Camp Necklace
Galleria - Dragonslair
(60 mins)
DragonsLair (Ages 5-12),
Panel,
Crafts / Makers,
Sunday,

Be your own demigod, because only demigods go to Camp Half-Blood. Make a
necklace to show your godly pride using symbols as inspiration.



Star Wars: Outer Rim (with expansion)
Lewis - Gaming
(240 mins)
Gaming,
Game,
Sunday,

Explore the galaxy as a character in the Star Wars universe. Players run around
the galaxy, hunting bounties, transporting other characters, or smuggling cargo.
The expansion adds a shortcut as well as more characters (making it harder to
find bounties) and extra finishing conditions. 2 – 5 players, Beginner.



Anime
Griffin
(75 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Sunday,
A boy inherits a strange book that belonged to his deceased grandmother and
discovers the reason why spirits surround him. (Duration: 1:15, PG)


Learn to Juggle
Marina I
(60 mins)
 * 
   Ellen

Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Sunday,

Juggling for the absolute beginner. 3-ball pattern. Props provided. Giggling
encouraged. Come throw things with friends!


11:30 AM EST
5:30 PM GMT+1

Who Are Your Favorite Aliens in SF and Why?
Harbor II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Ann LeBlanc (moderator)
 * 
   Auston Habershaw
 * 
   David Gerrold
 * 
   Gregory Feeley
 * 
   Lisa McCarty

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Science Fiction,
Sunday,

What makes an extraterrestrial realistic? How do writers come up with them? Do
aliens need to have traits that drive the story or the worldbuilding, or can
they just be alien for its own sake?



Writer's Blockbusting
Marina IV
(60 mins)
 * 
   Alex Shvartsman
 * 
   Alexander Jablokov
 * 
   James L. Cambias
 * 
   Randee Dawn (moderator)
 * 
   Sarah Beth Durst
 * 
   Stephen P. Kelner, Jr.

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Sunday,

People debate whether "writer's block" even exists, but there is no doubt that
some writers struggle in a variety of ways. Let's look at the science behind the
phenomenon - and how to beat it.



SFFH Noir Sub-genres
Marina II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Dan Moren (moderator)
 * 
   Kacey Ezell
 * 
   Laurence Raphael Brothers
 * 
   Scott Lynch
 * 
   W. B. J. Williams

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Science Fiction,
Sunday,

How much do SFFH subgenres like cyberpunk and urban fantasy owe to noir? Are
there tropes or other aspects of noir that SFFH should reject? What can SFFH
noir do that non-genre noir can't? From neon-lit future noir to hardboiled fairy
tales, we discuss the influence of classic noir and hardboiled fiction on SFFH.



Dragon Design for Authors
Harbor III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Andrea Kriz (moderator)
 * 
   Elektra Hammond
 * 
   Jon Hunt
 * 
   Katherine Karch
 * 
   Trisha J. Wooldridge

Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Art,
Science—Biological,
Sunday,

What are the essential design aspects of a dragon?  Can a giant lizard that
doesn't fly or breathe fire still be a dragon? How can you design one that is
uniquely appropriate for your world? What effects do dragons have on the ecology
and economy?



Finding The Authorial Voice
Marina III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Allison King
 * 
   F. Brett Cox (moderator)
 * 
   Jennifer Hudak
 * 
   Leigh Perry/Toni LP Kelner

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Sunday,

Story, characters, and plot are important, but what often defines a book is the
feel of the prose. It can turn a merely adequate story into a raging success… or
an excellent story into something barely tolerable. The voice as heard by the
reader is critically important. So, what defines voice? From stylistic choices
like dialect and punctuation to narrative choices like POV, this panel will
discuss how to find the authorial voice that best fits you.



Real Estate in Space
Burroughs
(60 mins)
 * 
   Kenneth Schneyer
 * 
   Romie Stott
 * 
   steven popkes
 * 
   Walter H. Hunt (moderator)

Real World (Science, History, ...),
Panel,
Science Fiction,
Sunday,

Space law is a real, existing field of law, but it's only beginning to touch on
the idea of property rights in space. "The Treaty on Principles Governing the
Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the
Moon and Other Celestial Bodies" is the international treaty that covers this
kind of thing, but current events suggest that we will hit the limits of what
this treaty covers very soon. What happens when Elon Musk tries to sell you a
condo on Mars?



Research for Believable World-Building
Harbor I
(60 mins)
 * 
   Amy Johnson
 * 
   Amy Thomson (moderator)
 * 
   Ellen Kushner
 * 
   John Scalzi
 * 
   Rob Cameron
 * 
   Sarena Straus

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Technology,
Sunday,

Why can’t we have steam engines in Imperial Rome? Why is a horse not a
four-legged motorcycle? Discussing the importance of “getting it right” in
non-industrial or nearly-industrial societies, both in terms of reliable sources
(and what to avoid), be it books, museums, the Web, or personal experience.



Concert: Denise Gendron
Carlton
(30 mins)
 * 
   Denise A. Gendron

Music (Filk, Folk),
Concert,
Sunday,

Denise Gendron performs original music with her new best friend, a Taylor GS
Mini bass.



