I had another wonderful retreat at Hogwarts Seton Hill University this past weekend, where I originally received my Masters degree in Writing Popular Fiction. The alumni of this program wanted an excuse to keep coming back every year, so In Your Write Mind was developed. It's open to former students and the general public alike, … Continue reading Con Report: In Your Write Mind 2018
ChessieCon 2017 Schedule
This weekend, I'll be attending ChessieCon 2017 at the Radisson North Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore, MD! This is a local convention to me, so I'll be commuting from home rather than staying at the hotel. I'll still be around most of the weekend if you want to grab a snack or drink with me! Where … Continue reading ChessieCon 2017 Schedule
Con Report: In Your Write Mind 2017
Last night, I got home from one of my favorite trips every year. In Your Write Mind is a writer's workshop/conference hosted by Seton Hill University, as an offshoot of their Writing Popular Fiction graduate program. (Basically, the graduates wanted an excuse to come back every year, so we created one.) The workshop is open … Continue reading Con Report: In Your Write Mind 2017
Con Report: AWP 2017
I had a great time yesterday spending the day at the Raw Dog Screaming Press booth at AWP 2017 in Washington, DC. While my official book signing time was from 1-3 PM, I ended up enjoying a full day chatting with people who stopped by, answering questions about the press, and talking about my books and … Continue reading Con Report: AWP 2017
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
Confluence schedule
This weekend I will be at Confluence, Pittsburgh's science fiction/fantasy/horror literary conference! My schedule: Friday, July 24: 6 PM: Panel on Work-Life Balance for Freelance Writers: House, family, food on the table - and writing the Next Big Thing. How to make it work 7 PM: Joint reading with Dog Star Books authors J.L. Gribble (STEEL VICTORY) … Continue reading Confluence schedule
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