Benji A. Richards (B.A. Richards) | Updates

DragonCon 2025

Benji A. Richards (B.A. Richards) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Once again, I'll be heading to DragonCon as a teacher in the Writer's hourly workshop track, among other places. Keep your eyes peeled for the release of which workshops I'll be teaching towards the end of spring.

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Once Upon a Con - National Harbor, MD

Benji A. Richards (B.A. Richards) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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 competition, make new friends with over a dozen cosplay meetups, and so much more!

Once Upon A Con – Fall Into Fantasy

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Imaginarium 2025 - Louisville KY

Benji A. Richards (B.A. Richards) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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.

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Book Signing - Books a Million (Mt, Juliet, TN)

Benji A. Richards (B.A. Richards) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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!

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Boozy Book Fair

Benji A. Richards (B.A. Richards) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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

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Convention Appearance Updates!

Benji A. Richards (B.A. Richards) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

So, the last few years have been hard on me being able to attend conventions beyond DragonCon. Sometimes it's money, and sometimes it is because of the school calendar here in Tennessee. Either way, it's taken me away from my con friends and family, leaving me with a major case of FOMO.

But not this year! With what little funds I do have, I'm looking to return to the con scene, starting with Imaginarium in Louisville, KY on July 18-20th. I'll be teaching a few workshops, talking on a few panels, and selling copies of my book in the Author's Alley with friends.

Then, August 14-17 I'll be in Maryland to attend Once Upon a Con, a fantasy book convention at the National Harbor. I'll be doing panels, signings, and just enjoy the company of lots of fantasy writers and readers.

Finally, I'll be back at DragonCon in Atlanta during Labor Day weekend. There'll be more details released as it gets closer, but I'll be in the Hourly Writer Workshop track when I'm not doing panels elsewhere.

I'll update my event page with any other conventions that I get the pleasure of attending, and hopefully next year I'll be able to get into some of the more local TN conventions and meet other local readers and authors. The more book friends, the better!

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Release Day for A Happy Beginning

Benji A. Richards (B.A. Richards) — Sun, 6 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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!

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Three More Days for Mailing List Giveaway!

Benji A. Richards (B.A. Richards) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

To win a swag box of items along with a signed copy of A Happy Beginning, join my mailing list. I'll be picking 1 lucky person from those signing up between January 1 through the 20th. Good Luck!

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DragonCon Workshop: How Shall I Kill Thee?

Benji A. Richards (B.A. Richards) — Thu, 1 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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.

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DragonCon Workshop: Do You See What I See?

Benji A. Richards (B.A. Richards) — Thu, 1 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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.

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