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LibertyCon 37 Programming Schedule

Name of Event
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Rooms
Day
Start
Length (Minutes)
Authors/Artist Alley: Gini Koch, Rob Howell, Bjorn Hasseler/Bethanne Kim, C.V. Walter, Michael Kingswood, Robert Kroese

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/20/2025
10:00 PM
60
Spades Tournament (First Round and Second Round)

Every year THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE to win bragging rights for a year. Will you be the one? Sign-up sheets will be at the registration desk.

M - Tennessee River (Gaming Room)
06/20/2025
10:00 PM
120
Reading: Robert Hampson

Come out and listen to our Previous STEM GOH Robert Hampson read from his works!

CC - Mtg Room 2 (Kids Programming/Readings)
06/20/2025
10:00 PM
60
Readings from the Milesian Accords

Jon R. Osborne has opened up his series, the Milesian Accords, to contributors for the first time. This panel will explore the series and will provide some readings from new contributors.

CC - Mtg Rm 6 (Science Track)
06/20/2025
10:00 PM
60
Friday Night Karaoke

Sarah Martin will DJ Friday Night Karaoke! Come out and show us your pipes! Check out the song book >>HERE<<

M - Plaza Ballroom B
06/20/2025
10:00 PM
180
Reading: Karl Gallagher and Michael Gants

Come out and listen to our authors read from their works!

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/20/2025
10:00 PM
60
Open Filking with Gray Rinehart

Open Filking hosted by Gray Rinehart - come and participate!

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/20/2025
11:00 PM
120
Guest of Honor Luncheon (Pre-Convention Private Event)
Pre-Convention luncheon event for the Guests of Honor.
M - Plaza Ballroom A
06/20/2025
11:30 AM
90
Opening Ceremonies

Opening Ceremonies

CC - Ballroom E (Main Event Programming)
06/20/2025
17:00:00.000
60
Scurvy Buggers RPG

Avast ye swabs! Irene Zielinski will GM "Scurvy Buggers", a troupe-style ahistorical fiction pirate RPG of her design. Up to 6 players. 2 hours.

M - Tennessee River (Gaming Room)
06/20/2025
1:00 PM
120
It Came From The Trailer Park III Roundtable and Mass Autograph Session

It Came From The Trailer Park III returns to the fun idea of revisiting the Classic Horror and Old-School Creature Feature genres with a hefty helping of B-rate tropes. William Joseph Roberts Moderates this Roundtable discussion about the making of the new anthology.

M - Plaza Ballroom B
06/20/2025
1:00 PM
60
Reading: Nic Plume and Casey Moores

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/20/2025
1:00 PM
60
Meet and Greet the First Timers! - Round One

Come welcome and get familiar with some of our first time at LibertyCon pros. John Ringo will host.

CC - Ballroom E (Main Event Programming)
06/20/2025
1:00 PM
60
The Fermi Paradox - The Silurian Hypothesis

Maybe the reason we haven�t found Extraterrestrial Alien Civilizations is because they were already here. This is the Silurian Hypothesis. Named after a Dr. Who episode. Did an intelligent race of reptilian humanoids rule the earth 350 million years ago? After 50 million years how could you tell? What trace evidence would remain and where? What can we use from human history and geology to provide clues where to look? This will be an open discussion, but we will stick to the main premise and what we can reasonably extrapolate from our knowledge of science as we examine the evidence of what is currently known. So that means inter-dimensional aliens who live in the sun are off the table. That�s for another panel.

CC - Mtg Rm 6 (Science Track)
06/20/2025
1:00 PM
60
Reading: Sean Patrick Hazlett and Sophia Hansen

Come and hear our authors read from their works.

M - Signal Mountain Room (Readings 3)
06/20/2025
1:00 PM
60
Autograph Session: Chris Kennedy

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/20/2025
1:00 PM
60
Open Crafting & Artist Space

Open Crafting & Artist Space: Make It Take It Costuming, Sit 'n' Stitch - Knitting, Crocheting, etc., Miniature Painting, etc. Instructors Available

M - East/West (Craft Room)
06/20/2025
1:00 PM
240
Bill Fawcett: Advice for New Authors - Session 1
Publisher/Editor/Author Bill Fawcett will once again provide Advice for New Authors on an individual basis. 15 minute sessions.
M - Director's Room
06/20/2025
1:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Dave Schroeder, Mary Jane Capps, Dr. Charles E. Gannon, Fred Hughes, D.J. Butler

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/20/2025
1:00 PM
60
What's New from Raconteur Press

Ian McMurtrie (aka Lawdog) will moderate this panel on what's the year holds in store for Raconteur Press.

