1:45 pm to 2:45 pm, November 4, 2023 NATIVE NATIONSStephen Kantrowitz and Dr. Carol CorneliusRoom C101The Indigenous life and experience is discussed by these two writers and explored through their work. JOURNEYS OF SELF-DISCOVERYBlythe Roberson and Elisa BernickRoom N125Physical journeys and experiences often lead to self-awakening and knowledge. Two writers Read more…
12:15 pm to 1:15 pm, November 4, 2023 IMPORTANCE OF PLACEAlison Townsend, Tom Montgomery Fate, and Robert MiltnerRoom N125Often, the place in which a book is set becomes a character itself. Three authors discuss how specific places affected their work. AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE FROM PAST TO PRESENTBryan Cherry and Camille Read more…
10:15 am to 11:15 am, November 4, 2023 QUEER VOICESJohn D’Emilio, Brice D. Smith, and R. B. SimonRoom C101Three writers of different genres speak about how the LGBTQ+ experience influences their writing. EXPLORING THE MIDWESTPamela J. A. Fullerton, Christopher Chambers, and Jim LandwehrRoom N125Living in the Midwest brings with it Read more…
TIM AKERS splits his writing time between roleplaying games and novels. He has earned credits with White Wolf, Wyrd Games, Paizo, and Kobold Press. His Knight Watch series has been described as Men in Black at the Ren Faire. His most recent novel, Wraithbound, starts a new epic flintlock fantasy adventure Read more…
2023 Century Fence Writing Contest Guidelines 2023 Century Fence Writing Contest Topic: The famous Wisconsin writer Laura Ingalls Wilder said, “A good laugh overcomes more difficulties and dissipates more dark clouds than any other one thing.” So, for this year’s contest, we challenge you to dissipate dark clouds! For essays: Read more…
This is your spot to find in-person and virtual author appearances presented by independent bookstores in Southeast Wisconsin
Read more about the authors and exhibitors who participated in the 2023 Don Taylor Writers Marketplace.