Romance Writers of America (RWA) have announced their schedule and list of workshops for the 2009 conference. Among them are a few sessions hosted by paranormal authors to inspire those aspiring paranormal romance writers out there….
No Holds Barred
Speakers: J.R. Ward and Jessica Andersen
Join #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward and nationally bestselling author Jessica Andersen for a candid, no holds barred Q & A about everything and anything. Get their takes on how to make it in paranormal romance, the value of critique partnering, the business and the craft of writing– bring your questions and let’s see where they take us!
Our Favorite Flavors: What it Takes to Succeed in Some of Today’s Most Popular Romance Subgenres
Speakers: Allison Brennan, Gaelen Foley, Holly Jacobs, and Gena Showalter
Four best-selling authors from four different subgenres present an engaging side-by-side comparison of how they handle the fundamentals in their specific fields. Hear these rising stars discuss how they handle those items common to all romances and the challenges inherent in each subgenre.
Hot Vampires, Demon Slayers, and Enchantresses: the Many Flavors of Fantasy
Speakers: Pati Nagle and Mary Jo Putney
Best-selling, RWA Honor Roll author Mary Jo Putney and fantasy author Pati Nagle discuss the varieties and core fantasies of paranormal romance.
How Not to Suck
Speakers: Christine Warren and Hannah Murray
Are you walking the path to success, or fighting your cement shoes? NYT and USA Today best-selling paranormal author Christine Warren and contemporary romance author Hannah Murray share tales of their own missteps to help you know the difference.
Mastering Your Domain: Research and Development of the Paranormal World
Speakers: Alyssa Day, Stephanie Julian, and Melissa Mayhue
Three paranormal writers and admitted research geeks will show you where to look and what to look for when blending folklore and mythology with modern genre fiction for extraordinary world-building.
Paranormals: Writing Outside the Box
Speakers: Kelley Armstrong, Jeaniene Frost, Melissa Marr, and Erika Tsang
Three New York Times best-selling authors and an Avon executive editor discuss the burgeoning urban fantasy/paranormal romance market for both adults and young adults.
Are you attending RWA this year? What other topics do you wish you could ask published paranormal romance authors or editors?
