July 28-29th | Confluence 2007 | Pittsburgh, PA
I will be signing books, reading fiction, and sitting on two panels at Confluence, Pittsburgh’s annual con for fans of science-fiction and fantasy literature. A highlight this year will be the screening and discussion of the film based on my work, Exquisite Corpse, alongside the film adaptation of Lawrence C. Connolly’s classic short-short, Echoes.
Aug 11th | Horrorfind Weekend | Hunt Valley, MD
Raw Dog Screaming Press is hosting a CD release party for Audiovile at Horrorfind. I am not yet certain if I’ll be in attendance at this year’s convention, but if you’re there, join the party!
Sept 28-30th | Context 20 | Columbus, OH
I’m honored to be this year’s “Horror Guest of Honor” at this literary convention held annually in Ohio! In addition to the usual reading performance, panel discussions, and books signings, I’ll also leading a poetry writing workshop. There are still a few seats left, but you have to register early to get one (convention registration fees rise after Aug 11th, too).
Oct 19th 7:30pm | BottleWorks | Johnstown, PA
Poetry reading along with Gerry LaFemina at the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center (3rd Avenue & Chestnut in Cambria City), sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.
Oct 27-28th | Zombiefest | Monroeville Mall, PA
I’ll be reading and signing books at the Raw Dog Screaming Press table at Zombiefest — a brand new Convention of the Undead, which culminates with an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest “zombie walk” through the Monroeville Mall — the actual location for the original Romero film, Dawn of the Dead!