2020 Schedule
Gallifrey One
LAX Marriott Hotel
Los Angeles, CA
February 14-16th
Welcome to the hottest ticket in Los Angeles fandom where all the Whovians hang out. I will have a table in the dealer room and be in attendance for all three days. I will have Dr. Who themed jewelry, Celtic jewelry, and books at the table. Look for the table with the fire-breathing dragon on its sign.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I will be attending virtual readings/conventions that you can join via Zoom, Skype, and other online means. While I hope to resume in-person appearances, like all of us, I await a time when it is safe to venture forth once more.
Listings below will all be virtual and I hope you can join me there.
Hudson Valley Writers Center
Open-Mic
May 17th – 7:30pm EST
I will read from my poetry book “The Planets”.
Audience attendance is free. Go to their website and register as a guest for the open-mic reading.
https://www.writerscenter.org/
Hudson Valley Writers Center
Open-Mic
July 17th – 7:30pm EST
I will read “From Pad 39-A” that was published in “The Starlight Emporium Magazine”.
Audience attendance is free. Go to their website and register as a guest for the open-mic reading.
https://www.writerscenter.org/
Comic Con @ Home Art Show
Comic Con San Diego goes Virtual! All panels and events are free via YouTube. The art show will be found on Tumbler. Check the Comic Con website for details.
My usual exhibition of poetry art prints has been moved online. I am part of the Comic Con promotion of all dealers and artists that had been scheduled to appear at the convention. Please visit my new No Wasted Ink ETSY Shop to view and purchase my art prints this year.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NoWastedInk
Virtual NASFiC 2020
August 20th – 23rd
Convention is FREE for all. Come register at https://columbus2020nasfic.org/how-to-attend.html
Please look for my illustrated poetry art prints in the NASFiC art show.
FRIDAY
Panel: COVID FX: Selling Your Wares
Friday 5:00 PM EST
How has the pandemic affected our SF/F professionals and creatives who’ve relied on foot traffic to sell their wares? Join our panel of booksellers, artists, musicians and other creatives as they share impacts stories and strategies.
SATURDAY
Reading: Wendy Van Camp
5:30PM EST (20 minute reading)
I will read an assortment of scifaiku poems from my book “The Planets”, my poem “From Pad 39-A”, and my science fiction short story “We Can Rebuild Him”.
SUNDAY
Reading: Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association
11am EST (50 minute reading)
Eight poets read for five minutes each. A great assortment of genre poetry.
Virtual RoberCon
September 26th-27th
Convention fee is $15 for weekend. Held on Discord Server with Zoom panels. Register at: https://www.robercon.org/
SATURDAY
Sept 26th, 11am EST
Speculative Poetry: Tips for Writing the Best Verse in the ‘Verse
Presenters: Jennifer Crow (moderator), Brian Hugenbruch, Akua Lezli Hope, Wendy Van Camp, Valerie Valdes
Speculative poetry has been part of our storytelling fabric for thousands of years. We’ll explore the boundaries of the genre, share tips for writing and preparing your poems for submission, and discuss how speculative poets use old myths or fables and weave them into something new.
Sept 26th, 3pm EST
Speculative Poetry Reading: Dramatic Journeys to Unknown Realms
Presenters: Jennifer Crow (moderator), Brian Hugenbruch, Akua Lezli Hope, Wendy Van Camp, Valerie Valdes
Join us for a speculative poetry reading. Our five poets will share one or two of their works, and also talk about the inspirations behind the poems and their writing processes.
Speculative Sundays Poetry Reading
September 27th at 7pm EST
Hosted on Facebook Live
http://www.speculativepoetry.com
Wendy Van Camp is the featured poet for the event. She will read from her speculative poetry and be interviewed by the host, Akua Lezli Hope.
MileHiCon – Virtual
October 23-25
Convention fee is $15 for weekend. Held on Discord Server with Zoom panels. Timezone is Mountain. Register at: https://www.milehicon.org/
I am featuring a free shipping sale in my ETSY store during the convention. Use coupon code: MILEHICON2020
FRIDAY
Panel: Cool Podcasts You Might Love
Other Panelists : Tim Anderson, Cory Doctorow, Patrick Hester, CJ Ward (M)
October 23rd at 12:30
FRIDAY
Panel: Ethics and Art
Other Panelists : Amy Armstrong, Chaz Kemp, Alan Pollack, Christopher Barili (M)
October 23rd at 4:30pm
SUNDAY
Panel: Neverland: Modern Age of Poetry
Other Panelists : Dana Bell, Carina Bissett, Steve Wahl, Rob S. Rice (M)
October 25th at 1pm