CC - Ballroom E (Main Event Programming)
06/20/2025
2:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Dave Schroeder, Mary Jane Capps, Jason Cordova, Fred Hughes, D.J. Butler

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/20/2025
2:00 PM
60
Reading: Herika Raymer and Julie Frost

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/20/2025
2:00 PM
60
Autograph Session: Kacey Ezell, Lucas Marcum, David Weber (30 ,minutes)

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/20/2025
2:00 PM
60
Meet and Greet the First Timers! - Round Two

Come welcome and get familiar with some of our first time at LibertyCon pros. John Ringo will host.

CC - Ballroom E (Main Event Programming)
06/20/2025
3:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Dave Schroeder, Mary Jane Capps, Jason Cordova, Fred Hughes, D.J. Butler, Julie Frost

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/20/2025
3:00 PM
60
Reading: Laura Montgomery and Devon Eriksen

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/20/2025
3:00 PM
60
Autograph Session: M.D. Cooper, Chris Woods, Robert Hampson

Autograph sessions will be located in the hallway directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/20/2025
3:00 PM
60
Space Update

Les Johnson moderates this update on what has happened in the past year in Space, and what might happen in the coming years.

CC - Mtg Rm 6 (Science Track)
06/20/2025
3:00 PM
60
What's New in Car Wars!

Steve Jackson, William Joseph Roberts and Chris Woods will discuss what's in store for new series of books based on Steve Jackson's class Car Wars Game.

CC - Mtg Room 5 (Main Event Programming)
06/20/2025
4:00 PM
60
Are You a Werewolf? Kids Edition

Zac Waller hosts this kids edition of Are You a Werewolf?

M - Director's Room
06/20/2025
4:00 PM
60
Reading: The Writing Hoyts

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/20/2025
4:00 PM
60
Uncommon Approaches to Traditional Art Methods

Meet these artists who have broken the mold on traditional art and discuss how their work is bending the "rules". Amy Brewer-Davenport moderates.

M - Plaza Ballroom A
06/20/2025
4:00 PM
60
Reading: Robert E. Waters and W.A. Thomasson

Come hear our authors read from their works.

CC - Mtg Room 2 (Kids Programming/Readings)
06/20/2025
4:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: David & Lydia Sherrer, Marina Fontaine, David Badurina, Mel Todd/Doug Burbey, Kevin A. Davis, Julie Frost

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/20/2025
4:00 PM
60
Autograph Session: John Holmes

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/20/2025
4:00 PM
60
Meet and Greet the First Timers! - Round Three

Come welcome and get familiar with some of our first time at LibertyCon pros. John Ringo will host.

CC - Ballroom E (Main Event Programming)
06/20/2025
4:00 PM
60
Opening Ceremonies

Opening Ceremonies - come one come all!

CC - Ballroom E (Main Event Programming)
06/20/2025
5:00 PM
60
Reading: LL Richman and Jamie Ibson

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/20/2025
6:00 PM
60
Open Crafting & Artist Space

Open Crafting & Artist Space: Make It Take It Costuming, Sit 'n' Stitch - Knitting, Crocheting, etc., Miniature Painting, etc. Instructors Available

M - East/West (Craft Room)
06/20/2025
6:00 PM
300
Reading: Stephanie Osborn

Come out and listen to Past STEM GOH Stephanie Osborn read from her works!

CC - Mtg Room 2 (Kids Programming/Readings)
06/20/2025
6:00 PM
60
Autograph Session: Jennie Posthumus,

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/20/2025
6:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Casey Moores, Max Cossack, Sam Robb, Tamara Lowery, William Alan Webb, Sophia Hansen

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/20/2025
6:00 PM
60
Writers Tell Sea Stories

Stephen Simmons moderates this roundtable of authors with naval backgrounds on how the romance of the sea informs Science Fiction and Fantasy.

M - Plaza Ballroom A
06/20/2025
6:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Devon Eriksen, Gray Rinehart, David Bock, Karl Gallagher, Amie Gibbons, David Hensley

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/20/2025
7:00 PM
60
Meet the Guests of Honor

Futurist, magazine writer and host of the award-winning podcast �The Future And You�, Stephen Euin Cobb will do a recorded interview with STEM Guest of Honor Major General Charles L. Rosenfeld, PhD.

M - Plaza Ballroom B
06/20/2025
7:00 PM
60
Reading: William Joseph Roberts and Tim Gilliland

Come out and listen to our authors read from her works!

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/20/2025
7:00 PM
60
Reading: Stephen Simmons and Isaac Craft

Come hear our authors read from their works.

