Panel Schedule
Cosplay Tips and Tricks from over 300 Cosplayers
Hosts: Iso Rivers and VampyrVixen Cosplay
http://weirdisthenewnormal.com/
Room 214, 10:30 am-11:15am
Description: How cool would it be if you could get cosplay tips and tricks from over 350 different cosplayers in one room? In this dynamic conversation Iso Rivers shares Tips and Tricks she has received from over 300 interviews. Where else will you get a chance to get tips from 300+ cosplayers at once?
The Most Difficult Thing About Cosplay
Room 214, 11:30 am-12:15pm
Hosts: Iso Rivers and VampyrVixen Cosplay
http://weirdisthenewnormal.com/
Description: Have you ever felt discouraged or frustrated while cosplaying? You are not alone. Don't miss this dynamic conversation with Iso Rivers as she shares with you what over 300 cosplayers have told her is the most difficult thing for them about cosplaying and how to overcome them.
Iso Rivers: My Journey to Self Publishing
Room 214, 1:30pm-2:15pm
Host: Iso Rivers
http://weirdisthenewnormal.com/
Description: Join me as I walk through my research and decision making process of self publishing my book of short stories.
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Science of Superheroes 3: Revenge of the Nerds
Host: Timothy Mitchell, Fox High Alumni
Room 212, 11am-11:45am
Using science, math, and in-universe lore, I am on a mission to bring the feats of movies, games, and comics into the real world and its consequences.
Working with an Illustrator
Host: Jennifer Stolzer
Room 212, Noon-12:45pm
Learn about working with an illustrator from the point of view of freelance author and illustrator duo Jessica Mathews and Jennifer Stolzer. All authors, illustrators, and curious persons are welcome to this informal Presentation/Q&A
Foam prop and armor making
Host: Matt Schnurbusch
www.facebook.com/captaincreedcosplay
Room 212, 1pm-1:45pm
Introduction to foam prop and armor building. Panel will cover where to begin, tools of the trade, material options, patterns, and more.
Self Publishing Adventures
Host: Sam Richardson
Room 212, 2pm-2:45pm
A 45 minute discussion including Q&A covering the steps needed to create your own comic book. How to publish, market, and sell your book as an independent creator.