Deby Fredericks has been a writer all her life, but thought of it as just a fun hobby until the late Nineties. Since then she has published sixteen novels, novellas and novelettes, either with small presses or independently. Her short fiction has appeared in Andromeda Spaceways, selected anthologies, and small magazines.
Since 2018, her significant work has been the Minstrels of Skaythe series, about a group of pacificst mages who seek hope while their world is ruled by darkness.
In addition, Fredericks writes for children as Lucy D. Ford. Her children's stories and poems have appeared in magazines such as Boys’ Life, Babybug, Ladybug, and Spider. In the past, she served as Regional Advisor for the Inland Northwest Region of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, International (SCBWI).
Deby Fredericks has been involved with science fiction fandom in Eastern Washington since the early Eighties. She worked on the convention committees of Spokon, InCon, WesterCon 49 and SpoCon. In addition to her leadership of Telgar Weyr (Pern fandom), she was involved with Star Trek and Elfquest fan groups, and a few independent comic projects. Fredericks was the Fan Guest of Honor at RadCon 1, and has been a frequent visitor since.
Sessions in which Deby Fredericks participates
Saturday 19 February, 2022
What are tropes, how are they used, and how can we use them effectively as story-telling tools without falling back on the same old cliches?
How do writers choose the right point of view to tell a story. How do you know if you need more than one point of view character? What special tricks can writers play, using point of view?
Those beings that often drive your stories and games, the characters. How does one write/build a character so that it is believable and enjoyable. From the hero to the villain, the most beloved characters are those we can relate to. But what makes a character relatable?
Sunday 20 February, 2022
Social Media has become an important promotional tool for all writers during the Covid era, but even more so for the independent writer. What tools are available for the independent writer to use, and what are the trends?This is a hybrid virtual/live panel. Virtual attendees may join here:https://zoom.us/j/99397631149?pwd=aDZwNUdPZXcxQmRGQ0wzV0xWSXh1UT09Meeting ID: 993 9763 1149Passcode: 546477