CC - Mtg Room 2 (Kids Programming/Readings)
06/20/2025
7:00 PM
60
World Building for Epic Fantasy

Jon Osborne moderates this panel on the essential elements for world building in the Epic Fantasy.

CC - Mtg Room 5 (Main Event Programming)
06/20/2025
7:00 PM
60
Reading: Michael LaVoice and Matthew McClafferty

Come out and hear our authors read from their works.

M - Signal Mountain Room (Readings 3)
06/20/2025
7:00 PM
60
Brave New Brain: Brain Computer Interfaces and AI

Brain and computer scientists discuss the Brave New World of Brain Computer Interfaces and Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Robert Hampson moderates.

CC - Mtg Rm 6 (Science Track)
06/20/2025
7:00 PM
60
Autograph Session: Teresa Howard, G. Scott Huggins

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/20/2025
7:00 PM
60
What's New in Humorous Science Fiction and Fantasy

Alex Shvartsman moderates this panel on what's new in the worlds of humorous Science Fiction and Fantasy.

M - Plaza Ballroom A
06/20/2025
7:00 PM
60
Open Gaming with Steve Jackson

Steve Jackson will be hosting open games in the Game Room. Come one come all!

M - Tennessee River (Gaming Room)
06/20/2025
8:00 PM
180
Reading: Marina Fontaine and Jim Curtis

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/20/2025
8:00 PM
60
World Building for Paranormal and Urban Fantasy

Lydia Sherrer moderates this panel on the essential elements for good world building in the Paranormal and Urban Fantasy genres.

M - Plaza Ballroom A
06/20/2025
8:00 PM
60
Chris Kennedy Publishing - the Year Ahead

Join Chris and his team of writers and learn what the next year holds in store for Chris Kennedy Publishing.

CC - Ballroom E (Main Event Programming)
06/20/2025
8:00 PM
120
Artist Guest of Honor Walk-Through

Artist Guest of Honor Art Show Walk-Through with AGOH Leia Powell and Art Show Participants.

CC - Mtg Rm 4 - (Art Show)
06/20/2025
8:00 PM
60
Reading: Charles E. Gannon

Come out and listen to Previous Master of Ceremonies Chuck Gannon read from his works!

CC - Mtg Room 2 (Kids Programming/Readings)
06/20/2025
8:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Gini Koch, Robert Kroese, Rob Howell, Bjorn Hasseler/Bethanne Kim, Nick Braker, John Holmes / James Copley / Dan Kemp

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a , book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/20/2025
8:00 PM
60
Autograph Session: Geoffrey Mandragora, James L. Cambias

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/20/2025
8:00 PM
60
Reading: Gray Rinehart

Come out and listen to Previous Master of Ceremonies Gray Rinehart read from his works!

M - Signal Mountain Room (Readings 3)
06/20/2025
8:00 PM
60
Are You a Werewolf? Teens Edition

Kat Waller hosts this teens edition of Are You a Werewolf?

M - Director's Room
06/20/2025
8:00 PM
60
The Art of Editing

Alex Shvartsman moderates this panel discussion on the art of editing, and the nuances of editing for novels vs. editing for short stories and anthologies.

06/20/2025
8:00 PM
60
Reading: Richard Cartwright and Julie Cochrane

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/20/2025
9:00 PM
60
Reading: M.D. Cooper

Come out and listen to Literary GOH M.D. Cooper read from her works!

CC - Mtg Room 2 (Kids Programming/Readings)
06/20/2025
9:00 PM
60
No Sh*t There I Was ...

Justin Watson moderates this "war story" discussion with writers who are military veterans and first responders.

M - Plaza Ballroom A
06/20/2025
9:00 PM
120
Authors/Artist Alley: Gini Koch, Rob Howell, Bjorn Hasseler/Bethanne Kim, Wayne Kramer, Tim Gilliland, Robert Kroese

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/20/2025
9:00 PM
60
Shabbos Service

Shabbos religious service

M - Signal Mountain Room (Readings 3)
06/20/2025
9:00 PM
30
Reading: Bjorn Hasseler and Mark Huston

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/21/2025
10:00 AM
60
Autograph Session: David (Brena) Bock, Jacob Holo, H.P. Holo, Les Johnson, Sam Robb

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/21/2025
10:00 AM
60
Reading for Kids - Jared Austin

YA Author Jared Austin will read from his works.

CC - Mtg Room 2 (Kids Programming/Readings)
06/21/2025
10:00 AM
60
Terrain Building Demonstration

Come out and watch a Terrain Building Demonstration by artist Anita Moore.

