Who says we can't have conventions this summer?
Not the Hoover Public Library!
The library's annual SciFi/Fantasy Fest running from July 20-25 at HPLSciFi.com. Now that it's virtual, you can attend from anywhere in the world. I highly encourage you to do so; the Hoover Library puts on a great production every year, and it's a damn sight better for all of our mental health than doomscrolling on Facebook.
This year's SciFi/Fantasy fest is going ahead full steam in CyberSpace, where we SF fans knew these things were heading after we read Neuromancer in the 80s. There are tracks on Gaming, Comics, Writing, TV/Media, and a few panels that defy categorization. I'll be appearing in quite a few live panels, and the one we pre-recorded on The Meaning of Monty Python is already available for your viewing pleasure:
The rest of my panel schedule is as follows:
I've Written Something, Now What? Exploring Your Path to Publication
Bobby Nash, Patricia Correll, Jared Millet, Ingrid Seymour
July 24, 2020 - 9:30 PM EDT (8:30 PM CDT)
Are you a writer looking to become a published author? Unsure of what path to take? Traditional? Indie? Self-publishing? Join our group of authors as they weigh the pros and cons of each and share their experiences.
Internet Resources for Writers
Teresa Howard, Jared Millet, Matt Wyers, Bobby Nash, Patricia Correll
July 25, 2020 - 11:00 AM EDT (10:00 AM CDT)
Writers use the internet for many things from collaboration to marketing to self-publishing. Our panelists will discuss their favorite internet resources and what they would not recommend.
Show, Don't Tell: What Does That Even Mean?
Jared Millet
July 25, 2020 - 12:30 PM EDT (11:30 AM CDT)
“Show, Don’t Tell” is the most common advice given to new writers, but what does that statement mean in the context of creating fiction? Author Jared Millet will “show” how to create a more immersive reading experience through your prose.
Why So Serious? Pulp vs. Literature in Genre Fiction
Jared Millet, Sean Taylor, Denise Lhamon, Van Allen Plexico, Bobby Nash
July 25, 2020 - 3:30 PM EDT (2:30 PM CDT)
Science fiction as a genre was born in pulp magazines, but came of age when authors infused their work with literary prose. As SciFi becomes mainstream, can it retain its maturity and still crackle with the energy of its early days?
Writers Groups
Teresa Howard, Jared Millet, Matt Wyers, Bobby Nash, Patricia Correll
July 25, 2020 - 5:00 PM EDT (4:00 PM CDT)
Join this panel of authors as they discuss their experiences with writer’s groups both online and in person. They'll talk about writing events and groups such as National Novel Writing Month and the online Critters Writers Workshop, focusing on the benefits and drawbacks for new writers.
I hope to see you at the convention!
P.S. Enjoy some pulp fiction:
