Friday, 1:00 p.m. EDT Behind the Scares: Social Commentary in Horror Fiction
Clay McLeod Chapman, Gillian Daniels, Matthew H. Jones, Aquino Loayza, Bracken MacLeod (Moderator), Wendy Maxon, Errick Nunnally
Good horror can frighten and entertain, but often it also has something to say. Our panelists discuss how to turn important issues of the day into hair-raising allegorical horror that still keeps readers turning the pages.
Friday, 10:30 p.m. Horror on the Rocks
Hosted by Mike Myers; Featuring readings by Christa Carmen, Johnny Compton, Gillian Daniels & Clay McLeod Chapman
Mike Myers continues the tradition of late-night readings at Camp Necon, as some of our best and brightest share their work with us. Held (with a microphone!) on the big rock in the middle of our quad.
Saturday, BREAKOUT: 11:00 a.m. EDT Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: The Official Camp Necon Brag Session
Gillian Daniels, Chris Philbrook, Dr. Jaime Chris Weida (Discussion Leaders)
Come share news of your recent successes with your peers, whether it’s a new publication, finishing a novel, or writing your very first story! Feel free to brag on other people, too: friends, colleagues, or favorite authors! Let’s lift each other up and celebrate our good news!
