The international literary power couple Audrey Niffenegger (author, The Time Traveler's Wife) and Eddie Campbell (artist, From Hell) discuss their debut graphic novel collaboration: Bizarre Romance (Abrams ComicArts). Described by Publishers Weekly as "winningly strange," Bizarre Romance features a multitude of short stories told through illustrated prose and comics panels and explores the idiosyncratic nature of relationships in a variety of genres, from fractured fairy tales to historical fiction to paper dolls.
Sunday July 22, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 29AB
Comic-Con special guest Elizabeth Hand and Andrea Adams (writer, illustrator, and director of education at the Gnomon School of Visual Effects in Los Angeles) discuss Hand's forthcoming historical thriller Curious Toys, inspired by the life of outsider artist Henry Darger and the 1911 Chicago killing of young Elsie Paroubek.
Sunday July 22, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 7AB
The Winner Twins, Brittany and Brianna, multiple award-winning and national bestselling science fiction authors known for their popular Strand series, explain how to create your own novel step by step, from building your universe to overcoming writer's block to the different paths to publishing. The twins, who are on staff at UCLA, have taught their unique creative writing method to hundreds of thousands of convention attendees, teachers, and students across the country. They will be joined by Todd McCaffrey (New York Times bestselling author, Dragonriders of Pern) and Steven Sears (writer and producer, Xena: Warrior Princess, The A-Team,Father Dowling Mysteries, Swamp Thing). This panel will be in loving memory of Richard Hatch, a friend, teacher, and inspiration to all.
An informal chat with New York Times bestselling author and comic book writer Alex Grecian (The Yard, The Saint of Wolves and Butchers), followed by a Q&A session.
Sunday July 22, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
Perhaps no storytelling relationship has more incarnations and permutations than romance. Readers are passionate about love stories in all their settings and guises. Panelists include HelenKay Dimon (The Protector), Sarah Kuhn (Heroine Complex #3: Heroine's Journey), Alex London (Black Wings Beating), Audrey Niffenegger (The Time Traveler's Wife), Eddie Campbell (Bizarre Romance), and Jen Wang (The Prince and the Dressmaker) in conversation with moderator Maureen Lenker (Entertainment Weekly).
Sunday July 22, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
Making a graphic novel is a lot of work. But keeping a series going poses its own creative challenges. Bestselling comics creators discuss the trials and tribulations of creating a series. Panelists include Jennifer Holm and Matthew Holm (Babymouse series, Sunny series), Raina Telgemeier (Smile,The Babysitters Club), and Molly Ostertag (The Witch Boy). Moderated by Dr. Rose Brock (Sam Houston State University).
Heroes, villains, romance, humor, action, identity, social issues, and everything in between are just the start of what's hot in young adult novels. Join this popular annual panel and Q&A session about the newest titles and trends in YA fiction, featuring authors Jay Coles (Tyler Johnson Was Here), Zoraida Córdova (Bruja Born), Dhonielle Clayton (The Belles), Justina Ireland (Dread Nation), Britta Lundin (Ship It), and Brendan Reichs (Nemesis); moderated by Nathan Bransford (How to Write a Novel).
Sunday July 22, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Hear from experienced children's book literary agents about the dos and don'ts of getting an agent and becoming traditionally published. No pitches, please. The panel features Jen Azantian (Azantian Literary), Thao Le (Sandra Dijkstra Literary), Taylor Martindale Kean (Full Circle Literary), Kari Sutherland (Bradford Literary), and Tim Travaglini (Jill Corcoran Literary). Moderated by Henry Herz (author of Good Egg & Bad Apple).
More and more, the cover of a comic book exists both to sell the product and as a standalone work of art. What goes into designing a cover and what constitutes a good one? Those are the questions that your moderator Mark Evanier will put to this dais of gifted cover artists: William Stout, Joëlle Jones, Veronica Fish, Matt Taylor, and Joe Jusko. They'll analyze and discuss some of the covers they've done in this informative session of "shop talk."
Sunday July 22, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
