World Storytelling Day – Authors Using Science in Their Science Fiction
Science fiction authors will discuss why they choose to tell their stories using science fiction and how they research the science threaded throughout their tales. The authors will also update us on their current works in progress. The event will be in the format of a moderated panel discussion with time for a Q&A at the end so come prepared with your questions.
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
Cost: $15 CAD for SWCC Members / $30 CAD for Non-Members
Authors
Eric Choi, writer (he/him)
Eric Choi is an aerospace engineer, writer, and editor in Toronto. He was the first recipient of the Dell Magazines Award, has twice won the Aurora Award in the categories of best short fiction and best related work, and was a co-recipient of the 2023 Sidewise Award for best short form alternate history. He co-edited the hard SF anthology Carbide Tipped Pens with Ben Bova and the Chinese themed speculative fiction anthology The Dragon and the Stars with Derwin Mak. His collection Just Like Being There was released in 2022. Visit his website www.aerospacewriter.ca or follow him on social @AerospaceWriter.
Julie E. Czerneda, author (she/her)
Award-winning author and editor Julie E. Czerneda is a member of the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. She has twenty-four science fiction and fantasy novels published by DAW Books, as well as numerous short stories and anthologies. Julie’s works combine her training and love of biology with a boundless curiosity and optimism. Out now: Imaginings, Julie’s first short story collection, and standalone science fiction novel To Each This World, as well as the next installment in her beloved Night’s Edge fantasy series, A Change of Place. Julie is represented by Sara Megibow of Megibow Literary Agency. www.czerneda.com.
Peter Watts, author (he/him)
Peter Watts is a former marine biologist, author, flesh-eating-disease survivor and (in the US at least) convicted felon/tewwowist [sic] whose novels— despite an unhealthy focus on Space Vampires— have become required texts for university courses ranging from Philosophy to Neuropsychology. His work is available in 24 languages, has appeared in 36 best-of-year anthologies, and been nominated for 61 awards from a dozen countries. His (significantly shorter) list of 23 actual wins includes the Hugo, the Shirley Jackson, and the Seiun.
Moderator
Gillian Clinton, information specialist (she/her)
Gillian Clinton is an interdisciplinary engineer, information researcher, reference librarian, amateur astronomer and member of SWCC. She has degrees in Engineering, History, and Information Studies and is able to assimilate information and share it effectively with others. Resistance is futile!
After a decade in the Canadian aviation industry, Gillian moved on to running her own information research company, Toronto-based Clinton Research. Her company provides knowledge management, research, and editorial services as well as information literacy workshops.
One day she hopes to have time to actually read all the books she has collected and get a chance to look through her telescope on a clear night.
