Samantha Bryant
Friday July 10th
In This Economy? How to Fund Writing on a Shoestring Budget
The many approaches to self-publishing have one thing in common: they require investment, often in the form of cold hard cash! If your income is limited and you're not sure where to start, attend this panel to learn about fundraising, pitfalls to avoid, and general ideas for publishing on a budget. (Moderator: Tej)
Friday July 10th
Legislators Gonna Legishate: A Book Ban Discussion
"Book banning" is all over the news, but what does it really mean for readers, authors, and society as a whole? Learn why this controversial practice might do more harm than good and what we can do to oppose it. (Moderator: Samantha Bryant)
Saturday July 11th
Roundtable: Romance with a Capital R (LIVE)
LIVE VIA DISCORD AUDIO - Bring your romance questions to our panel of romance experts! (Moderator: Samantha Bryant)
Saturday July 11th
Monstrous Love: Monster Romance as a Growing Genre
Monster Romance is a rapidly growing niche of books featuring relationships with monsterous love interests. Where did this start, and why are we seeing such an uptick in such fictional relationships? Join our panelists on a discussion of monster romance: its history, how to write it, and where you can find the monster niche you're looking to read. (Moderator: Samantha Bryant)
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)