CONvergence schedule

because it gives me something to look forward to and I so don't want to talk about how this week has gone (though I can almost hear out of my right ear again and that's a definite improvement):

CONvergence is a mere couple of weeks away. Register early and often; it's pretty epic. :-)

Friday, July 3
9:30 AM
Creatures and Character -  Writing the human and inhuman in a believable way is tough. Should the story be from the point of view of the Vampire or their significant other? What makes people love or hate a character or creature?
Panelist(s): Jeannie Holmes, R. Scott McCoy, Andre Guirard, Catherine Lundoff, Roy Booth, John Shea

7 PM - Tricks of the Trade: How to Publish and Not Perish
Being a good writer doesn't mean your book will ever make it. Come listen to some advice from successful writers.
Panelist(s): Patrick Rothfuss, Catherine Lundoff, Mark McLaughlin, Scott Lynch, Lyda Morehouse

Saturday, July 4
3:30 PM - Broad Universe Rapidfire Reading
Members of Broad Universe will read their short fiction. Broad Universe is an international organization with the primary goal of promoting science fiction, fantasy, and horror written by women.
Panelist(s): Catherine Lundoff (mod), Kathy Sullivan, Catherine Schaff-Stump, Lyda Morehouse, Kimberly Long-Ewing

5 PM - How to Screw Up Your Writing Career
Pro writers share their stories about mistakes they've made or they've known others to make as newly published authors.
Panelist(s): Patrick Rothfuss, Catherine Lundoff, Kathy Sullivan

These are more 'biz' panels than I generally sign up for and I don't remember volunteering for a couple of them, but guessing that's just a senior moment and I did in fact do so. I'm sure they'll be filled with dynamic discussion. CONvergence panels usually are. It's a fine, fine convention.

And before I forget, I'll also be signing at the True Colors Bookstore table next weekend at Pride (time TBA).
The other high point of the week - I'll be reading at The Loft in early August. :-) More on that when there is a schedule and such.