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Cons and Appearances
Bill Snodgrass has been appearing at fantasy and science fiction conventions--"Cons"--since 2006. Topics about which he has spoken include writing, working with short fiction markets, small-press publishing, marketing, and using the Internet. Bill draws from his experiences leading Double-Edged Publishing to help emerging and beginning writers develop their craft and understand the business of being a writer.
He has also been part of panels dealing with theological and religious issues as related to fantasy and science fiction. His undergraduate studies in physics and math combine with graduate studies in mental health and divinity to facilitate his bridging diverse disciplines and to make them accessible to panel audiences.
He has also been part of literary panels focusing on the life and works of C. S. Lewis. In lighter moments, he has participated in discussions on dwarfs in fantasy, Battlestar Galactica, and pirates on the high seas!
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This is our HOME CON! DEP and I will be at MidSouthCon 27, and be there big! We will have a dealers' booth as well as take part in programming. See you there!
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DEP and I will be off to Chattanooga, TN for this great convention. We have already acquired a dealers' space, so come get books and such! I am waiting to hear from the programming committee regarding how I might take part there. Come see me!
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I will be part of the programming at Con*Stellation XXVII: Cassiopiea and DEP will have a table in the dealers room. This will be a great way for new people to learn about Double-Edged Publishing and to allow them to see and then buy our books!
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DEP will have a dealers' table at FenCon V in Dallas, October 3-5. I also will be taking part in programming, probably as a panelist. DEP fans around Texas ought to come out and see us--and pick up a few things from our booth!
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June 27-29, 2008
 Short and Scary - Tips on writing short horror fiction and why it is harder than you think.
-- PS Gifford, Matt Wallace, Fran Friel, Bill Snodgrass, Jason Sizemore (moderator)
Good and Evil: Researching Mythology - Discussion on researching myths and mythical characters with an emphasis on the Good and Evil in Mythology - and if there really is such thing as Good and Evil.
-- Sherrilyn Kenyon, Teri A Jacobs, Alethea Kontis, JF Lewis, Bill Snodgrass
At Hypericon 4, DEP debuted its dealer booth. We had some great reactions and many complements--plus, we sold some books!
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MidSouthCon 26, 2008
March 28-30, 2008
 Non-Secular Science Fiction and Fantasy - Christian-themed science fiction and fantasy are one of the fastest growing segments of the speculative fiction market.
-- Dan Gamber, Bill Snodgrass, Bryan Davis
The First Read is Free - Using E-Books to Promote the Printed Version.
-- Eric Flint, Selina Rosen, Bill Snodgrass, Elizabeth Donald, Sabrina Lynn Hunt
Battlestar Galactica: Who’s the Fifth Cylon? - Clips and previews of the upcoming Battlestar Galactica season.
-- Bill Snodgrass, Kat Robinson, Paul Chris, Wess Headley
C. S. Lewis/ Prince Caspian Panel - Prince Caspian continues many hundreds of years after The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe closes - what happens next?
-- Bill Snodgrass,Kate Chilton, Dennis Beets, Paul Chris, Louis Brenton
Firefly: Breaking the Mold of Space Opera - A discussion on the forward-thinking elements of Firefly.
-- Candace Havens, Bill Snodgrass, Lee Martindale, Patrick S. Philpot, Wess Headley
The Worlds of Joss Whedon - Come hear about the Joss Whedon creations of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel,
Firefly, Toy Story, Titan AE, Serenity, and Others.
-- Candace Havens, Lee Martindale, Bill Snodgrass, Patrick S. Philpot
Author Reading
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OmegaCon 2008
March 14-16, 2008
Humor in Science Fiction and Fantasy - Where has the laughter gone? Isn't laughter as important as technical wonders in Science Fiction?
-- David Drake, Chris A. Jackson, Bill Snodpass, Mike Resnick
 Religion in Science Fiction - Is there a place for religion in the science fiction? How has SF dealt with religion in various works (of both tv and literature)?
-- Bill Snodgrass, M. Keaton, T. Lee Baumaim, Scotty Roberts
Marketing Your Book - So, now you are published.. .now what? Our panel discusses the various ways to selfpromote
your writing on a small budget.
-- Chris A. Jackson, Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc, Bill Snodgrass, William Jones , Dan Gamber
Discussion of Evil - Is evil necessary for there to be Good? What is evil? Does writing about evil help us understand reality? Why do evil characters become popular? What makes characters evil, and why do they interest us?
-- Sherrilyn Kenyon, Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc, Shane Moore, Bill Snodgrass, David Kopaska-Merkel
Can Major Characters Die? - How and why would an author kill off a major character? Is there a right or wrong way to do this? Join our panel of authors for this discussion.
-- Joy Ward, Bill Snodgrass, Anthony Taylor, Ted Kosroaika, Jackie Gamber, M Keaton
Online Publishing - What is the justification of publishing your work online? What happens when it's free? What are the pros and cons of e-Book publication, pod cast novels and more? Why are people resistant to e-books? Our panelists will discuss their forays into the world on online promotion and publication and where they think we may be headed.
-- Eric Flint, Lou Anders, Bill Snodgrass, James Minz, Van Allen Plexico
Meet the Author/Autograph Signing
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Feb 28, 2008
"The Roses Thorn" was published in Kerlak Publishings 2008 fantasy anthology, Tales of Fantasy, edited by Mark Fitzgerald. This book was an instant hit!
On the last day of February, Kerlak hosted a book signing in Memphis at the Hickory Hill Barnes & Noble. Contriburors to the anthology gathered to sign books and meet readers.
The event was hosted by Kerlak's Allen Gilbreath.
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MidSouthCon 25
March 23-25, 2007
 Education Seminar: Adventure on the High Seas - Robinson Carusoe. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Just a couple of classics used in the classroom.
-- Don Maitz, Janny Wurts, Bill Snodgrass, Linda Donahue
Battlestar Galactica: the Next Generation - The new Battlestar Galactica - is it really Battlestar Galactica, is it completely different, or is it somewhere in-between?
-- Bill Snodgrass, David Camacho
Online Art Marketing - Getting your message, story or art out to the public via the Internet.
-- Bill Snodgrass, Mitch Foust, Dan Gamber
Author Reading
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MidSouthCon 24
March 24-26, 2006
Dwarves in Fantastic Fiction – In fantasy, dwarves are usually the technological wizards; they smelt metals, and produce highly prized weapons. They're also used for battle fodder and/or comic relief. What does their role in fantastic stories say about them? Or say about humans?
-- David Blalock, Paul Bielaczyc, Bill Snodgrass
Science & Religion – Anyone following the science news these days has seen a rapid rise in efforts to include creationism or Intelligent Design in secondary science classrooms as a counterpoint to the predominant scientific theories of evolutionary biology, paleontology, and cosmology. But many of you may not know about all the issues involved, or have questions about certain issues. Join us for a discussion panel about creation science, intelligent design, and science and maybe you’ll have some of those questions answered. Important note: this is a panel, not a debate.
-- Lionel J. Crews, David Blalock, Bill Snodgrass, Brett Bolen
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