This weekend I will be in sunny Dublin for the Phoenix Convention, from Friday evening through until Sunday afternoon I’m really looking forward to the event and all that’s planned. I have three panels scheduled over the weekend, see below for details.
Saturday 11:00 : What Makes a Good Story along with Ian McDonald, Paedar Ó Guilín and Steve Westcott, which should promote a good discussion about all things writing-related.
Sunday 11:00 : Genre Bending with Laura Anne Gilman, Paedar Ó Guilín and Cheryl Morgan, which seemed appropriate for me, as someone who writes urban fantasy historical mysteries with comedic and horrific elements.
Sunday 13:00 : Urban Fantasy: A flash in the pan or here to stay? with Catie Murphy and Steve Westcott. Hmm, wonder which side of the debate I’ll take on that one?
I am also looking forward to meeting new and familiar faces, in particular Catie Murphy, author of the superb UF series, The Walker Papers, and fellow Angry Robot author Colin Harvey, who’s new book, Damage Time, is out at the end of April. In addition, I’ll be travelling over with Juliet E McKenna, which gives her a chance to tell me about the exciting podcast she did with Solaris Books recently.
Hope to see you there.