Frog Jones
MisCon 40 Attending Professional
Frog Jones co-writes the Gift of Grace series alongside his wife Esther. The two of them have numerous short stories published in numerous anthologies, including the recently released ’Straight Outta Deadwood’ from Baen Books. Frog Jones is also the acquisitions editor for Impulsive Walrus Books, and the editor of the now-infamous ’Well...It’s Your Cow’ anthology.
Scheduled Panels and Games:
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=On a Panel
=Moderating
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(Tentative)
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Fri 1:00 - 1:50 PM, Informal Author Meet & Greet: Speedfriending Edition, Dragon Pavilion
Moderator: Justin Barba; Panelists: Justin Barba, Jessica Brawner, C E Chester, Stoney Compton, Katie Cross, Laramie Dean, Jayel Draco, Manny Frishberg, James Glass, Lynsey Griswold (Lynsey G), Rhiannon Held, GS Jennsen, Esther Jones, Frog Jones, Sanan Kolva, Tess Langston, Todd Lockwood, Joseph Malik, Tod McCoy, Danith McPherson, Theresa Miller, Gwendolyn Nix, AM Scott, Steven L Sears, D.L. Solum, Jeff Sturgeon, Patrick Swenson: Fairwood Press, Hunter Kay Wallace, Dean Wells, Danica Winters, Jim Wright (Stonekettle), Matthew YetterIf you want to get to know some of MisCon 40's writers/editors, this is the place for you! It's like speed dating, but without the romance. We'll provide lists of question prompts to help break the ice (though you can ask whatever you want), split everyone into pairs, and run quick 3 to 5-minute rounds before rotating to a new conversation partner. Come swap stories, talk art, movies, anime, pop culture, and make a new connection.
- Break Fri 1:50 - Fri 3:00
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Fri 3:00 - 3:50 PM, Creative Collaboration, the Ins and Outs of Combining Creative Folks, Great Hall 3
Panelists: Frog Jones, Tess Langston, Todd LockwoodLet's have an open discussion; inviting all artists, writers, all creative types to talk about how to navigate collaborating with another person on different projects.
- Break Fri 3:50 - Sat Noon
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Sat Noon - 12:50 PM, Ethical AI for Authors: Creativity, Credit, and Responsibility, Dragon Pavilion
Panelists: Manny Frishberg, Frog Jones, Matthew YetterArtificial intelligence is rapidly changing the creative landscape—but where are the ethical boundaries for authors? This panel explores responsible uses of AI in writing, publishing, and marketing, including questions of authorship, originality, transparency, and reader trust. How can writers use these tools without compromising the integrity of their work?
- Break Sat 12:50 - Sun 10:00
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Sun 10:00 - 10:50 AM, Science Fiction: What Is It?, Monster Tent
Panelists: GS Jennsen, Frog Jones, Danith McPherson, Steven L SearsMysteries need mystery, right? Romances need romance. Horror needs horror. Does Science Fiction simply require "science?" That's not really accurate. SF is a huge genre that sprawls across places, times, technology. It asks questions about humanity, morality, the future, and usually provokes thought about the real world. Let's discuss what makes stories science fiction.
