R.J. Joseph

Speaker

R. J. Joseph is an award winning, Shirley Jackson and Stoker Award™ nominated Texas based writer/speaker/editor. Her creative and academic work examines the intersections of race, gender, and class in the horror genre and popular culture. Her next short story collection, My Monsters Ain’t like Yours, will be released in summer 2026 by Quill & Crow Publishing. She occasionally peeks out on various social media platforms from behind @rjacksonjoseph or at www.rhondajacksonjoseph.com

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)

5:30PM - 7:00PM EDT

Saturday July 11th

Horror Writers Association Roundtable (LIVE)

LIVE VIA DISCORD AUDIO - The HORROR WRITERS ASSOCIATION (HWA) is a nonprofit organization of writers and publishing professionals around the world, dedicated to promoting dark literature and the interests of those who write it. Learn more about HWA and horror writing in general in this discussion where audience questions are answered! (Moderator: Christina Rosso)

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)