World Science Fiction Conference - CHICON7 Robert G Pielke to Appear
Pielke will read selections from and talk about the 1st book of his SF Trilogy - A NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM: THE VISITOR. AND PREVIEW book 2: THE TRANSLATOR due in November from WHISKEY CREEK PRESS. He will also sign copies [available at vendor booths]
Online, August 26, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The 70TH World Science Fiction Conference a.k.a "Chicon7" in Chicago
FRIDAY AUGUST 31st 9:30-10:00 am DuSable Room: Readings and Talk
***A New Birth of Freedom: The Visitor*** was published by Altered Dimensions Press
"It has taken centuries to recognize that all humans possess
certain unalienable rights. There will come a time when we
have to consider whether others deserve those rights as well.
That time will come on July 4th, 1863.
When a stranger carrying a shiny, metallic valise steps aboard a train carrying Abraham Lincoln home from a 2 year stint in Congress, everyone stares, wondering about the stranger's odd clothing and strange footwear with the word Nike emblazoned on them.
When the strange man shows up in Lincoln's office at the White house 14 years later, still wearing the same clothes, carrying the same valise and looking not a day older, the president and his staff know something is odd.
But when Edwin Blair opens his valise and projects a 3d image of the Earth on Lincoln's wall, then proceeds to tell a fanciful tale about time traveling aliens preparing to land at Gettysburg on July 3rd, 1863, they are sure they've met a lunatic.
Unfortunately for them, they're wrong."
***A New Birth of Freedom: The Translator*** will be published by Whiskey Creek Press [Available in November, 2012]
"Many believe that humans are innately incapable of significant communication with non-humans. Some even believe that it would be wrong to make the attempt. These convictions will crumble into dust on July 4th 1863.
Humans have always wondered about the possibility of other, extra-terrestrial life forms. Most people have assumed that should we encounter them, they will have had wide experiences with intelligent life throughout the universe. But what if we are their first encounter as well?"
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 3rd 10:30-12:00 am Autograph Tables: Signings
Copies will be available for purchase from vendors at the convention, including LARRY SMITH BOOKS and GLEN COOK BOOKS.
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