Dragon*Con Schedule

I can't believe Dragon*Con is only 10 days away! This year has gone by fast. At the same time, a lot has happened since last Dragon (and yes, this event is big enough for me that I mark my year by it, lol). Can you believe Grave Witch wasn't yet released last Dragon*con? Now the second book is out too. Unreal.

Anyway, for those of you unfamiliar with Dragon*Con, it is the largest sci-fi/fantasy con on the East Coast. It is held over labor day weekend in downtown Atlanta every year and is a huge, four day affair involving just about every type of geekdom out there as well as an amazing music scene, tons guests and about 50k attendees. It is, in a word, amazing. I love it. And this year I'm a guest with an official schedule and everything. In previous years I didn't know what panels I'd be on until I arrived and I missed several of you who were looking for me. This year, look for me here:

  • Title: Spotlight: Witches
    Description: Explores the role of witches in fantasy literature.
    Time: Fri 05:30 pm Location: Cairo - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
  • Title: Reading: Kalayna Price
    Time: Sat 01:00 pm Location: Roswell - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
  • Title: Spotlight: Dark Faeries
    Description: A writer's roundtable about the sinister side of the "Fair Folk."
    Time: Sat 07:00 pm Location: Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
  • Title: Spotlight on BelleBooks & Bell Bridge Books
    Description: Whether you're writing about demons, vampires, teens, tweens, ghosts or grandmas, come and see what this dynamic niche publisher is looking for.
    Time: Sun 02:30 pm Location: Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
  • Title: Knowing your Audience
    Description: So, you sold a book. Who's your audience? Do you write for your audience or for yourself? How do you discover who your audience really is?
    Time: Sun 07:00 pm Location: Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
I will also be sharing a booth in the dealers room which I'll try to hang out at whenever possible, but it's going to be a really busy weekend. I know for sure I'll be there most of Monday afternoon. Speaking of the booth, I'll of course have signed books for sale, as well as free buttons and bookmarks, but just to change things up, I'm also looking into having T-shirts about the books. This is not a definite yet, as I have to check out the quality before I commit to anything, but if you're looking for a Willing to Have a Near Death Experience or Fae Investigation Bureau shirt, I might just have them at the table. ^_^

So, who is going to Dragon this year? I hope to see you there!

Comments

Carmen R said…
I'm going. I hope to be able to make at least one of your panels
August 22, 2011 at 6:11 PM
Deb's Answers said…
I'll be there. The shirts sound great.
August 22, 2011 at 6:21 PM
Greg Nitchals said…
Make sure to take lots of pictures and notes. You never know who or what will inspire you next!
August 22, 2011 at 7:02 PM
Unknown said…
Oooh! I'm definitely planning to make it to some of those. And I'm very eager for one of those t-shirts. One can never have too much Death merchandise. If he knows I'm his biggest fan, perhaps he'll start visiting me for coffee too. ;-)

(Also, yay! It looks like you don't have anything conflicting with Sunday from 12:00-2:00.)
August 23, 2011 at 9:23 AM
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