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By Aprilynne Pike - Posted on 29 March 2010

28 May 2010 12:00 pm
30 May 2010 7:00 pm
US/Arizona

I've been invited to be a panelist at Phoenix Comicon '10! The event runs May 27 through May 30, and I will be discussing all kinds of fun stuff besides books. :) The following is subject to change, so be sure to double-check the schedule at the convention!

  • Friday 3:00p: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Steampunk, Oh My
    A look at the hottest subgenres in fantastic fiction. What's worth reading and why have they gotten so popular?
  • Saturday 1:30p: Writing for the Young Adult Market
    What makes a story Young Adult? Discussing writing for the young adult market, how they got started, and their work in that field.
  • Saturday 4:30p: Spotlight on Aprilynne Pike
    Meet New York Times bestselling author Aprilynne Pike. Her first book, Wings hit #1 on the NYT Children's bestseller list and her second novel, Spells has just been released. Join her for a talk about her books and what's coming next.
  • Saturday 6:00p: Doctor Who & Torchwood
    We've got a new Doctor, the return of Torchwood in the works (including a possible FOX series) and Who knows what else. Our panelists discuss the current state of the Whoniverse and speculate on what's to come.
  • Sunday 10:30a: Joss Whedon is Still My Master
    We've had Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Dr. Horrible, and Dollhouse. A look back at the various Joss Whedon projects we know and love as well as speculation on what's next?
  • Sunday 1:30 p: You've sold your first novel, now what?
    The road to selling your first novel is usually a long one, but the publishers want the next one right away. Panelists will talk about approaching their second novel after having finally sold their first one.
  • Sunday 3:00p: Sci Fi Social Media
    Is your favorite author a Facebook friend? We look at how Sci-Fi notables are using social media tools - Twitter, podcasting, blogging, Facebook, Myspace, etc. - to build fan connections and communities around themselves and their works.

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122 North 2nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phoenix Convention Center
100 North Third Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004

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