Kaffeeklatsch - Amy Kucharik
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 1
(60 mins)
 * 
   Amy Kucharik

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Guest,
Sunday,

Join our Music Guest Amy Kucharik and a few fans for an informal chat.  Sign up
at Program Ops on the Upper Level near Registration, on Saturday after 10am.
 You must be attending Boskone in person to sign up for this session, and you
can only sign up for yourself.



Kaffeeklatsch - Dana Cameron
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 2
(60 mins)
 * 
   Dana Cameron

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Sunday,

Join Dana Cameron and a few fans for an informal chat.  Sign up at Program Ops
on the Upper Level near Registration, on Saturday after 10am.  You must be
attending Boskone in person to sign up for this session, and you can only sign
up for yourself.



Autographing - Lyau, Pritchett, Shwartz
Galleria - Autographing
(60 mins)
 * 
   Bradford Lyau
 * 
   Emily Hurst Pritchett
 * 
   Susan Shwartz

Fiction, Literature,
Autographing,
Guest,
Sunday,

           



Reading--John Paul Langan
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   John Paul Langan

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Sunday,

Author John Paul Langan reads from their recently published or upcoming work.


12:00 PM EST
6:00 PM GMT+1

Concert: Dr. Mary Crowell
Carlton
(30 mins)
 * 
   Dr. Mary C. Crowell

Music (Filk, Folk),
Concert,
Sunday,

Come join pianist and singer, Dr. Mary Crowell as she regales you with songs of
radium girls, devils, and dice.



Reading--Christie Meierz
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Christie Meierz

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Sunday,

Author Christie Meierz reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Rubber Ducky, You're the One
Galleria - Dragonslair
(60 mins)
DragonsLair (Ages 5-12),
Panel,
Crafts / Makers,
Sunday,

Make your own rubber duckies. We provide the ducks and the markers. Kids provide
the imagination and create a rubber duck all their own. 



Basics of Levitation Wand
Marina I
(60 mins)
 * 
   Axel

Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Sunday,

Levitation wand is a dancing prop made to look like it is levitating as you use
it. Come learn the magic. Props provided. Dancing not required. 


12:30 PM EST
6:30 PM GMT+1

Reading--Elektra Hammond
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Elektra Hammond

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Sunday,

Author Elektra Hammond reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Anime
Griffin
(75 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Sunday,
In a world different from everyday life, there exist strange creatures, who
possess powerful and unfathomable natural powers. (Duration: 1:15, PG)

1:00 PM EST
7:00 PM GMT+1

Religion, Skepticism, and Atheism in SF Fandom
Marina II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Bradford Lyau (moderator)
 * 
   D
 * 
   Hildy Silverman
 * 
   Janice Gelb
 * 
   R.W.W. Greene

Community / Fandom,
Panel,
Guest,
Science Fiction,
Spirituality,
Sunday,

Which came first - the non-theist story or the non-theistic fan? Are rational
empirical people more attracted to rational empirical stories? Or do the stories
provide emotional validation for the people?



Fact & Fiction in Genetic Engineering
Burroughs
(60 mins)
 * 
   Andrea Kriz
 * 
   Katherine Karch
 * 
   Nightwing Whitehead
 * 
   Sarena Straus (moderator)

Real World (Science, History, ...),
Panel,
Science—Biological,
Sunday,

SFFH+ writers have been tinkering with the genome for almost as long as the
genre has been around, but now we live in a world where a lot of what used to be
wildly speculative science fiction is now science fact. How plausible are some
of the classic genetic engineering stories in light of recent advances? What are
some of the bleeding-edge uses for real-life genetic engineering technology, and
where can science fiction reasonably take genetic manipulation into the near-
and medium-future?



Let's Judge a Book By Its Cover
Harbor II
(60 mins)
 * 
   Emily Hurst Pritchett
 * 
   Jon Hunt
 * 
   Joshua Bilmes
 * 
   Mary Aileen Buss
 * 
   Raymond K. Rugg (moderator)

Art,
Panel,
Art,
Guest,
Sunday,

What makes a good SFFH book/magazine cover? How can you give good art direction
to help the artist succeed? How do we feel about eye-catching covers that show
scenes that aren't actually in the book? Are programs like Photoshop or AI
improving cover art or not?



Story Structures Other Than the Hero's Journey
Harbor III
(60 mins)
 * 
   Ben Aaronovitch
 * 
   James L. Cambias (moderator)
 * 
   Jim Burrows
 * 
   Michael Green
 * 
   Naseem Jamnia (they/them)

Writing / Publishing,
Panel,
Guest,
Sunday,

Young, inexperienced character goes on a journey, gets tested along the way,
overcomes a great challenge, and returns home triumphant, Yeah, yeah—been there,
done that. Let's explore story structures that aren't the standard three-act
Hero's Journey.



