Hello, friends! If you’re in Southern California, I hope you’re planning to hit YALLWEST this weekend. Here’s my schedule:
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Panel
YALLWEST Festival 2019
Panel: DIY Storymakers: How to Actually Write a Comic, the DC Way
Panelists: Gwenda Bond, Marguerite Bennett, Melissa de la Cruz, Shannon Hale, Lauren Myracle, Danielle Paige
Moderator: Michele Wells
Location: Main Tent
Description: Creators + creative execs from DC Comics talk practical tips for sequential storytelling in comics + graphic novels. Teen creators, artists and writers are encouraged to share a favorite idea or to ask for help with what you’re stuck on.
And now for the fun surprise!
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Panel
YALLWEST Festival 2019
Panel: Mysterious Circumstances
Panelists: Gwenda Bond, Alexis Bass, Sara Farizan, Karen M. McManus, Gretchen McNeil, Matthew Modine, Lauren Oliver
Moderator: Peter Stone
Location: Cafeteria
Description: Suspense, mystery, & whodunits: How do these writers keep you guessing and turning the page?
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Signing
YALLWEST Festival 2019
Location: Comics area, booth 212
Details: Signing Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds with Matthew Modine
I’m obviously thrilled, delighted, and honored that Matthew is taking time out of his busy schedule to come tomorrow — don’t miss it!