Nightborn on Tour: Books of Wonder and Sci-Fi & Fantasy Fest

This past week plus has been a busy one. Sunday, July 26th, I participated in a middle grade author event at Books of Wonder in New York City, where I got to talk up Nightborn on a panel alongside Newbery Honor Award Winning Author, Gail Carson Levine, celebrating her recently released Stolen Magic, and Sarah Mlynowksi (of the Whatever After series). Then I spent a week in New York City with the family, seeing the sights, eating the food, taking in a Broadway play, and introducing them to the good people I work with at Penguin Random House.

Home on the following Friday, I took off work to spend the day playing a Fate Core RPG game with my son and nephew that we set in the world of Thrones & Bones. Which, by the way, is amazing fun!

Then Saturday, August 1, the Hoover Public Library hosted their first Sci-Fi & Fantasy Fest, a celebration of books, games, films, and television, headlined by Katherine Harbour, Bobby Nash, and Van Allen Plexico. I participated in a wonderful RPG panel, alongside veteran gamer Mark Owens and Excelsior game store owner Ken Oswald. Then in the afternoon I was on a second panel with authors Stephen Duncan, J.F. Lewis, and Ingrid Seymour (and moderated by Jared Millet). Thanks to the organizers and to Barnes & Noble for handling book sales. The event seemed well attended and I hope the Hoover Library will host it again next year.

Next Up: New York Comic Con

The next stop on the Frostborn tour: I'll be at the  New York Comic Con this week, for two panels and two signings. As per always, signed books also get "rune-stamped"! Come say hello! And that Thursday night, I'll be at Word Jersey City doing a reading/signing and hosting a Thrones and Bones Game Night!

Coffee Talk with Dragons and Monsters | Thu. October 9 - 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

What makes a monster something to be feared? A force to be reckoned with? Or just misunderstood? Join R.L Stine (Party Games), Caitlin Kittredge (Black Dog), Lou Anders (Frostborn), Barry Lyga (Blood of My Blood), Paul Pope (The Rise of Aurora West), Ethan Reid (The Undying), Ransom Riggs (Hollow City; Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children) and Moderator Ali T. Kokmen (Barnes & Noble / Nook) as they discuss the “monsters” in their books and what makes them truly something monstrous...

Track: Books
SPEAKERS: Ali T. Kokmen, Barry Liege, Caitlin Kittredge, Ethan Reid, Lou Anders, Paul Pope, R.L. Stine, Ransom Riggs

Coffee Talk with Dragons and Monsters Author Autographing | Thu. October 9 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Word JC: Lou Anders presents a Frostborn Reading and Game Night
10/09/2014 7:00 pm

This event will take place at our Jersey City location. (GMaps)

Calling young gamers: come meet author Lou Anders, learn about the Viking-inspired adventure Frostborn, and play the game that goes along with the book! Recommended for ages 8 and up, open to all.

Facebook RSVP encouraged, but not required.

Geek Geek Revolution | Fri. October 10 - 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Geek Geek Revolution is a no-holds-barred geek culture game show featuring six science-fiction/fantasy Authors competing for the chance to be TOP GEEK. Audience members will be asked to 'write-in' questions in hopes of stumping the Authors and winning a pack of books. Hold onto your hats, Nerf herders, this might get ugly. Featuring Peter Brett (The Skull Throne), Maureen Johnson (The Name of the Star series), M.D. Payne (Monster Juice), Amber Benson (Witches of Echo Park), Lou Anders (Frostborn) and John Scalzi (Lock In). Moderated by Patrick Rothfuss (The Slow Regard of Silent Things).

Track: Books, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

SPEAKERS: Amber Benson, John Scalzi, Lou Anders, M.D. Payne, Maureen Johnson, Patrick Rothfuss

Geek Geek Revolution Autographing | Fri. October 10 - 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM