This weekend I get to see some of my favorite people at my hometown con, Capclave in Gaithersburg, Maryland. From 4 PM Friday, October 9, until 3 PM Sunday, October 11, we’ll be hanging at the Hilton and doing what writers to best: telling tall tales and partying until we drop. I’ll also have the last three copies of Tales from the Vatican Vaults available for purchase and autographing in the Western Hemisphere–at least until Hachette gets around to releasing it on this side of the Pond. (It’s currently only available for purchase in the UK and Australia.)
So come and join the fun. And if you’re looking for me, this is where I can guarantee I’ll be:
Friday 6:00 PM: Writing in Multiple Genres (Ends at: 6:55 PM) Bethesda
Panelists: Charles E. Gannon, Sunny Moraine, David Walton (M), Jean Marie Ward
In the 1940s and 50s, sf writers wrote in a wide range of genres, especially mysteries. Today’s writers are more likely to specialize in either SF or Fantasy (exceptions like L.E. Modesitt still exist.) What are the advantages and disadvantages to writing in multiple genres? Are the knowledge and skills gained from writing fantasy transferrable to SF, to mysteries, to romance? Should a writer use pseudonyms when writing in a different genre? Does it hurt one’s career, or does it refresh an author to write something different?
Saturday 2:00 PM: Workshop – Allen Wold Writing Workshop (Ends at: 3:55 PM) Seneca
Coordinators: Jean Marie Ward, Allen Wold, Darcy Wold
Allen Wold will lead a panel of authors in a hands on workshop. Learn many skills as you work on a short story. All you need is a pen and paper.
Saturday 6:30 PM: Reading – Jean Marie Ward (Ends at: 6:55 PM) Frederick
Author: Jean Marie Ward
Saturday 8 PM: Mass Autograph Session (Ends at: 8:55 PM) Salon A/B/C
Sunday 1:00 PM: Workshop – Allen Wold Follow-up (Ends at: 1:55 PM) Suite 1209
Coordinators: Jean Marie Ward, Allen Wold, Darcy Wold
