I'll Be at DragonCon in Atlanta Labor Day Weekend! It's Gonna Be Hot!!!
The below information is the TENTATIVE program schedule for Cinda Williams Chima
Convention Dates are Thu(8/28/25), Fri(8/29/25), Sat(8/30/25), Sun(8/31/25), and Mon(9/1/25)
Title: New York Times Bestsellers
Description: These bestselling authors will share all their secrets about the writing life - how successful authors really live, work, & play.
Panelists: Jonathan Maberry, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Wesley Chu, Cinda Williams Chima, Venessa Giunta(M), Delilah S Dawson
Time: Fri 02:30 pm
Location: Regency VI-VII Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Witchcraft Beyond Hogwarts
Description: Join us to talk about witches and magic in YA beyond Harry Potter.
Panelists: Ryan A Consell, Cinda Williams Chima, Liz Delton, Richard Fierce, Marianne Danneman(M)
Time: Fri 07:00 pm
Location: A707 Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Writers' Burnout and How to Revive Yourself
Description: What does a writer do when life has overtaken the urge to write? Sometimes, stress and obligations get in the way but, a writer still needs to write. Come to this panel for some tips and tricks on dealing with burnout and how to get your butt back in the chair!
Panelists: KD Edwards(M), Cinda Williams Chima, Jeffrey Nix, Kacey Lyn Ezell, Jim Butcher, Marisa Wolf
Time: Sat 11:30 am
Location: Embassy EF Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Advanced World-Building: Folklore and Folk Magic
Description: Every human(like) culture in every world has some sort folklore, as well as folk magic. We're not talking about the ritualistic magic with robes, processions, daggers, and spells, but the magic of the common people. Come learn how to create rich folklore traditions for your worlds!
Panelists: Gail Z Martin(M), Cinda Williams Chima, Nancy Northcott, Megan O'Russell, DL Wainright, Isabelle Hardesty
Time: Sat 02:30 pm
Location: Embassy EF Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Author Signing: The Missing Volume Books
Time: Sat 06:00 PM
Booth #1300 on the first floor of the Americasmart
Title: Ride or Die: Friendships and Found Family in YA
Description: YA Lit is full of characters who stand by you through thick and thin, would walk through fire for you or even just skip school regardless of the challenges or consequences. Join us to talk about these deep friendships and found families.
Panelists: Lauren Thoman, Ashley Poston, Cinda Williams Chima, Becky Albertalli, AJ Hartley, Sarah Brown(M), Eric R. Asher
Time: Sun 11:30 am
Location: A707 Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: YA Lit Signing Showcase: Friendships and Found Family in YA
Description:
Panelists: Eric R. Asher, AJ Hartley, Ashley Poston, Lauren Thoman, Becky Albertalli, Cinda Williams Chima
Time: Sun 01:00 pm
Location: Overlook Westin (Length: 1 Hour
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Hope it goes well. Wish I could come. I may be doing another Rally on Labor Day locally. This Saturday I am participating in the Fight the Trump Takeover in Christiansburg, Va about a half hour from home. I have participated in 3 Rallies so far. Who knew at 72yrs old I would be an activist. You partially inspired me. I’m really hating what Trump and the ass kissing Republicans are doing to our country. So it’s my way of showing solidarity. I have done numerous training sessions on zoom, too old to become a leader, but I do what I able to do. I miss Asheville and hope to make there after I re-retire. Looking forward to Fall and cooler weather. Will try to make it to the Renaissance Festival. If I do, I will look you up. My best to you and your family. Don Marlowe
Don, good to hear from you, and, yes, we all do what we can do. I spent the evening calling folks in North Carolina whose votes are going to be thrown out if they don't fix their files at the BOE. (Not their fault.) Good times. Hope to see you at the Renaissance Fair.