Adria Bailton

Speaker & Moderator

Adria Bailton (she/they) spends her day focusing on the nuclei of atoms and imagines entire worlds and universes to share. Their first published poetry and short fiction were in her high school’s fiction magazine some decades ago. Adria is an Associate Member of the SFWA, Member of SCBWI and Codex. Adria spent the last 15 years in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and recently moved to New England where they live with their partner, an axolotl, and three dogs.

5:30PM - 7:00PM EDT

Friday July 10th

On Indie Bookstores by Booksellers

Congratulations, you've published your book! But now, how do you get your words into the hands of eager readers? Independent bookstores are an excellent option for selling and marketing your work. This panel of booksellers will teach you how to connect and work with stores in your area! (Moderator: Adria Bailton)

10:00AM - 11:30AM EDT

Saturday July 11th

Predicting the Future: Where Science Fiction Could Explore Next

Science fiction is often a way for authors to explore real life scientific possibilities in imaginary circumstances, and sometimes these fictional stories accurately predict the future! Join this panel to see what our authors think the genre is going next. (Moderator: Adria Bailton)

12:00PM - 1:30PM EDT

Saturday July 11th

Ask the Expert Roundtable: Publishing (LIVE)

LIVE VIA DISCORD AUDIO - Have questions about the publishing process? Our panel of experts with editing and small press experience are here to help! If you have questions about editing mistakes or publishing paths, you're invited to come ask them here! (Moderator: Adria Bailton)

11:30AM - 1:00PM EDT

Sunday July 12th

Red Flags to Watch for Before Signing Contracts

Signing a contract with an agent, publisher, or editor is exciting but can also be overwhelming. With all the tiny legal details to consider, you want to make sure you're making the best decision possible for your work. Join our panelists as they discuss what makes a good contract and red flags that should make you think twice before signing. (Moderator: Brad Lee)

5:00PM - 6:30PM EDT

Sunday July 12th

How to Find the Right Home for Poems and Short Stories

While many of us trudge through the trenches with our numerous novels and long-form work, there's another side of the industry one may have never considered. Literary magazines, small presses, and online publications often host calls for submissions of short-form work like flash fiction, poetry, and short stories. Sometimes, focusing on short form work has its advantages. This panel discusses the ins and outs of submitting poems and short stories for publication. From the benefits and challenges, to agents and trends, learn about how you can break into publishing with your poems and short stories! (Moderator: Patchree Jones)