This year’s Dragoncon schedule has me busier than ever! But you can still find me on their app.
Friday, August 29
- 10:00AM (Hyatt Embassy AB) — Defining Genre — What is science fiction? What is fantasy? What is urban fantasy? What is LitRPG? What is… pick a genre. Our panelists will attempt to define it for you. A signing featuring these authors will take place in the Westin Overlook following the panel. Featuring D.J. Butler, Jason Cordova, Matt Dinniman, Lucienne Diver, AJ Hartley, and John G. Hartness.
- 11:30AM (Westin Overlook) — SF Literature Signing Showcase — Featuring D.J. Butler, Jason Cordova, Matt Dinniman, Lucienne Diver, AJ Hartley, and John G. Hartness.
- 4:00PM (America’s Mart Booth #1300) — Jason Cordova signing — Jason Cordova will be signing copies of his latest books at The Missing Volume booth.
Saturday, August 30
- 2:30PM (Hyatt International South) — The Baen Books Travelling Road Show — Join the Baen Books staff and authors as they give away prizes, talk about upcoming releases, and participate in shenanigans! Featuring the Baen Books Editorial Team and numerous authors!
- 5:30PM (Courtland Grand Macon) — 1632 & Its Impact On Alternate History — 25 years ago, Eric Flint gave the reading world a wondering glimpse into his version of the Thirty Years’ War. His open invitation led to 175+ authors to play in 1632, making it a pillar of Alternate History. Join and explore that inspiration along with some authors who helped expand the 1632 series. Featuring Jason Cordova, Charles E. Gannon, Walter H. Hunt, Bethanne Kim, and Jody Lynn Nye.
Sunday, August 31
- 10:00AM (Hyatt Embassy CD) — Military Veterans Who Write — Some take the veteran love for storytelling to a new level by going pro! This group of authors has done just that. Sit down while they talk about how their military service has influenced their writing and world-building. Featuring Rachel A. Brune, Jason Cordova, Darin Kennedy, Melissa Olthoff, and Robert W. Ross
- 1:00PM (Hyatt Embassy EF) — Bringing the Scary: Crafting Monsters — What makes a good monster ? Our panelists will delve into this topic and discuss the types of monsters–whether human, animal, or supernatural–how to create them, and how to make them scary. Featuring Jason Cordova, Darrell Z. Grizzle, Madaug Hishinuma, Tony Sarrechia, Tamsin L. Silver, and Trisha J. Wooldbridge
- 2:30PM (Hyatt Embassy AB) — The Art of Science Fiction — Good cover art can make a novel. What goes in to making a good cover, and how does it help a book? Can the cover hinder a book’s success? Featuring Jason Cordova, Dan dos Santos, John Goodwin, Steve Saffel, and Toni Weisskopf
I’ll also be at the Baen Booth for most of the time when I’m not on panels, so you can also find me there. This weekend is gonna be so much fun!
