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Tag: Danielle Ackley-McPhail
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My Balticon 53 Schedule
Balticon is only a few weeks away.
Here is my schedule.
Saturday, May 25th
Balticon Short Takes – Bite-sized readings from your soon-to-be favorite writers
2:00 PM in KentSunday, May 26th
World building for Fantasy and SF Novels – Authors describe their world building process, what they have to research, and what they have to make up.
2:00 PM in KentMaking Props – Come hear about the many techniques of making or modifying the props your costume needs.
3:00 PM in room 7006Autographs – I’ll be signing books with Sarah Avery
5:00 PM on the 5th floor lobby near the Con Suite.Poetry Open Mic – Come share poetry inspired by science, science fiction, and fantasy. Bring your own or your favorites.
8:00 PM in room 7029Monday, May 27th
Readings: Authors A. L. Kaplan, Gwendolyn Clare, and Sabrina Vourvoulias read from their works.
10:00 AM in St. GeorgeHope to see you there.
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Broad Universe Rapid Fire Reading at Balticon: Saturday, May 26th at 1:00 PM

Award-winning author and editor Danielle Ackley-McPhail (http://www.Sidhenadaire.com) has worked both sides of the publishing industry for longer than she cares to admit. She’s published six novels, a book on writing, and three collections. In 2014 she co-founded eSpec Books (http://www.ESpecBooks.com/).
Jeanne Adams is an award-winning suspense and fantasy author who knows all about getting rid of the body. Both traditionally and indie-published, Jeanne has been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine. Her books have been hailed as “Best Suspense Books of the Year!” (http://www.JeanneAdams.com)
J. L. Gribble writes the urban fantasy/alternate history Steel Empires series, which includes Steel Victory, Steel Magic, Steel Blood, and the upcoming Steel Time. Other jobs include medical editing, Netflix watching, cat snuggling, and blogging for SpeculativeChic.com. Find her at JLGribble.com.
Lisa Hawkridge is a young author living and writing in Needham, Massachusetts. She has a few short stories and poems published so far, along with a self-published RPG. Her prose can be found at GoodReads.com (http://www.GoodReads.com/author/show/7830161.Lisa_Hawkridge)
A. L. Kaplan’s work has been included in several anthologies and magazines. Her first novel, Star Touched, was released last fall. She holds an MFA in sculpture from the Maryland Institute College of Art and loves wolves. (ALKaplan.wordpress.com/)
Gail Z. Martin writes epic fantasy, urban fantasy and steampunk for Solaris, Orbit, and Falstaff Books. Her series include Darkhurst, the Ascendant Kingdoms, and Deadly Curiosities—plus the Spells, Salt and Steel, and Iron and Blood series written with Larry N. Martin. http://www.ChroniclesoftheNecromancer.com/
Cara McKinnon is the author of the Fay of Skye fantasy romance series. She has an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University and lives in Western Maryland with her husband and kids. Find her online at CaraMcKinnon.com.
Karen Wester Newton, who publishes as Carmen Webster Buxton (http://carmenspage.blogspot.com/), writes science fiction, fantasy, and romance. After thirty years in legal and regulatory publishing, she now spends her time reading, writing, mastering page-layout software, and walking her beagle.
Jennifer R. Povey writes everything from heroic fantasy to stories for Analog. Her current project is the Lost Guardians, an urban fantasy series. Fallen Dusk, the first book in the series, was released last spring. She also rides horses. (http://www.JenniferRPovey.com/)
Ken Schrader is a science fiction and fantasy writer, a shameless geek, a fan of the Oxford comma, and he makes housing decisions based upon the space available for bookshelves. You can find him at his website: http://www.Ken-Schrader.com
D. H. Timpko is the author of the Firma Twins adventures, a series of science fantasy novels for kids. As Alexis Dupree, she wrote Knee Replacement Advice, Checklists, and Journal. (DHTimpko.com)
Jean Marie Ward writes fiction, nonfiction and everything in between. Her credits include a multi-award nominated novel, numerous short stories and two popular art books. Her video interviews and short subjects are regular features of BuzzyMag.com. Learn more at (JeanMarieWard.com).
Joan Wendland is an engineer, a game designer, and the author of two novels. In her free time…who am I kidding, Joan doesn’t have any free time. Learn more at http://www.Zoo-Illuminati.com/.
Come to the Broad side—we have chocolate.
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My Balticon Schedule
Balticon 52 is right around the corner.
May 25-28 at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel.Check out the program on the website.Four days of non-stop fun. Great panels and workshops.
Fifi and I will be hanging out at the Broad Universe table in the dealers room this year. We’ll also be at these panels and reading. Stop by and say hi. Don’t forget to pick up a copy of Star Touched.Saturday, May 2611amReadings: A.L. Kaplan, Christie Meierz, Bud SparhawkSt. GeorgeAuthors A.L. Kaplan, Christie Meierz, and Bud Sparhawk read from their work.
1pmBroad Universe Rapid-Fire ReadingKentThe authors of the Broad Universe writing organization share excerpts from their upcoming works.
Sunday, May 272pmAs You Know, Bob…KentInforming the reader without breaking narrative often results in characters telling each other things they already know. How do we convey information to the reader without looking like we’re doing so?
