WonderCon Anaheim 2015

The realm of fantasy fiction encompasses some of the most popular media properties today, from The Hobbit to Game of Thrones. What images come to mind when you think of fantasy? Dragons, magic, and chivalrous knights? And what do authors writing fantasy fiction today think? What are fantasy's roots, and where is the genre going? Find out by joining bestselling authors Arwen Elys Dayton (Seeker), Todd McCaffrey (Dragonriders of Pern series), Naomi Novik (Temeraire series), and Greg Van Eekhout (California Bones) as they discuss works of fantasy fiction past, present, and future with moderator Maryelizabeth Hart of Mysterious Galaxy.

Gary Miereanu interviews WonderCon Anaheim special guest Greg Weisman (producer of Gargoyles, W.I.T.C.H., The Spectacular Spider-Man, Young Justice, and Star Wars Rebels) about his long history in animation and comic books and his latest endeavors, including his novels Rain of the Ghosts and Spirits of Ash and Foam and the new Star Wars Kanan: The Last Padawan comic book miniseries for Lucasfilm and Marvel. There will also be an exciting, exclusive announcement about one of Greg's latest projects.

Literary agent Holly Root (Waxman Leavell Literary Agency) teams up with film agent Brandy Rivers (ICM Partners) to take your questions and discuss the wild world of manuscript querying, the role of agents in the publication and film rights process, and more! No pitches, please.

New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry (The Joe Ledger series) interviews WonderCon Anaheim special guest Lisa Morton (multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author and Halloween expert) about horror writing, including how to get started as a horror writer, how to craft the horror-themed graphic novel, the usefulness of organizations like the Horror Writers Association, and why modern horror is so much more than blood and guts.

Jim Sullos (president) and Cathy Wilbanks (archivist) of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. share news on upcoming projects featuring Burroughs's famed literary heroes. Special guest author Jake "Buddy" Saunders (The Martian Legion) will discusses his 2014 novel, which boasts an array of pulp hero team-ups. Scott Tracy Griffin (Tarzan: The Centennial Celebration) moderates.