Writer's Grove

Chicago, Baby!

I drove through Chicago once in 1996 but never got to see much of the city. I’ve also enjoyed several flight delays at O’Hare which is a fine American tradition at this point. But I’ve never visited as an author or had any real opportunity to enjoy the city. Now I finally get my chance.

I’m going to be at C2E2 at McCormick Place this coming weekend, with opportunities to say hi on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. My complete schedule is below. Sorry I won’t have the new book with me, but lookit, I will happily sign everything you bring. Whole series, one book, your forehead, whatever. Looking forward to seeing you if you can make it there!

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

4-5 pm: Del Rey Books Spotlight on SF/Fantasy, S402

Basically this is a panel with me and my über-editor, Tricia Narwani, talkin’ about stuff that’s releasing soon. So you’ll hear about SHATTERED, of course, but also all the other goodies under the Ballantine/Del Rey/Spectra umbrella (like this guy you might have heard of named George R.R. Martin and this wee franchise called Star Wars). And I’m sure you’ll have a chance to ask questions if you wanna.

5:30-6:30 pm: Signing at the Del Rey booth

I don’t know precisely where the booth is. I assume they will give you a map thingie when you go. I’m counting on my editor to know where it is so I don’t get lost. :)

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

1:30-2:30 pm: Geek Geek Revolution, S403

GEEK GEEK REVOLUTION is a no-holds-barred geek culture game show featuring five science fiction/fantasy authors competing for the chance to be TOP GEEK. In addition the audience member will be asked to write in questions in hopes of stumping the authors and winning a prize pack of books. Hold onto your hats, nerfherders, this might get ugly! Featuring authors Patrick Rothfuss, Kevin Hearne, Seth Fishman and Lydia Kang, moderated by John Scalzi.

3-4 pm: Supernatural City, S402

Join authors Jacqueline Carey, Kevin Hearne, Chloe Neill, Lauren Roy, and Kerrelyn Sparks on a guided tour of cityscapes populated by supernatural creatures, both friend and foe.

4:30-5:30 pm: Signing at the Del Rey booth

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

11 am-12 pm: Signing at the Del Rey booth

And there you have it! Looking forward to seeing you, Chicago!