Final day at Balticon 55 and it’s a long one. I have three events again with plans to check out a lot of the other going-ons. I’ll try to come back in between to leave summaries. If you haven’t already, sign up for the last day, still FREE… details here.

Sunday, May 30 at 2:30 pm EST: Stepping Outside Your Genre Comfort Zone
Ryan Van Loan (moderator)John WiswellAngela Yuriko SmithNino Cipri
When you’re interested in exploring other genres, it can be hard to figure out where to start. How do you find others who share your taste and will also expand your to-be-read pile with new authors? (in schedule)

Sunday, May 30 at 7 pm EST: Self-Publishing Your Novel: Critical Steps
Brenda Clough (moderator)Doc ColemanJulayne HughesAngela Yuriko SmithWendy Van Camp
So, you have finished your novel and are thinking of hitting the publish button. Hold up! Has your book been properly edited? Do you have cover art that doesn’t look like a writer made it? (With apologies to those who can do their own covers). Our experts will talk about how to turn your manuscript into a book that looks like a real publisher made it. (in schedule)

Sunday, May 30 at 9 pm EST: Angela Yuriko Smith Reading “Vanilla Rice”
Author and poet Angela Yuriko Smith will read slipstream fiction in the Readings breakout room in Consuite. (in schedule)

By Angela Yuriko Smith

Angela Yuriko Smith is a third-generation Ryukyuan-American, award-winning poet, author, and publisher with 20+ years in newspapers. Publisher of Space & Time magazine (est. 1966), two-time Bram Stoker Awards® Winner, and HWA Mentor of the Year, she shares Authortunities, a free weekly calendar of author opportunities at authortunities.substack.com.

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