M - East/West (Craft Room)
06/21/2025
10:00 AM
120
Guest of Honor Brunch Banquet / Speeches

Guest of Honor Brunch Banquet / Guest of Honor Speeches

M - Plaza Ballroom A/B
06/21/2025
10:00 AM
120
Scurvy Buggers RPG

Avast ye swabs! Irene Zielinski will GM "Scurvy Buggers", a troupe-style ahistorical fiction pirate RPG of her design. Up to 6 players. 2 hours.

M - Tennessee River (Gaming Room)
06/21/2025
10:00 AM
120
Authors/Artist Alley: Tim Akers, Amie Gibbons, Karl Gallagher, David Hensley, Kelly Grayson

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/21/2025
10:00 AM
60
Same-Old, Same-Old: Military SF and the Technology Curve

Military SF used to be ahead of the technology curve (Heinlein, Gibson, etc.) What happened? Are Military SF writers looking far enough ahead and accurately enough now? What important military technology advances which were not well represented in SF? What�s the genre's forecasting track record of the last 20 years? Doug Burbey moderates.

06/21/2025
10:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Casey Moores, Trisha Wooldridge, Shane Gries, Tony Andarian, Raconteur Press (Ian McMurtrie/Jonna Hayden/Rita Beeman/Richard Hailey), Jennie Posthumus

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/21/2025
10:00 PM
60
What's New in Paranormal Romance?

Gini Koch will moderate this panel discussion on what's new in Paranormal Romance.

M - Plaza Ballroom A/B
06/21/2025
10:00 PM
60
Reading: John Ringo

Come hear bestselling author John Ringo read from his works.

CC - Mtg Room 2 (Kids Programming/Readings)
06/21/2025
10:00 PM
60
Autograph Session: Tamara Lowery

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/21/2025
10:00 PM
60
Reading: Jason Cordova and Chris Smith

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/21/2025
10:00 PM
60
Reading for Kids - Mary Jane Capps

YA Author Mary Jane Capps will read from her works.

CC - Mtg Room 2 (Kids Programming/Readings)
06/21/2025
11:00 AM
60
Autograph Session: MD Boncher, Charles E. Gannon, Wil McCarthy, Sarah Hoyt, Daniel Hoyt

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/21/2025
11:00 AM
60
Reading: D.J. Butler and Michael A. Rothman read from Time Trials

Come hear authors D.J. Butler and Michael A. Rothman read from "Time Trials"

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/21/2025
11:00 AM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Tim Akers, David Sherrer/Lydia Sherrer, Laura Montgomery, April Kelly Jones, Rebecca Jones, Michael LaVoice

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/21/2025
11:00 AM
60
Open Filking with Gray Rinehart

Open Filking hosted by Gray Rinehart - come and participate!

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/21/2025
11:00 PM
120
Mad Scientist Guest of Honor Edition Roundtable

Roundtable discussion of various and timely science topics moderated by Les Johnson. This is a remarkable panel dating back to the earliest LibertyCons. Everyone gets a say but no one gets to say too much. This year the participants will be the current STEM GOH and 6 Past Science Guests of Honor.

M - Plaza Ballroom A/B
06/21/2025
11:00 PM
120
Authors/Artist Alley: Lydia Sherrer / David Sherrer, Jenny Wren, Michael Kingswood, Tim Akers, Nic Plume, Chris Wade

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/21/2025
12:00 PM
60
Reading: Alex Shvartsman and David (Brena) Bock

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/21/2025
12:00 PM
60
Off-Grid Power Systems

David Bogen will moderate this year's power panel on the requirements for off-grid power systems.

CC - Mtg Rm 6 (Science Track)
06/21/2025
12:00 PM
60
Salvage Title Universe Roundtable

Kevin Steverson moderates Salvage Title Universe Roundtable.

CC - Ballroom E (Main Event Programming)
06/21/2025
12:00 PM
60
Open Crafting & Artist Space

Open Crafting & Artist Space: Make It Take It Costuming, Sit 'n' Stitch - Knitting, Crocheting, etc., Miniature Painting, etc. Instructors Available

M - East/West (Craft Room)
06/21/2025
12:00 PM
240
Autograph Session: Marina Fontaine, Melissa Gay, Herika Raymer, David Watson

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/21/2025
12:00 PM
60
Banquet Cleanup

Room Reset

M - Plaza Ballroom A/B
06/21/2025
12:00 PM
60
Reading: Kevin Grazier and MD Boncher

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/21/2025
1:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Tamara Lowery, Mel Todd / Doug Burbey, Gray Rinehart, Les Johnson, David Badurina, Max Cossack

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/21/2025
1:00 PM
60
Reading: Trisha Wooldridge and Jenny Wren

Come hear our authors will read from their works.

