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Thursday, Feb 5, 20155pm - 10pm Check-in / Welcome Bag Pickup (resumes 9:00am Friday and Saturday)6pm - 7pm1001 Dark Nights Sparkler (Featured Bloggers Only) - Larissa Ione, Carrie Ann Ryan, Donna Grant, Elizabeth Naughton, Lexi Blake, Christopher Rice, Julie Kenner7pm - 10pmAuthor Blogger Speed Dating (All Featured Authors and All Registered Bloggers)6pm - 12amGame Room (board games, card games, etc.) - open to all attendeesFriday, Feb 6, 20159:00am - 6:00pmVendors Available9am - 10amAll Creatures Great And Small - Vamps & Werewolves seem to top the list of UF/PNR creatures, but they are not the ONLY paranormals to steal our hearts! A chat about dragons, fae, witches, and more. - Alivia Anders, Vaughn R Demont, Jeffe Kennedy, Stephanie Julian, Rane Sjodin, Tigris Eden, Elisabeth NaughtonNon "Others" - The importance of the humans in our favorite UF/PNR stories. - Chudney Thomas, Deborah Cooke, Jess Haines, Kiernan Kelly, Jordan K Rose, Kelly Meding.My Hero - Is your perfect hero an “alpha”? Are they “flawed”? What makes readers swoon for the leading man? - Kait Ballenger, KC Burn, Kristen Painter, Tere Michaels, Lia Davis, J A Souders10:15am - 11:15amForever & Ever - Keeping a series fresh and interesting when there's no real end in sight. - Paige Tyler, Christina Farley, Angie Fox, Eric R Asher, Julie Kenner, Coreene Callahan.Out Of The Genre Box - Paranormal authors who also write contemporary/historical/suspense/etc. Why they do it, and what's in it for their paranormal fans? - Tigris Eden, Hildie McQueen, Seressia Glass, Donna Grant, Damon Suede, Tina WainscottBite Me! - Readers' continued fascination with Vamps & Weres in UF/PNR. What's hot & what's next. - Terry Spear, Amanda Carlson, Stephanie Julian, Molly Harper, Jan DeLima, Jess Haines. 11:30am - 12:30pmMeet & Greet - J A Souders, Tawdra Kandle, Lucienne DiverMeet & Greet - Lisa Kessler, Lee Roland, Poppy Dennison, Kiernan KellyMeet & Greet - Lia Davis, Deborah Cooke, Coreene Callahan, Aria Kane, Tina Wainscott12:30pm - 2:00pmLunch (on your own)2:15pm - 3:15pmM Squared - Gay UF & PNR at it's best. Where to start, what's hot, and what's coming soon. - Kiernan Kelly, K C Burn, Tere Michaels, Poppy Dennison.Urban Fantasy Rulemakers (and Rulebreakers) - Creating, and sticking to, the rules of a paranormal society. - Jenna Black, Elliott James, Amanda Carlson, Lee Roland, Kelly Meding, Nancy Holzner Elliott JamesLife With An Author - Family members of Featured Authors dish about life with a loved one on deadline. - TBD3:30pm - 4:30pmMeet & Greet - Carrie Ann Ryan, Larissa Ione, Christopher Rice, Lexi BlakeMeet & Greet - Jaye Wells, Kelly Meding, Nancy Holzner, Paige Tyler, K C BurnMad Hatter Tea Party (M&G) - Hildie McQueen, Jordan K Rose, Kristen Painter, Chudney Thomas, Terry Spear4:45pm - 5:45pm1001 Dark Nights - Series Q&A - Larissa Ione, Carrie Ann Ryan, Donna Grant, Elizabeth Naughton, Lexi Blake, Christopher Rice, Julie Kenner6:00pm - 7:00pmDinner (on your own)7:00pm - 10:00pmTBD9:00pm - 11:00pmCinema Craptastique - Movie Title TBD - Damon Suede, Molly Harper, Vaughn R Demont, Angie Fox, Kiernan Kelly, Jess Haines, Jeffe Kennedy - and more!!Saturday, Feb 7, 20159:00am - 6:00pmVendors Available9:00am - 10:00amFunny Thing Happened On The Way To The End Of The World - Comedy in UF/PNR - Vaughn R Demont, Jaye Wells, Molly Harper, Angie Fox, Julie Kenner, Lee RolandNovellas & Short Stories - Making the most of a two hour read. - Deborah Cooke, Aria Kane, Amanda Carlson, Seressia Glass, Kait Ballenger, Kristen Painter, Carrie Ann RyanThe Perfect Villain - Bad guys we love to hate. - Coreene Callahan, Jan DeLima, Larissa Ione, Kiernan Kelly, Tina Wainscott, Jordan K Rose10:15am - 11:15amWrapping It Up - Ending a series in a way that makes authors AND readers happy. Moving on to something