Sarah Zielk, left, looks for supplies while Ruby Elmore and her father Josh Elmore discuss what to create at the Make It and Take It Workshop at a previous LibertyCon.Rocket scientist-turned author Stephanie Osborn will be back for this year’s LibertyCon, a science fiction, fantasy and science convention, set for Friday-Sunday, June 26-29, at the Chattanooga Choo Choo.
She will be joined by noted science fiction author Jody Lynn Nye, artist Kurt Miller, scientist and “Rocket City Redneck” star Dr. Travis Taylor, artist David Cherry and master of ceremonies and book editor Jim Minz.
IF YOU GO¦ What: LibertyCon 27th anniversary.¦ When: 3 p.m. Friday through 3 p.m. Sunday.¦ Where: Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St.¦ Admission: $50.¦ Website: www.libertycon.org.
Fans of the Osborn series follow the further adventures of a Sherlock Holmes accidentally transported by Dr. Skye Chadwick through a wormhole into the 21st century. In these novels, Osborn draws upon her more than 20 years of working in civilian and military space programs to craft a storyline blending classic Holmesiana with real science.
The special guests, as well as other authors, artists and panelists, will make several appearances with readings, autograph sessions and panel discussions throughout the weekend. There also will be art exhibits, a puppet show, steampunk costuming fundamentals workshops and group discussions on everything from NASA to global warming.