Oh my god, it’s that time of year again. The time when the air stands still and the cicada’s song goes silent. The time when you can feel the steam rising from the pavement. The time when Myke Cole looks up from his book on ancient history bullshit or whatever and cannot place a source to the dread growing in his heart.
That’s right.
It’s time for Phoenix Comic Fest.
If you’re local or just visiting, I hope you end up stopping by next weekend, May 24th-27th to come see some amazing authors, none of whom are as tall as I am, and to come observe our incredible panels! Specifically, if you’re looking to see me, you can find me at…
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23rd
ELEVENGEDDON (Poisoned Pen Bookstore), 7:00 PM: As is tradition, the good people at the Poisoned Pen bookstore have granted us a space to do a mass signing for readers who can’t make it to Phoenix Comic Fest and for readers who just can’t get enough books. At 7:00 PM at the store in Old Town Scottsdale, myself and other luminaries, like John Scalzi, VE Schwab, Chuck Wendig, Spicy Pete, Myke Cole, Delilah Dawson, Percyphilus Rex, and many more will be signing literally everything. You had best come down and bring a friend, or I swear to god I’ll find you.
THURSDAY, MAY 24th
All Bards (North 125AB), 12:00 PM: A lot of the kids these days are talking about Dungeons and Dragons. But amidst all the hubbub about warriors, wizards and rakshasas, no one is talking about the humble bard. Until now. With myself as DM, Myke Cole, Sam Maggs, Delilah Dawson and more will be playing a brief D&D game in which everyone is a Bard and combat is disallowed. I’m sure it’ll end well.
DRAGONS! (North 126C), 1:30 PM: Do you like dragons? By god, you better get your ass into this panel. We’ll be talking all things dragon, dragonmen, dragon-dog, dragon-goat. Big dragons, small dragons, chromatic dragons, metallic dragons, mauve dragons and MORE. BE THERE OR BE HOARDED.
Signing (North 124AB), 3:00 PM: Come get your dang book signed, friendo!
FRIDAY, MAY 25th
This Panel is Going to be Epic…Fantasy (North 126AB), 12:00 PM: As is tradition, we shall all gather together and argue why the stuff I like is true epic fantasy and the stuff you like is mere indulgent trash. Should be a fun time!
Gods and Faith in Fiction (North 125AB), 3:00 PM: I’m actually legitimately interested in this one. Not that I’m not legitimately interested in all our fine panels, but given my JRPG-inherited obsession with killing God, I might actually really have a few things to say about this one.
Signing (North 124AB), 4:30 PM: If you didn’t get your book signed yesterday, you best do it today!
SATURDAY, MAY 26th
Writers Would You Rather (North 126AB), 4:30 PM: In what is quickly becoming a tradition of Phoenix Comic Fest, we have set up yet another situation in which multiple authors will answer uncomfortable questions regarding which horrific decision they would make with a fantasy/science fiction twist! Ha ha, it’ll be horrific. Come watch.
AUTHOR BATSU GAME (122ABC), 6:00 PM: The glorious tradition of Phoenix Comic Fest. Seven authors. One task. Multiple punishments for those who break it. Who will be destroyed? Who will live? Who will have terrible diarrhea? The answer? No one knows. And also Myke Cole.
SUNDAY, MAY 27th
Signing (Badali Jewelry, Booth 1696), 12:30 PM: If you missed all the other chances, this is your last opportunity to get stuff signed by me! If not, I will SEE YOU IN HELL. Or next year.
That’s our show, guys! I earnestly hope to see you there because this is my very favorite show and everyone tries so hard during it. Please come and bring antacids for Myke Cole because I think this time he might actually poop on stage.