The AZSF.org 2011 Tucson Festival of Books Page
The 2011 Tucson Festival of Books is March 11-13 at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. There will be over 400 authors present including many writing in the Science Fiction and Fantasy genre. This web page will try to organize information for these authors at the festival. For full details on the festival, visit the official Tucson Festival of Books web site.
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Here is detailed information about the following SF/F authors at the Tucson Festival of Books.
Jennifer Ashley/Allyson James, Jared Aragona, Charles de Lint,
Eric Esquival, Diana Gabaldon, Kim Harrison, Gini Koch, Jeff Mariotte,
Dennis McKiernan, Lisa McMann, Brandon Mull, Yvonne Navarro, Weston Ochse,
Terry Moore, Aprilynne Pike, Janni Lee Simner, Sam Sykes, Vicki Lewis Thompson
Armand Villavert, John Vornholt, David Weber, Catherine Wells, and Timothy Zahn.
Panels with the authors will be in various buildings on the University of Arizona Campus. Signings associated with the panels will take place in designated areas immediately after the panel. Other signings will take place at exhibitor booths with many of them being at the Mysterious Galaxy Booth (#249-251) in addition to the festival signings (here’s a PDF of MG’s schedule). Some may also be at Leprecon, Inc. & SAGA booth (#248). Other booths of interest to SF/F fans include TusCon Science Fiction Conventions (Booth #256), Gamadin Sci-Fi Adventure Series (Booth #255), Heroes & Villains Comics (Booths 239, 240 & 407), Altered Dimensions Press (Booth 216), Massoglia Books (Booths 450-451), Phoenix ComiCon (Booth #138)
Signings
The Exhibitor Page lists all of the scheduled signings that the festival knows about. Of particular interest for SF/F authors is Mysterious Galaxy (booth 249-251). Note that author Sam Sykes is not scheduled for any panels but will be signing at Mysterious Galaxy (and may also be hanging out at the LepreCon booth). It would be good to double check any of the exhibitor signings scheduled since there are definitely differences between the book festival schedules and the Mysterious Galaxy listing.
Panels and Presentations
Here’s a listing of all of the panels with science fiction or fantasy elements or authors. For the discussion panels and workshops, the presenters will normally be doing a signing immediately after the panel. Check the festival guide for specifics.
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I’ve Been Doing This for Twenty Years? Diana Gabaldon Reflects
Solo Presentation
When: Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Student Union – South Ballroom
Genre: Literature/Fiction
Authors Diana Gabaldon
Moderators Libby Fischer Hellman
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History Meets Fantasy: When to Research and When to Make It Up
When: Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Integrated Learning Center – Room 150
Genre: SciFi/Fantasy
Authors Susan Yarina, Janni Lee Simner, Yvonne Navarro
Moderators Mike Camp
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Lisa McMann
When: Saturday 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: Teen Authors Lounge
Genre: Children/Youth
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Beyond Belief in the Southwest
When: Saturday 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Integrated Learning Center – Room 150
Genre: SciFi/Fantasy
Authors Jeff Mariotte, Charles de Lint, Weston Ochse
Moderators Mark McLemore
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Adam Rex
When: Saturday 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Where: Teen Authors Lounge
Genre: Children/Youth
Authors Adam Rex
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World Building – We’re Not in Kansas Anymore
Romance Workshop
When: Saturday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Integrated Learning Center – Room 141
Genre: Workshops
Authors Cassie Ryan, Erin Quinn, Kim Harrison
Moderators Jan Harris
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It’s Out of This World: Stories in Paranormal Realities
Paranormals come in many flavors: dreams and mysteries, monsters and magic. Three authors talk about the inspiration behind their different approaches to writing paranormal young adult stories, and the elements crucial to creating a believable paranormal world.
When: Saturday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Education Building – Kiva Auditorium
Genre: Children/Youth
Authors Lisa McMann, Mary Jo Putney
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Writing the Future: Space Travel and Spacefaring Societies
When: Saturday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Integrated Learning Center – Room 120
Genre: SciFi/Fantasy
Authors David Weber, Timothy Zahn, John Vornholt, Catherine Wells
Moderators Mary Elizabeth Hart
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Does It Always Have To Be about Good and Evil?
When: Saturday 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Where: Integrated Learning Center – Room 150
Genre: SciFi/Fantasy
Authors Dennis McKiernan, Timothy Zahn, John Vornholt, Gini Koch
Moderators Mike Camp
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Genre Wars
Lit/Fiction Sci-Fi/Fantasy Romance
When: Saturday 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Where: Student Union – South Ballroom
Genre: Mystery
Authors J.A. “Judith” Jance, Diana Gabaldon, Jacqueline Winspear
Moderators Jennifer Lee Carrell
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David Weber, Best Selling SciFi Author
When: Saturday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Chemistry – Room 111
Genre: SciFi/Fantasy
Authors David Weber
Moderators Mel Cohen
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Your Book Is Written, Now What?
