Joseph Malik is the internationally bestselling author of Dragon's Trail and The New Magic. In addition to fiction, he writes and lectures on advanced intelligence theory and asymmetric warfare for the U.S. military. He has worked as a stuntman, a high-rise window washer, a computational linguist, a touring rock musician, and a soldier in the United States Special Operations Command. A veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, he lives in the Pacific Northwest along with his wife and their two dogs. He serves in the U.S. Army Reserve and is a member of SFWA.
Sessions in which Joseph Malik participates
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- "30-Day Cliff, My A**": Indie Authors and Timelines Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3125- Writing Track
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour
- Joseph Malik has become an internationally bestselling independent fantasy author with a 2-year release cycle. Learn how he and other indie authors...
- Panel
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
- Firearms in Fiction and Gaming Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3121- Gaming/Fan Track
- 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | 1 hour
- Many writers and game designers have only an academic knowledge of modern weapons, much of it drawn from movies and TV, which is either wrong or im...
- Panel
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
- The Writer/Agent Relationship Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3127- Writing Track
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | 1 hour
- You hear it from everyone—finding representation is the key to opening doors. So what should you be looking for in an agent, and what can you expec...
- Panel
5:45 PM
5:45 PM
- Arms and Armor Through History Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3123- Science/History Track
- 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM | 1 hour
- Arms and Armor through history--a hands on panel. As the theme of this con is the 1920s, let's talk about the armor and weapons that came out after...
- Panel
8:15 PM
8:15 PM
- Fighting in Fiction Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3125- Writing Track
- 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM | 1 hour
- Have you ever read a book with a person driving a car from the back seat or perhaps boiling water by putting the pot in a refrigerator? Mistakes of...
- Panel
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- The Psychology of Dueling Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3123- Science/History Track
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 1 hour
- Fighting as a spectator sport dates back to at least 700 BC and has been popular somewhere in Europe ever since. In some places and eras it was the...
- Panel
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
- Conlanging 101: Fantasy Languages Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3127- Writing Track
- 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | 1 hour
- Panel
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- I'm Liberal and I Own Guns Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3119- Art/Media/Wildcard
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour
- Panel
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
- Deep Dive on Worldbuilding and Magic Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3125- Writing Track
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | 1 hour
- Ever wonder how magic systems in fantasy are created? In this panel, we'll discuss tips and tricks to create your own magic system using historical...
- Panel
5:45 PM
5:45 PM
- Research Rabbit Holes Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3125- Writing Track
- 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM | 1 hour
- Panel
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
- Lost in Space: Celestial Navigation on an Alien Planet Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3123- Science/History Track
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 1 hour
- Fantasy author and former Special Operations soldier Joseph Malik draws from U.S. Special Operations textbooks and his own training with the French...
- Panel
8:15 PM
8:15 PM
- Veterans and Speculative Fiction: a support group Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3125- Writing Track
- 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM | 1 hour
- Panel
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- When Genres Collide Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3127- Writing Track
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 1 hour
- How pure do you like your writing? What recipe is preferred by readers? Scifi with a dash of fantasy? Fantasy with a pinch of romance, or a whole c...
- Panel
- Facts About Horses for Fantasy Authors Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3125- Writing Track
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 1 hour
- Horses are amazing animals that have been bred to fill a variety of transportation needs over the millennia. They have a range capabilities, streng...
- Panel
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
- Crossing genre's successfully Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3127- Writing Track
- 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | 1 hour
- Panel
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
- Editing: Who, Why, and How Much? Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3125- Writing Track
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 1 hour
- Authors have access to different kinds of editors. What's the difference between a developmental, line, and copy editor? How is a proofreader diffe...
- Panel
12:45 PM
12:45 PM
- Experimental Archaeology Red Lion Hotel Pasco, WA - 3123- Science/History Track
- 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM | 1 hour
- "Experimental Archaeology" refers to hands-on attempts to re-create various aspects of the past. From building a Medieval trebuchet to test its act...
- Panel