Conflux, Canberra’s annual convention for speculative fiction writers and fans, begins next week! This year it is taking place from Friday 28 September until Monday 1 October and the theme is Unconventional Heroes. YA author Ambelin Kwaymullina is the Guest of Honour, along with local horror author Rob Hood. As usual, I will be attending and am very much looking forward to making some new friends as well as catching up with some old ones.

Where to find me

I will be sitting on two panels this year. Exact details are subject to change.

Play to Write: what tabletop and video games can teach writers of fiction

When: Sunday, 30 September 1:30 PM

Where: CBR1
Hotel Vibe
1 Rogan Street, Canberra

Panellists: Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Alis Franklin, Rik Lagarto and Rivqa Rafael

 

The Art of the Short Story

When:Monday, 1 October, 2:30 PM

Where: CDG

Panellists: Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Maureen Flynn, Claire McKenna, and Tim Napper

 

If you have an interest in speculative fiction and can make it along, please stop by and say hi! I love getting to know new people. However, if Canberra is a little too far away for you or attending conventions is not your sort of thing, there’s no need for you to miss out entirely. I shall be posting a convention report once the excitement is over (and I’ve had the chance for a few restorative cups of tea).