Life, the Universe & Everything:
The Marion K. “Doc” Smith Symposium on Science Fiction and Fantasy
 
 
 
 
 PARTICIPATING GUESTS:
Lee Allred, author * David Glenn Anderson, RFFUtah, teacher * Virginia E. Baker, author of Jack Knife * Jake Black, comic author * Aleta Clegg, author, teacher  * James Dashner, author of The Jimmy Fincher Series * Robert J Defendi, winner of Writers of the Future, author of many RPG handbooks and scenarios * Newton Ewell, artist * Nancy Fulda, author * Ron Hammond, author of The Dig and Planet Academy (2008) *  Kevin Keele, artist * Steve Keele, artist * Lynn Kurland, author of Star of the Morning and To Kiss in the Shadows d * K. L. Morgan, author of The Chronicles of Fiara * Helge Moulding, jack of all trades * Brandon Sanderson, author of Elantris and Mistborn * Jeffrey Savage, author of House of Secrets, Into the Fire and Cutting Edge * Eric James Stone, author, winner of Writers of the Future * Eric Swedin, author of The Killing of Greybird: A Novel and professor at WSU * Kevin Wasden, artist * M. Brook West, author * Julia H. West, author * Dan Willis, author of The Dragon Well and Dragon Knight  * Kathleen Dalton-Woodbury, author * Julie Wright, author of To Catch A Falling Star. And many more!
PROCEEDINGS VOLUME NOW AVAILABLE!!! Go to the Deep Thoughtage for more info! ~=~ DVD of selected panels from LTUE 2007 available soon! Contact us if you wish more information and we’ll pass your email on to the people making the DVDs.
 
 
 
February 14-16, 2008           Attendance is free
Wilkinson Student Center, BYU
Guests of Honor:
Gail Carson Levine:
Author: “Ella Enchanted,” “The Two Princesses of
 Bamarre” and “Princess Tales.”
Orson Scott Card:
Author: “Ender’s Game” and “Ender’s Shadow” series
Kevin Wasden:
fantasy and comic artist
 
Educator’s Conference: Using Fantasy & Science Fiction in the K-12 Classroom Saturday, 16 February 9 am to 3 pm For teachers, librarians, media specialists and educators of K-12. (future teachers and parents welcome!) Certificates that can be used towards Professional Development Credit available. ~=~ CALL FOR PAPERS: LTUE is looking for academic papers on science fiction, fantasy or horror themes. If you have a question, a paper or a proposal for a paper, email LTUE Academics. ~+~ Short Story, Poetry & Art Contests! (See contests) LTUE Art show!. K-12 art welcome! Must meet BYU standards. Contact us for details! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Do you want to help organize and run LTUE? We’re looking for help. NExt meeting TBA. Email us for more info!mailto:academics@ltue.org?subject=LTUE%20Papershapeimage_3_link_0