StokerCon® 2021
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Schedule
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· Breakout Sessions
Beta Reading and Critique Groups
Members of a beta reader group discuss how extra eyes, brutal honesty, and a genuine desire to help others has improved their own writing.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Beta+Reading+and+Critique+Groups
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
The HWA Boardroom
For HWA and StokerCon officers and staff.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
The+HWA+Boardroom
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
The Author-Editor Relationship in the Horror Genre
The dynamics of working toward the same goal.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
The+Author-Editor+Relationship+in+the+Horror+Genre
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Poetry as a Source for Fictions
Panelists discuss poetry as a source for various fictions.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Poetry+as+a+Source+for+Fictions
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Horror and Music
The panel will focus on exploring dark sounds, music for writing, music in writing, and other audible scare tactics.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Horror+and+Music
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
American Female Gothic
Why do women writers often situate themselves-or fictional female counterparts-as the monsters, ghouls, and demons of their Gothic horror tales.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
American+Female+Gothic
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Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Reinventing the Classics: How Modern Horror Is Transforming the Tropes
A focus on different retellings of classic horror stories as well as how modern authors are adapting other classic monsters and tropes in their work today.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Reinventing+the+Classics%3A+How+Modern+Horror+Is+Transforming+the+Tropes
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Writing the Creature Feature
What makes a good creature feature and how to meet reader expectations while still delivering a fresh and original story.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Writing+the+Creature+Feature
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
How Extreme Is too Extreme?
A focus on depictions of extreme horror, how to approach them, when holding back is preferable, and other related questions.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
How+Extreme+Is+too+Extreme%3F
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Humor and Horror
The panel will focus on the dangerous intersection between comedy and tragedy.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Humor+and+Horror
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Portrayals of Mental Illness in Horror
A focus on when it's done well and when it's not, and how writers can write about MI without bothering those whose lives are affected by it.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Portrayals+of+Mental+Illness+in+Horror
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Horror Pods and Vlogs Go Viral: The Pandemic and Beyond
How have some of our favorite pods and vlogs established or reinvented themselves during the pandemic?
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Horror+Pods+and+Vlogs+Go+Viral%3A+The+Pandemic+and+Beyond
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
2021 Adult Authors Summer Scares Author Panel
2021 Adult Authors Summer Scares Author Panel with Alma Katsu, Kathe Koja, and Danial Kraus.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
2021+Adult+Authors+Summer+Scares+Author+Panel
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
2021 YA Authors Summer Scares Author Panel
This video features the 2021 YA Summer Scares selected authors, Lily Anderson, Libba Bray, and Cherie Dimaline, in conversation with Becky Spratford.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
2021+YA+Authors+Summer+Scares+Author+Panel
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
2021 Middle Grade Authors Summer Scares Author Panel
This video features the 2021 YA Summer Scares selected authors, Hal Johnson, William Joyce, and Tahereh Mafi, in conversation with Julia Smith.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
2021+Middle+Grade+Authors+Summer+Scares+Author+Panel
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Horror as a Fairy Tale
Panelists discuss the influence of fairy tales in horror.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Horror+as+a+Fairy+Tale
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· Breakout Sessions
Let The Cat In
Panelists riff on objects, inspiration, and those ideas that scratch at the door, meowing to be let in.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Let+The+Cat+In
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· Breakout Sessions
Women as Villains in Horror
A discussion about female protagonists who are villains, or walk the grey line as villain, or operate as protagonist and villain.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Women+as+Villains+in+Horror
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· Breakout Sessions
Author Newsletters: Writing to Your Readers as Well as for Them
Panelists discuss writing newsletters your readers will want to read.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Author+Newsletters%3A+Writing+to+Your+Readers+as+Well+as+for+Them
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Classic Horror’s Timeless Appeal
The panel will focus on the why we love classic horror in all its forms and why classic horror remains relevant to the genre today.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Classic+Horror%E2%80%99s+Timeless+Appeal
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· Breakout Sessions
Roots of Horror
Horror authors discuss the works that inspired them to write horror.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Roots+of+Horror
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· Breakout Sessions
HWA Chapters: What They Do and How to Start One
Experienced and new chapter coordinators discuss why they started an HWA chapter and what chapters accomplish.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
HWA+Chapters%3A+What+They+Do+and+How+to+Start+One
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Steel City Horror
Pittsburgh area horror writers discuss local horror history and inspiration.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Steel+City+Horror
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Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Bram Stoker "Hang Out" Bar
Drop in here to meet and greet other StokerCon attendees! 20 attendees maximum at a time.
