I had a fantastic time attending my first ChessieCon convention this past weekend! Everyone on the convention staff was lovely, and I made some great new friends. I'd also like to specifically commend this particular convention for their dedication to accessibility throughout the events, such as offering gender neutral restrooms and reserving seats in every … Continue reading Con Report: ChessieCon 2016
Con Report: TridentCon 2016
I've been to a lot of conventions, from tiny little things hosted at the local mall to the epic scale of DragonCon. I'm not at the point in my career where I can afford to turn down invitations, and I'm so pleased that I accepted the opportunity to sell books at a local gaming convention … Continue reading Con Report: TridentCon 2016
Con Report: DogCon 5
It's kind of crazy to think that it's been 5 years since I've been involved with Raw Dog Screaming Press. There are other dates to mark that anniversary that might be more "official," such as the date my first book with them was announced (at DogCon 3), but I quietly mark the beginning of this … Continue reading Con Report: DogCon 5
Con Report: Confluence 2016
This weekend I attended my third Confluence convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as a participant on programming. This is one of my favorite conventions, and I was delighted to be asked back for another year. I'm already looking forward to doing it all over again next July! FRIDAY Since I'm low on vacation days at my … Continue reading Con Report: Confluence 2016
Con Report: In Your Write Mind 2016
Life's been pretty crazy lately, so it was as if a great weight lifted from my shoulders as I drove up the hill for Seton Hill University's In Your Write Mind 2016 this year. It was a short weekend, Friday to Sunday, and I feel like I packed a lot into it! Friday Arrived on … Continue reading Con Report: In Your Write Mind 2016
Con Report: Cleveland ConCoction 2016
I was excited to be part of the Dog Star Books invasion of Cleveland ConCoction this year, and I'm happy to report that this was one of the best conventions I've ever attended. I hadn't been to a full media (versus strictly literary) convention in a few years and this was a fun way to … Continue reading Con Report: Cleveland ConCoction 2016
Con Report: Broadkill Resort Writing Retreat
This past weekend I had the opportunity to participate in the inaugural writing retreat held at the brand new Broadkill Resort! My amazing publishers at Raw Dog Screaming Press recently purchased a beach house in Milton, Delaware, where I and a handful of other authors spent a few days work-shopping, writing, and brainstorming projects--along with … Continue reading Con Report: Broadkill Resort Writing Retreat
Con Report: DogCon IV
This past weekend (October 23-25, 2015), I attended the fourth annual DogCon, the annual convention hosted by my publisher, Raw Dog Screaming Press. Its a wandering convention, and this year we took over Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! The first event on Friday night was a lecture by Michael Arnzen, who spoke about the "popular uncanny" (think uncanny … Continue reading Con Report: DogCon IV
STEEL VICTORY and the Morgantown Poets Society
Last Thursday, August 20, the Morgantown Poets Society hosted authors from Raw Dog Screaming Press at the Monongalia Arts Center in Morgantown, West Virginia. STEEL VICTORY and I were joined by bizarro poet B.E. Burkhead, with his new poetry collection THE UNDERSIDE OF THE RAINBOW. My friend Julia was kind enough to take some pictures, which I've shared here. … Continue reading STEEL VICTORY and the Morgantown Poets Society
Con Report: Confluence 2015
This weekend I attended Confluence, Pittsburgh's science fiction/fantasy/horror literary convention, hosted by Parsec. I had a great time being on panels and meeting other writers and readers. I'm lucky enough to live close enough to other writer friends that I didn't have to make the 4.5 hour drive to Mars, Pennsylvania, all by my lonesome. … Continue reading Con Report: Confluence 2015
In Your Write Mind 2015 recap
Now that I've been home a week and have pretended to catch up on sleep, I figured I should recap my experiences at Seton Hill University's In Your Write Mind for 2015. I had a great time catching up with old friends, meeting new ones (both current students and new workshop attendees), and just generally … Continue reading In Your Write Mind 2015 recap