My Next Convention Is the 7th Annual Vermont Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Expo

My next convention is the 7th Annual Vermont Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Expo on 25-26 April at the Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction, Vermont. The event will bring together fans of science fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal, comics, gaming, and pop culture for a weekend of family-friendly fun.

The Expo features over 150 exhibitors, including authors, artists, comic creators, game designers, podcasters, fan organizations, cosplayers, prop makers, and specialty vendors from across the region.

Among the celebrities will be Bruce Boxleitner (Captain John Sheridan from Babylon 5) and Claudia Christian (Commander Susan Ivanova from Babylon 5).

I'll Be Attending the Northeast ComicCon and Collectibles Extravaganza

I'll be attending the Northeast ComicCon and Collectibles Extravaganza (NECC) 29 November to 1 December at the Boxboro Regency in Boxboro, Massachusetts. This is one of my favorite book signing events. As with every year, there will be plenty of vendors selling all the cool stuff we gave up as kids (and now regret it); plenty of writers and artists, and several celebrity guests including Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, Ming Chen from Comic Book Men, and Kelli Maroney from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. This promises to be a fun event. 

You can order your tickets here. 

REMINDER: On 18-20 October, I'll be signing books at the Shadows of Salem Horror and Paranormal Convention

On 18-20 October, I'll be signing books at the Shadows of Salem Horror and Paranormal Convention in Salem, Massachusetts. The weekend features special guests, including the cast & crew of the original 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre! It also features paranormal guests, authors, lectures, a haunted museum display, and other attractions, special events, and entertainment. Vendors ballroom includes psychics, readers, witch themes, magic, artists, horror memorabilia, clothing, crafts, booksellers, and much more. 

The show will be at three locations over the weekend:

FRIDAY the 18th and SUNDAY the 20th at: Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites - 225 Derby St., Salem, MA 01970 (Parking is located across the street at: 10 Congress St., Salem, MA 01970)

SATURDAY the 19th Convention at: Salem State University, 99 Harrison Rd. Salem, MA 01970 (Free Parking on premises)

PLEASE NOTE: On Saturday the 19th, events of the day will take place at two locations. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre cast and crew will be signing at Longboards while the convention with special paranormal guests and vendors will be at Salem State University.

Tickets are only $19.99 in advance, or limited VIP Early-Bird Admission is only $25 with first access to guests and vendors, plus guaranteed seating. 

Learn more about the event here. 

I'll Be Attending the Vermont Psychic Expo from 10 to 11 August

I'll be signing books on 10 and 11 August at the Vermont Psychic Expo at the Lake Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction, Vermont. I'll have copies of my Tatyana books to sign, including The Ghosts of Treblinka. This is a great event with several top-notch psychics, mediums, and Tarot readers attending. 

You can buy your tickets here. 

REMINDER: I'll Be Attending Northeast ComicCon and Collectibles Extravaganza 8-10 March

I'll be attending the Northeast ComicCon and Collectibles Extravaganza from 8-10 March at the Boxboro Regency Hotel in Boxboro, Massachusetts. I'll have copies of all my books on sale to sign. There will also be some incredible celebrity guests. Hope to see you there.

I'll Be Attending Northeast ComicCon and Collectibles Extravaganza 8-10 March

I'll be attending the Northeast ComicCon and Collectibles Extravaganza from 8-10 March at the Boxboro Regency Hotel in Boxboro, Massachusetts. I'll have copies of all my books on sale to sign. There will also be some incredible celebrity guests. Hope to see you there.

I'll Be Signing Books This Weekend at Salem Haunted Happenings

REMINDER: This weekend, several members of the New England Horror Writers, including myself, will have a table at Haunted Happenings in Salem, Massachusetts, in October. Our table will be located in Derby Square right behind the Olde Town Hall. I'll be selling/signing my Tatyana novels, especially The Ghosts of Salem Village. The dates/times are: 

7 October -- 10 AM to 8 PM

8 October -- 10 AM to 6 PM

Hope to see you there. For more info about Haunted Happenings, check the link below.

I'll Be Attending Northeast ComicCon and Collectible Extravaganza 10-12 March

On 10-12 March, I'll be attending the Northeast ComicCon and Collectibles Extravaganza at the Boxboro Regency Hotel in Boxboro, Massachusetts. There will be celebrity guests, artists, writers, and other vendors at the event.

This is one of my favorite conventions and I hope to see some of you there.

I'll Be Attending Northeast Comic Con and Collectibles Extravaganza 25 to 27 November

My next convention will be in just over two weeks. I'll be at the Northeast Comic Con and Collectibles Extravaganza on Boxboro, Massachusetts on the weekend after Thanksgiving -- 25 to 27 November.  I'll have all my books there (signed books make great Christmas gifts). 

Among the celebrity guests who will be attending are Lindsay "The Bionic Woman" Wagner and Linda Miller from King Kong Escapes. 

I hope to see you there. 

I'll Be Signing Books in Salem 29 and 30 October

This Saturday and Sunday, 29 and 30 October, I'll be signing books at Salem's Haunted Happenings in Derby Square near the Old Town Hall in downtown Salem, Massachusetts. Several authors from New England Horror Writers have purchased a vendor booth for the weekend and will be signing their books.

The times of the event will be 10 AM-8 PM on Saturday and 10 AM-6 PM on Sunday, rain or shine.

If you live in the area, swing by. There is no place like Salem around Halloween.

I'll Be Attending the Northeast ComicCon and Collectibles Extravaganza 11-13 March

Just a reminder that this weekend, 11 to 13 March, I'll be attending the Northeast ComicCon and Collectibles Extravaganza being held at the Boxboro Regency Hotel in Boxboro, Massachusetts. In addition to dozens of local vendors and artists, the celebrity guests include Vernon Wells (The Road Warrior), Tara Reid (Sharknado), and many more. I'll be there signing copies of my latest novel, Operation Majestic, as well as my other books.

