"SPIRITED GIVING" THURSDAY NIGHT PRE-SHOW EVENT!7pm - 10pm (First Floor, Auditorium)
The popular Spirited Giving reading series makes it Scare That Care debut! Featuring the debut of an original LIVE Midnight Pals performance with Midnight Pals creator Bitter Karella and a bevy of your favorite horror authors playing themselves (including Laurel Hightower, Todd Keisling and more). Plus... all-new readings and performances by Jamie Flanagan, Brian Keene, Rebecca Cuthbert, and D.M. Guay! Cocktail hour and mixer from 6pm to 7pm with drinks designed by Scares That Care's very own Sonora Taylor. Show begins at 7pm sharp. All proceeds benefit Scares That Care.
Ticket cost is $20 (cocktail hour beverages not included). | |
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Weekend TicketTicket valid for all three days of event. Friday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. | |
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 Friday Night Seminar - "Found Money for Writers" (31 remaining)(Friday night - 8:00pm to 10:00pm First Floor, Rooms A & B): There are thousands of grants available for writers every year, but most writers never take advantage of this resource. Regardless of if you're just starting out or already a full-time writer, you can benefit from grants. In this two-hour workshop, best-selling author Maurice Broaddus teaches you the tips and tricks for finding them, applying for them, and what to do when you get them. This is a ticketed event, limited to 40 attendees. Tickets are available now and at convention registration. | |
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Friday Night Seminar - "Ask an Agent"(6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., First Floor, Center Lounge) Literary agent Becky LeJeune (Bond Literary Agency) hosts this workshop for writers of all levels. Learn how to pitch your manuscripts to an agent, how to write the perfect query letter, and much more. | |
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 Saturday Seminar - How to Create an Amazing Author Website (Yes, You Need One)Saturday, 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m., rooms A&B first floor. In order for readers, agents, and publishers to find you online, you need a website. In this seminar, author and digital communications professional Sonora Taylor will share the unique advantages a website has over other online spaces like social media, then walk you through what makes a great author website. There will also be a Q and A session to answer any questions you may have. If you don’t have a website or you have one that’s in serious need of updating, then this seminar is for you.
Tickets: $15 (all proceeds go to Scares That Care) | |
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 Saturday Seminar - "Writer - From Script to Page" (28 remaining)Saturday morning, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., first floor, rooms A & B: Bestselling, award winning author Tim Waggoner teaches you all of the ins and outs of writing media tie-in fiction, as well as movie novelizations. Tickets limited to 40 attendees! | |
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 SATURDAY PRESENTATION: An Evening With Psychic and Medium Dakota Lawrence (Sold Out)Saturday, March 29th, 7:00 pm (Second Floor, Room 17): By popular demand, renowned psychic and medium Dakota Lawrence will conduct live readings regarding loved ones, participants' lives and more in a gallery setting. Tickets will be available for purchase at convention registration. PLEASE NOTE that participants will be chosen at random from the gallery for a reading, and a ticket DOES NOT guarantee a reading. Due to the mature nature of this presentation - ADULTS ONLY. LIMIT OF 40 PARTICPANTS. | |
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 SATURDAY NIGHT 8:00 p.m. "The Fowl Players of Perryville" Murder Mystery Event! (85 remaining) Saturday Night March 29th, 8:00 p.m., Second Floor, Room 18. Join us for this fun and interactive Murder Mystery event - where "The Fowl Players of Perryville" utilize YOU to help figure out the killer! Cash bar and light fare will be served. Tickets are limited! ** These tickets may be purchased separately without attending the "AuthorCon V" Show*** | |
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 Wellness Event (13 remaining)Event Description: Relaxation and Wellness Session (1 HOUR)
Time and opportunity to learn and practice several wellness activities, including breathing exercises and supportive games. Designed to get you ready to enjoy a busy day of fun convention activities.
This one hour session is facilitated by Scares That Care board member Alfred Guy, Training Officer at the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work UMB-SSW
Take home a custom yoga mat (available only at this event) along with meditation scripts and affirmations
Participate at your own level of comfort and attend any or all three of the sessions; Friday, March 28th at 3:00 p.m; Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th at 9:00 a.m. each day.
Highlights include:
Introduction to Thumball Games
10 Minute Rainbow Guided Imagery
Meditation for Self-Love
The benefits of Hugs/Self-Hugs
***Limited to 40 persons. This is a total of 40 persons, not 40 different persons each day. Once you make your purchase, you may attend one, two or all three sessions. Tickets are non-transferable.*** | |
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