So I’ve been a bit busy organising a free Virtual Book Festival with two members of my book club, Read3r’z Re-Vu!
It’s a collection of different panels that will run from 22 November to 6 December. There are romance, fantasy, cosplay panels and even a poetry slam! There is also a crime panel, hosted by your truly!
I will be talking to Chris Hammer (Trust), Sharon Doering (She Lies Close) and Benjamin Stevenson (Either Side of Midnight).
To book your free tickets to the panels that will be hosted via zoom, please head to: https://linktr.ee/read3rzrevu
Each panel will run for 40 minutes.
Schedule
22 November, 7:30pm, Zoom: Indie authors panel with guests Alysha King, G.R. Thomas, Serene Conneeley discussing their experiences as Indie authors, their published work and road to publication.
24 November, 1pm, Instagram: Live cross Q&A with author Lani Forbes author of ‘The Seventh Sun’ and upcoming release ‘The Jade Bones’ Lani will be crossing live to us via Instagram from Idaho, U.S at 1PM AEST.
25 November, 7pm, Zoom: Romance writer’s spotlight with guests Sally Thorne and Amanda Bouchet discussing their writing experience in romance (Amanda branching out into fantasy), their published works and their tips for writers.
27 November, 7pm, Zoom: Cosplay Delights – presented by members of Read3r’z Re-Vu: Crystal Oros and James Woodley of Axious Industries and Cosplay enthusiast Melinda Mandla A session for all to learn about cosplay design, process, cosplay props and inspirations.
28 November, 4pm, Zoom: Diversity in Books with bloggers Annie McCann, Maisie Louise Dickson and Ally Gil discussing importance of diversity in books, reviewing books with diverse voices and importance of wide reading with reading recommendations.
29 November, 7pm, Zoom: Poetry slam – open mic night with all poets to share their poems – max. 3min per poem.
30 November, 6:30pm, Zoom: Book release celebrations with authors Kate Forsyth and
Belinda Murrell celebrating the release of their new book “Searching for Charlotte”. Annie to moderate
1 December, 7pm, Instagram: Live Q&A with comic artist Queenie Chan discussing the process of publishing comics and graphic novels: illustration, design and creativity + Queenie’s experience as a guest at major conventions and tips for rising artists.
2 December, 7pm, Zoom: Book launch celebrations with author Sam Hawke – celebrating the release of her second book of her Poison War series: ‘Hollow Empire’.
4 December, 7pm, Zoom: An evening with Sulari Gentill discussing her books and writing experience, awards and upcoming releases.
5 December, 12:30pm, Zoom: Crime writer’s spotlight guests Benjamin Stevenson, Sharon Doering and Chris Hammer – discussing their writing experience in crime, their published works and tips for writers.
6 December, 10am, Zoom: YA Fantasy special via Zoom at 10am AEST with guest authors from the U.S
Maria V. Snyder discussing published works, writing fantasy, their tips for writers.
So please sign up and spread the wooorddddddddddddddddd!!!!!
This is an excellent line up! I’m looking forward to the panels
Thank you! And Emma Viskic will be raining Sulari Gentill! I am so excited! (Please do share for me! )
This is amazing! I can’t join, unfortunately but I will share.
Thank you! It would be great if you could share!!
Congratulations! I am sure it will be a great success.
Wow, congratulations! This sounds like it will be a great event!