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Preliminary Program Grid for Sarah AveryThis is the Preliminary program schedule. Sarah Avery 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: Author Reading: Sarah Avery (Ends at: 10:25 am) Monroe Participants:Sarah Avery Sarah Avery reads from recent and upcoming works. |
| Saturday 11:30 am: How to Change Your Reading Diet (Ends at: 12:25 pm) Washington Theater Participants:A.C. Wise, Irette Y Patterson, Mary G. Thompson (M), Michael Dirda, Sarah Avery Reading ruts happen! Panelists discuss the best ways to diversify your reading habits to find new gems and genres that you'll love next. Where can you find new sources for your TBR list? What are tips for sifting through new titles to find something you love? How many pages should you give a book or story before moving on? |
| Saturday 2:30 pm: Signing: Sarah Avery (Ends at: 2:55 pm) Dealers Room Foyer Participants:Sarah Avery Author signing outside of the Dealer's Room. |
| Sunday 10:00 am: State of Small Press Publishing (Ends at: 10:55 am) Jackson Participants:Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Neil Clarke, Sarah Avery (M), Sarena Ulibarri, Ty Drago Small press publishing is steadily evolving with new trends emerging for editors and authors alike. Panelists explain the ins and outs of small press publishing today. What's new and exciting in small press publishing? What are small presses doing that larger publishers cannot or will not do? Which types of small presses are reaching the widest audience? |
| 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. |
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