Tamora Pierce writes fantasy, with 30 books for teenagers set in two medieval universes. She has published short stories and non-fiction articles, written for comics, and written, acted, and directed audio drama and comedy and a novel for FullCast Audio. At present she is working on the sequel to her bestselling TEMPESTS AND SLAUGHTER. She lives in Syracuse, NY, with her Spousecreature Tim, her right hand and fellow writer Julie, ten cats, two parakeets, and an outdoor assortment of feral cats and wildlife.
Sessions in which Tamora Pierce participates
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
- Opening Ceremonies San Mateo Marriott - Convene 1
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
- Twins in Fantasy San Mateo Marriott - Convene 1
- 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Our panelists examine twins as a trope in fantasy. Are they two bodies with one soul? Is there a good twin and a bad twin? Are their sk...
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
- How do you define a hero? San Mateo Marriott - Synergy 4
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
- Meet The Guests San Mateo Marriott - Convene 1
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 1 hour
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
- Tamora Pierce Reading San Mateo Marriott - Synergy 4
- 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | 45 minutes
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- Tamora Pierce Interview San Mateo Marriott - Convene 1
- 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
- Small Gathering: Tamora Pierce San Mateo Marriott - Strategy
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
8:30 PM
8:30 PM
- Let's Not Kill Hitler San Mateo Marriott - Synergy 5
- 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- From Medicine to Magic San Mateo Marriott - Synergy 1
- 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- A panel discussion about the fun and challenge of writing about healing magic in period fantasy settings, and/or people sharing favorite examples o...
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
- Heroines of Tortall San Mateo Marriott - Convene 1
- 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Come join our GoH as she moderates a debate between panelists (exec staff?) about the virtues of the women of Tortall. Are you Team Kel? Wild for D...
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
- YA Genre Fiction - Digging Deeper San Mateo Marriott - Synergy 5
- 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- YA Science Fiction and Fantasy novels have exploded in popularity. But do they offer more than just disposable entertainment; are they a boon or a ...
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
- Female Heroes And Female Villains San Mateo Marriott - Synergy 4
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- Religion in Fantasy and Science Fiction San Mateo Marriott - Convene 1
- 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 1 hour 30 minutes
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
- Not Just for Kids Anymore San Mateo Marriott - Synergy 1
- 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Young Adult, New Adult and Midgrade fiction are written for younger audiences, but, over the past decade, the genres have become increasingly attra...
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
- Closing Ceremonies San Mateo Marriott - Convene 1
- 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 1 hour
Sessions in which Tamora Pierce attends
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
- Tamora Pierce Reading San Mateo Marriott - Synergy 4
- 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | 45 minutes
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- Tamora Pierce Interview San Mateo Marriott - Convene 1
- 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
- Small Gathering: Tamora Pierce San Mateo Marriott - Strategy
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
- Heroines of Tortall San Mateo Marriott - Convene 1
- 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Come join our GoH as she moderates a debate between panelists (exec staff?) about the virtues of the women of Tortall. Are you Team Kel? Wild for D...
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
- YA Genre Fiction - Digging Deeper San Mateo Marriott - Synergy 5
- 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- YA Science Fiction and Fantasy novels have exploded in popularity. But do they offer more than just disposable entertainment; are they a boon or a ...