A week from tomorrow, I’ll be at Capclave, a local con I’ve attended ever since Disclave died and Capclave was born.

If you want to track me down, here’s where I’ll be when not schmoozing in the bar or con suite—

So You Want to Be A Writer
Friday, October 6, 5:00 p.m., Salon A
Authors discuss how they became a writer, and why you should(n’t). Writers share their experiences and offer advice to those interested in becoming a professional writer. Pay it forward.
with Brenda Clough, Bud Sparhawk, and Alan Smale

Reading
Friday, October 6, 9:00 p.m., Bethesda
I haven’t yet decided what to read. I might put it up to a vote!

Abusing Authors
Sunday, October 8, 10:00 a.m., Rockville/Potomac
Panelists answer whatever questions the audience has on writing, editing, character development, agents, and others. Includes many non-writer-parts-of-being-a-writer, such as being your own boss, setting schedules, and so on.
with Lawrence M. Schoen, Sarah Avery, Michael Ventrella, Ian Randal Strock, and Will McIntosh

Reading Outside Your Genre for SF/F Writers
Sunday, October 8, 3:00 p.m., Bethesda
Panelists discuss the non-genre works that have influenced them and why it’s important to read outside of genre.
with M’Shai Dash, Natalie Luhrs, Malka Older, and James Morrow

Hope to see you there!