Talking About Faith Through Imaginary Worlds:
Speculative Fiction at Viva!
August 31
12:30-2:30pm
Panel Discussion and Book Signing
Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror offer the unique opportunity to post unreal elements in the real world. More than just adventures and entertainment, these books offer new insights into the human condition. Three leading authors of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror will be here at Viva to talk about speculative fiction's role in healing the world.
Bryan Thomas Schmidt is the author of The Worker Prince and The Returning, novels that re-invent the classic story of Moses as a space opera. He also hosts the popular #sfwriterchat on Twitter. Follow him @bryanthomas or visit his website atwww.bryanthomasschmidt.net
Maurice Broaddus is about the pursuit of truth, be it by art (over 10 years as a professional writer), science (20 years as a environmental toxicologist), or by religion (over 15 years in ministry). New he focuses on working with the homeless by day (as Executive Director of Cities of Refuge Ministries) and writing by night (learn more at MauriceBroaddus.com)
Django Wexler is an author with a strong interest in history, which includes a serious study of religion as a defining factor in monumental conflicts. His fantasy novel, The Thousand Names: Book of One Shadow Campaigns looks at Victorian Imperialism with an eye for adventure.
(Author's note: I'll be moderating and shuttling people around or something, so I'll be around if you want to meet with me, as well.)
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