Criticism is about giving perspective on art...but criticism is itself an art, and the people who do it well are creating work of value. In this panel we’ll look at what criticism is, its role as service journalism as well as critical evaluation, who have been groundbreaking critics...and what it’s like when the critic hops over to the other side of the critical fence.

Exactly what the title promises: we writers sit up there on stage and then you ask us anything: About writing, about publishing, about creativity, about our pets, about our favorite TV shows, so on and so forth. It’s your chance to get into the mind of a writer! Protective gear optional!

A JoCo Cruise tradition, DJ Scalzi plays into the night as you all promise you'll stay friends forever even after you've headed off to different colleges and cities. Enchantment UPON the sea!