M - Signal Mountain Room (Readings 3)
06/21/2025
1:00 PM
60
Autograph Session: Jody Lynn Nye, Bill Fawcett, Rich Weyand, David Weber (30 minutes)

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/21/2025
1:00 PM
60
The Last Brigade Universe Roundtable and Mass Autograph Session

William Alan Webb will moderate this roundtable on the latest additions to Last Brigade Universe, with a mass autograph session at the end.

M - Plaza Ballroom A/B
06/21/2025
1:00 PM
60
Steve Jackson: Advice for New Game Designers - Session 1
Publisher/Editor/Author/Game Creator Steve Jackson will provide Advice for New Game Designers on an individual basis. 15 minute sessions. Session 1
M - Director's Room
06/21/2025
1:00 PM
60
What's New from Cannon Publishing

Publisher J.F. Holmes will moderate this panel discussion of what�s new and upcoming from Cannon Publishing.

06/21/2025
1:00 PM
60
Pulp Cthulhu

Anita Moore will GM "PULP CTHULHU." An exciting taste of Mythos Horror RPG for 2 - 4 players. Players will select pre-generated characters. Game will run approximately 2.5 -3 hours.

M - Tennessee River (Gaming Room)
06/21/2025
1:00 PM
180
Charity Art Jam

Watch the Artists bounce around ideas and complete their vision before time runs out. All the pieces will go to the Charity Auction to be auctioned off! Ann Robards moderates.

CC - Mtg Rm 4 - (Art Show)
06/21/2025
2:00 PM
120
Baen Travelling Road Show

Toni Weisskopf will be running the crowd through the best of what's going on in the Baen universe in this perennial event. (And there will be giveaways!)

CC - Ballroom E (Main Event Programming)
06/21/2025
2:00 PM
120
Puppetry Workshop

Bryan Jones hosts this workshop on basic puppetry and puppet making.

CC - Mtg Room 3 (Workshop Track)
06/21/2025
2:00 PM
120
State of the Self-Publishing Market

Dorothy Grant will moderates this perennial "State of the Self-Publishing Market" seminar.

06/21/2025
2:00 PM
120
Reading: Robert S. Evans and Amie Gibbons

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/21/2025
2:00 PM
60
Steve Jackson: Advice for New Game Designers - Session 2
Publisher/Editor/Author/Game Creator Steve Jackson will provide Advice for New Game Designers on an individual basis. 15 minute sessions. Session 2
M - Director's Room
06/21/2025
2:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Teresa Howard, Nancy Northcott, Sophie Hansen, Tim Gilliland, Benjamin Wallace, Devon Eriksen

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/21/2025
2:00 PM
60
Reading: Max Cossack and James Cambias

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/21/2025
3:00 PM
60
Autograph Session: M.D. Cooper, Terry Maggert, Kal Spriggs, Kevin Steverson

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/21/2025
3:00 PM
60
Spades Tournament (Final Round)

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE! Will you be the one?

M - Tennessee River (Gaming Room)
06/21/2025
3:00 PM
60
Reading: Rob Howell and Daniel Kemp

Come hear our authors read from their works.

CC - Mtg Room 2 (Kids Programming/Readings)
06/21/2025
3:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Teresa Howard, Nancy Northcott, Wayne Kramer, Nick Braker, Benjamin Wallace, Jared Austin

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/21/2025
3:00 PM
60
Autograph Session: William Alan Webb, Karen Bogen, Stephanie Osborn, Jonathan Brazee

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/21/2025
4:00 PM
60
Reading: David Appleby and Alma Boykin

Come hear our authors read from their works. David Appleby will read from his upcoming work "The Varian Variant."

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/21/2025
4:00 PM
60
Masquerade Setup - Room closed

Setup for the LibertyCon Masquerade - Room closed

CC - Ballroom E (Main Event Programming)
06/21/2025
4:00 PM
60
Reading: A.G. Thompson and David Watson

Come out and hear our authors read from their works.

M - Signal Mountain Room (Readings 3)
06/21/2025
4:00 PM
60
What's New from Steve Jackson Games

Steve Jackson dishes on the latest developments from his secret games laboratory. Will include autograph session at the end of the presentation.

CC - Mtg Rm 6 (Science Track)
06/21/2025
4:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Teresa Howard, Chuck Gannon, Sam Robb, Mark Stallings, Benjamin Wallace, Sarah Hoyt/Dan Hoyt

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/21/2025
4:00 PM
60
Technological Future of War

Rick Partlow moderates this perennial panel on the Technological Future of War and how the steady march of technology makes combat across all spheres more lethal.

