Panels
Julian Smith
Publishing Sci Fi & Fantasy Stories
Find out how to get your stories published! In this talk, Julian Mortimer Smith will explain the ins and outs of publishing short speculative fiction. He’ll introduce some of the major magazines, websites, and podcasts that publish sci fi and fantasy and help you find a venue that publishes the kinds of stories you write. He’ll also take you through the submission process and explain the basics of rights, contracts, payment rates, and more.
Julian Mortimer Smith is an award-winning writer of science fiction and fantasy. His work has appeared in some of the world’s top magazines and anthologies, including Asimov’s, Terraform, Daily Science Fiction, and Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy. He is a member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), SF Canada, and the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia (WFNS).
Panel: Saturday, 10 am
Location: Event Hall
Tony White
Comics in Canada
Editor, writer, Shuster award nominee for True Patriot Presents and Dad to 2 geeky girls! Known for Die Kitty Die, Captain Canuck, Northguard, the upcoming Korean gangster noir series, "Love and Fortune" and more!
See some of his work at Chapterhouse.ca or on his Twitter account!
Panel: Saturday, 11 am
Location: Event Hall
Maritime Ghostbusters
Busting Ghosts in the Maritimes
Who ya gonna call... Maritime Ghostbusters! Join these guys (and gals) for their panel on everything Ghostbusters. See some proton packs, some ghost traps, talk some Ghostbusters games and more! Check out their website.
Panel: Saturday, 1 pm
Location: Event Hall
My Nature's Element
Chainmail Making Demonstration
Come and watch Jennifer as she skillfully creates handmade chainmail jewelry pieces and ask any questions you may have.
Panel: Saturday, 2 pm
Location: Event Hall
Josh Robertson
Developing a Board game in N.S
Joshua is a local board game developer from Yarmouth working out of Ignite Labs and will be demonstrating his new game, Limitless Valley still under development by Wintergarden Game Design, Joshua's game publishing company.
Panel: Saturday, 3 pm
Location: Event Hall
Nicole Steeves & Struan Sutherland
Filmmaking in N.S
Come join Nicole and Struan, Science Fiction/Horror Writers & Co-Directors of Dogged & Aliens with knives for an informative panel about the the joys and challenges of filmmaking in Nova Scotia.
Panel: Saturday, 4 pm
Location: Event Hall
Movie Viewing: Saturday, Midnight
*Pre-Show featuring films by local artist James Turpin start at 11pm
Arra Leblanc
D&D Character Building
Having trouble coming up with a convincing backstory for your Gnome Rogue? Need a bit of help balancing all the tragedies of your Wizard's past? Writer Arra LeBlanc is here to help with tricks and tips to improve your character backstories and provide more narrative opportunities during gameplay.
Panel: Saturday, Noon
Location: Event Hall
Diversity in Podcasts
Television and movies are still taking baby steps in regards to accurate representation while the majority of audio dramas don't seem to have this problem. Let's take a look at how podcasts are excelling at inclusivity both in the scripts with their characters and behind the scenes with their cast and crew.
Panel: Saturday, 5pm
Location: Event Hall
Cassie Seaboyer - Arra Leblanc - Garren Thibeault - Jon Underhill
Cosplay!
We've got a creative troupe of Cosplayers at your disposal to ask what their process is, what materials they use and where they get their inspiration. Come and chat in this open forum, with these four amazing people!
Panel: Saturday, 6 pm
Location: Event Hall
Angela Whiteley
Taking Your Cosplay Makeup to the Next Level!
Additional info coming soon!
Panel: Saturday, 7 pm
Location: Event Hall
Got a cool skill you want to share with the world? Are you a game designer, artist, artisan, or expert in cosplay costume design? Share it with the attendees at Y-Con Gaming and Comic Convention! Sign up for two panels and you’ll even get 15% off your weekend pass at the convention! With an events room dedicated to panels and discussions to a captive audience, you’ll get the chance to share with everyone your talent, or perhaps impart some expert knowledge! Click on the link below and apply to host your very own fan panel at Y-Con!
