MRK at Awesome Con
March 13, 2026 — March 15, 2026
WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW Washington, DC 20001 get directions
Hello, Washington, DC! I’m excited to be a guest at Awesome Con, March 13-15. Here is my schedule:
Panel: How the Pros Do It: Your Favorite Authors’ Writing Process
Friday, March 13, 4:30 PM ET
Room 206
Spend time with some of your favorite authors as they dig deep into their writing and revision process. From working with an editor to choosing the right point of view for a story and everything in between, we’ll talk about all things craft, what helped them on the path to becoming published, and how their process has evolved over the years.
Signing to follow immediately after at 5:45 PM at the Awesome Con Bookstore Booth 826.
Panel: Magic! How Does It Work?
Saturday, March 14, 2:15 PM ET
Room 206
Come along on a bewitching conversation about all things magical! Attending authors will describe how they structure their magic systems and why it’s essential to delve into the “science” of how magic works in their stories. We’ll also discuss what other enchanting worlds inspire them.
Signing to follow immediately after at 3:30 PM at the Awesome Con Bookstore Booth 826.
Panel: Plot & Pacing
Sunday, March 15, 1:00 PM ET
Room 206
Regardless of genre, plot and pacing are central to engaging readers and keeping them invested in the story. Participating authors will discuss plotting and finding the right pace and rhythm for a story. We’ll take a look behind the scenes and hear how they approach these two critical aspects of a book and how they track the various threads and details that make up the story.
Signing to follow immediately after at 2:15 PM at the Awesome Con Bookstore Booth 826.