Bert-Oliver Boehmer

Bert-Oliver Boehmer is a science fiction writer and author of the Galacticide novel series. After two decades of working with innovative software and bioinformatics companies, he turned his passion for futuristic technologies, exotic biology, and artificial intelligence into the foundation of a vast space opera universe. Bert-Oliver holds a degree in computer science and has traveled this planet extensively. Since 2020, he focuses on telling stories about what we might find elsewhere and elsewhen. He lives with his wife and daughters in Southern California, where his Jeep leaves tire tracks on many trails.

Bert Oliver Boehmer

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The Perfect Balance: How to Include Rich, Immersive Details Without Slowing the Pace

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June 6, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Panelists: Jeanne Cavelos, Mar Vincent, Bert-Oliver Boehmer (moderator), Sandra Rosner and Lindz McLeod
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B plots and secondary characters can provide immersive depth to a story, but how do you strike the perfect balance between a rich world and a well-paced read?

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Beyond the Veil: Navigating Death and Dying in SFF

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June 8, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Panelists: Angela Liu, Mark Tompkins, Bert-Oliver Boehmer, Taylor Munsell (moderator) and Nghi Vo
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In genres filled with magic, monsters, and epic battles, death is an ever-present theme. Join a panel of speculative fiction authors as they explore the delicate balance of handling mortality in fiction. They’ll delve into the challenges and opportunities of portraying death and dying with sensitivity, death, and emotional resonance.
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Genre Wars: Mashups Instead of Knockouts (Online Edition)

Kansas City Local Time: June 6, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
June 6, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

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Panelists: Joyce Reynolds-Ward (moderator), Bert-Oliver Boehmer, Suzan Palumbo and A.D. Sui
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Urban Fantasy is the best genre ever! What are you even talking about? Space Opera forever! Pfft. You’re both wrong. Romance holds the largest share of the publishing market for a reason! Whatever. Epic Fantasy all the—STOP! We all have our personal preferences, both as readers and as writers. But what if instead of genre knockouts we explored genre mashups? This panel will explore the rich and vibrant spaces between genres and effective strategies for creating subgenre mashups that are greater than simply the sum of their parts.

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