Kaffeeklatsch - Kushner, Sherman
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 1
(60 mins)
 * 
   Delia Sherman
 * 
   Ellen Kushner

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Sunday,

Join Ellen Kushner, Delia Sherman and a few fans for an informal chat.  Sign up
at Program Ops on the Upper Level near Registration, on Saturday after 10am.
 You must be attending Boskone in person to sign up for this session, and you
can only sign up for yourself.



Kaffeeklatsch - Kevin Roche
Galleria - Kaffeeklatsch 2
(60 mins)
 * 
   Kevin Roche

Community / Fandom,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Guest,
Sunday,

Join our Science Guest Kevin Roche and a few fans for an informal chat.  Sign up
at Program Ops on the Upper Level near Registration, on Saturday after 10am.
 You must be attending Boskone in person to sign up for this session, and you
can only sign up for yourself.



Autographing - Langan, Lynch, Scalzi
Galleria - Autographing
(60 mins)
 * 
   John Paul Langan
 * 
   John Scalzi
 * 
   Scott Lynch

Fiction, Literature,
Autographing,
Sunday,

           



Reading--Dan Moren
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Dan Moren

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Sunday,

Author Dan Moren reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Sunday's Last Chance for Fun
Galleria - Dragonslair
(60 mins)
DragonsLair (Ages 5-12),
Panel,
Sunday,

Dragonslair closes at 2pm See you next year. Save us your slightly used good
conditioned clean stuffed animals for a program we would like to do next year!



Song Circle: Celestial Bodies
Carlton
(60 mins)
 * 
   Amy Kucharik

Music (Filk, Folk),
Participatory,
Guest,
Sunday,

Music Guest Amy Kucharik moderates a song circle that reaches for the sun, moon,
and stars. Participatory event for musicians and listeners alike. Songs of any
genre that relate to the topic are welcome.



NESFA Short Story Contest Readings
Harbor I
(60 mins)
Fiction, Literature,
Panel,
Fantasy,
Science Fiction,
Writing / Business of Writing,
Sunday,

The winners of the NESFA Short Story contest read their stories. 

Includes pre-recorded content from winners unable to attend Boskone 61
in-person.



Long Live the Legion
Marina IV
(60 mins)
 * 
   Priscilla Olson

Media (Visual, Audio),
Discussion Group,
Comics / Graphic Novels,
Movies / TV / Theater,
Sunday,

Our yearly, though increasingly forlorn salute to DC’s Legion of Super-Heroes.
Sigh. Despite several comics reboots over the years, it looks like it’s still
dead — wait! Up in the TV sky! It’s Supergirl — now with Brainiac 5 and Saturn
Girl … . Please join us. We’ve got a Legion of stuff to talk about again!



Northern Lights Costume Guild Meeting
Marina III
(60 mins)
Costuming,
Discussion Group,
Crafts / Makers,
Sunday,

The Northern Lights Costumers Guild (https://noelcg.costume.org/), a
chapter of the International Costumers Guild (https://costume.org/wp/)
is holding an open meeting at Boskone and everyone is invited to come
by. We talk about costuming, cosplay, creative arts, and hold monthly
meetings on Zoom. If you're interested and can't join us in person,
please let us know by sending an email to n03l@noelcg.costume.org and
we'll add you into the group when the meeting starts.   Led by Jill Eastlake,
Donald Eastlake, Rich Fine, Stephanie Fine, and Lisa Hunt.



Walk the Labyrinth
Marina I
(120 mins)
Dance & Movement,
Participatory,
Sunday,

A tool for walking meditation, self-inquiry, relaxation, or just for fun, the
labyrinth is open to all who can respect the space. You can arrive anytime and
walk it as many times as you’d like.


1:30 PM EST
7:30 PM GMT+1

Reading--Jennifer Hudak
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   Jennifer Hudak

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Sunday,

Author Jennifer Hudak reads from their recently published or upcoming work.


2:00 PM EST
8:00 PM GMT+1

Reading--William Fietzer
Galleria - Cabaret
(25 mins)
 * 
   William Fietzer

Fiction, Literature,
Reading,
Sunday,

Author William Fietzer reads from their recently published or upcoming work.



Anime
Griffin
(75 mins)
Media (Visual, Audio),
Video Program,
Anime / Manga,
Sunday,
Genius gambler competes with members of the mafia in mahjong. (Duration: 1:15,
PG13)

2:30 PM EST
8:30 PM GMT+1

Dead Dog Filk (Music Circle)
Carlton
(180 mins)
 * 
   Dr. Mary C. Crowell
 * 
   Ellen Kranzer

Music (Filk, Folk),
Participatory,
Sunday,

The con may be over, but the music goes on. The topic could be anything and
could change at any time. Singers, instrumentalists, and listeners all welcome.
All styles of music are welcome. The circle may resume after a dinner break if
there is enough interest.



Boskone 61 Feedback
Harbor I
(60 mins)
 * 
   Michael Kerpan, FN

Community / Fandom,
Panel,
Boskone,
Sunday,

While Boskone 61 has come to an end, next year’s team is already hard at work
planning for 2025. Join us for the Boskone 61 feedback session and help us
capture what went well this year, what improvements can be made in the future,
and any new ideas that you would like to share.


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