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Preliminary Program Grid for R. Z. HeldThis is the Preliminary program schedule. R. Z. Held may or may not actually be on these items, but probably will. However, due to circumstances beyond our control, modifications to the program can occur throughout the convention. |
| Friday 5:30 pm: Introducing the Cozy Fantasy (Ends at: 6:25 pm) Washington Theater Participants:Bill Lawhorn (M), R. Z. Held, Randee Dawn, Sarah Avery Travis Baldree’s Legends & Lattes, a 2023 Nebula Awards Best Novel finalist, is an example of a relatively new subgenre being called "cozy fantasy." These stories generally feature heartwarming characters, little to no danger, and low stakes. They are like settling down with a warm fluffy blanket and fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies in your most comfortable reading nook. What are some other examples and favorite cozy fantasies and why are they growing in popularity? |
| Saturday 10:00 am: Rejections Happen (Ends at: 10:55 am) Eisenhower Participants:A. T. Greenblatt, Nate Hoffelder, R. Z. Held, Scott Edelman (M) The life of a writer involves hearing many variations of the word "no." Rejection comes with the territory but that does not make it easier to experience. Panelists discuss coping with rejection, how to continue writing through them, and what you can learn from receiving a no. |
| Saturday 11:30 am: Finding Your Level (Ends at: 12:25 pm) Eisenhower Participants:Doc Coleman, Jo Miles, Meridel Newton, R. Z. Held, Sarena Ulibarri (M) The speculative fiction we love comes in several lengths - short story, novelette, novella, and novel (as well as flash and micro fiction). Panelists discuss their experience writing long- and short-form stories. Do writers have a length they write best at? Can you write an epic story in short story format? How do you figure out what your ideal story length is? How do you train yourself to write longer or shorter? |
| Sunday 11:30 am: Writing Through Adversity (Ends at: 12:25 pm) Jackson Participants:A. T. Greenblatt, R. Z. Held, Samantha Katz, Sarah Avery (M), Scott Edelman Writing is hard enough but writers are also full human beings dealing with obstacles that can make it difficult to maintain a creative practice. From financial and family responsibilities to chronic pain and other mental and physical challenges, panelists talk openly about coping with daily pressures that often interfere with one's writing life. |
| Sunday 2:30 pm: Author Reading: R. Z. Held (Ends at: 2:55 pm) Monroe Participants:R. Z. Held R. Z. Held reads from recent and upcoming works. |
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