Dragoncon schedule announced

Below is the schedule set for me at Dragoncon this year. I am deep in the creepy-crawlies this time, with lots of fun among the horror writers. Friday is my busiest day, spending most of the day at the Westin hotel, then the author Gather that evening. Meetups will probably be on Saturday, as I apparently have much of the daytime free! That never happens… 

I will have books with me at my reading, signing and Gather. I am also happy to meet up with folks, but advance notice helps! I am flying to Dragoncon and can only bring a limited supply, so if you want to get something in particular from me, contact me in advance and I’ll reserve it for you. 

See you in Atlanta!

 

Title: Igniting the Horror Muse
Description: Authors are always asked where they get their ideas from. Join us as we pick the brains of our horror author panelists to learn how they get in the right mind to craft their fiction and unleash their chilling tales.
Panelists: Jessi Ann York(M), Darrell Z. Grizzle, Elizabeth Donald, Brent Abell, Trisha J. Wooldridge
Time: Fri 10:00 am
Location: Peachtree 1-2 Westin (Length: 1 Hour)

 

Title: Creatures of the Night or Your Next Door Neighbors? Vampires in Urban Fantasy
Description: Vampire characters in urban fantasy vary from those that seek to blend in with human society to the scary monsters everyone fears. Our panel of authors will discuss the depictions they use in their work and why they chose that type over another.
Panelists: J.D. Monroe, Elizabeth Donald, Clay Shepard Griffith, Jeaniene Frost, Drew Hayes, Jennifer Morris(M)
Time: Fri 01:00 pm
Location: Chastain 1-2 Westin (Length: 1 Hour)

Title: Author Signing
Authors: Z W Taylor, D.R. Perry, Kim Harrison, Drew Hayes, Elizabeth Donald
Time: Fri 04:00 pm
Location: Overlook Westin (Length: 1 Hour)

Authors Gather!

Hyatt International Ballroom

Time: Fri 08:00 pm to midnight

Title: The Adventure Begins
Description: New writers always ask “Where do you get your ideas?” Or “How do I get started writing a book or story?” The years of experience racked up by our panel discussion will answer some of these questions–and more.
Panelists: Bill Fawcett(M), D.B. Jackson, Elizabeth Donald, Richard Fierce, James Palmer, Todd McCaffrey
Time: Sat 05:30 pm
Location: Embassy EF Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)

Title: 101 Fascinating Ways to Kill off a Character.
Description: Readers love a good killin’–if it’s done in an interesting way. Panelists discuss some not-so-common ways they’ve killed characters or favorite authors have killed characters.
Panelists: John Robinson(M), L. Marie Wood, Darin Kennedy, Darrell Z. Grizzle, Bob McGough, Elizabeth Donald
Time: Sat 10:00 pm
Location: Embassy EF Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)

Title: Thrills and Chills Just Keep on Comin’
Description: Everybody (almost) loves a good scare. What can writers do to make their thriller and horror novels more scary? Are readers tired of the same old stuff? Where does your inspiration come from? How do you get it written down?
Panelists: Nancy Knight(M), Ernest Dempsey, Richard Lee Byers, Rachel A. Brune, James A. Hunter, Elizabeth Donald
Time: Sun 11:30 am
Location: Embassy EF Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)

Title: Reading Session
Description: Hmmm, what shall I read…
Panelists: Elizabeth Donald
Time: Sun 01:00 pm
Location: Marietta Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)

Title: From Myth to Magic in Fiction
Description: Where do your novels/stories come from? Many come from myths or legends. Explore how tapping into this rich source can elevate your fiction.
Panelists: DL Wainright, Jody Lynn Nye, Elizabeth Donald, Nancy Northcott, Bill Fawcett(M), Kaitlin Bevis
Time: Mon 11:30 am
Location: Embassy EF Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)