Sylvester Barzey

Speaker

Sylvester Barzey is an award-winning horror author who grew up in the Bronx, NY, and was later transplanted to Bethlehem, GA, where he lives with his wife and two boys. A military veteran with an addiction to all things horror, Sylvester’s goal is to shine a spotlight on Black characters within the horror genre.

5:30PM - 7:00PM EDT

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)

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)