Phoenix Comicon Schedule

It is upon us, my friends.  This weekend, Friday to Sunday, I will be at Phoenix Comicon, providing a valuable service to the community by being just the best darn author I can be.

Let's see what I'm doing, shall we?

Sci-Fi Authors & Social Media – Authors today spend a lot of time online conversing with fans about their work and everything under the sun. How do they keep social media from taking over their lives, while making their online presence a good experience for them and their fans? Panelists: Cherie Priest,Jack Mangan,John Scalzi,Paul Cornell,Sam Sykes

When: Fri, 10:30-11:30AM (Room 122 Sci Fi)

This one is always a favorite of mine.  For those of you who can't make it, but really want to know what the secret of using social media to communicate is: don't be a complete asshole.  It's much easier to interact with people if you actually like humanity.  But maybe my esteemed co-panelists will have a different opinion.

The Dos and Don'ts of Epic Fantasy РOur panel of authors discuss the clich̩s and tropes inherent in epic fantasy, and how they avoid or change them in their own work. Panelists: James A Owen,Michael A. Stackpole,Sam Sykes

When: Fri, 4:30-5:30PM (Room 124B Sci Fi)

Do: write a good story.

Don't: I'll tell you when you get there.

The Big Idea – The Big Idea, a regular feature on "Whatever" (John Scalzi's website), gives authors the chance to talk about the "big idea" that went into their novels. Join John and several of those authors for a look at their big ideas. Panelists: Cherie Priest,James A Owen,John Scalzi,Jordan Summers,Kevin Hearne,Sam Sykes

When: Sat, 10:30-11:30AM (Room 122 Sci Fi)

Oh my god, this is pretty much everyone here.  This will be nuts.  You need to see this one.

Poisoned Pen Signing with Scalzi at the Poisoned Pen – Saturday 5:00 pm

You will hate yourself if you miss this.

The Rules of Writing Magic – Everyone knows you can lose an arm apparating without proper focus. And that you'll get yourself killed seeking beyond the Outer Gates. Explore how the rules of magic established years ago affect how authors will write magic for years to come. Panelists: Allyson James,James A Owen,Sam Sykes

When: Sun, 4:30-5:30PM (Room 124A Sci Fi)

This one, to be honest, I'm kind of tense about.  Everyone who knows me knows that magic systems are one of my "things," along with "world building" and "shaving."

Hope to see you there!

If I don't, I'm-a cut you.