Curtis C. Chen's Blog

It’s the end of OryCon as we know it and I feel fine! Here’s what I’ll be up to at the DoubleTree Hotel Portland this weekend:

Pros and Cons of Climate Change
9pm – Wiedler
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(If you’re just looking to barcon, Friday night is when you’ll find me.)

Kaffeeklatsch
11am – Gather Side Room, Table 2
Come have one on one time with Curtis C. Chen. Kaffeeklatsches are held in the back room of Gathering, and we do ask that if possible you support the venue by ordering a...

I’m stepping down from the WilWrite Board after this month, so the conference (in-person and online) will be your last chance to harass interact with me in that capacity! Don’t worry, I plan to continue volunteering with the organization, so you’ll still see me around. I’m always around. Next week, though:

Pitches, On-The-Spot and Advanced Manuscript Critiques
12noon-2pm
(helping with Zoom room coordination)

Pitches, On-The-Spot and Advanc...

Will I see you in the emerald city next month? I’m in town from Tuesday (8/12) through Sunday (8/17), and if you’ve got my contact info, feel free to hit me up about scheduling an off-site meetup somewhere. Otherwise, here’s where I’ll be at the con:

Autographs
Garden Lounge (3F), Thu. 3–4 p.m.
The listed creators are available to sign autographs this hour.
Christopher Buehlman, A. J. Hackwith, Andrew Penn Romine, Annie Carl, Curtis C. Chen, Mur Lafferty, Nicola Griffith, Robe...

Once Upon a Time: Storytelling 201
Cascade 5 & 6
5–6 p.m.
Join our authors as they go over the elements of story beginnings, identify crucial components for the first act, and demonstrate practical ways to apply them to your own work.
G.R. Theron (M), Dean Wells, Curtis C. Chen, Kate Ristau, Tegan Moore

A Sequel by Any Other Name is Still a Pain
Cascade 5 & 6
1–2 p.m.
You’ve written a book. It was maybe book one of a series or a stand-alone or just s...

Best,
~Curtis+DeeAnn

Thanks to whoever sent us this set of beautiful laser-engraved slate #StarTrek coasters from @solidcreationsnw

(We see you @lilithsaintcrow)

Great event tonight for @bysonjathomas and @jenn.reese launching their respective books OLIVE BLACKWOOD TAKES ACTION! and PUZZLEHEART, hosted by Tina Connolly! I got to ask a very important question, and learned several fascinating beaver facts. @powellsbooks #latergram

Something old, something new, something… misfiled #latergram

no cap #latergram