Penguicon 2026: Full Schedule

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10:00am EDT

Saturday March 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

So you're inspired to write a dystopia but not sure where to start. This workshop walks you through the rules of a dystopia and the multiple approaches to world/story building while leaving time to discuss works/ideas in progress and workshop them as a group.

Speakers

Katie Spina

Author, Awesome Authors Kids

Ms. Katie is an award-winning kidlit author who writes stories for kids where finding your fit means trusting in who you are. An avid reader, she loves all sorts of books across a wide spectrum. With a Bachelor's degree in Writing from the University of Michigan-Flint, she is a professional... Read More →

Saturday March 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Montcalm

Writing

11:00am EDT

Writing Truth in Fiction

Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT

Montcalm

Our written voice gives us a connection to our readers. It is important to be truthful to the readers. Through our characters and the situations they endure, we can instill empathy in our readers, help them see new possibilities, or simply help them escape the real world for a bit of time. Our words need to be honest to allow the reader to suspend disbelief and accept the world we’ve created. If what you’ve written doesn’t feel real to you, the writer, the reader won’t believe it either.

Speakers

Leslie Gulvas

I'm a collector of experiences and writer of both fact and fiction. I live on a farm with a giant wolf hound, a disgruntled guard pig, silly cats and an old gray horseMy books are:
Carnival Charlatan an urban fantasy,
Brenda's House a middle grade ghost story, and
Off the Reservatio... Read More →

Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Montcalm

Writing

3:00pm EDT

Worldbuilding Through Food

Saturday March 28, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

Montcalm

How cuisine, trade, and scarcity shape believable fictional cultures more than maps or magic systems ever will.

Speakers

Erika Wagner

Saturday March 28, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Montcalm

Writing Food Gaming

5:00pm EDT

What Is Style, and Do I Have It?

Saturday March 28, 2026 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT

Montcalm

This workshop with Storm Humber will focus on breaking down what it means to have a prose style (spoiler, everyone does) and how we go about discovering, fine-tuning, foregrounding, and capitalizing on our personal styles.

Speakers

Storm Humbert

Saturday March 28, 2026 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Montcalm

Writing

7:00pm EDT

Impromptu - Being Prepared

Saturday March 28, 2026 7:00pm - 7:50pm EDT

Montcalm

I am a gamer, a convention attender, and a single dad. Over the years, I have learned that in many situations, there is no substitute for being prepared. But what does that mean? You can not be prepared for absolutely everything, but with a few simple preparations, you can be prepared for many things. In this panel, we will go over making a small everyday first aid kit, a good "Adventure Bag", and having an emergency Go Bag.

Speakers

John Patrick

I like to consider myself a "Nerd of All Seasons." I play and collect many board games, card games, RPGs and miniature wargames. I read almost anything that seemes interesting but especially love sci-fi, cyberpunk, and local history. I am a bit of a tinkerer and enjoy conversation... Read More →

Saturday March 28, 2026 7:00pm - 7:50pm EDT
Montcalm

Penguicon 2026

10:00am EDT

Katie Spina

11:00am EDT

Leslie Gulvas

3:00pm EDT

Erika Wagner

5:00pm EDT

Storm Humbert

7:00pm EDT

John Patrick

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