06/21/2025
4:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Kevin A. Davis, David Bock, Marina Fontaine, Julie Cochrane, Mark Stallings, William Alan Webb

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/21/2025
5:00 PM
60
The Wonderful Worlds of Steampunk

Dan Hollifield moderates this panel on the myriad worlds of the Steampunk genre.

06/21/2025
5:00 PM
60
World Building for Space Opera and Military Science Fiction

Chris Kennedy moderates this panel on the essential elements for good world building in Space Opera and Military Science Fiction

M - Plaza Ballroom A/B
06/21/2025
5:00 PM
60
Autograph Session: Griffin Barber, Alex Shvartsman, Gini Koch, Michael LaVoice

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/21/2025
5:00 PM
60
Interstellar Research Group (IRG) (Formerly TVIW) Update

Interstellar Research Group (IRG) (Formerly TVIW) will provide a discussion of their past activities and upcoming symposia in Texas and Luxembourg during their yearly update. Stephen Euin Cobb moderates.

CC - Mtg Rm 6 (Science Track)
06/21/2025
5:00 PM
60
Reading: James Copley and Bethanne Kim

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/21/2025
5:00 PM
60
Reading: Karen Bogen and Gini Koch

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/21/2025
6:00 PM
60
Reading: Martin Tays

Come out and hear our authors read from their works.

M - Signal Mountain Room (Readings 3)
06/21/2025
6:00 PM
60
Private Event
Toni Weisskopf will host this private dinner event.
Offsite
06/21/2025
6:00 PM
150
Autograph Session: Shane Gries, Devon Eriksen, Howard Andrew Jones,

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/21/2025
6:00 PM
60
Art and Charity Auction Setup - Closed

Closed for setup of the LC 36's Art and Charity Auction.

06/21/2025
6:00 PM
60
What's New in Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy

G. Scott Huggins moderates this discussion on what's new in Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy.

M - Plaza Ballroom A/B
06/21/2025
6:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Robert Hampson, H.Y. Gregor, Kevin Steverson, Jamie Ibson, Kal Spriggs

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/21/2025
6:00 PM
60
Masquerade Teardown / Atlanta Radio Theatre Company Setup - Closed

Room closed for Masquerade Teardown / Atlanta Radio Theatre Company setup

CC - Ballroom E (Main Event Programming)
06/21/2025
7:00 PM
120
The Future of Kinetic Weapons

Weaponsmith Oren Truitt moderates this panel about how weapons worked in the past and speculates about the future of kinetic weapons.

CC - Mtg Room 5 (Main Event Programming)
06/21/2025
7:00 PM
60
Reading: Philip K. Booker and David Badurina

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/21/2025
7:00 PM
60
Art and Charity Auction

Come out and bid at LC 36's Art and Charity Auction. Our charity of choice this year is

06/21/2025
7:00 PM
120
Autograph Session: Doug Burbey, Richard Cartwright, Amie Gibbons, Lydia Sherrer

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/21/2025
7:00 PM
60
Writing for Comics

Martin Powell moderates this panel on the skills needed to successfully write for comics.

M - Plaza Ballroom A/B
06/21/2025
7:00 PM
60
Reading: Shami Stovall

Come out and hear our authors read from their works.

M - Signal Mountain Room (Readings 3)
06/21/2025
7:00 PM
60
Open Gaming with Steve Jackson

Open Gaming with Steve Jackson - come out and join the fun!

M - Tennessee River (Gaming Room)
06/21/2025
8:00 PM
180
Authors/Artist Alley: Kevin Steverson, Trisha Wooldridge, Shane Gries, Tony Andarian, Raconteur Press (Ian McMurtrie/Jonna Hayden/Rita Beeman/Richard Hailey), Jennie Posthumus

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/21/2025
8:00 PM
60
Tales from Mission Control / Space Operations - Round 2

Mission Control and Space Operations folks shares some of their more memorable experiences. Stewart Cobb moderates.

M - Plaza Ballroom A/B
06/21/2025
8:00 PM
60
Reading: ML McIntosh & Howard Andrew Jones

Come hear our authors read from their works.

CC - Mtg Room 2 (Kids Programming/Readings)
06/21/2025
8:00 PM
60
Autograph Session: Julie Cochrane

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/21/2025
8:00 PM
60
Reading: Griffin Barber and G. Scott Huggins

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/21/2025
8:00 PM
60
Walking with the Pros

Toni Weisskopf hosts Walking with the Pros, a chance to get a little exercise before the con on Saturday morning. Meet outside the dealer's room.

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/21/2025
8:30 AM
60
Autograph Session: Julie Frost, A.G. Thompson

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/21/2025
9:00 PM
60
Art and Charity Auction Teardown - Closed

Closed for teardown of the LC 36's Art and Charity Auction.

