Meet the Author: 2015 San Diego Comic Con

COMIC CON

IS

 COMING!

That's right, kids, it's time to:

Come see me this week in San Diego:

7/8/15 - 7/12/15 - Tired Girl Collective, Table O-12, Small Press, San Diego Comic Con

We've got some cute stuff at my crafty table this year.  See more of what's in store here.  Ms. Bates, the famous artist, has outdone herself this year:

And we've got the requisite cute nerdy jewelry!

I'll also have a speculative fiction short story, limited edition!  If you want to read the nearly-unknown works of Sherri L. Smith, swing by and pick up a copy!

I'll also be a on a panel:

Sunday, 7/12/15 - "Middle Grade Spectacular"

11 AM - 12 PM, Room 25ABC

Mysteries, magic, missions! Monsters, myths, Minecraft! It's time for some middle grade merriment! Authors Melissa de la Cruz (The Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel), D. J. MacHale (Voyagers: Project Alpha), Jonathan Maberry (Orphan Army),Sherri Smith (The Toymaker's Apprentice), Judd Winick (Hilo Book 1: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth), and Sean Fay Wolfe (The Elementia Chronicles #1: Quest for Justice) explore the boundless world of middle grade fiction. Ages 8 and up.

Hope to see you all there!

An interesting afternoon

Pin up by my talented friend Ren from Tired Girl Collective-- check us out at SDCC!

Yesterday I did my first podcast with Black Girl Nerds.  My favorite part?  Hearing the host say "Caller, you're on the air, what's your question?"  It brought me back to all those episodes of "WKRP in Cincinnati" my parents used to watch-- surprisingly exciting!  A big thanks to Jaime and Cynthia for making me feel so welcome. 

You can catch the podcast right here, but I encourage you to visit the BGN blog.  (While you're at it, join their book club.  WILDSEED by Octavia S. Butler is next up!)  In this day and age when so many people are openly living the lives they choose, it's astonishing to me that some folks are still shy about owning their nerdiness.  The founder of BGN, Jamie, started her blog as a safe place for women of color, and all people to embrace their inner geek.  I, for one, am down with that message.  Live long and prosper, y'all!

For a real blast, take a look at the talk on their twitter page.  Some great dream casting suggestions (complete with pictures!) for ORLEANS!

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