2021-05-20T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Bram+Stoker+%22Hang+Out%22+Bar
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
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· Breakout Sessions
The Shirley Jackson "Hang Out" Bar
Drop in here to meet and greet other StokerCon attendees! 20 attendees maximum at a time.
2021-05-20T12:05:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
The+Shirley+Jackson+%22Hang+Out%22+Bar
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· Breakout Sessions
The Mary Shelley "Hang Out" Bar
Drop in here to meet and greet other StokerCon attendees! 20 attendees maximum at a time.
2021-05-20T12:05:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
The+Mary+Shelley+%22Hang+Out%22+Bar
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Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
The Edgar Allan Poe "Hang Out" Bar
Drop in here to meet and greet other StokerCon attendees! 20 attendees maximum at a time.
2021-05-20T12:05:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
The+Edgar+Allan+Poe+%22Hang+Out%22+Bar
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Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Different Publishing Models
The panel will focus on the many options available for authors to publish their work, their pros and cons, and the experiences our panelists have had
2021-05-20T13:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Different+Publishing+Models
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Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
The Current State of Publishing
Our panelists discuss the current trends in publishing and what we may see in the future. Moderated by Beverly Bambury.
2021-05-20T13:00:00Z
2021-05-20T13:50:00Z
America/New_York
The+Current+State+of+Publishing
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Writing Horror for the Stage
How to craft horror for the stage. Moderated by Kevin Wetmore, Jr.
2021-05-20T14:00:00Z
2021-05-20T14:50:00Z
America/New_York
Writing+Horror+for+the+Stage
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
A Genre by Any Other Name
Panelists discuss how to break out of the limitation the word "genre" imposes on writers. Moderated by Kate Maruyama.
2021-05-20T16:00:00Z
2021-05-20T16:50:00Z
America/New_York
A+Genre+by+Any+Other+Name
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
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· Breakout Sessions
Author Reading—Lisa Morton
Guest of Honor Lisa Morton reads from her works. A Q&A follows the reading. Moderated by Carina Bissett.
2021-05-20T17:00:00Z
2021-05-20T17:50:00Z
America/New_York
Author+Reading%E2%80%94Lisa+Morton
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· Breakout Sessions
Professional Etiquette: The Business Side of Writing
Panelists will discuss what works and what doesn’t work when interacting with other professionals. Moderated by James Chambers.
2021-05-20T18:00:00Z
2021-05-20T18:50:00Z
America/New_York
Professional+Etiquette%3A+The+Business+Side+of+Writing
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Opening Ceremony
Meet your StokerCon guests of honor and learn about our first virtual convention! Hosted by HWA President John Palisano.
2021-05-20T20:00:00Z
2021-05-20T20:45:00Z
America/New_York
Opening+Ceremony
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Professional Etiquette: The Business Side of Writing--Recorded
Watch the recorded version of the live session
2021-05-20T23:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Professional+Etiquette%3A+The+Business+Side+of+Writing--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
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· Breakout Sessions
The Current State of Publishing--Recorded
Our panelists discuss the current trends in publishing and what we may see in the future. Moderated by Beverly Bambury.
2021-05-21T05:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
The+Current+State+of+Publishing--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Writing Horror for the Stage--Recorded
How to craft horror for the stage. Moderated by Kevin Wetmore, Jr.
2021-05-21T05:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Writing+Horror+for+the+Stage--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
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· Breakout Sessions
Author Reading--Lisa Morton (Recorded)
Guest of Honor Lisa Morton reads from her works. A Q&A follows the reading. Moderated by Carina Bissett.