06/21/2025
9:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Casey Moores, Trisha Wooldridge, Shane Gries, Tony Andarian, Raconteur Press (Ian McMurtrie/Jonna Hayden/Rita Beeman/Richard Hailey), Jennie Posthumus

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/21/2025
9:00 PM
60
Atlanta Radio Theatre Company (ARTC)

Atlanta Radio Theatre Company (ARTC) will perform: "The Horseman of the Hallow" a southern version of the Headless Horseman; episode of "The Pirates of Venus" by Edgar Rice Burroughs; and an episode of Rory Rammer, Space Marshall "The Island of Dr. Marceau."

CC - Ballroom E (Main Event Programming)
06/21/2025
9:00 PM
120
Reading: Chris Woods and Geoffrey Mandragora

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/21/2025
9:00 PM
60
World Building for Horror

Terry Maggert moderates this panel discussion on the requirements of good world building for realistic horror.

M - Plaza Ballroom A/B
06/21/2025
9:00 PM
60
Havdallah

Shabbos and Havdalah religious service

M - Signal Mountain Room (Readings 3)
06/21/2025
9:00 PM
30
Ultimate Are You a Werewolf? Teens and Adults Edition

Kat Waller hosts this teens and adults edition of Ultimate Are You a Werewolf?

M - Director's Room
06/21/2025
9:00 PM
60
Reading: Tamara Lowery and Wayne Kramer

Come hear our authors read from their works.

CC - Mtg Room 2 (Kids Programming/Readings)
06/21/2025
9:00 PM
60
Kaffeeklatsch

Come out for a cup of coffee with the pros!

M - Plaza Ballroom A/B
06/22/2025
10:00 AM
60
Brain Science Fireside Chat

This year's topic: "From Stem Cells to Neurons: Brain Organoids and Organoid Intelligence." Doctors Robert Hampson and Brent Roeder will discuss some of their more �exciting� moments in science.

CC - Mtg Rm 6 (Science Track)
06/22/2025
10:00 AM
60
Open Crafting

Open Crafting: Make It Take It Costuming, Sit 'n' Stitch - Knitting, Crocheting, etc., Miniature Painting, etc. Various instructors will be available.

M - East/West (Craft Room)
06/22/2025
10:00 AM
60
Reading: Jody Lynn Nye

Come hear bestselling author and Special GOH Jody Lynn Nye read from her works.

CC - Mtg Room 2 (Kids Programming/Readings)
06/22/2025
10:00 AM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Nic Plume, William Alan Webb, Nick Braker, MD Boncher, A.G. Thompson

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/22/2025
10:00 AM
60
Chain Mail Workshop

Bryan Jones will conduct a workshop on the ancient skill of creating chain mail. He will provide rings and fittings gratis for each attendee to make a chain mail bracelet.

CC - Mtg Room 3 (Workshop Track)
06/22/2025
10:00 AM
120
Reading: C.V. Walter

Come out and listen to our authors read from their works!

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/22/2025
10:00 AM
60
Autograph Session: Wayne Kramer, Robert E. Waters

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/22/2025
10:00 AM
60
Autograph Session: Kevin Grazier, David Weber (30 minutes)

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/22/2025
11:00 AM
60
Four Horsemen Universe (4HU) Roundtable and Mass Autograph

Four Horsemen Universe (4HU) Roundtable and Mass Autograph session, Chris Kennedy (mod)

CC - Ballroom E (Main Event Programming)
06/22/2025
11:00 AM
60
Reading: Michael Kingswood

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Signal Mountain Room (Readings 3)
06/22/2025
11:00 AM
60
Open Gaming with Steve Jackson

Open Gaming with Steve Jackson - come out and join the fun!

M - Tennessee River (Gaming Room)
06/22/2025
11:00 AM
180
Reading: Richard Hailey and Kelly Grayson

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/22/2025
11:00 AM
60
Kaffeeklatsch Room Reset

Room reset after the kaffeeklatsch

M - Plaza Ballroom A/B
06/22/2025
11:00 AM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: MD Boncher, Julie Frost, Rebecca Jones, G. Scott Huggins, Amie Gibbons, D.S. Watson

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/22/2025
11:00 AM
60
Open Crafting

Open Crafting: Make It Take It Costuming, Sit 'n' Stitch - Knitting, Crocheting, etc., Miniature Painting, etc. Various instructors will be available.

