44th Annual Life, the Universe, and Everything Symposium

At the Life, the Universe, and Everything (LTUE) Symposium for Science Fiction and Fantasy Creators 44th annual three-day event (Feb. 12–14), award-winning science fiction and fantasy author W.D. Kilpack III of West Jordan was among the authors taking part in panels, presentations, workshops, kaffeeklatches, meetups, readings, and pitch sessions.

Kilpack appeared in two panels: That's Going to Leave Mark: Injury, Disability, and Lasting Impact in Storytelling; and She Spoke with Her Eyes: Communication Beyond Words. He also filled in last minute with Sci-Fi/Fantasy Author Benjamin K. Hewett, creating a panel to cover for a presenter on the topic, Don't Be Afraid of Innovation: Being a Respected Rule Breaker. He also participated in the Mass Signing and attended sessions as an audience member each day.

Kilpack said, "I am honored and grateful to be included in LTUE this year! Being selected feels like winning an award! It feels like the hard work and late nights writing, editing, and going down rabbit holes for research are paying off. I am honored and excited. Being a panelist in the past was amazing and I have no doubt this year will be just as great!"

About LTUE

Life, The Universe, & Everything: The Marion K. “Doc” Smith Symposium on Science Fiction and Fantasy originated at Brigham Young University and has grown and changed a lot over the last 40 years. LTUE is a three-day academic symposium on all aspects of science fiction and fantasy. Comprised of panels, presentations and papers on writing, art, literature, film, gaming and other facets of speculative fiction, LTUE is a place to learn all about life, the universe, and everything else you love. The symposium is, most importantly, a gathering place for fans of our creative and innovative world to hang out and share their love of all things amazing, obscure, and even not-quite-real. For more information go to www.LTUE.net.