OryCon 44: Full Schedule

Welcome to the not-quite-ready-for-prime-time schedule for OryCon 44! Seriously - we’re still hard at work on the schedule, but we want to give you an idea of what wonders await you in just a few more weeks. Please check back frequently for changes and additions, and see you in October!

9:00pm PDT

The Reality of Violence

Friday October 18, 2024 9:00pm - 9:50pm PDT

Morrison

How do we script violence into writing, art, and media in a realistic way? Discuss with our experts on the reality of violence, both during and the after effects, and discover the details that are often left out. 18+ please, some content may be offensive or disturbing.

Moderators

Rory Miller

Panelists

Bart Kemper

D.L. Solum

Debut Author of the Dark-Thriller-Urban-Fantasy series: Persephone-A Tale of Darker Seattle. Long time medieval re-enactor and arms and armor specialist.

Laura McShane

Friday October 18, 2024 9:00pm - 9:50pm PDT
Morrison

LATE NIGHT

10:00pm PDT

Polyamory in Fantasy vs Reality

Friday October 18, 2024 10:00pm - 10:50pm PDT

Morrison

How does the fantasy of polyamory as portrayed in fictions compare to real world experiences? What are the types of polyamory, and what assumptions are made? How can you give your characters a healthy polyamorous relationship, or depict its trauma without harmful tropes?

Moderators

OryCon 44

9:00pm PDT

Rory Miller

Bart Kemper

D.L. Solum

Laura McShane

10:00pm PDT

Theresa Reed

Alan Olsen

Rhiannon Louve

Sean Robinson