Since I’ve yet to survive June’s Stoker Awards weekend, or July’s Readercon or San Diego Comic-Con, it seems a bit early to be thinking of August and the World Science Fiction Convention. But luckily, the Renovation committee has been doing that thinking for me.

So here’s where you’ll be able to find me in Reno two months from now. This is only the list of panels, though—readings, autographings, and other solo events are still to come.

Will Eisner: Pioneering Comics Genius
Thursday, August 18, 12:00-13:00
with Tom Galloway and Stu Shiffman

Fantasy and Horror in the New Century
What to look for and where to find on the darker side of literature
Saturday, August 20, 11:00-12:00
with John Joseph Adams, Susan T. Casper, Ellen Datlow, and Nick Mamatas

Giving and Receiving Critiques
Many writers participate in writers workshops, but it can be difficult, especially for new writers, to give critiques helpfully and receive critiques gracefully. Experienced workshoppers discuss techniques for critiques.
Saturday, August 20, 12:00-13:00
with Margaret Fisk , Daniel Abraham , Sheila Finch and Tim Pratt

Crisis Fatigue: The Pros and Cons of Cross-book Universe-changing Comic Epics
Almost every year, it seems, the comics world has a major multibook crisis/civil war/semi-reboot. Is it overused? Does it bring in new readers or deter them?
Saturday, August 20 17:00 – 18:00
with Tom Galloway, Lenny Bailes and Brenda W. Clough

Considering what’s going on in the world of DC Comics at the moment, the timing of that last panel couldn’t be better.

See you all in Reno—and at three other cons first!