For the second year in a row, the Baltimore Science Fiction Society hosted their annual convention, Balticon, as a virtual, online event. The perk to this is enjoying panels from the comfort of my own home; the drawback is the lack of social connection I generally enjoy at in-person events. The organizers did an amazing … Continue reading Con Report: Balticon 55
Virtual Balticon 55 Schedule!
This year is Balticon 55, hosted by the Baltimore Science Fiction Society, and for the second (and hopefully final) year, all events are free to attend online! Check out the full schedule and attend panels at your leisure over Memorial Day weekend, May 28-31. Find full info here. My personal schedule is below, and I … Continue reading Virtual Balticon 55 Schedule!
Review: Charisma Check (Roll for Love #2) by Charlie Novak
Read my review of Roll for Love #1: Natural Twenty Reading this book when I haven't been able to attend a fan convention in person for nearly a year was both bittersweet and precisely what I needed at the same time. I'm not a cosplayer (you'll find me over in the writing and fandom tracks), … Continue reading Review: Charisma Check (Roll for Love #2) by Charlie Novak
Con Report: Farpoint 2021
Let's face it -- for the weird sorts of introvert like me, who can put that on hold for a certain amount of time to people it up for two or three days at a convention and then hide at home for a week afterward, a virtual event will never be the same. As much … Continue reading Con Report: Farpoint 2021
Farpoint 2021 Schedule
Farpoint 2020 was the last event I attended in person before the world went bonkers. Alas, like so many other conventions, it is being held online this year. I'm pleased to participate in three panels from the comfort of my own home, but you know I'll miss seeing all of your lovely faces. Find more … Continue reading Farpoint 2021 Schedule
Review: Conventionally Yours (True Colors #1) by Annabeth Albert
2020 has been a bit of a year, and one of the things I miss most is going to conventions to spend time with fellow readers and writers and gamers. Even though my gaming is mostly on the computer, the social aspect mixed with the competition is familiar enough to me that this book sucked … Continue reading Review: Conventionally Yours (True Colors #1) by Annabeth Albert
Con Report: Capclave 2020
The world we live in continues to be absolutely bonkers, but that didn't stop me from enjoying a lovely Saturday of conversing with fellow authors about world-building and the fantasy genre as part of Capclave 2020. Alas, both panels were via Zoom from the comfort of my home office, so I'm still in hardcore withdrawal … Continue reading Con Report: Capclave 2020
Capclave 2020 Schedule
Like many conventions this year, Capclave 2020 has gone virtual! Instead of spending this weekend in Rockville, Maryland, you can hang out with me from the comfort of your home. Registration is required for this convention: $10 gives you access to all of this weekend's content, and $55 gives you access to all of this … Continue reading Capclave 2020 Schedule
Con Report: Virtual Balticon 54
Last weekend, I did my hair, put on clothing that had nothing to do with working out, and attended (virtual) Balticon 54! I participated in four excellent and informative panels from the comfort of my own office with appropriate feline supervision. Perks to a virtual convention: Sleeping in my own bed, eating decent meals, not … Continue reading Con Report: Virtual Balticon 54
Con Report: Farpoint 2020
I attended my third year at Farpoint in Baltimore, Maryland, this past weekend and had an absolute blast spending time with friends and being a panelist on some of my favorite topics. I wish I'd been able to hang out more in the evening with people, but I commuted from home this year and had … Continue reading Con Report: Farpoint 2020
Farpoint 2020 Schedule
This weekend I'll be back in Baltimore for Farpoint 27! Check out my schedule below. Come see me be exceedingly nerdy about some of my favorite things! Will I see you there? Friday 5 PM: Fanfic Confessions (panel)Professional authors who still write fanfic or participate in fanfic-like habits such as PBEMs will talk about the … Continue reading Farpoint 2020 Schedule
Con Report: Starbase Indy 2019
Looking for the full slide set for my "Alternate History: Creating Stories by Changing the Past" presentation? See below! Usually I try to have my convention reports posted on the Wednesday after the con, but this month I had the crazy idea that I could do two events in a row. So because I traveled … Continue reading Con Report: Starbase Indy 2019
Starbase Indy 2019 Schedule!
This Thursday, while my family stays home and eats delicious food, I'll be boarding a flight to Indianapolis for my first Starbase Indy! I'm looking forward to checking out a new con, meeting new people, and catching up with old friends. For the majority of the convention, you can probably find me in the Writer's … Continue reading Starbase Indy 2019 Schedule!
Con Report: Capclave 2019
Note: If you are here to find a copy of my alternate history presentation, see below! I spent a lovely weekend in Rockville, Maryland, as part of Capclave 2019! Highlights included being on panels with both guests of honor (Robert Sawyer and Martha Wells) and giving my alternate history presentation to a small but participatory … Continue reading Con Report: Capclave 2019
Capclave 2019 Schedule!
I'll be returning to Capclave 2019 this weekend in Rockville, Maryland! Here's where you can find me. Friday 5:00 PM: Psychos (panel)What is a psychopath and are they really running the world? Do psychopaths have an advantage when it comes to running countries and major corporations? What can we do about it? What if we … Continue reading Capclave 2019 Schedule!
Con Report: FanX Salt Lake City 2019
Looking for my alternate history presentation to download? Scroll down! As has become annual tradition, the spouse and I celebrated our anniversary by traveling to FanX Salt Lake City. We had a blast this year, both participating in and attending panels, and my alternate history presentation made a successful reprisal. We flew to Utah last … Continue reading Con Report: FanX Salt Lake City 2019
FanX Salt Lake City 2019 Schedule!
This is my third year at FanX Salt Lake City and I'm more excited than ever. The spouse and I are flying in Wednesday afternoon and leaving Sunday morning, and this will be a great annual anniversary trip. He's looking forward to stalking his favorite comic book artist, I'm excited to give my alternate history … Continue reading FanX Salt Lake City 2019 Schedule!
Con Report: Pulpfest 2019
Pulpfest, held outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is not a convention I would have attended normally, but my publisher held an event there and I wouldn't have missed that for the world. Raw Dog Screaming Press celebrated their sixteenth anniversary with readings from many of their authors, and I had a blast spending time with old … Continue reading Con Report: Pulpfest 2019
Pulpfest 2019 Schedule
This weekend I'll be attending Pulpfest for the very first time! This convention is outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My publisher, Raw Dog Screaming Press, is celebrating their sixteenth anniversary with special events within the convention. Sixteen years is kind of a big deal for a small press, but then again, RDSP is kind of a … Continue reading Pulpfest 2019 Schedule
Con Report: In Your Write Mind 2019
Last weekend, I spent four wonderful days at one of my favorite places on Earth. In Your Write Mind is a writing workshop hosted by alumni of the Seton Hill University Writing Popular Fiction graduate program, of which I am part. It's the time of year when I recharge my writing batteries by surrounding myself … Continue reading Con Report: In Your Write Mind 2019