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Warning:
Shameless BSP ahead. :-)
Early
last year, I attended my first local Sisters in Crime meeting. The members were
not only friendly and encouraging, but when they learned I’d published a short
paranormal/urban fantasy novel, two writers suggested I talk to Stephen Zimmer
about becoming part of Fandom Fest.
I’d
never heard of Fandom Fest, but a convention that celebrated speculative
fiction made my little ears perk up.
Not only
was Stephen kind enough to let me participate in an author reading, he even
gave me my first chance at a panel (urban fantasy).
Fast
forward to 2012. When Stephen put out the call, I asked if I could play in the sandbox
again. Happily, he said yes, and I will be participating on three panels plus an author
reading.
My
current schedule:
Friday,
June 29, 4PM: Horror Genre Perspectives from Female Writers (Morrow Room)
Saturday,
June 30, 10AM: Exploring Genres: Paranormal Thrillers
Saturday,
June 30, 11:30 AM: Author Reading with Marian Allen and T. Lee Harris (Holly
Room)
Sunday,
July 1, 2:30PM: The Perfect Kill (McCreary Room)
Okay, enough
about me. What makes Fandom Fest so awesome is the best-selling authors who
will also be there, including Julie Kagawa, Angie Fox, Richard Kadrey, and
others. Serious fan girl time here, folks. LOL
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And the
panels? Somebody clone me because there are so many to choose from – writing,
publishing, marketing, etc. I’m still trying to choose.
Fandom
Fest is June 29-July 1 at the Galt House in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Want to learn
more?
Btw,
regarding that experience with Sisters in Crime? I’m now a member of both the
national and the local group.
5 comments:
That fabulous, Pamela! Kentucky's a little out of my way (I'm in CA.), but have a wonderful time!
Marci
This sounds like so much fun. Let me know how it turns out. I'm happy for you!
Have fun! And good for you--the idea of doing a reading makes my stomach turn.
You've been nominated for the Liebster Blog Awards.
http://bondedbycrimson.blogspot.ca/2012/06/thank-you-leann-and-glass-for.html
Thanks, Marci. :-) I'd love to visit CA again. Went to a poetry festival in SF during the 1989 earthquake.
Kathleen, I definitely will post a follow up blog. Last year was my first time and I had a blast.
Carla, I'm really shy but I think having some theatrical training helps. And just relaxing and having fun.
Firetulip, Thank you! LOL I'll be sure to respond to the questions, soon.
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