Verna McKinnon is the author of The Bardess of Rhulon, The Bastard Sorceress, and The Familiar's Tale series, Gate of Souls, book 1 & Tree of Bones, book 2. Fires of Rapiveshta, the third and final novel in The Familiar’s Tale series, is coming soon by the end of 2023. Avid lover of fantasy and science fiction, Verna believes in the power of heroines. With a list of planned fantasy novels to create, she writes obsessively and drinks lots of coffee. Check out her published short stories and news updates at her website, vernamckinnon.com & follow her on Instagram and Facebook.
Sessions in which Verna McKinnon participates
Friday 16 February, 2024
In all of our fictional worlds, there is some way that the world came into being. And then, there is the way the denizens of that world believe that they came into being. From the creation of gods to the way people explain their world without them we will examine how to create truths and fallacies that make your world more compelling and relatable.
Saturday 17 February, 2024
Small LIerar Press: Survival in a Changing Publishing World
Small LIerar Press: Survival in a Changing Publishing World
A panel to discuss importance of great characters-how to design them, avoids tropes, create unique characters in stories. Also discuss good and bad characters in books & media. Breaking stereotypes and goals for characters. Discuss issues (example why is a strong woman often tagged stubborn instead of strong).