Sarah Monette

Sarah Monette; M. Keaton; Elizabeth Bear

Two powerhouse writers and one distraction work hard for your amusement. They'll read just enough to make you want to buy more. They'll share glimpses of their writing so dazzling that you'll walk from the room blinded. They'll leave you wondering why their work isn't mandatory reading for every school child in America. Bring your books that you may fawn at their feet and beg them to sign. Bring offerings of fine foods and drink and they might at that. (Oh, and MK will read too.) (lampbane)… (more)

Sarah Monette; William Jones; Catherynne Valente; Cherie Priest

Horror elements increasingly creep into Sci-Fi and Fantasy, especially in the urban settings. Why? Is there something basic in the nature of horror itself that translates into all genres? Do we just enjoy being scared so much that we want a taste of it in everything? Our panelists present their views. (lampbane)… (more)

Sarah Monette; M. Keaton; Elizabeth Bear; Lucy Snyder

Authors increasingly insist they only want to write novel length and that the short form is boring. Market numbers seem to indicate that the short form is dying. And yet, the demand for flash fiction continues to grow and a generation rises raised on instant gratification and short attention spans. Why write short stories? How are they different from novels other than length? What extra skills are required? And what about the dreaded serial? Our panelists explain. (lampbane)… (more)