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Writing for pure joy: A panel of Fan Fiction Writers
Saturday August 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
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Sure, we all want fame and recognition, but can we put that to the side for an hour and talk about the pure joy of writing fan fiction? Be inspired by a variety of fan fiction writers as they share why they decided to write fan fiction, the process of diving into a beloved work, and the perks of being a fan fiction writer.
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Cordell Vos

With more than twelve years of marketing and communications experience, and a decade more of personal fiction writing, Cordell Vos has made telling great stories a cornerstone of his personal and professional life.
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Samantha Adkins

I am a writer, teacher and mother living on Bowen Island, B.C. and have published three Jane Austen-inspired novels Expectations, Suspiciously Reserved, and Banff Springs Abbey, published with City Lights Press. My adult romance novels Emmy in Harding and After His Heart, and my young... Read More →
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Ashley Newell 

Ashley Newell has been a storyteller since childhood, having her first short story publication at 13 years old. She has gone on to write the Freakhouse series (2012), has been a finalist in the Writer’s Digest Short Story Award (2020), and designs board games — including Outlander... Read More →
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Erin Weir

Erin Weir, BFA BEd MEd, is a Calgary-based adult educator, currently the Learning and Education Resource Specialist at University of Calgary post-graduate medical education. She has a special interest in individualized learning strategies and how they intersect with resident learning... Read More →
Saturday August 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
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