I’ve been so busy getting ready to head off tomorrow to the World Fantasy Convention in Baltimore — where I’m one of the Guests of Honor — that I haven’t told you where you’ll be able to find me if you happen to be heading there, too.

Time to remedy that!

Thursday, 8:00 p.m. (WaterTable BC) 
Opening Ceremonies

Thursday, 9:00 p.m. (WaterTable BC) 
A Taxonomy of Villains
Not all villains are created equally, nor should they be. Lucifer, Sauron, Loki, the Joker, Smaug, and Grendel each have different power levels, wants, and needs. How do authors chose to make their villains equal to the needs of the story?
with Esther Friesner, Elektra Hammond, and Emily Leverett

Friday, 1:00 p.m. (WaterTable BC)
You Got Your Fantasy in My SF! You Got Your Horror in My Fantasy!
Genre lines are frequently blurred and there isn’t really a rule book. What makes a science fiction story with fantasy tropes work? Why does fantasy with a healthy dollop of horror intrigue? Are you a purist or do you prefer stories with blended speculative elements? Let’s discuss!
with Aliette de Bodard, Lee Harris, and Alma Katsu

Friday, 4:00 p.m. (Homeland)
Speculative Sound Waves
With more and more people taking to the internet airwaves to discuss fantasy and horror literature, how have editors, authors, agents, critics and readers distinguished their creative voices in an ever expanding podcast market? And what do they do to grow a distinct, diverse and dedicated listenership?
with Jen R. Albert, Claire Humphrey, Jonathan Strahan, and Gary Wolfe

Saturday, 12:00 p.m. (WaterTable BC)
Fantasy and Horror on Stage
What makes a story suited for the stage, and how can stagecraft bring fantasy and horror to life? What classic and contemporary fantastical tales have been successfully adapted for live performance — and what should be but hasn’t yet?
with Angeli Primlani, Jennifer Udden, and Mark Van Name

Saturday, 2:00 p.m. (Dealers Room)
Book Signing
I’ll be at Chris Logan Edwards’ table launching my short story collection Tell Me Like You Done Before with Andy Duncan, who’s also launching his short story collection An Agent of Utopia.

Saturday, 4:00 p.m. (Maryland Ballroom)
Guest of Honor Speech
After 48 years of con-going, there are a few things I feel compelled to share with you.

Saturday, 8:00 p.m. (Maryland Foyer)
Art Reception
One of the displays will be an exhibition of original art from the comics I wrote back in the ’70s, and if you’re there, I’ll tell you how they came to be.

Saturday, 11:00 p.m. (Homeland)
Ukulele Singalong
Bring your instruments and voices for a group singalong of strange and funny songs suitable for a World Fantasy Convention.

Sunday, 11:00 a.m. (WaterTable BC)
Best Meals Ever Written
A discussion of feasts and meals and what makes them great is it a tragic ending like the Red Wedding or a highly detailed description of the food so fans can replicate the cuisine, or something in between.
with S.A Chakraborty, Aliette de Bodard, A.T. Greenblatt, and S. M. Stirling

Sunday, 1:00 p.m. (Maryland Ballroom)
World Fantasy Awards Banquet

But wait—there’s more!

I’ll also be leading three different food walks over the weekend. Details below. I hope you’ll be able to join me.

Be seeing you!