This event has been cancelled.
The
first-ever Indiana Sci-Fi & Horror Writers Festival brings together
established sci-fi and horror authors with their teen audiences to celebrate
all things speculative and creeptastic! During this day-long extravaganza,
aspiring young writers are invited to explore new genres, ask questions and
bring to life their own literary creations.
The
festival has been designed for teens ages 13-19. Adults are welcome only as
chaperones for teen attendees. Registration is free and can be done so here: https://scifihorrorwritersfestival.eventbrite.com
Two
literary genres, science fiction and horror, trace their origins to
Frankenstein—and it just so happens the book was written by a teenage girl!
What better way to celebrate this extraordinary book than with a teen-focused
festival? This one-day extravaganza will feature readings and book signings by
acclaimed sci-fi and horror authors Mike Mullin, Julia Karr, Mark Marimen,
Saundra Mitchell and Maurice Broaddus. The keynote will be given by Kenneth
Oppel whose novel This Dark Endeavor tells the story of teenage Victor
Frankenstein’s journey to becoming the infamous scientist.
In
addition to hearing from established authors about their craft, teens will be
invited to attend interactive writing workshops provided by Hoosier authors
such as Greg and Donna Kishbaugh, Adam Henze, Mike Mullin, Matt Barron and
comic artists Chris & Gin. Attendees can explore the haunted library stacks
for inspiration for a horror story or experience virtual worlds at IUPUI’s
Advanced Virtual Reality lab to imagine sci-fi settings. With hands-on
activities, marathon film screenings, a pop-up bookshop, open mic and more than
20 other local authors exhibiting their literary creations, teens will find
plenty of inspiration during the first-ever Indiana Sci-Fi & Horror Writers
Festival!
The
free festival comes to life on Oct. 20, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the
Indiana State Library. Visit Indiana Humanities’ website to learn more: http://quantumleap.indianahumanities.org/frankenstein/indiana-sci-fi-and-horror-writers-festival/