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Past Cons and Appearances
Bill Snodgrass has been appearing at fantasy and science fiction conventions--"Cons"--since 2006. Topics about which he has spoken include writing, working with short fiction markets, small-press publishing, marketing, and using the Internet. Bill draws from his experiences leading Double-Edged Publishing to help emerging and beginning writers develop their craft and understand the business of being a writer.
He has also been part of panels dealing with theological and religious issues as related to fantasy and science fiction. His undergraduate studies in physics and math combine with graduate studies in mental health and divinity to facilitate his bridging diverse disciplines and to make them accessible to panel audiences.
He has also been part of literary panels focusing on the life and works of C. S. Lewis. In lighter moments, he has participated in discussions on dwarfs in fantasy, Battlestar Galactica, and pirates on the high seas!
Future Cons and Appearances
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MidSouthCon 27
Memphis, Tennessee, March 20-22, 2009
Battlestar Galactica - The final season, final episode!
-- Bill Snodgrass, Anne Barringer, Wess Headley
Oh My Joss! - The latest news from the world of Whedon
-- Anne Barringer, Bill Snodgrass
Roundtable with Publishers and Editors - Bring your questions, we'll give you the answers. No holds barred discussion.
-- Ann Vandermeer, Jackie Gamber, Allan Gilbreath, Bill Snodgrass, Marty Halpern
Professionals Row - Come by and visit this year's MidSouthCon professionals
-- Autograph signing and "face to face" with a dozen witers, editors, and publishers...
Kerlak Launch: Dragons Composed - Kerlak Publishing's launch party for their new dragon anthology, Dragons Composed, with many of the authors present to sign autographs.
-- See link for authors. Many were present.
Developing your Web Presence - Is a small press publisher right for you?
-- Dan Gamber, Bill Snodgrass, Bill Tracer, Kat Robinson
Small Fisth in a Big POnd - In the age of Internet, a website is one of the first impressions your readers, publishers, and fans get of you. Learn how to create an attractive, yet professionla looking website and use electronic means to get more exposure for yourself and your work.
-- Bill Snodgrass, Dan Gamber, Jackie Gamber, Stephanie Osborn, Allan Gilbreath, Selina Rosen, Tyree Campbell
Is the Short Story Dead? - IThe short story has found new life. Discuss new opportunities in short speculative fiction.
-- M Keaton, Bill Snodgrass, Angelia Sparrow, D. A. Adams, Bill Tracer
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Chattacon 34
Chattanooga, Tennessee, January 23-25, 2009
Shameless Self-promotion, if you want to see print.
-- Bill Snodgrass, Hunter Cressall, Allan Gilbreath, Stephanie Osborn
Shameless Self-promotion
-- Bill Snodgrass, David Draven, John Hudgens, Julia K. Mandala
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Con*Stellation XXVII: Cassiopeia
Huntsville, Alabama, October 17-19, 2008
 What Not to Submit, if you want to see print.
-- Mark Fitzgerald, Mike Resnick, Bill Snodgrass
Mentoring, writers helping writers,
-- Laura Resnick, Julie Cochrane, Stephanie Osborne, Bill Snodgrass, & Travis "Doc" Taylor
Round Robin Readings: Readings of excerpts and selections.
-- Julie Cochrane, Allan Gilbreath, Jeremy Lewis, Stephanie Osborne, Bill Snodgrass, & Travis "Doc" Taylor
Roundtable: How to Write For “My Little Pony” and Live
— or —
Will Write For Food, writing for money, writing for fun, and writing for both at once.
-- All guests
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FenCon V
Dallas, Texas October 3-5, 2008
 Humor in Science Fiction - Why we enjoy it, why we write it and read it, and what we like best about a good LOL moment.
-- Melanie Fletcher, William Ledbetter, Brad Denton, Bill Snodgrass
DEP ran a dealers booth and DEP author/editor R. L. Copple attended with me. Our booth was extremely well received again, and sales were great. There were some GREAT costumers at this convention and lots of really wonderful people.
DEP has already signed up for FenCon VI in 2009.
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Hypericon 4, 2008
Nashville, Tennessee, June 27-29, 2008
 Short and Scary - Tips on writing short horror fiction and why it is harder than you think.
-- PS Gifford, Matt Wallace, Fran Friel, Bill Snodgrass, Jason Sizemore (moderator)
Good and Evil: Researching Mythology - Discussion on researching myths and mythical characters with an emphasis on the Good and Evil in Mythology - and if there really is such thing as Good and Evil.
-- Sherrilyn Kenyon, Teri A Jacobs, Alethea Kontis, JF Lewis, Bill Snodgrass
At Hypericon 4, DEP debuted its dealer booth. We had some great reactions and many complements--plus, we sold some books!
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MidSouthCon 26, 2008
Memphis, Tennessee, March 28-30, 2008
 Non-Secular Science Fiction and Fantasy - Christian-themed science fiction and fantasy are one of the fastest growing segments of the speculative fiction market.
