Events

I'm going to be a guest author on panels and signing books in the Author's Alley. Come by and see me and my booth babe, Bethany, all weekend long!

What is Once Upon a Con?

Join us for the nation’s first fantasy book convention: Once Upon A Con – Fall Into Fantasy Immerse yourself in your favorite bookish worlds with over 100 vendors and guest authors, exciting panels and workshops, our own Starfall Masquerade and High Fantasy Fashion Show. Dress to impress for the first book-centered cosplay...

Join me at the best by writers, for writers convention in the mid-south region! I'll be teaching two workshops at this convention:

Like, Love, and Lust: The Art of Writing Romance

Writing with Weapons: Learning how to use weapons in fiction realistically, as well as how to turn anything into a weapon.

Come to the Mt. Juliet BAM! and grab an autographed copy of A Happy Beginning! There will only be 26 paperback copies available at the store, so make sure you get there on time. If you already own the book, bring it with you!

There will be some sweet treats, freebies, and a surprise or two as well, so you don't want to miss this!

Come out the East Nashville Brewery in Lebanon between 4pm and 8pm to grab a drink and chat!

If you haven't pre-ordered already, head to City Owl Press (or your favorite eBook seller) and get your copy of A Happy Beginning today!

Action, combat, and the miraculous (magic and high tech) are staples of speculative fiction. Author and educator Benji Richards will explore the world of weapons, choosing the right weapons for your characters or the situation they’re in. Included will be building fantastic weapons, crafting magic/tech systems, and what you need to include to make sure your characters can actually use them as intended.

Many readers describe seeing the book in their mind as if it is a movie playing out in their own private theatre. Benji Richards, writer and educator, will walk you through techniques that help you build solid imagery for your readers. Benji will touch on using active verbs, sensory details and figurative language which will build the experience you intend for your readers. It’s showing and telling at the highest level, and knowing when to mix them.