Romance Workshop
When: Saturday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Integrated Learning Center – Room 151
Genre: Workshops
Authors Jennifer Ashley, Vicki Lewis Thompson
Moderators Amylynn Bright
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Eagerly Awaiting the Zompocalypse
When: Saturday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Integrated Learning Center – Room 150
Genre: SciFi/Fantasy
Authors Weston Ochse, Yvonne Navarro, Jeff Mariotte
Moderators Brian Gross
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Imagine That: Creating the Worlds of Fablehaven and the Beyonders
Bestselling author Brandon Mull will discuss his journey from an unpublished daydreamer to having his first series reach millions of readers worldwide. He will share how Fablehaven was developed and where his ideas come from as well as introduce his new Beyonders fantasy trilogy.
When: Sunday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Education Building – Kiva Auditorium
Genre: Children/Youth
Authors Brandon Mull
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Building Comics from the Ground Up
When: Sunday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Integrated Learning Center – Room 140
Genre: SciFi/Fantasy
Authors Jeff Mariotte, Dave Baker, Eric Esquivel, Armand Villavert, Terry Moore
Moderators Mike Camp
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Drawing Comics with Armand Villavert
SciFi/Fantasy
When: Sunday 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Integrated Learning Center – Room 119
Genre: Workshops
Authors Armand Villavert
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The Graphic Novel: Is a Picture Really Worth 1,000 Words?
When: Sunday 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: UA Mall Tent
Genre: Literature/Fiction
Authors Diana Gabaldon, Luis Alberto Urrea
Moderators Mary Elizabeth Hart
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Knowing the Ropes: Getting Your Young Adult Novels Published
Whether you are an experienced writer of young adult fiction or just getting started, this panel of successful YA authors will answer your questions about getting published. They will discuss current YA writing trends, how to attract the attention of agents and editors, and resources for younger writers.
When: Sunday 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Education Building – Room 333
Genre: Workshops
Authors Aprilynne Pike, Tom Leveen, J.L. Powers, Pamela Keyes
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Modern Heroes/Heroines in Science Fiction and Fantasy
When: Sunday 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Integrated Learning Center – Room 140
Genre: SciFi/Fantasy
Authors David Weber, Janni Lee Simner, Terry Moore, Kim Harrison
Moderators Mike Camp
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Brandon Mull
When: Sunday 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Where: Teen Authors Lounge
Genre: Children/Youth
Authors Brandon Mull
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Creating Imaginary Worlds: Four Approaches to Young Adult Fantasy
This panel of YA fantasy authors will explore creating imaginary worlds, covering everything from ancient mythology to paranormal romance and urban dystopia, from faeries to supernatural creatures and ghosts. We will talk about building your own unique world, creating memorable characters, and breaking the rules of reality to make your own system of rules that become real to your reader.
When: Sunday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Education Building – Kiva Auditorium
Genre: Children/Youth
Authors Charles de Lint, Aprilynne Pike, Pamela Keyes, Janni Lee Simner
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Paranormal – It’s Not Just Vampires
Romance
When: Sunday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Integrated Learning Center – Room 151
Genre: Workshops
Authors Caris Roane, Erin Quinn, Erin Kellison, Gini Koch
Moderators Jackie Tresler
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So, You Want to be a Writer: Tips for Teen Writers
Brandon Mull, the bestselling author of Fablehaven and The Beyonders, will share insights on creating quality stories. He will explore what makes a story worth telling, how best to tell it and key elements that virtually all stories have in common.
When: Sunday 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Where: Education Building – Room 353
Genre: Children/Youth
Authors Brandon Mull
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Physics of Magic
When: Sunday 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Where: Integrated Learning Center – Room 140
Genre: SciFi/Fantasy
Authors Timothy Zahn, Dennis McKiernan
Moderators Brian Gross
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Charles de Lint
When: Sunday 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Where: Teen Authors Lounge
Genre: Children/Youth
Authors Charles de Lint
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Aprilynne Pike
When: Sunday 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Teen Authors Lounge
Genre: Children/Youth
Authors Aprilynne Pike
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Science Fiction vs. Fantasy vs. Horror: The Ultimate Showdown
When: Sunday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Integrated Learning Center – Room 140
Genre: SciFi/Fantasy
Authors Timothy Zahn, David Weber, Dennis McKiernan, Kim Harrison
Moderators Mark McLemore