-- Dan Gamber, Bill Snodgrass, Bryan Davis
The First Read is Free - Using E-Books to Promote the Printed Version.
-- Eric Flint, Selina Rosen, Bill Snodgrass, Elizabeth Donald, Sabrina Lynn Hunt
Battlestar Galactica: Who’s the Fifth Cylon? - Clips and previews of the upcoming Battlestar Galactica season.
-- Bill Snodgrass, Kat Robinson, Paul Chris, Wess Headley
C. S. Lewis/ Prince Caspian Panel - Prince Caspian continues many hundreds of years after The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe closes - what happens next?
-- Bill Snodgrass,Kate Chilton, Dennis Beets, Paul Chris, Louis Brenton
Firefly: Breaking the Mold of Space Opera - A discussion on the forward-thinking elements of Firefly.
-- Candace Havens, Bill Snodgrass, Lee Martindale, Patrick S. Philpot, Wess Headley
The Worlds of Joss Whedon - Come hear about the Joss Whedon creations of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel,
Firefly, Toy Story, Titan AE, Serenity, and Others.
-- Candace Havens, Lee Martindale, Bill Snodgrass, Patrick S. Philpot
Author Reading
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OmegaCon 2008
Birmingham, Alabama, March 14-16, 2008
Humor in Science Fiction and Fantasy - Where has the laughter gone? Isn't laughter as important as technical wonders in Science Fiction?
-- David Drake, Chris A. Jackson, Bill Snodpass, Mike Resnick
 Religion in Science Fiction - Is there a place for religion in the science fiction? How has SF dealt with religion in various works (of both tv and literature)?
-- Bill Snodgrass, M. Keaton, T. Lee Baumaim, Scotty Roberts
Marketing Your Book - So, now you are published.. .now what? Our panel discusses the various ways to selfpromote
your writing on a small budget.
-- Chris A. Jackson, Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc, Bill Snodgrass, William Jones , Dan Gamber
Discussion of Evil - Is evil necessary for there to be Good? What is evil? Does writing about evil help us understand reality? Why do evil characters become popular? What makes characters evil, and why do they interest us?
-- Sherrilyn Kenyon, Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc, Shane Moore, Bill Snodgrass, David Kopaska-Merkel
Can Major Characters Die? - How and why would an author kill off a major character? Is there a right or wrong way to do this? Join our panel of authors for this discussion.
-- Joy Ward, Bill Snodgrass, Anthony Taylor, Ted Kosroaika, Jackie Gamber, M Keaton
Online Publishing - What is the justification of publishing your work online? What happens when it's free? What are the pros and cons of e-Book publication, pod cast novels and more? Why are people resistant to e-books? Our panelists will discuss their forays into the world on online promotion and publication and where they think we may be headed.
-- Eric Flint, Lou Anders, Bill Snodgrass, James Minz, Van Allen Plexico
Meet the Author/Autograph Signing
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Feb 28, 2008
"The Roses Thorn" was published in Kerlak Publishings 2008 fantasy anthology, Tales of Fantasy, edited by Mark Fitzgerald. This book was an instant hit!
On the last day of February, Kerlak hosted a book signing in Memphis at the Hickory Hill Barnes & Noble. Contriburors to the anthology gathered to sign books and meet readers.
The event was hosted by Kerlak's Allen Gilbreath.
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MidSouthCon 25
Memphis, Tennessee, March 23-25, 2007
 Education Seminar: Adventure on the High Seas - Robinson Carusoe. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Just a couple of classics used in the classroom.
-- Don Maitz, Janny Wurts, Bill Snodgrass, Linda Donahue
Battlestar Galactica: the Next Generation - The new Battlestar Galactica - is it really Battlestar Galactica, is it completely different, or is it somewhere in-between?
-- Bill Snodgrass, David Camacho
Online Art Marketing - Getting your message, story or art out to the public via the Internet.
-- Bill Snodgrass, Mitch Foust, Dan Gamber
Author Reading
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MidSouthCon 24
Memphis, Tennessee, March 24-26, 2006
Dwarves in Fantastic Fiction – In fantasy, dwarves are usually the technological wizards; they smelt metals, and produce highly prized weapons. They're also used for battle fodder and/or comic relief. What does their role in fantastic stories say about them? Or say about humans?
-- David Blalock, Paul Bielaczyc, Bill Snodgrass
Science & Religion – Anyone following the science news these days has seen a rapid rise in efforts to include creationism or Intelligent Design in secondary science classrooms as a counterpoint to the predominant scientific theories of evolutionary biology, paleontology, and cosmology. But many of you may not know about all the issues involved, or have questions about certain issues. Join us for a discussion panel about creation science, intelligent design, and science and maybe you’ll have some of those questions answered. Important note: this is a panel, not a debate.
-- Lionel J. Crews, David Blalock, Bill Snodgrass, Brett Bolen
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