I'll be participating in a panel discussion on a very interesting set of intersecting topics: Ghosts, spirits, and the afterlife.
Here's the announcement about the panel taking place at Annie's Bookstop, Worcester, the "little bookstore that is bigger on the inside." (Dr. Who fans will get that allusion.)
"Just in time to celebrate Parentalia (February 13th – 21st), an ancient Roman festival commemorating the dead, join four New England authors for an informative and fun panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of writing about ghosts—both real and imagined, the dead, and the afterlife. The authors will share their differing approaches to writing about the subject matter as well as their knowledge of various beliefs, myths, and customs ranging from the lighthearted to the downright scary, from real-life encounters to those that are completely fictitious. The presentation will be followed by a book signing. Copies of the authors’ books will be available to purchase."
Terri Bruce (terribruce.net) writes science fiction and fantasy stories from a haunted house in New Hampshire. Her debut novel, Hereafter, is about a woman stuck on earth as a ghost, searching for a way to cross over to the afterlife.
Jennifer Pelland (jenniferpelland.com) is a Nebula-nominated writer of speculative fiction. Her work includes a "Sacrifice," a short story about dying, and "Ghosts of New York," a short story about the afterlife.
Kristi Petersen Schoonover (kristipetersenschoonover.com) is a Connecticut-based author of horror and dark fiction. Her works includes Skeletons in the Swimmin’ Hole: Tales from Haunted Disney World, a collection of ghost stories set in Disney Parks.
Morven Westfield (morvenwestfield.com) is the author of dark fantasy and horror stories featuring vampires and witches. Her work includes Darksome Thirst, a story combining vampires, Wiccans, and computers, and its sequel, The Old Power Returns.
UPDATE 02/06/2013 In anticipation of a major snowstorm, Annie's Book Stop of Worcester has made the wise decision to reschedule Ghosts, Spirits, and the Afterlife to Saturday, February 23rd, time to be determined.
You can read more at http://anniesbookstopworcester.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/winter-storm-nemo-and-curtailed-hours/
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Annie’s Book Stop
75 James Street, Worcester, MA
For directions: www.anniesbooksworcester.com/ or call 508-796-5613
