This weekend I’ll be talking world building, writing tension and I get to be part of the “Our Opinions are Correct” podcast panel at Comic Con Rose City in Portland, Oregon, US. I am very excited to see you all there, say hello and sign some books (bonus points if I get to sign your copy of my latest book Bridge)! Schedule posted below so you’ll know where to find me!
Image by Rose City Comic Con

I’ll be at Comic Con in Rose City this weekend Talking Writing and signing books! See you there!

Friday, September 22

17:15-18:00 PT
Room E145-146

BUILDING BLOCKS AND FOUNDATIONS

Whether contemporary, fantasy, or science fiction writers create the intricacies of their worlds. What are the building blocks needed to withstand the twists and turns authors put their characters through? From atmosphere to agriculture and more, what questions should writers ask themselves to bring a world to life? Panelist: Courtney Gould, Travis Baldree, Lauren Beukes, Rosiee Thor, William Ritter

18:15-19:15 PT
RCCC Bookstore powered by Powell’s – Booth #1007

BUILDING BLOCKS AND FOUNDATIONS SIGNING

Join Courtney Gould, Travis Baldree, Lauren Beukes, Rosiee Thor, and William Ritter for a signing! Books available for purchase or bring something you have.

Saturday, September 23

13:45-14:30 PT
Room E145-146

OUR OPINIONS ARE CORRECT

A panel, but do it in the style of the Our Opinions are Correct Podcast hosted by Charlie Jane Anders and Annalee Newitz! It’s the Hugo Award winning podcast from the humans who brought you io9! Explore the meaning of science fiction, and how it’s relevant to real-life science and society. Your hosts are Annalee Newitz, a science journalist who writes science fiction, and Charlie Jane Anders, a science fiction writer who is obsessed with science. They are joined by special guests Lauren Beukes and Fonda Lee for this very special event. Don’t miss your chance to see all the opinions and just how correct they are.

14:45-15:45 PT
RCCC Bookstore powered by Powell’s – Booth #1007

OUR OPINIONS ARE CORRECT SIGNING

Join Charlie Jane Anders, Annalee Newtiz, and Lauren Beukes for a signing! Books available for purchase or bring something you have.

Sunday, September 24

14:00-14:45 PT
Room E145-146

THE PLOT THICKENS

What are the elements of a good mystery? What keeps us turning the pages and running down dark alleys for clues? Join our authors as they discuss tension, atmosphere, and what keeps readers and writers on the edge of their seats. Panelists: Courtney Gould, Rosiee Thor, Lauren Beukes, and Seanan McGuire

15:00-16:00 PT
RCCC Bookstore powered by Powell’s – Booth #1007

THE PLOT THICKENS SIGNING

Join Courtney Gould, Rosiee Thor, Lauren Beukes, and Seanan McGuire for a signing! Books available for purchase or bring something you have.