2021-05-21T05:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Author+Reading--Lisa+Morton+%28Recorded%29
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· Breakout Sessions
A Genre by Any Other Name--Recorded
Panelists discuss how to break out of the limitation the word "genre" imposes on writers. Moderated by Kate Maruyama.
2021-05-21T05:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
A+Genre+by+Any+Other+Name--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
The Appeal of a Good Scare
Panelists discuss the continued appeal of a well-written horror novel. Moderated by Becky Spratford.
2021-05-21T10:00:00Z
2021-05-21T11:00:00Z
America/New_York
The+Appeal+of+a+Good+Scare
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· Breakout Sessions
Tone and Setting: How to Create Suspense in Your Writing
Panelists discuss how to use tone and setting to create suspense in their writing. Moderated by Peter Sutton
2021-05-21T10:50:00Z
2021-05-21T11:50:00Z
America/New_York
Tone+and+Setting%3A+How+to+Create+Suspense+in+Your+Writing
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· Breakout Sessions
Ann Radcliffe Conference Meet and Greet
Socialize with your fellow Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference
2021-05-21T11:00:00Z
2021-05-21T11:50:00Z
America/New_York
Ann+Radcliffe+Conference+Meet+and+Greet
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· Breakout Sessions
Horror After COVID
The panel will focus on the ongoing pandemic and how it has influenced the horror genre. Moderated by Tim Waggoner.
2021-05-21T11:30:00Z
2021-05-21T12:20:00Z
America/New_York
Horror+After+COVID
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· Breakout Sessions
Thrilling Communities with Chilling Experiences
Panelists discuss how library's can promote their horror section. Moderated by Konrad Stump.
2021-05-21T11:30:00Z
2021-05-21T12:30:00Z
America/New_York
Thrilling+Communities+with+Chilling+Experiences
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
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· Breakout Sessions
The Appeal of a Good Scare--Recorded
Panelists discuss the continued interest in well-written horror novels.
2021-05-21T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
The+Appeal+of+a+Good+Scare--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Thrilling Communities with Chilling Experiences--Recorded
Panelists discuss how library's can promote their horror section. Moderated by Konrad Stump.
2021-05-21T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Thrilling+Communities+with+Chilling+Experiences--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Tone and Setting: How to Create Suspense in Your Writing--Recorded
Panelists discuss how to use tone and setting to create suspense in their writing.
2021-05-21T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Tone+and+Setting%3A+How+to+Create+Suspense+in+Your+Writing--Recorded
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· Breakout Sessions
Guest of Honor Panel--Recorded
Our Guests of Honor discuss how horror has changed since they first broke into the business. Moderated by John Palisano
2021-05-21T12:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Guest+of+Honor+Panel--Recorded
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· Breakout Sessions
Guest of Honor Test Panel
Guests of Honor test their audio and video streaming here
2021-05-21T12:30:00Z
2021-05-21T13:00:00Z
America/New_York
Guest+of+Honor+Test+Panel
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· Breakout Sessions
Guest of Honor Panel
Our Guests of Honor discuss how horror has changed since they first broke into the business. Moderated by John Palisano
2021-05-21T13:00:00Z
2021-05-21T14:25:00Z
America/New_York
Guest+of+Honor+Panel
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· Breakout Sessions
Meet the 2020 Diversity Grant Recipients
The HWA's Diversity Grant recipients discuss their experiences. Moderated by Linda Addison.
2021-05-21T13:00:00Z
2021-05-21T14:00:00Z
America/New_York
Meet+the+2020+Diversity+Grant+Recipients
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· Breakout Sessions
Author Reading—Joe R. Lansdale
Guest of Honor Joe R. Lansdale reads from his works. A Q&A follows the reading. Moderated by Carol Gyzander.
2021-05-21T16:00:00Z
2021-05-21T16:50:00Z
America/New_York
Author+Reading%E2%80%94Joe+R.+Lansdale
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· Breakout Sessions
Short Fiction Crafting
Panelists discuss how they craft evocative short fiction and the mistakes writers make with their short stories. Moderated by John FD Taff.
