Jonathan Weiss is an Australian Fantasy & Science Fiction author of The Flux Catastrophe and The First Hytharo series. Ever since being a small boy he hunted for the best way to tell stories, dabbling in stop motion before eventually finding a passion for writing as a teenager. More than a decade later he’d gathered a bachelor’s degree of Journalism and a career in commercial cloud sales, yet they were never as satisfying as writing. With the support of his artist wife and a trio of pet budgies, he’s now dedicated himself to a full-time career as an author. When not writing, Jonathan can be found reading, working through the never-ending queue of un-painted Warhammer 40,000 models and attempting to fit far too much food on his tiny barbeque.
Sessions by Jonathan Weiss
War and Long-Term Effects in Fiction
So many fiction stories revolve around war-time, either focusing on battle itself, or on the effects of battle on the people involved. So how can you best capture the effects of war in a realistic way that reveals the true horrors and day-to-day effects of large-scale battle? Our panelists discuss their experiences. | Moderated by Jesse Pohlman
3:00 - 04:30 PM
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Post Apocalyptic Worlds and Symbolism (Presentation)
Fiction helps us explore possible futures, and in many cases that can include post-apocalyptic realities. This presentation will discuss what makes effective post-apocalyptic worlds for your stories and how to bring them to life in your writing.
7:30 - 09:00 PM
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