Tag: L.J. Melvin

  • My Saturday Norwescon Schedule

    My Saturday Norwescon Schedule

    Norwescon

    Here is where you can find me today

    Autograph Session

    10:00am – 11:00am @ Grand 2

    T. Kingfisher, Geneva Bowers, Summer Ash, Bradley Englert / Orbit Books, Dutch Bihary ContoursFx, A. L. Kaplan, Alexander James Adams, Amanda Cherry, Andie Penn Romine, Andrea Weilgart, Brenda Cooper, Brianna Malotke, Carol Berg, Curtis C. Chen, Daniel H. Wilson, Daphne Singingtree, Dean Wells, Diana Ma, Dr. Mark Rounds, Erik Scott de Bie, Evan J. Peterson, Gabriella Buba, Gordon B. White, GregRobin Smith, J. L. Doty, Jack Skillingstead, Jeff Grubb, Jeff Sturgeon, Josef B. Wilke, K.I. Tolles, Kendare Blake, L.J. Melvin, Laura Anne Gilman, Lauren C. Johnson, Lawrence Watt-Evans, Leslie Lutz, Lily Meade, Lish McBride, Liz Argall, Lizzy D. Hill, Margaret Owen, Megan E. O’Keefe, Michael Michel, Miranda Levi, Nancy Kress, Neena Viel , Nicole Glover, Perla X. Caballero, Remy Nakamura, Rhiannon/R.Z. Held, Rosemary Jones, Sandra Rosner, Sean K. Reynolds, Sebastien de Castell, Shanna Germain, Shiromi Arserio , Steven Barnes, Susan R. Matthews, Tara Campbell, Timothy W. Long, Tori Sharp, Virginia Black, William Boulanger, Koji A. Dae, William Alexander, Thomas Ha

    YA is for Everyone?

    12:00pm – 1:00pm @ Cascade 6

    The YA genre is technically for teens, but the profit comes from adults buying YA. How has this influenced the genre? What does this mean for what can and cannot be discussed in YA?

    A. L. Kaplan (M), Margaret Owen, Kendare Blake, L.J. Melvin, Lish McBride

    Prop Design & Materials

    2:00pm – 3:00pm @ Cascade 10

    Ever wonder how to build a six-foot-long sword that will fit in your checked luggage? Or how to take the wobble out of a wizard staff? Panelists will discuss some basic design concepts, tools, and materials.

    Richard Stephens (M), Belsac, Ben Honeycutt, A. L. Kaplan, Melissa Nichols

    Reading: A.L. Kaplan

    6:00pm – 6:30pm @ Cascade 3

  • My Schedule for Norwescon: April 2-5, 2026

    My Schedule for Norwescon: April 2-5, 2026

    I’ll be at Norwescon this year!

    April 2-5, 2026

    Here is my Schedule

    Friday

    Teen & Tween: Help Teens Rule the World 4:00pm – 5:00pm @ Cascade 5

    Northwest Speculative Reading: Norwescon 2026 8:00pm – 10:00pm @ Cascade 9

    Saturday

     Autograph Session 10:00am – 11:00am @ Grand 2

    YA is for Everyone? 12:00pm – 1:00pm @ Cascade 6

    Prop Design & Materials 2:00pm – 3:00pm @ Cascade 10

    Reading: A.L. Kaplan 6:00pm – 6:30pm @ Cascade 3

    Norwescon

    April 2-5, 2026

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport

    18740 International Blvd

    SeaTac, WA 98188

  • My Thursday Schedule at Worldcon

    My Thursday Schedule at Worldcon

    Meet the Authors—YA and Middle Grade

    Teen; Young Adult Fiction; Youth
    Room 347-348, Thu. 1:30–2:30 p.m.

    Come meet the writers who are crafting the stories for you! A selection of YA and middle grade authors are available to answer questions and talk about stories.

    Marta Murvosh (M), A. L. Kaplan, CJ Hosack, Kate Ristau, L.J. Melvin, Shana Targosz

  • Come see me at Seattle Worldcon 2025

    Come see me at Seattle Worldcon 2025

    Seattle Worldcon 2025!

    Building Yesterday’s Future–For Everyone

    August 13–17, 2025

    Here is my Schedule:

    Prop Up That Costume with a Prop

    Room 335-336, Wed. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

    Props can often make or break a costume. Learn what works and how to make those little special items, hopefully without breaking the bank.

    Selena A. Naumoff (M), A. L. Kaplan, Pierre E. Pettinger, Jr.

    Room 428, Wed. noon–12:30 p.m.

    A. L. Kaplan

    Meet the Authors—YA and Middle Grade

    Room 347-348, Thu. 1:30–2:30 p.m.

    Come meet the writers who are crafting the stories for you! A selection of YA and middle grade authors are available to answer questions and talk about stories.

    Marta Murvosh (M), A. L. Kaplan, CJ Hosack, Kate Ristau, L.J. Melvin, Shana Targosz

    Who Would Win?

    Teen
    Room 347-348, Sat. 3–4 p.m.

    Decide who will win each contest from our bracket of various characters and determine who will take home the crown!

    A. L. Kaplan (M)

    Animal Companions in Middle Grade/YA

    Room 320, Sun. 4:30–5:30 p.m.

    It’s dangerous to go alone! The loyal animal (or monster) companion is a common feature of kids’ stories. These companions do more than tag along—they reveal character, deepen world-building, offer emotional support (or challenge), and sometimes even steal the show. Let’s discuss our favorites and find out what makes these furry (or scaly) friends so great.

    Deva Fagan (M), A. L. Kaplan, Jenna Lee-Yun, Kathryn Sullivan, Maya Prasad