PANEL: FANTASY QUEENS (Teen Spirit Stage)
In these stories, the heroines’ alliances are tested as well as their physical and mental strengths in worlds wonderfully created by Lesley Livingston, Elly Blake, and Kristen Ciccarelli. Basically, #queens
Signing to follow.
Come for the reading, or come for the treats! There will also be a Q&A, a draw for prizes, and book signing. (Books available for purchase courtesy of Words Worth Books.)
Registration is required! You can sign up here.
PANEL: HERE LIE DRAGONS AND ETERNAL BEASTIES
Compelling non-human characters have been part of storytelling, whether as allies or adversaries, protagonists or part of the scenery, since the tradition began. With Tochi Onyebuchi, Jodi Meadows, and Tui Sutherland.
New York Comic Con, 1A18, 2:45 PM
Oct. 6: New York Comic Con, 1CO1 @ 4:00 PM
With: Lauren Oliver, Jodi Meadows, Tiffany D. Jackson, Kimberly McCreight
Oct. 8: Main Street Books in St. Louis, MO @ 3:00 PM
*offsite at St. Charles City-County Library / Spencer Road Branch
With: Lauren Oliver, Katie Cotugno, Zac Brewer
Oct. 9: Hooray for Books in Alexandria, VA @ 6:30 PM.
With: Lauren Oliver, Katie Cotugno, Jodi Meadows
Oct. 10: B&N Huntington Beach in Los Angeles, CA @7:00 PM.
With: Lauren Oliver, Robin Benway, Kendare Blake, Mindy McGinnis
Teen Author Fest is a free public event for all ages happening on October 21 2017 at the Ottawa Public Library's main branch from 12:00-5:00pm. Join in for Author Talks, Panels, Writing Workshops, and more.
Watch this space for more details.
Foyles, 15:40-16:20 - Choose your weapons wisely: the best way to defeat your demons
“Stick it with the pointy end” sums this one up. But some points are better than others, which our panellists will prove by the end of their (mostly) non-violent debate.
The Phoenix 16:40-18:00 - Speed Writing-Advice
Attendees will break into small groups of 3-5 and have the opportunity to sit round a table and discuss any aspects of their novel, or the writing process with some of their favourite authors. Every 20 minutes a bell will ring and the author you get to speak to will be switched.
Saturday, November 5th, 2017 1:00-5:00pm
Foyles, 13:00-13:40 - How it all began: Writing, Publishing & Getting an Agent
Our panellists discuss their early careers, rejections, the need for perseverance and their ultimate success. They’ll share the differences between their expectations and the reality of what it really takes to get from that first word to that first yes.
Fans Hold the Power: How Fandom Shaped the Book Industry (Panel)
I'll be at ConBravo (Canada's YouTube & Gaming Festival) talking about fandom with fellow authors Anna Priemaza, F.M. Boughan, and Gareth Wronski. Come hang out with us!
Pearl Mackie narrates THE LAST NAMSARA! (audiobook sample)
Author Interview and Giveaway with Black Plume
THE LAST NAMSARA makes B&N's 35 Most Anticipated Fantasy Novels of the Second Half of 2017
UK Cover Reveal - “This is a novel that will squeeze your heart into pieces while simultaneously making it grow three times as big. Badass characters? Check. Incredible romance? Check. Heart-stopping battles? CHECK!”
US/CAN Cover Reveal - “It has dragons. It has bad ass warriors. It has devastatingly beautiful legends and mythologies. And it has DRAGONS!!! I have never read a book so fast and I have also never had to go in the shower and sob after reading a book because it was just that beautiful.”
Publisher's Weekly Fall 2017 Children’s Sneak Previews - HarperTeen gives a shout out to THE LAST NAMSARA: “…the first installment in a YA fantasy trilogy starring a girl who must hunt the dragon who destroyed her town and caused her ostracization from society.”
Amy’s Travels in Teen Fiction (CCBC Newsletter) - Amy fangirls over the love interest in THE LAST NAMSARA.
Most Anticipated Fantasy Novels of 2017: Publisher’s Choice - UK publishers recommend 5 titles they’re excited for this year and THE LAST NAMSARA makes Gollancz’s list.
“How to Become a Published Author” Interview with Tomi Adeyemi
The Bookseller: “Debut dragon-slaying series to Gollancz after ‘fierce’ auction”
