Tag: convention

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  My ChessieCon 2016 Schedule

  Here’s my schedule of events for ChessieCon this upcoming weekend at the Radisson North Baltimore Hotel! Friday, November 25 5:30-6 PM: Reading: Scenes from Steel Magic 6:45-7:45 PM: Panel: Care and Feeding of Critique Groups Saturday, November 26 5:30-6:30 PM: Panel: Evolution of Women Fantasy 6:45-7:45 PM: Group Book Signing…

  November 21, 2016
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  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…

  October 10, 2016
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  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…

  October 3, 2016
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  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!

  July 31, 2016
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  Calico in Conversation Interview, part 3!

  The final installment of my interview series at Calico in Conversation is now live! Go check out my thoughts on attending conventions, a few book recommendations, and other projects percolating in my brain. Don’t forget, there will be a quiz next week.

  July 19, 2016
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  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…

  June 28, 2016
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  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…

  March 14, 2016
• book review

  Cleveland ConCoction Schedule

  Next weekend, March 11-13, I will be at the Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel for Cleveland ConCoction 2016. Below is my official schedule, but please feel free to say hi anytime. I love meeting new people and talking about our shared passions. Steel Victory will be available for purchase in Author’s Alley, but…

  March 7, 2016
• book review

  Countdown to Cleveland ConCoction!

  As the Dog Star Books authors prepare to invade Cleveland ConCoction (March 11-13), our fearless leader* Matt Betts is conducting interviews so that other con attendees can get to know us ahead of time.** Go here to see my answers to some science-fiction questions*** and be sure to follow Matt’s blog to…

  March 3, 2016
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  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!

  October 26, 2015
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  DogCon IV this weekend in Philadelphia!

  I am so excited to be attending DogCon IV this weekend, the annual convention hosted by my phenomenal publishing company, Raw Dog Screaming Press. This will be the third DogCon I’ve attended, and both previous events have been a blast. With the fantastic line-up of activities planned for this weekend, this…

  October 19, 2015
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  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…

  July 20, 2015