WRITER THINGS How long have you been writing, and what are your preferred genres and settings? I’ve been writing since I was a kid, publishing since 2010 when my first short story came out in Clarkesworld. I LOVE horror and fantasy, and every now and then, I get a sci-fi idea. Who or what originally…
Category: 2024 Roanoke Writers Conference
Author Spotlight: Michelle Muenzler
WRITER THINGS How long have you been writing, and what are your preferred genres and settings? I’ve been writing since I was a wee little kid, creating stories about demonic murder cats for class in 4th grade, depressing adventurer tales gone wrong in 5th, and even an entire chapbook of Moby Dick-inspired poetry for high…
Vendor Spotlight: Scribal Work Shop
In the interest of providing our writers with the most authentic and realistic experience from which to write, the RWC works hard to make sure that we have some excellent demos and training. Bethany Tucker – 2 pm to 4 pm Exploring the Intersection of Fiber Arts and Daily Life from the Medieval Era through…
Author Spotlight: Morgan Barca (formerly Chalut)
WRITER THINGS How long have you been writing, and what are your preferred genres and settings? Definitely since I was ten, writing fantasy epics in hundreds of pages Who or what originally inspired you to try your hand at writing? My family was big on reading, and I can’t think of a time when I…
Author Spotlight: Dege (D. G.) Swain
WRITER THINGS How long have you been writing, and what are your preferred genres and settings? I was seven when I wrote my first story that had an actual beginning, middle, and end. I wrote my first novel of over 60,000 words when I was 14. I can, without hesitation, say they were both absolutely…