HEIDI RUBY MILLER

I moderated a panel of contributors from Many Genres, One Craft: Lessons in Writing Popular Fiction for Zoom Into Books . MGOC (Headline Books, Inc.) is the writing guide I co-edited with Michael A. Arnzen and is based on Seton Hill University's MFA in Writing Popular Fiction program , where I teach. Aside from Mike and me, there was Jason Jack Miller , Timons Esaias , Lee Tobin McClain , Albert Wendland , and Tim Waggoner . We discuss the craft, genres, and business of writing.

EVENTS Thanks to Diane Turnshek , Barb Carlson , and Parsec for throwing a lovely event at Copyleft Gallery in Pittsburgh. The Doors to the Universe exposition combined science fiction and fantasy art and literature for a fun evening of food and conversation. Among the writers who were signing their books were Timons Esaias , Heidi Ruby Miller , Jason Jack Miller , Ellen Roth , Henry T. Lund , Stephanie Keyes , and J.D. Barker . Here are some more photos from the event.

EVENTS As part of their awesome Popup Art Event: Doors to the Universe, Copyleft Gallery is teaming up with PARSEC , Pittsburgh's premier speculative fiction organization, to host a multi-author book signing and party on Friday, May 13, 2016 from 6-10 PM. Come see our world! The event is free and open to the public. No registration or RSVP necessary. Venue is wheelchair accessible at 127 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15210 . Featured authors include: Timons Esaias Heidi Ruby Miller Jason Jack Miller Ellen Roth Henry T. Lund Stephanie Keyes J.D. Barker Editor Barb Carlson with Parsec Ink books Thank you to Diane Turnshek for coordinating this event!

EVENTS Had a great time at the 9th Annual Western Maryland Independent Lit Fest , hosted by Frostburg State University's English Department and Center for Literary Arts . Among the guests were Scott Edelman , Timons Esaias , Wayne Lockwood , Andy Duncan , and of course, Jason Jack Miller and myself. Here are just a few photos from the event, which we've nicknamed mini-AWP.

EVENTS Registration for the Area 1 Mini-Conference- A Writer's Road Trip 3 is open until October 13, 2015! Not sure if you are going? It’s a great day filled with exciting classes, knowledgeable instructors and networking to enhance your craft and career. If you are from Area 1 or near Erie, this is an event you don't want to miss. Know a writer from the area? Please let them know about the Mini-Conference and all it has to offer. Find out more about the Mini-Conference and register over at Pennwriters . You can download the day's agenda there as well. The schedule has also been pasted below. Get motivated and supported. Travel the write road. Buckle-up and join with like-minded peers for this fast-paced ride. If you’re looking for a chance to take your writing to the next level, then set your GPS for “A Writer’s Road Trip 3” Mini-Conference. LEARN HOW TO: Enhance Your Fan Base Explore Marketing Strategies Navigate the Potholes Finally Cross the Finish Line! ...

PHOTOS I finally had time to post a photo recap from the Pennwriters 2013 Conference . It was such a wonderful time with wonderful people. Very inspiring! Heidi Ruby Miller and Jason Jack Miller Photo by Matt Betts Timons Esaias, John Edward Lawson, Matt Betts, Jason Jack Miller, Heidi Ruby Miller, Jonathan Maberry, Jennifer Barnes Shawn Nicholls and Hank Phillippi Ryan Jason Jack Miller Jack Hillman Matt Betts Jason Jack Miller and Nancy Martin Jason Jack Miller, Nancy Martin, K. M. Walton, Jenna Bennett, Jack Hillman John Edward Lawson, Jason Jack Miller, Matt Betts, Heidi Ruby Miller, Joe Crawford John Edward Lawson, Heidi Ruby Miller, Jason Jack Miller, Jennifer Barnes, Jess Williams

EVENTS I'll be joining a wonderful group of West Virginia authors plus Many Genres One Craft editor Michael A. Arnzen, and contributors Jason Jack Miller, Timons Esaias, and Diane Turnshek for a book signing event this weekend at the Morgantown Barnes & Noble . You can catch me both Saturday and Sunday at the University Town Center B&N from 1 - 4 PM. Literary agent Christine Witthohn of Book Cents will also be available to hear pitches. For more information, check out the event's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/events/417139628322815/permalink/420084961361615

The energy at this year's Pennwriters Conference is still surging through me! I'm channeling it to work on two novellas in the Ambasadora-verse and finish up the second full-length novel in the series, so I barely have time for this post, but I had to give a little retrospective, mostly in photo form, like the one below of Jason and me with Saturday Keynote Speaker Jonathan Maberry. His speech should be required reading for the business--its theme was positivity and community, two sentiments I have always embraced when it comes to writing and the business of writing. Thanks to the participants in our all-day intensive workshop Many Genres, One Craft, based on our new writing guide of the same name. ( Buy it at Amazon right now! ) Seton Hill Writers ( Timons Esaias , Heidi Ruby Miller , Jason Jack Miller , Natalie Duvall, Matt Duvall, and Michael A. Arnzen ) taught one hour sessions on craft in the morning, then career in the afternoon. Each participant received a free har...

Workshops PENNWRITERS ONE DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP Many Genres, One Craft: Lessons in Writing Popular Fiction Who: Writers at any level interested in furthering their writing skills and business prowess What: Contributors to the new, comprehensive writing guide Many Genres, One Craft , based on the Seton Hill University Writing Popular Fiction Graduate Program , will offer six workshops for craft and career. The three morning sessions focus on plotting with Victoria Thompson , character with Timons Esaias , and setting with Heidi Ruby Miller and Jason Jack Miller . In the afternoon, sessions focus on pursuing publication with Natalie Duvall and Matt Duvall , building a brand with Mary SanGiovanni , and investing in your writing with Michael A. Arnzen . When: Thursday, May 12, 2011 – 9 AM to 4 PM Instructors: Michael A. Arnzen is Chair of the Humanities Department at Seton Hill University, as well as a Bram Stoker Award winning author. His first novel Grave Markings ...

Parties Jason and I recently attended Timons Esaias's 19th Annual Passage Party at his home in Pittsburgh, PA . Lots of wonderful selections were read by lots of interesting people, including some poetry in the original French, sea shanties, Bukowski selections, and "All You Can Hold for 5 Bucks" from McSorley's Wonderful Saloon by Joseph Mitchell from Tim. McSorley's Wonderful Saloon by Joseph Mitchell I chose some pages from Tom Rob Smith's novel Child 44 . It was one of the best books I've read this year. Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith Jason went with "Nemesis" a favorite essay of ours from Klosterman IV by Chuck Klosterman . Klosterman IV by Chuck Klosterman We're already thinking about our selections for next year...