What elements make a good short story? Do you have to like kids to write Young Adult fiction? Who would win a fight between Unicorns and Werewolves? And just how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? Join Kelly Swails as she attempts to answer these questions, as well as those from the audience.
He has been creating short fiction for more than thirty years. In that time he has written for the major magazines (Amazing, Cemetery Dance, Fantasy and Science Fiction and Twilight Zone), appeared in anthologies edited by the biggest names in SF, and has been included in numerous Best-Of editions. His stories have been collectioned in Visions: Short Fantasy and SF and This Way to Egress. Come pick his brain about being a writer.
Are you an author struggling with marketing your books? Do you want to 'break in' to horror? Have questions about freelancing in the gaming industry? Now's your chance to get those questions answered! Called a 'force of nature,' Monica works as a Content and Web Analytics Manager for one of the biggest retailers online, fills the role of Project Manager for FlamesRising.com and still finds time to pursue other writing opportunities.
He has been a professional fiction writer for a quarter of a centruy. He's written fantasy and horror, novels and short fiction, adult and Young Adult material ... and all-original work as well as tales set in the Forgotten Realms, Marvel Universe, and other shared worlds. His current projects include more Forgotten Realms novels and forays into urban fantasy and comics. He's taught fiction writing and is an avid fencer and poker player.
Bob started out writing RPG tournaments ... he's penned about three dozen or so. Then he started having game material published. Now he's concentrating on fiction and recently made his first sale. Come chat and discover how to make the transition from game writer to fiction writer. Oh ... and he does technical writing, too.
Dead to Me, Anton’s first novel, propelled him to the top of the urban fantasy charts. His third book was released this spring, and he’s hard at work on another. He manages to write while working full time for Penguin and handling the hectic life of a New Yorker. Bring your questions and prepare to be informed and entertained.
Jennifer is a full-time, stay-at-home, type-her-fingers-to-the-bones writer. Versed in game writing and fiction, and emerging as an editor, she’s been around more blocks than you can walk a young greyhound! You’d do well to come pick-her-brain about the writing life.
Hugo-Award-nominated editor and writer John Helfers discusses working on anthologies, novels, and tie-in work for Tekno Books, the largest book packager in America, as well as answering any and all questions about writing, editing, and publishing.
She’s edited anthologies, including Gamer Fantastic & Zombies, Raccoons, and Killer Bunnies. She has published short stories and done research and editing for two compendiums; The Vorkosigan Companion, and the Valdemar Companion. Currently she is at work on Chicks Kick Ass, and The Girls Guide to Guns and Monsters, as well as The Dresden Files Companion. Join her for a chat about how to fit in writing while holding down that proverbial day job.
Paul’s second novel was one of the hottest-selling titles on his publisher’s list. His first, The Golden Cord, was also a top-selling title for the Five Star book line. He’s ready to talk about how he broke into the business, what he’s working on now, and how he manages to write while working as a full-time cardiac care nurse.