Victorian Gothic Literature: The Brontës, Dickens, Stoker, and Others What separates Gothic Literature from modern? We look at subtle differences in tone, subject, pace and how it is reflected in our 21st Century eyes. L. Hieber; Fri 8:30 pm; Intl. A [W]
The Retro-Cast: Steampunk Podcasting & More Meet some storytelling & musical mad scientists who broadcast on the aetherwebs and learn how to start your own. T. Morris, P. Ballantine; Fri 8:30 pm; Intl. BC [W]
Saloon Girls, Actresses, and Other Fallen Women From dowdy librarian to clockwork hooker, women can fill or break the mold of womanhood. Desirability and social acceptance are two different things. Fri 10:00 pm; Intl. A [W]
Steamy Steampunk: Paranormal Romance and other Readings More than a bodice ripper with some gears glued on! The genre's greatest writers look at some hot and haunted quickies of steamy romance. S. Price (M); Fri 10:00 pm; Intl. BC [W]
A Steampunk's Guide to Sex Authors with Combustion Books discuss Victorian kink, alternative sexuality, strange devices, and contemporary subculture. M. Killjoy; Fri 11:30 pm; Intl. BC [W] 12
Saturday Envisioning a Better Steam Society: Social Issues & Steampunk In an aesthetic based on a historical era rife with sexism, racism and classist thinking, can Steampunk come to terms with its problematic past? A. Peacemaker; Sat 10:00 am; Intl. A [W]
Pulp History From western penny mags to early sci-fi digests, great literature has come on cheap paper. Past, present & future collide in serialized dime fiction. B. Nash, V. Plexico, B. Reese, J. Tuck; Sat 11:30 am; Intl. BC [W]
Behind the Music: Steampunk Edition Emmett Davenport interviews some of steampunk music's most prominent figures about their addictions, fame, problems, and other ridiculous questions. D. Tyberg, M. Jean, E. Davenport (M); Sat 1:00 pm; Atlanta Ballroom [W]
Props for Timetravelers Get the best guidance from experts on creating gear & gadgets that every selfrespecting traveler needs to navigate around an Alt. History world! T. Merrill, A. Stadler, N. Robatto; Sat 1:00 pm; Intl. A [W]
Gentlemen and Ladies Self Defense with a Cane Ladies and Gentlemen should have a defense for insult and injury at all times. A cane demonstration will show you how with classic style. Sat 1:00 pm; Intl. BC [W]
Meet the Authors of Alternate History
A wide array of Steampunk authors as they discuss their various Steampunk worlds and what to consider when writing your own. B. Linaweaver, J. Oliver, S. Stirling, D. Jackson, J. Eader (M); Sat 2:30 pm; Augusta 1–2 [W]
Costuming Alt. History 1800—1920
From early Empire and the American Civil War through British Colonialism and WWI, clothing trends and styles reflected the times and culture. C. Mueller; Sat 2:30 pm; Intl. A [W]
The World is Bigger Than England: Multi-Culturalism in the Alt. Hist Environment
The 19 century spirit of exploration begs to highlight cultural histories and hallmarks beyond the British Isles. T. Morris, A. Peacemaker; Sat 2:30 pm; Intl. BC [W] th
The Gadgeteer Showcase
A Steampunk Show & Tell, come see the greatest collection of tinkers, makers, and mad scientists as they put their work on display for your enjoyment! P. Smith (M); Sat 4:00 pm; Atlanta Ballroom [W]; 2.5 Hrs
The Steam Horizon
Editors and writers will give sneak peaks into what's coming in the near retro-future. Come and be the first to know what lies ahead. C. Eddy, K. Hinds, D. Jackson, A. Peacemaker, E. Bush (M); Sat 5:30 pm; Intl. A [W]
Creating Steampowered Music
So you want to write steampunk music? We discuss the creative process behind making music for steampowered adventures. A. Stadler, S. Black; Sat 5:30 pm; Intl. BC [W]
Jack the Ripper: The Many Faces of the Murderer
The Ripper murders in 1888 have spawned more than a century of conjecture. Sift through fact, fiction and theory with Ripperologists and writers. Sat 7:00 pm; Intl. A [W]
The World of RemnantTM
Members from the short-film series RemnantTM host a viewing with a Q&A. The series transports viewers to a postapocalyptic Realm. Order from Chaos! E. Bushko, M. Silva; Sat 7:00 pm; Intl. BC [W]
Is Airship Piracy Right for You?
A raucous time with the Delirium of Grandeur, filled with tales of daring do and drinking games. Audience participation expected and appreciated! Sat 8:30 pm; Intl. A [W]
Alternate Apocalypse: How Many Ways Can The World End?
Will impending doom come from zombies, asteroids, or Elder Gods? Come discuss these and more fantastical ways it could all end. S. Stirling, F. Hunter, M. Silva, M. Killjoy; Sat 8:30 pm; Intl. BC [W]
Steampunk Interactive Fiction: What Lies Beneath the Clock Tower
Steampunk Magazine's editor undertakes an interactive reading of What Lies Beneath the Clock Tower. M. Killjoy; Sat 10:00 pm; Intl. A [W]
Clockwork Celluloid—Steampunk Cinema and Short Film
Our assembled filmmakers discuss and screen the steampunk aesthetic in short films. M. Silva; Sat 10:00 pm; Intl. BC [W]; 2.5 Hrs Dragon*Con 2012