My Farpoint Schedule
We are a mere ten days away from celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Farpoint SF Convention in Hunt Valley, MD. I am proud to say that I’ve been in attendance since day one and for the past eight years, the convention has brought me in as a writer guest.
It’s always a thrill to reunite with friends—some of whom I only see once or twice a year—and to meet the celebrity guests. This year, the latter includes Matt Frewer, Nana Visitor, Nora McLellan, and author Timothy Zahn.
Other writer guests include Steven H. Wilson, Heather Hutsell, Michael Jan Friedman, Aaron Rosenberg, Howard Weinstein, Peter David, Mary Fan, David Mack, Keith RA DeCandido, Dave Galanter, Robert Greenberger, Kelli Fitzpatrick, Allyn Gibson, Susanna Reilly, Michael Critzer, and many more.
My schedule for the convention is listed (and pictured below).
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Farpoint Book Fair – Hunt Valley Hallway – 10PM to Midnight. Meet and mingle with all of the author guests at the con. Books will be available for sale and signing.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Writing From Life – Salon C – 10:00am – 11:00am
Derek Attico, Phil Giunta, Phil Margolies, Kelli Fitzpatrick
Our lives are composed of our experiences. The panel will discuss why writing from life is important and the methods they have used to turn their life experiences into relatable stories.
Firebringer Press Presents – Salon C – 11:00am – 12:00pm
Steven H. Wilson, Phil Giunta, Michael Critzer, Renfield, Diane Baron, Susanna Reilly
The team from Firebringer Press will discuss current and future publications. With Steven H. Wilson, Phil Giunta, Michael Critzer, Renfield, and Susanna Reilly.
Author Autograph Session – Hunt Valley Hallway – 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Kelli Fitzpatrick, Phil Giunta, Jennifer R. Povey
Creating Memorable Characters – Salon C – 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Mary Fan, Timothy Zahn, Phil Giunta, David Mack
Characters can make or break a story. How do you create a protagonist interesting enough to follow throughout the length of a book? How do you craft supporting characters with traits that make them stand out from a crowd? Our panel will delve into these questions and more.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Author Autograph Session – Hunt Valley Hallway, 10:00am – 11:00am
Kelli Fitzpatrick, Phil Giunta, Dr. Valerie Mikles
Indy’s Back (In 2020)! Good Idea or Bad? – Salon A – 11:00am – 12:00pm
Howard Weinstein, Ryan Permison, Phil Giunta
Our panelists will discuss the pros and cons of Harrison Ford’s return and the future of the franchise.
