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Nicholas W. Fuller

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Nicholas W Fuller has been writing all of his life. He began writing his first novel while still in fifth grade—a science fiction story featuring an alien race inspired by his neighbor’s basset hounds. While that work remains incomplete, Nicholas has worked on various blogs and stories over the years, including publication in JCM Berne's Grimdwarf Magazine and earning an honorable mention from ElegantLiterature.com. Nicholas also started a youtube channel in early 2023 where he posts videos talking about books and other fun nerdy things as well as his interviews with authors and other creatives. When Nicholas is not writing or making videos, he’s probably thinking about writing, maybe playing video games with his brother, possibly tickling one or both of his two children, or perhaps traveling with his wife… but likely also pondering writing. He hopes to continue to make things up and put them on paper for an ever wider audience.
2:30PM - 4:00PM EDT

Saturday July 11th

Authors as Reviewers and Bookbloggers

Authors are readers as well as writers, and our panelists are book reviewers and podcasters who discuss how they review and interact with books by other authors. They talk about the benefits reviewing can have on your own writing and some tips and tricks for those interested in becoming reviewers, as well as some things to avoid or be careful about. (Moderator: Dawn Vogel)

4:00PM - 5:00PM EDT

Saturday July 11th

Guest of Honor: Shepard DiStasio

Join us for an exclusive interview with Guest of Honor Shephard DiStasio! We'll talk about his writing journey, influences, challenges, and more! Shepard DiStasio (he/they) is a trans, disabled author with an affinity for dark fantasy and the gothic. He is a Swarthout Award winner in poetry, and his debut novel, VEIL US IN GOLD, was an Indie Ink Awards finalist for Trans/Non-Binary Representation. They have poetry in Passionfruit Review, DOG TEETH, Reverent: An Anthology of Divinity, and Wasteland Review. He has two cats with his partner, and loves to translate Attic Greek poetry between writing gay angst and replaying their fav video games (gay, always). (Moderator: Nicholas W. Fuller)

5:00PM - 6:30PM EDT

Sunday July 12th

Pro Secrets for Book Signings

While many authors never get to meet their readers, those that hold book signings get to connect with them face to face! But how do you schedule one? And where and when? And what do you do when you get there? Our author panel offers their tips and strategies for getting the most out of your book signing. (Moderator: Nicholas W. Fuller)