If any of you are coming to Balticon [link] May 25-28, I've got a bunch of panels and out love to meet you! I'll also be hanging out selling books and comics in the Artists Alley, so please drop by.

Erotic Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature Re-Examined
Moderator: Elaine Corvidae Friday, 11:00 PM, Salon B, (50 minutes)
Panelists: Chris Evans, Val Griswold-Ford, Helen "Cynical Woman" Madden, Steven H. Wilson
When is it erotic literature and when is it just formula porn? What if it detracts or distracts from the story line instead of enhancing it? Some of the stuff being written sounds as if the author has never actually had sex… Panelists bring and read some examples of what they think is good stuff and awful stuff and tell us why.

Publisher Non-Grata
Saturday, 11:00, Chesapeake (50 minutes)
Moderator: Elaine Corvidae; Panelists: Collin Earl, Paul Elard Cooley, Brand Gamblin, John Mierau
Why authors are succeeding without a publisher of any size behind them.

Web Comics: The Creative Process
Saturday, 1:00 PM, Chesapeake (50 minutes)
Moderator: Phil Kahn; Panelists: Elaine Corvidae, Chris Impink, Barb Fischer, Ryan Thompson
Going from idea to final product takes practice. Learn to be creative while attaining 'done'.

The Wild Hunt & The Payment To Hell — Fairies Are NOT Nice!
Saturday. 12 Midnight, Pimlico ( 50 Minutes)
Moderator: James Daniel Ross Panelists: Stephanie M. Burke, Elaine Corvidae, Jagi Lampighter, Jean Marie Ward

Broad Universe Readings
Sunday, 1:00 pm, Salon B (1 hr 20 minutes)
Moderator: Jean Marie Ward; Panelists: Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Roxanne Bland, Emilie P. Bush, Elaine Corvidae, J. R. Blackwell, Trish J. Wooldridge, T.J. Perkins, S. J. Tucker, Kelly A. Harmon
Rapid Fire readings from some amazing women/authors

Tips and Tricks for Creating a Graphic Novel Webcomic.
Sunday, 3:00 PM, Chesapeake (50 minutes)
Moderator: Jennifer Zyren Smith; Panelists: Elaine Corvidae, Phil Kahn
Do you have a graphic novel inside your head just waiting to come out? This panel will help you! Our panelists have over 10 years cumulative experience publishing their graphic novels online and you can learn from our mistakes. Topics will include: writing, planning and storyboarding, publishing online, keeping an update schedule, tools of the trade, and marketing strategies.

Which comes first? The main character or the supporting cast?
Round Table Discussion Sunday, 8:00 PM, Parlor 3041 (50 minutes)
Moderator: David Wood Panelists: Elaine Corvidae, Barbara Friend Ish, James Maxey, David Sherman, Maria V. Snyder, Jean Marie Ward
Do you start with a main character and build the rest around them? Or do you start with a cast of characters and wait for the most compelling to "become" the main character? What do you do when you start with a main character in mind and another character steals the show?

For The Love Of Villainy
Sunday, 10:00 PM, Salon B (50 minutes)
Moderator: Tad Daley; Panelists: J. R. Blackwell, Elaine Corvidae, Christoper Morse, Michael D. Pederson
What is the appeal of a good villain? Why do we love to hate them? Why are some villains indelible?