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With the re-release of The Night Girl, there comes promotion, and I'm excited to get working on giving this book the best re-launch it can have. I've already invited you all to the afternoon mingle (with cake!) at Words Worth Books on Saturday, August 30. Next Friday (the 15th), I'll be flying into Calgary to attend the When Words Collide science fiction and fantasy convention.
Look for my books at the Shadowpaw Press booth, and I may be along to sign copies, and I have an autograph session of my own, and I will be a panellist at a presentation. I'll be speaking alongside Konn Lavery and Onyx Shelton in a panel moderated by Erik D'Souza entitled The Names of Things.
As is stated on the panel promotion: "You have a story idea, you have a plot, you have characters, but what are their names? What's the name of the street they live on or their hometown? Or the neighbouring town? Or the other continent in their fantasy world? Names are important. They suggest a history and a unique set of characteristics that add spice and background to your tales. Learn about different approaches, benefits and potential pitfalls." So, if you want to hear our thoughts on how we name things, whether we explore the languages behind the names, or just wing it, come on out at 9 a.m., Mountain Time on Sunday, August 17 (note corrected day). We'll be in the Sheraton East room.
While at When Words Collide, I'll be supporting Edmonton's bid to host WorldCon in 2030. I'll be taking part in their bid party, reading alongside Brendan Myers and Regina M. Hansen online in the Daspletosaurus Zoom Room, 5 p.m. Mountain Time on Saturday, August 16. For more information, check out Edmonton's Virtual Bid Party page here. I must say, I love the dinosaur theme of the online party.
Finally, on Sunday, August 17, starting at 2 p.m. Mountain Time, I will be signing copies of my books alongside author Kelly Siskind, so if you're at When Words Collide, I hope you'll stop by and say hello.
Otherwise, I'm looking forward to checking out the other panels and activities at the convention, and exploring Calgary a little. It's been a while since I've visited this fair city, and I'm looking forward to the camaraderie and creative atmosphere that conventions like When Words Collide provide.