2015 Events

February

Boskone 52: Feb. 13-15, 2015
Westin Waterfront Hotel, Boston, MA

New England's longest running SF/F con. New this year is free programming on Friday from 2-6 pm. Check out the current Boskone schedule.

Here are my events. You can also look for me at the Broad Universe table in the dealers room, where my books will be sold.

Friday, Feb. 13:

The Author on the Flying Trapeze
4:00 -4:50 pm
Burroughs

Research tips for fainthearted and fearless writers from panelists who've tried falconry, caving, rock climbing, and flying trapeze, cooked space food, been tattooed, and gone behind-the-scenes at Cirque du Soleil for their novels. They'll share stories and research strategies, including advice for introverts about interviewing experts. How do you handle the ethics and logistics of experiential research?

E.C. Ambrose (moderator), Elizabeth Bear, Vincent O'Neil, Jill Shultz, Allen M. Steele

The Continuing Adventures of the QUILTBAG
6:00 pm-6:50 pm
Harbor II

Our media may be starting to feature more characters and situations from the queer/questioning, undecided, intersex, lesbian, transgender/transsexual, bisexual, allied/asexual, gay/genderqueer (QUILTBAG) perspective, but there's still a long way to go. How do we move from tokenism to full inclusion? We'll discuss favorite characters, new challenges, and available resources for writers and readers.

John Chu (moderator), Susan Jane Bigelow, Justine Graykin, Julia Rios, Jill Shultz

Broad Universe Group Reading
8:00 -8:50 pm
Griffin

Broad Universe is a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes women writers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Featured readers include: E.C. Ambrose (moderator), Anna Erishkigal, Justine Graykin, Christie Meierz, Roberta Rogow, and Jill Shultz.

Saturday, Feb. 14:

Women in Science and Technology
11:00 -11:50 am
Harbor I

Science and science fiction have long gone hand in hand, inspiring young minds to dream bigger. With the influx of women and young girls into scientific fields, what part can science fiction play? What role models are out there for young women and girls who are curious about science, technology, engineering, and math? What resources — or resistance — will they find? What fiction would it benefit them to read?

Janice Gelb (moderator), Janet Catherine Johnston, Jill Shultz, Alison Sinclair, Edie Stern

Sunday, Feb. 15:

Writing Workshops: What's Right for You as a New Writer?
11:00 -11:50 am
Marina 3

Thinking about attending a writing workshop or an MFA program? Wonder how to pick which one is right for you? Once you do, then what? There is no magic formula to elicit an acceptance letter, but a solid application is a good place to start. Join representatives from various writing programs and learn how to present the best of what you have to offer as a student.

Kenneth Schneyer (moderator), Debra Doyle, Theodora Goss, Shahid Mahmud, Jill Shultz

Autographing
2:00 -2:50 pm
Galleria

July

Readercon 26: July 9-12, 2015
Burlington Marriott, Burlington, MA