Events

Upcoming Events

Given the current pandemic situation, all upcoming events are virtual; there are no in-person events being planned for the foreseeable future.

RoberCon (all times EDT)

Saturday, September 26th

11:00am: Speculative Poetry: Tips for Writing the Best Verse in the ‘Verse
3:00pm: Speculative Poetry Reading: Dramatic Journeys to Unknown Realms
4:00pm: Sprint to the Finish: Completing a Novel in a Short Time Frame

Sunday, September 27th

11:00am: From the Mind to the Story: Making the Journey of Ideas Smoother
4:00pm: Hooked to Our Screens: Video Games in the Time of COVID-19

Past Events

Space Moms Launch!

Tuesday, September 8th, 4pm-10pm

Karen Osborne and Valerie Valdes host a virtual literary house party to celebrate their book releases. Scheduled to appear are: Andrea Stewart, Marina Lostetter, Mike Chen, Megan O’Keefe, C.L. Polk, K.B. Wagers and Michael R. Underwood, with more guests to be announced.

Columbus NASFiC

Friday, August 21st at 8:00pm EDT: BIPOC Round Table
Saturday, August 22nd at 12:00pm EDT: The Ever-Expanding Universe of Space Operas
Sunday, August 23rd at 1:00pm EDT: Reading

Hometown Novel Nights

Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 7:00pm EDT

Hosted by the Newnan Carnegie Library, featuring Valerie Valdes, Pat McKee and Angie Gallion. Each author will share about themselves, their writing journey, and their latest book(s). Books will be available to purchase from the Carnegie or Corner Arts Gallery & Studios.

R.A. Salvatore In Conversation

Sunday, August 16 at 10:00am EDT

A virtual panel at ReedPop Metaverse with Salvatore in conversation with author Valerie Valdes (Prime Deceptions) as they discuss the highly anticipated release of the final book in the Drizzt trilogy, Relentless (Legend of Drizzt: Generations #3) and their mutual love affair with fantasy and games in general.

ConZealand

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 8:00pm EDT: Reading
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 8:00pm EDT: Kaffeklatsch
Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:00pm EDT: Not Your Parents’ Space Opera
Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 8:00pm EDT: In Space No One Can See You Hide the Evidence: Crimes in Space

The Ivy Bookshop

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 6:30pm EDT

A virtual reading and conversation with Michael R. Underwood (Annihilation Aria) and Valerie Valdes.

Comic-Con@Home

Friday, July 24, 2020 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm PDT (6:00pm – 7:00pm EDT)

Galaxy Grrls, or the Female and Non-Binary Authors who Bridge the new Frontier of Space Fiction

Featuring Nicky Drayden (Escaping Exodus), Marina Lostetter (Noumenon Ultra), Jessie Mihalik (Chaos Reigning), Valerie Valdes (Chilling Effect), and K.B. Wagers (A Pale Light in the Black).

Flights of Foundry

May 16, 2020