M - East/West (Craft Room)
06/22/2025
11:00 AM
240
Autograph Session: Jason Cordova, DJ Butler,

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/22/2025
12:00 PM
60
Reading: Mary Jane Capps and Craig Stanfill

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/22/2025
12:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: MD Boncher, Marina Fontaine, Les Johnson, Kevin A. Davis, Jim Curtis, D.S. Watson

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/22/2025
12:00 PM
60
Reading: Lydia Sherrer and Wil McCarthy

Come hear our authors read from their works.

CC - Mtg Room 2 (Kids Programming/Readings)
06/22/2025
12:00 PM
60
What's New in 1632 / Grantville

Bjorn Hasseler moderates this panel on what is new in the 1632 / Grantville universe in all it's alternate history glory.

CC - Mtg Room 5 (Main Event Programming)
06/22/2025
12:00 PM
60
Superstars Writing Seminar! Question and Answer Session

Writing conferences can help you level up, but they can also be a very expensive investment that may or may not pay off. Learn more about one of the best in the business - Superstars Writing Seminar! Founded by Kevin J. Anderson, Brandon Sanderson, Dave Wolverton (AKA David Farland), Eric Flint, and Rebecca Moesta (Anderson), Superstars focuses on the business side of writing, editing, publicizing, and publishing in traditional and independent environments. All attendees will receive a LibertyCon-specific discount code for the 2025 conference!

CC - Ballroom E (Main Event Programming)
06/22/2025
12:00 PM
60
Reading: Teresa Howard

Come out and hear our authors read from their works.

M - Signal Mountain Room (Readings 3)
06/22/2025
12:00 PM
60
Bill Fawcett: Advice for New Authors - Session 2
Publisher/Editor/Author Bill Fawcett will once again provide Advice for New Authors on an individual basis. 15 minute sessions.
M - Director's Room
06/22/2025
1:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Nancy Northcott, Tamara Lowery, Kal Spriggs, Sam Robb, Wayne Kramer, Karl Gallagher

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/22/2025
1:00 PM
60
Autograph Session: John Ringo

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/22/2025
1:00 PM
60
Putting the Science in Science Fiction

Dr. Robert Hampson will moderate "Putting the Science in Science Fiction," a discussion on how to translate technical and scientific fact into accessible fiction.

CC - Mtg Room 5 (Main Event Programming)
06/22/2025
1:00 PM
60
Reading: Jacob and H.P. Holo

Come hear the Writing Holo's read from their works.

CC - Mtg Room 2 (Kids Programming/Readings)
06/22/2025
1:00 PM
60
Reading: Mark Haynes and Monalisa Foster

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/22/2025
1:00 PM
60
What's New from 3 Ravens Publishing Roundtable

William Joseph Roberts moderates this roundtable discussing what the coming year holds for Three Ravens Publishing.

CC - Ballroom E (Main Event Programming)
06/22/2025
1:00 PM
60
Reading: Melissa Gay

Come hear Previous Artist GOH Melissa Gay read from her works.

CC - Mtg Room 2 (Kids Programming/Readings)
06/22/2025
2:00 PM
60
Autograph Session: Sean Patrick Hazlett, Rob Howell, Max Cossack

Autograph sessions will be directly in front of the Dealer's Room. Authors will cycle through hourly. Limit 5 books (if you bring more, get 5 signed and go to the back of the line.)

CC - Ballroom F/G (Dealer's Room) - Autographs in Hall Outside
06/22/2025
2:00 PM
60
Reading: Sam Robb

Come hear our authors read from their works

M - Signal Mountain Room (Readings 3)
06/22/2025
2:00 PM
60
Reading: Tim Akers and Stephen Granade

Come hear our authors read from their works.

M - Carter Room (Readings 1)
06/22/2025
2:00 PM
60
The Xenoarchaeology Roadshow

Jody Lynn Nye (Mod.) Our colleagues from the University of Antares shipped us a fresh crate of alien artifacts, all in need of identification. Can you decipher their true use?

06/22/2025
2:00 PM
60
Authors/Artist Alley: Kal Spriggs, David Hensley, Devon Eriksen, John Holmes / James Copley / Dan Kemp, Tim Gilliland, Michael LaVoice

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

M - Plaza Ballroom Mezzanine - Authors/Artists Alley
06/22/2025
2:00 PM
60
Closing Ceremonies - Come Bitch at Brandy!

Did you have a great time at the convention? Or was there something that absolutely irritated you? Either way, come out and let us know at our Closing Ceremonies.

CC - Ballroom E (Main Event Programming)
06/22/2025
3:00 PM
60
Non-denominational Prayer Service

Non-denominational Prayer Service, hosted by Gray Rinehart

CC - Mtg Room 5 (Main Event Programming)
06/22/2025
9:00 AM
60
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