From authors who are asked to read their own work at signings, to audiobook narrators, to podcasters, there are a … More
Tag: Conventions
I grew up with parents attending Science Fiction and fantasy conventions. After a decade or two off, I’m now back as a writer! And spend FAR too much time in writing themed panels, taking notes from the experts! Plus, I squeeze in a bit of cosplay.
Introduction to Hopepunk
In a grimdark world, filled with politics, truth, and lies, many of us have been longing for a literary escape that can give us some hope. For this generation, Hopepunk is our solution.
“Coming of Age” versus YA
Now that YA (young adult) novels are such a large part of the book landscape, it can be a challenge … More
WorldCon 77: Dublin
I survived WorldCon! And, shocking likely no one, I didn’t even attend half of the 80 panels I’d lowered my … More
Packing and Planning For WorldCon — In Dublin!
Today, I’m taking a break from sharing all my writing panel notes, to talk about the fact I’m about to … More
Consent Violations and Bystander Intervention
With convention season in full swing, now is a good time to talk about consent violations and how you can help. With the upswing of the #meToo movement, people are feeling more and more comfortable at least calling out behavior that makes them uncomfortable — or worse.
On this panel, Lisa Adler-Golder, Bill Lawhorn, Jennifer Povey, and Stephanie Burke discussed ways to avoid inadvertently (or intentionally) “creeping”, how people and conventions can discourage violations from happening in the first place, ways to help someone escape harassment, how to educate a violator, and what the process is if you need to report an incident.
Advancing the Story Without Traumatizing Your Characters
You know stories need stakes. You know you need to get your readers to care. So? You try to make … More
“But I’m Not A YA Writer” – Gender Biases in the World of Books
I was raised thinking I was in a post-feminism world. We had the vote, we were out there earning our … More
Writing Motivation For Doomsday Cults
Doomsday cults have been around for a long time, probably since the dawn of civilization. Writers and readers alike have … More