Rockets2Writing: Interviews/Events

2024 Events & Interviews

Conversations with Jamie Krakover - VoyageSTL

2023 Past Events & Interviews

Canvas Rebel

Sukkot Interview - Bookishly Jewish

Join me at Archon 46 September 29 - September 30, 2023

I'll be selling and signing books as well as sitting on three panels. Come say hi!

Panels Saturday, September 30, 2023

Self-Promotion and Community Building for Writers

30 Sep 2023, Saturday 11:00am - 12:00pm, Salon 2 (Gateway Center)

Knowledgeable authors provide sage advice on the ins and outs of promoting yourself as an author and building a loyal fan base—from table displays and hand selling books at cons to growing a newsletter email list and appearing on podcasts.

LaShaunda C. Hoffman (M), George Sirois, Jamie Krakover, Jessica Mathews

After the First Draft

30 Sep 2023, Saturday 3:00 - 4:00pm, Marquette A (Gateway Center)

First: celebrate! Then … Experienced writers discuss next steps after you finish your short story or novel manuscript: from critique to revision to publication.

Phyllis Wheeler (M), C.L. Postill, George Sirois, Jamie Krakover

Artificial Intelligence and Creativity

30 Sep 2023, Friday 7:00 - 8:00pm, Marquette A (Gateway Center)

Is AI the end of writing as we know it? Explore the hype and hypothetical of artificial intelligence as it applies to the writing life and the genres we love to read. Established authors will share their experience and welcome audience ideas about this fast-moving phenomenon.

LaShaunda C. Hoffman (M), Jamie Krakover, Fedora Amis, C.L. Postill

2022 Past Events & Interviews

Join me at Toy Man on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

I'll be selling and signing books with Jessica Mathews.

Join me at Archon 46 September 29-30, 2023

I'll be selling and signing books.

Join me at Archon 45 September 30 - October 1, 2022

I'll be selling and signing books as well as sitting on two panels. Come say hi!

Panels Saturday October 1, 2022

May the Force Be With You: Spirituality in Science Fiction/Fantasy - 10am

Gender Identity and Sexuality in Science Fiction/Fantasy - 1pm

EPIC Indie Author Interview

Join me at Fan Expo St. Louis on May 13th & 14th.

I'll be selling signed books in Artist Alley and speaking on panels. Come say hi!

Panels (May 14, 2022)

From Reader to Writer: Take the Plunge - 12:00-12:45pm

The Many Faces of Sci Fi and Fantasy - 1:00-1:45pm

2021 Past Events

Romance Lives Forever

Words by Women

What: A group of awesome authors selling their books

When: Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 11am - 1pm

Where: 6 North Cafe

St. Louis Jewish Book Festival Binds Community - Missouri Life Magazine

St. Louis Jewish Book Festival

What: Missouri's Own Panel: Homegrown Talent

When: Monday, November 15, 2021 at 1pm

St. Louis loves local and so do we! Featuring six local authors, including YA novelist Jamie Krakover and photographer David Henschel, Missouri’s Own showcases fantastic writers from the Show-Me State. Hear them talk about their craft in a panel discussion and then break out for a tabling session where you can meet the authors and buy the books directly.

For more details visit here.

Join the Snowy Wings authors to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Snowy Wings Publishing

What: Edwardsville Book Festival

When: 9am to 3pm on Saturday October 9, 2021

Come find me, and say hi! I'll be selling signed copies of Tracker220, Brave New Girls (vol 2&3), Putting the Science in Fiction, and Not Your Mother's Book on Family. And I'll have some swag.

Join me at Archon STL on October 1, 2021. I will be on two panels:

1pm: The Many Faces of Sci Fi/Fantasy

4pm: Writing Speculative Fiction for Children - Picture Books to Young Adult

Find more details here.

Join me, Meredith Tate, Michelle Mason, Jennifer Stolzer for a YA STL Author Panel. We will discuss our latest book releases and have some fun! Make sure you click the link and register for the event to receive the virtual login information. Watch the replay here

Scrolls and Screens with Melissa Matos - We talk about the use and abuse of advanced technology and geek out about Star Wars, cosplay, and DC TV.

Meet the Author with Cinta Garcia - I share favorite fruit flavor, favorite color, favorite movie genre, how I'd spend my last day on Earth, and my favorite kind of weekend activities

The Authors Porch - In which I talk about my writing style, how much time I devote to writing, how long it takes me to write a draft, some author tips and tricks, and the best money I've spent as an indie author.

Author interview with Helen Garraway - In which I discuss balancing writing and a full time job, how I became a writer, and being a woman in STEM.

Writers Wrap up with David Alan Lucas - I discuss writing and being in a writers organization.

Writers Wrap up with David Alan Lucas - I discuss Aerospace Engineers and STEM along with how it coincides with movies and TV.

Bubonicon Holiday Special - The Bubonicon team with Connie Willis, Lauren Teffeau, and myself talking holiday traditions, favorite Christmas movies and more.