I will be moderating an online panel called “The Relevance of Speculative Fiction in a Real Scary World” that will be taking place on June 4th as part of Origins, the annual conference of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta. Why is speculative fiction an ideal genre for exploring real-world issues? Can exploring alternative worlds, histories, and possibilities enhance our ability to understand and make our own world better? Join the discussion with Jacqueline Baker, Deborah Willis, and R.M. Olson. The panel is sponsored by EDGE Science Fiction & Fantasy Publishing.