Sat 10:00 AM
Writing Novels – the Long Haul
Writing a novel can be a marathon. It can take years – whether from life changes or plot and character problems. Our panelists will discuss staying motivated during the process, and the new perspectives that arise over time.
Alan Smale mod Maeghan Jo Kimball Patrick A. L. Kaplan Sally Wiener Grotta
Sat 1:00 PM
Where Have All the Parents Gone?
Kids are always being thrown into life threatening situations in books, but in real life, their parents would never let this happen. Is that why so many parents in middle grade and young adult stories are either dead or oblivious? How can authors navigate the “parent problem”? What does portraying neglectful adults as normal or even beneficial teach young audiences? Do authors have the responsibility of addressing who should be watching these kids?
Patrick Thomas DM Mewha mod Wendra Colleen A. L. Kaplan Rigel Ailur
Sat 4:00 PM
Author Readings
Authors A.L. Kaplan, DM Mewha, and Mark Painter will read selections from their works.