RCCE August 2014 Schedule of Events

10:00 AM – Doors Open

10:00 AM-10:30-Ghost Hunting!
Join Expedition Unknown from Memphis, TN as they introduce the Comic Expo to Hunting Haunts, How To Do It, Why They Do It, and Just What it has to with Conventions!

10:30-11:00- Magic with Big Daddy Cool Johnny Dellarocca
Join the time traveling hepcat magician himself, Big Daddy Johnny Dellarocca as he amazes, wows, and even thrills you with magic and verbage that’s guaranteed to make all the cool cats and kitties crazy!

11:00AM – 11:45 AM: En Garde!  Weapons & Fighting Demonstrations
Presented by the Barony of Small Gray Bear, members of the Society of Creative Anachronism will demonstrate different types of fighting. Outside in the parking lot, weather permitting.

11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Pulp Fiction – Action at Your Fingertips
Tommy Hancock, Phillip Drayer Duncan, H. David Blalock, Ethan Nahte, and Donna Smith discuss modern Day Pulp Fiction, what it is, where it came from, and why this two fisted, double barreled type of writing is still popular today.

12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Yo, Joe!
GI Joe in Comics- GI Joe writer Larry Hama, credited with being the definitive writer of GI Joe in comics will discuss the history of the popular concept in comics and his involvement and influence on the still thriving franchise. Also, hear their thoughts on GI Joe today, including the films and its inclusion in Amazon Worlds, as well as other aspects.

1:00-2:00 PM: Tales to Terrify: Horror Lit!
Brian Steward, Kimberly B. Richardson, Logan L. Masterson, Brad Carter, and Tommy B. Smith thrill and chill with their work in Horror Literature. Join them as they discuss their works, the appeal of Horror to today’s readers, and discuss what goes into building a terrifying tale.

1:15 PM: Costume Parade Begins at Timid Monster
Gather around the Timid Monster booth area to participate.
Parade ends at costume contest judging.

1:30 PM: Costume Contest Judging at Timid Monster
Cash prizes awarded!

2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Comic Writers Roundtable
Comic Writers, including Independent as well as Professionals, gather around the Panel table to talk about their careers, current projects, and to answer fan questions. Panelists include: D’Anthony Mathenia, Robert Webb III, Kimberly Smith,

3:00 PM- 4:00 PM: Modern Day Publishing
Join the Publishers behind Dark Oak Publishing, Pro Se Productions, and Spore Press as they discuss what they publish and the state of both small press publishing and the industry today. Wouldn’t hurt to bring along your work if you’re looking to talk to a publisher either.

4:00 PM- 5:00 PM: Comic Artists Roundtable
Comic Artists, including Independent as well as Professionals, gather around the Panel table to talk about their careers, current projects, and to answer fan questions. Panelists TBA

5:00 PM- 6:00 PM: Fantasy Fiction Today
Join JH Fleming, Kayla Larson, Iscah, Raymond Masters, and Sean T. Poindexter as they discuss modern Fantasy Fiction! Enter the worlds each of these authors creates and hear about what works influenced their creations. Listen as they discuss where Fantasy has been, where it is today, and where they and others will take it in the future.

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