2021-05-21T16:00:00Z
2021-05-21T16:50:00Z
America/New_York
Short+Fiction+Crafting
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· Breakout Sessions
The Scary Truth About Horror Reviews
A panel of reviewers share their experiences writing reviews for a variety of media outlets. Moderated by Sadie Hartmann
2021-05-21T17:30:00Z
2021-05-21T18:30:00Z
America/New_York
The+Scary+Truth+About+Horror+Reviews
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· Breakout Sessions
Author Reading—Seanan McGuire
Guest of Honor Seanan McGuire reads from her works. A Q&A follows the reading. Moderated by Carina Bissett.
2021-05-21T18:00:00Z
2021-05-21T18:50:00Z
America/New_York
Author+Reading%E2%80%94Seanan+McGuire
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· Breakout Sessions
The King in Yellow: The Literary Legacy of Robert W. Chambers
Panelists will discuss the legacy of Robert W. Chambers and his seminal work, The King in Yellow. Moderated by Leslie Klinger.
2021-05-21T18:00:00Z
2021-05-21T18:50:00Z
America/New_York
The+King+in+Yellow%3A+The+Literary+Legacy+of+Robert+W.+Chambers
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· Breakout Sessions
Final Frame Short Film Competition
Watch the entries in our annual Final Frame film competition. Moderated by Jonathan Lees.
2021-05-21T20:00:00Z
2021-05-21T22:00:00Z
America/New_York
Final+Frame+Short+Film+Competition
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· Breakout Sessions
Final Frame Q&A Session
Jonathan Lees interviews our Final Frame Filmmakers
2021-05-21T22:15:00Z
2021-05-22T00:00:00Z
America/New_York
Final+Frame+Q%26A+Session
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· Breakout Sessions
Author Reading--Joe R. Lansdale--Recorded
Guest of Honor Joe R. Lansdale reads from his works. There will be a Q&A session afterwards.
2021-05-22T06:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Author+Reading--Joe+R.+Lansdale--Recorded
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· Breakout Sessions
Final Frame Q&A Session--Recorded
Jonathan Lees interviews our Final Frame Filmmakers
2021-05-22T07:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Final+Frame+Q%26A+Session--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Dialogue: How it Can Make or Break a Story--Recorded
Panelists discuss the importance of dialogue to craft an effective and meaningful story. Moderated by Meghan Arcuri.
2021-05-22T08:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Dialogue%3A+How+it+Can+Make+or+Break+a+Story--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Basic Financial and Estate Planning for Writers--Recorded
Brian Matthews, Leslie Klinger, and JG Faherty review the basic financial and estate planning about which all writers should know. Moderated by Brian Matthews
2021-05-22T10:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Basic+Financial+and+Estate+Planning+for+Writers--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference Q&A Session 1--Recorded
Question and answer session with Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference presenters. Moderated by Nicholas Diak and Michele Brittnay.
2021-05-22T11:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Ann+Radcliffe+Academic+Conference+Q%26A+Session+1--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Making Horror Films
The Filmmakers from the Final Frame Film Competition discuss making horror films. Moderated by Jonathan Lees.
2021-05-22T12:00:00Z
2021-05-22T12:50:00Z
America/New_York
Making+Horror+Films
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference Q&A Session 2--Recorded
Question and answer session with Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference presenters. Moderated by Nicholas Diak and Michele Brittany.
2021-05-22T12:30:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Ann+Radcliffe+Academic+Conference+Q%26A+Session+2--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference Q&A Session 3--Recorded
Question and answer session with Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference presenters. Moderated by Nicholas Diak and Michele Brittany.
2021-05-22T13:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Ann+Radcliffe+Academic+Conference+Q%26A+Session+3--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
The King in Yellow
Authors discuss the literary legacy of Robert W. Chambers' "King in Yellow" and the Yellow Sign.
2021-05-22T13:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
The+King+in+Yellow
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Seanan McGuire Reads--Recorded
Q&A and author reading with Seanan McGuire
2021-05-22T13:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Seanan+McGuire+Reads--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Crafting Short Fiction
Authors discuss the elements of short fiction.
