[Spotlight Post] ConDFW STARTS TODAY!!!
Today starts ConDFW. It’s been a wee bit of a challenge to get there, but here’s my programming. It’s a good convention moving to new hotel. If you’re in the area, come out and see us all. This convention has good panels, good people, and fun parties. If you’re a writer, there’s good information here. We want to encourage your writing and help you avoid pitfalls.
Friday, February 15th
Programming 2 (Chinaberry)
8 pm: Yard Dog Road Show!
Panelists: Julia S. Mandala, Kathy Turski, Ethan Nahte, Rhonda Eudaly, and many more!
The fantastic authors of the Yard Dog Press put on their always entertaining Road Show! Make sure not to miss this.
Saturday, February 16th
Programming 3 (Trinity VII)
10 am: Hunting Heroines: Trends in Young Adult Writing
Panelists: Bev Hale (M), Julia S. Mandala, Rachel Caine, Rhonda Eudaly
Strong heroines in Young Adult novels are becoming more and more commonplace. However, is the craze started by the Hunger Games healthy? Or is the trend of darker Young Adult books continuing? Our novelists compare
notes and talk about current trends in Young Adult writing.
Programming 2 (Chinaberry)
12 pm: Self-editing err0rs
Panelists: William Ledbetter (M), Michael Ashleigh Finn, Shanna Swendson, Rhonda Eudaly, Kathy Turski
Another popular panel with our con-goers, for the past couple of years our panelists have discussed ways of catching those pesky errors. Remember, friends are essential for finding errors. The more eyes on your work, the better – each different perspective helps catch things you miss! And watch out for Autocorrect…
Autographing
5 pm: Julia Mandala, Linda L. Donahue, Rhonda Eudaly and Dusty Rainbolt
6 pm: Four Redheads of the Apocalypse
Panelists: Julia Mandala, Linda L. Donahue, Rhonda Eudaly and Dusty Rainbolt
Yes, it’s that time again – and the craziness that is the Redheads of the Apocalypse are doing a press conference. Should be a lot of fun, and they’ll answer any questions you have…
Sunday, February 17th
Programming 3 (Trinity VII)
12 pm: Attack of the Puns: Trends in Humor
Panelists: A. Lee Martinez (M), Kathy Turski, Dusty Rainbolt, S. Boyd Taylor, Rhonda Eudaly
What makes a good humorous story? Is it slapstick-style physical comedy ala Naked Gun? Is it parodies and situational humor such as Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series? Our resident humorists debate how to make something funny, and what is currently hot in the world of comedy.
Art/Costume (Red Oak)M
2 pm: 4 Star Stories Symposium
Panelists: Lou Antonelli (M), Mary Gearhart-Gray, David L. Gray, Rhonda Eudaly, William Ledbetter, Ethan Nahte,
Gloria Oliver, Selina Rosen
When we heard about 4 Star Stories we knew we had to bring some of the contributors together to explain what they have done. Come see what a group of fellow authors, artists and editors have accomplished! Note: I’ve included all available 4 Star Stories contributors – so this will be an experienced group of authors and artists!
Reading (Trinity VIII)
3 pm: Melia Newman, Rhonda Eudaly
See You There!!!