Hey folks — I’ve got my updated DragonCon schedule and a couple of book signing events for the Mage Errant release at the end of September! And, if you haven’t pre-ordered your copy, the pre-order bonus short story is still available! There will be more book signings, so keep checking for more news there!
In chronological order of events:
DragonCon Panels:
DragonCon runs Thursday, September 3rd through Monday, September 7th in Atlanta, GA.
Title: Gods, Geography, and Jet Streams: Making Your World’s Climate Feel Real
Description: Whether your world runs on physics, magic, or meddling gods, climate still needs to make sense. This panel breaks down how geography, wind patterns, and atmospheric systems shape believable weatherâso your deserts, storms, and seasons feel real instead of random. *Signing in the Westin to follow.
Panelists: John Bierce, Paige L. Christie(M), Kevin R. Grazier, Ellie Raine, JM Paquette
Time: Fri 10:00 am
Location: L401-L403 Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: High Fantasy Signing Showcase: Gods, Geography, & Jet Streams
Panelists: John Bierce, Ellie Raine, Paige L. Christie, JM Paquette
Time: Fri 11:30 am
Location: Overlook Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Mentor Session
Panelists: Neil Clarke, John Bierce, Megan Mackie, AC Cobble
Time: Sat 02:30 pm
Location: Embassy G Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Kings Fall, but Communities Rebuild: Stories of Resilience in High Fantasy
Description: When dark lords fall & magic shatters the world, how do everyday citizens survive? Move past the ‘chosen one’ trope to explore the sociology of world-building. This panel analyzes mutual aid, refugee networks, & cultural resilience as fantasy populations rebuild from the ashes of apocalypse.
Panelists: S.M. Boyce, ML Spencer, John Bierce, Jennifer Borrero(M), Jon R. Osborne
Time: Sun 11:30 am
Location: L401-L403 Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Swords, Sorcery and City Planning
Description: Sure, it’s fun to adventure over hill and dale, but sometimes you just want to be where the people are. Explore how high fantasy authors build vibrant cities. From magical infrastructure to urban politics, learn how to turn fictional metropolises from backdrops into living characters.
Panelists: Cate Baumer, John Bierce, J. D. Evans, Rebecca Moesta(M)
Time: Sun 05:30 pm
Location: L401-L403 Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
Book Tour Dates:
Both confirmed tour dates so far are ticketed events, make sure to click through for details! One includes a copy of the hardcover in the ticket price, one doesn’t! I’ll keep updating y’all with more details as further events pop up! (And, yes, a ticket to any event that includes a copy of the book counts as a pre-order for the purposes of the bonus short story!)
Thursday, October 1 • 7 PM – 8:30 PM in Brooklyn, NY. (With Seth Ring, author of Battlemage Farmer!)
Friday, October 2 • Starts at 6:30 PM Barnes and Noble in Fairfax, VA. (Also with Seth Ring!)