new, and taking your fanbase. - Deborah Cooke, Lisa Kessler, Donna Grant, Christina Farley, Hildie McQueen, Carrie Ann Ryan, Maureen McGowanThe Scooby Gang - The importance of “side” or “support” characters in our favorite stories. - Kristen Painter, Stephanie Julian, Tawdra Kandle, Coreene Callahan, Paige Tyler, Jaye WellsBeen There / Done That - Stories that bust stereotypes in gay urban fantasy and paranormal romance. - Vaughn R Demont, Damon Suede, Tere Michaels, Poppy Dennison, K C Burn.11:30am - 12:30pmMeet & Greet - Elizabeth Naughton, Julie Kenner, Donna GrantMeet & Greet - Angie Fox, Molly Harper, Damon Suede, Rane SjodinMeet & Greet - Jan DeLima, Elliott James, Jeffe Kennedy, Stephanie Julian12:30pm - 2:00pmLunch with an Author2:15pm - 3:15pmParanormal Mystery - Who Dunnit? An intro to the cozy(ish) subgenre. - Lexi Blake, Angie Fox, Jaye Wells, Rane Sjodin, Poppy DennisonPC in UF/PNR - How authors incorporate or avoid political and social issues in their stories. - Kelly Meding, Nancy Holzner, Terry Spear, J A Souders, Jenna Black, Maureen McGowan, Elisabeth NaughtonMan Up! - Panel of male UF/PNR authors discuss how they approach storytelling. Is there any difference from their female counterparts? - Eric R Asher, Vaughn R Demont, Elliott James, Christopher Rice3:30pm - 4:30pmFlash Fiction - Authors create a fast-paced, on-the-spot story using prompts from the audience. - Damon Suede, Lucienne Diver, Kiernan Kelly, Nancy Holzner, Lisa Kessler, Alivia Anders, Jeffe Kennedy4:30pm - 5:00pmprep for booksigning5:00pm - 7:30pmPublic Book Sale / Signing7:30pm - 9:00pmDinner (on your own)9:00pm - 1:00amMixerSunday, Feb 8, 20159:00am - 12:00pmVendors Available (limited)9:00am - 10:00amCharity raffle basket winners announced. Winners can pick up baskets until 12:00pm. Alternate winners will be selected between 12:00pm and 2:00pm.10:00am - 11:00amMythology, Fairy Tales, & Legends - The stories that inspire our stories. Which of the old tales are most used, and best used. How to make them work in today's UF/PNR. - Lia Davis, Aria Kane, Seressia Glass, Larissa Ione, Tigris Eden, Jeffe Kennedy, Lee RolandKick-Ass Heroines - Our favorite leading ladies . How important is it to have a heroine who is both soft and strong? - Paige Tyler, Jess Haines, Christina Farley, Tawdra Kandle, Lucienne Diver, Jan DeLima, Julie KennerHow REAL Is Your FANTASY? - How far can you push the boundries of a “believable” paranormal story. What's the research process like, and how much does the FBI know? - Eric R Asher, Nancy Holzner, J A Souders, Maureen McGowan, Terry Spear, Chudney Thomas, Rane Sjodin11:15am - 12:15pmMeet & Greet - Alivia Anders, Christina Farley, Maureen McGowan, Jenna BlackCreate The Perfect Cover! - Author Activity - Ever wonder what goes into the making a great cover? From title to graphics, you will create a masterpiece for the authors. In this interactive event, readers will work alongside authors to create the perfect cover for their books. - Hildie McQueen, Jordan K Rose, Chudney ThomasMeet & Greet - Eric R Asher, Jess Haines, Tere Michaels, Kait Ballenger12:30pm - 1:30pmSoundtracks / Playlists - The groove behind some of our favorite characters and stories. - Tigris Eden, Aria Kane, Alivia Anders, Tawdra Kandle, Lia DavisAuthors In The Audience - Full panel of authors with questions for YOU!!! - Hildie McQueen, Lee Roland, Tina Wainscott, Jenna Black, Eric R Asher, Larissa IoneLittle Thing Called Love - Balancing a great (hot) romance within the worldbuilding of paranormal romance. - Christopher Rice, Lucienne Diver, Chudney Thomas, Terry Spear, Lexi Blake, Lisa Kessler1:30pm - 2:00pmFarewell - Informal chat about what worked at this year's con, and what we can improve on for Coastal Magic 2016. Authors and readers welcome! ................
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