2021-05-22T13:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Crafting+Short+Fiction
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Meet the Press: Omnium Gatherum--Recorded
Meet the authors from Omnium Gatherum. Moderated by Konrad Stump
2021-05-22T14:30:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Meet+the+Press%3A+Omnium+Gatherum--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Author Reading—Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Guest of Honor Silvia Moreno-Garcia read from her works. A Q&A follows the reading. Moderated by Carol Gyzander.
2021-05-22T15:00:00Z
2021-05-22T15:50:00Z
America/New_York
Author+Reading%E2%80%94Silvia+Moreno-Garcia
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Interview with Steve Tem
Tim Waggoner interviews Guest of Honor Steve Tem
2021-05-22T16:00:00Z
2021-05-22T17:30:00Z
America/New_York
Interview+with+Steve+Tem
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
The HWA Archive at the University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Ben Rubin, curator of the HWA's archives at the University of Pittsburgh, discusses the importance of an archive. Moderated by Michael Arnzen.
2021-05-22T16:00:00Z
2021-05-22T16:50:00Z
America/New_York
The+HWA+Archive+at+the+University+of+Pittsburgh
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Totally Bloodless Horror Promotion--
Panelists discuss a variety of ways which they promote horror to capture as wide an audience as possible. Moderated by Lila Denning.
2021-05-22T16:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Totally+Bloodless+Horror+Promotion--
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Mentorship in the HWA
What you should have nailed down before you start your mentorship, so you can hit the ground running. Moderated by Angela Yuriko Smith.
2021-05-22T17:00:00Z
2021-05-22T17:50:00Z
America/New_York
Mentorship+in+the+HWA
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Nightfire Fall Spotlight--Recorded
Becky Spratford talks with some of the authors on Tor's new horror imprint Nightfire's inaugural season.
2021-05-22T18:30:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Nightfire+Fall+Spotlight--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
The Bram Stoker Awards® Ceremony
The presentation of the 2020 Bram Stoker Awards® with emcee, Jonathan Maberry.
2021-05-22T20:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
The+Bram+Stoker+Awards%C2%AE+Ceremony
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
History of the Gothic: Horror Folklore--Recorded
Panelists discuss the history of gothic folklore and its influence on contemporary horror literature. Moderated by Kevin Wetmore.
2021-05-23T06:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
History+of+the+Gothic%3A+Horror+Folklore--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Horror Comics and Graphic Novels--Recorded
Panelists discuss the evolution of and current trends in horror comics and graphic novels. Moderated by James Chambers.
2021-05-23T08:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Horror+Comics+and+Graphic+Novels--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Interview with Joe R. Lansdale--Recorded
Scott Edelman interviews guest of honor, Joe R. Lansdale, followed by a Q&A session.
2021-05-23T09:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Interview+with+Joe+R.+Lansdale--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
How to Make a Career of Writing--Recorded
Panelists discuss what is involved in making a career of writing. Moderated by JG Faherty.
2021-05-23T09:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
How+to+Make+a+Career+of+Writing--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
HWA General Meeting
The HWA Board holds its general membership meeting. Moderated by John Palisano.
2021-05-23T10:00:00Z
2021-05-23T10:50:00Z
America/New_York
HWA+General+Meeting
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
What Makes a Book Cover "Good"?--Recorded
This panel of industry experts will share their insights so you can learn to spot an effective cover. Moderated by Lynne Hansen.
2021-05-23T10:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
What+Makes+a+Book+Cover+%22Good%22%3F--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Closing Ceremony
Join us as we say goodbye to our first virtual StokerCon and hello to StokerCon 2022, live and in-person in Denver, Colorado!
2021-05-23T11:00:00Z
2021-05-23T11:50:00Z
America/New_York
Closing+Ceremony
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Breakout Sessions
Interview with Maurice Broaddus--Recorded
Rhonda Garcia interviews Guest of Honor Maurice Broaddus
2021-05-23T11:00:00Z
2021-05-23T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Interview+with+Maurice+Broaddus--Recorded
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fstokercon
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
Speakers
Brian Matthews
StokerCon Co-Chair
