Next week I will be appearing at the 2009 Apollocon conference in Houston, TX. Below is a list of the panels I will be participating in on Saturday and Sunday. Last year I had a fabulous time at Apollocon and am looking forward to this year’s events! For more info on Apollocon visit www.apollocon.org


Modern Horror: The Changing Face of Fear
Description: Panelists will discuss current trends in horror fiction and how the genre is evolving.
Date/Time: Sat 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Room: Tucson
Panelists: Gabrielle S. Faust, Linda Donahue, Lee Thomas, Joe McKinney


YA Dark Fantasy: Beyond Twilight
Description: Discuss the current trends in YA dark fantasy. Topics might include: What about dark fantasy appeals to the YA audience? What other YA vampires are out there besides the Meyers’ Edward Cullen? Which YA authors are leading the way in dark fantasy?
Date/Time: Sat 5:00PM – 6:00PM
Room: Seattle II
Panelists: Joe McKinney, K. Hutson Price, Lee Thomas, Gabrielle S. Faust


A Better World: Making the Future Look the Way We Want
Description: Panelists discuss activism in fannish culture. Topics may include (but are not limited to): volunteerism, social activism, political activism, and how to incorporate your ideals into your everyday fannish life.
Day/Time: Sun 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Room: Seattle I
Panelists: Chuck Coshow, Karen Meschke, Tim Miller (M), Gabrielle S. Faust, Tim Frayser

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