I hope to see you there.

I'll Be Attending the Vermont Sci-Fi and Fantasy Expo 25-26 April

I can now announce this: on 25 and 26 April I'll be attending the second running of the Vermont Sci-Fi and Fantasy Expo at the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds in Vermont. I'll be selling/signing my books, including Shattered World I: Paris. 

I love the smaller conventions that are just starting out and aren't overwhelmed by big name celebrities. There is more chance to chat with fans and get to know each other better. I hope to see you there. 

I'll Be One of Four Writers Hosting a Post-Apocalypse Panel at Gibson's Bookstore in Concord NH on 25 February

On 25 February from 6 to 7:30 PM I'll be one of four writers hosting a post-apocalyptic panel at Gibson's Bookstore at 45 South Main Street in Concord NH. DJ Cooper (Dystopia: The beginning of the End), N.A. Broadley (Trail of Misery), and Chris Philbrook (Adrian's Undead Diaries), and myself will be signing our books and discussing topics such as your zombie apocalypse plan, where are you going to hunker down when the SHTF, and how prepared are you to survive the end of the world. 

Hopefully I'll see some of you there. Your lives may depend on it.

Join Me This Sunday at the Authors By the Sea Event

You just received your tax refund and don't know what to do with all that money? I have a solution. Buy books. And the best place to do so is at The Author's By the Sea event this Sunday, 14 April, from 2 to 6 PM at the Cisco Brewery, 35 Corporate Drive, Pease Tradeport, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Myself and dozens of other excellent writers will be there. Beer and books. Can you ask for anything more?

I'll Be Attending the 2019 Author's Night at the Expo

I have my first book signing event set up for 2019. On Friday, 18 January, I'll be attending the 2019 Author's Night at the Vineyard at the Zorvino Vineyards in Sandown, New Hampshire. The hours are from 6 to 9 PM and is free to the public. I'll be signing The Vampire Hunters trilogy, the Rotter World saga, and Yeitso. The event is free to the public. 

I look forward to seeing you there.

REMINDER -- I'll Be Attending Author's Night By the Sea 15 April

This Sunday, 15 April, I'll be signing books at the Author's Night By the Sea event sponsored by the New England Authors Expo. The event is from 2PM to 6PM and will be held at the Red Hook Brewery at 1 Red Hook Way in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. I'll have available copies of The Vampire Hunters; The Vampire Hunters: Vampyrnomicon, The Vampire Hunters: Dominion, Yeitso, Rotter Nation, and Rotter Apocalypse.

The event is free to the public, so come and meet with the more than thirty-five writers and publishers who will be at the event. And drop by my table to get your books signed or just to say hello.

My Convention and Book Signing Schedule for 2018

Over the past few weeks, I've been organizing my schedule for attending conventions and book signings throughout New England for 2018. The events I've definitely scheduled so far are listed below. I'll be signing copies of The Vampire Hunters trilogy, Rotter Nation and Rotter Apocalypse, and Yeitso.

April 15 -- The Night By the Sea event sponsored by the New England Authors Expo. The event is from 2PM to 6PM and will be held at the Red Hook Brewery at 1 Red Hook Way in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The event is free to the public, so come and meet with the more than thirty-five writers and publishers who will be at the event.

July 25 -- The New England Authors Expo's event from 4PM to 9PM at the Danversport Yacht Club at 161 Elliot Street in Danvers, Massachusetts. The event is free to the public, so come and meet with the more than thirty writers and publishers who will be at the event.

September 14-16 -- NoCon at the La Quinta Inn and Suites at 24 Front Street in Manchester, New Hampshire. This convention is still being put together; more details will be posted as they become available.

October 6-7 -- The first ever Vermont Horror Convention. The convention will run on October 6 from 10AM to 6PM and on October 7 from 10AM to 5PM. The current celebrity guest list includes Costas Mandylor of the Saw franchise, Tony "Jason Vorhees" Moran, and Melissa "crippled bicycle zombie" Cowan from The Walking Dead.

I'll Be Signing Books 11 November at Starcrafts in Epping, New Hampshire

On Saturday, November 11, from 10AM to 3PM, I'll be attending Starcrafts Art Gallery and Giftshop's Holiday Arts and Crafts Open House. The event is being held at 68 Fogg Road in Epping, New Hampshire. I'll be signing copies of The Vampire Hunters trilogy, the Rotter World trilogy, and Yeitso.

This will be my first book signing since moving back to New England. I hope to see you there.

Schedule of Events for DreadFest

Below is the schedule of events for tomorrow's DreadFest event. If you are able to attend, please swing by my table and say hello (and, of course, buy a book).

Noon: Beginning of advertised event: Jeff Strand will make opening remarks.

12:30 PM: Sid Williams and Tom Lucas will read the six nanofiction finalist entries, without naming the placements.

1:00 PM: The public is welcome to visit and mingle with authors. Attendees will be given a program. If they have all 10 authors’ signatures on it, they are then eligible for a door prize ticket (your books and restaurant gift certificates). The Viewing ends at 3:00 PM.

3:00 PM: Sidney Williams and Tom Lucas announce the winners and hand-out certificates and prizes.

3:30 PM: Scott M. Baker, John Catapano and Tyson Hanks – Beginning Authors Panel Discussion – cookies served.

More on DreadFest 2017

As I've previously mentioned, myself, fellow Dark Alley Crew writers John Catapano and Tyson Hanks, and several others will be attending DreadFest on 28 January at the W.T. Bland Public Library in Mount Dora, Florida. Recently the library updated its website with a full list of the attending writers and scheduled events. You can check out the updated website here.