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Saturday June 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Sam Robb moderates this panel discussion on the requirements of good world building for realistic horror and urban fantasy.
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Sam Robb

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Sam Robb is an urban fantasy writer from Pittsburgh who draws inspiration from back alleys, graffiti, and urban exploration. He’s published in his flash fiction collection, One October Night, as well as multiple anthologies, and edited the Stories in the Key of Tull anthologies... Read More →
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Lyndie Ferguson

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Lyndie Ferguson is the author of the Urban Fantasy Series, THE ANGELQUEST CHRONICLES. She loves paranormal books and movies with quirky characters and larger-than-life storylines. When she’s not writing, she loves to travel and spend time with her family.
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Claire Merrick

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Tired of writing about bad news as a broadcast TV producer, Claire Merrick began using her free time to write urban fantasy stories, set to be released in 2025. Merrick's work is inspired by her love of small town mill smokestacks and the secrets they hide.
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April Kelley Jones

Author, Editor
April Jones has navigated countless fictional worlds as a writer, editor, and teacher. When not wrangling words or cats, she’s learning languages and traveling the world. She lives in South Carolina with her favorite people and felines. Her latest project is Hell’s Judgement... Read More →
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Jay Peterson

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Jay Peterson has been everything from a nightclub bouncer to a chess coach. He once considered taking over the world, but balked once he had a look at the paperwork involved. His debut novel, Renfield Blues, was released in 2023. A sequel, Ghost Light, is currently in the works.
When not writing, Jay is a film and TV actor, usually known for playing supernatural creatures. He most recently appeared in Red One, The Piano Lesson, and The Conjuring:The Devil Made Me Do It... Read More →
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Megan Miller

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Megan Miller holds a Masters of Science from NC State University and is a proud PhD dropout from the University of Arizona at Tucson. She is currently the Executive Director of one of the largest non-profits fighting food scarcity in western North Carolina. A mother, stand-up comedian... Read More →
Saturday June 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
M - Plaza Ballroom C

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