Hanuvar at GenCon
The Hanuvar series will officially debut at GenCon in Indianapolis, Indiana, in just a few days, and I couldn’t be happier.
If you happen to be attending GenCon, my schedule can be found below, and I hope you’ll swing by to say hello.
In addition to a number of panels, I’ll be showing up for two book signings as well as a meet the author event on Thursday evening, although I probably won’t be able to turn up until about 7:00 for that (it runs from 6-10).
If you haven’t yet ordered Lord of a Shattered Land, there are many North American locations where it can be found, including directly from Baen Books, my publisher
My GenCon schedule can be found below:
THURSDAY
Playing TTRPGs Feeds Your Craft
Panelists: Erik Scott de Bie (moderator), Kelli Fitzpatrick, Carlos Hernandez, Howard Andrew Jones, James Lowder.
10:00 AM
Marriott Ballroom 4
There’s a special sort of alchemy that happens when a group of writers play a TTRPG together that can feed directly into their craft as published authors. How does practicing “yes, and” at the table, for example, flex specific creative muscles? How does the safer, relaxed space of an in-character Discord channel offer a chance to experiment with new writing? Why explore character arcs and collaborate on relationships to flesh out the storytelling experience of a campaign? Join our panel of writers as they discuss the specific ways in which collaborative storytelling through their gaming groups has supported their professional craft, and what strategies might be useful for you.
Timing the Perfect Heroic Fight
Panelists: Bradley P. Beaulieu (moderator), Howard Andrew Jones, Katherine Monasterio, Gregory A. Wilson.
2:00 PM
Marriott Ballroom 4
As the writer, how do you build tension, timing, and dramatic turns during combat to make the audience cheer and not groan? How do you handle pace, technique, and blocking? Join our expert panelists as they discuss this and other nuances of writing combat scenes.
Meet the Pros of Writers’ Symposium
Meet the writers of the Gen Con Writers’ Symposium in this special evening event. Authors will have their books or other works available for sale and signature.
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Wabash 1 (in Marriott)
Participating authors: Anthony W. Eichenlaub, Brandon Crilly, Brandon O’Brien, Bryan Young, C. S. E. Cooney, Carlos Hernandez, Cat Rambo, Dan Jolley, Daniel “Doc” Myers, Derek Tyler Attico, Dr. Chesya Burke, E.D.E. Bell, Erik Scott de Bie, Erin M. Evans, Gabrielle Harbowy, Gini Koch, Grace P. Fong, Gregory A. Wilson, Howard Andrew Jones, Jennifer Brozek, John Jackson Miller, Jordan Jones-Brewster, Kelli Fitzpatrick, Maurice Broaddus, Patrick S. Tomlinson, R.R. Virdi, Richard Dansky, Sandra Tayler, Sarah Hans, Sean CW Korsgaard, S E Lindberg, and Sheree Renée Thomas. Track: GCWS Event.
FRIDAY
Fantasy and Historical Fiction: Where Do They Overlap?
Panelists: LaShawn M. Wanak (moderator), Howard Andrew Jones, Diana M. Pho, Dedren Snead, R.R. Virdi.
12:00 PM
Marriott Ballroom 3
Historical fiction has been an integral part of fantasy from the very start of the genre and remains a core influence in the works of many prominent fantasy authors. How are authors inspired by history in classic and current works? What are the pros, cons, and pitfalls of historical influence? Join our expert panel of fantasy writers as they discuss.
Narrative Nightmares and Lessons Learned
Panelists: Sean CW Korsgaard (moderator), Jeremy Bernstein, Richard Lee Byers, Jerry Gordon, Howard Andrew Jones.
3:00 PM EDT
Austin (in Marriott)
Join our panel of expert writers as they recount stories of narrative nightmares, some hard-learned lessons earned in the process, and how they moved past them—and examine how to recognize disasters, how to recover and course correct, and what they’ve learned in the process.
The Leading Edge of Sword and Sorcery
Panelists: S E Lindberg (moderator), Matt John, Howard Andrew Jones, Sean CW Korsgaard, Dedren Snead.
4:00 PM
Austin (in Marriott)
The sword and sorcery genre continues to evolve with new and exciting concepts and directions. Join our panel of expert sword and sorcery writers as they discuss their thoughts on this genre.
SATURDAY
Signing with Howard Andrew Jones and Erik Scott de Bie
12:00 PM
Exhibit Hall
Handling Book Releases
Panelists: S E Lindberg (moderator), Erik Scott de Bie, Erin M. Evans, Howard Andrew Jones, Patrick S. Tomlinson.
3:00 PM
Marriot Ballroom 2
Join our panel of authors, each with Summer 2023 book releases, as they discuss the process of promoting and publicizing a recent work in the current environment, on and offline, from a writer’s perspective.
SUNDAY
Signing with Howard Andrew Jones and Brandon Crilly
10:00 AM
Exhibit Hall
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