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Steampunk Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of OCSA's Creative Writing Conservatory (Jan 7, 2020)
Orange County School Of The Arts' 2019-2020 Master Artist Series Welcomes Prestigious Artists And Industry Leaders (Sep 5, 2019)
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 34 Announced as... (Nov 15, 2018)
Steampunk Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of OCSA's Creative Writing Conservatory (Jan 7, 2020)
Orange County School Of The Arts' 2019-2020 Master Artist Series Welcomes Prestigious Artists And Industry Leaders (Sep 5, 2019)
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 34 Announced as... (Nov 15, 2018)
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Steampunk Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of OCSA's Creative Writing Conservatory
The Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) Creative Writing Conservatory commemorates its 20th anniversary with a?oe20/20/20: Legends of Steampunk,a?? a month-long festival dedicated to the special vision of James P. Blaylock and Tim Powers. Recognized as fathers of the steampunk genre in literature, Blaylock and Powers also left a mark as the founders of the Creative Writing Conservatory at OCSA. Aligning with OCSA's 20th anniversary at its campus in Santa Ana, the festival features 20 collaborative events involving students from across 13 conservatories including acting, classical voice, dance, musical theatre, production and design, and digital media.
The Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) Creative Writing Conservatory commemorates its 20th anniversary with a?oe20/20/20: Legends of Steampunk,a?? a month-long festival dedicated to the special vision of James P. Blaylock and Tim Powers. Recognized as fathers of the steampunk genre in literature, Blaylock and Powers also left a mark as the founders of the Creative Writing Conservatory at OCSA. Aligning with OCSA's 20th anniversary at its campus in Santa Ana, the festival features 20 collaborative events involving students from across 13 conservatories including acting, classical voice, dance, musical theatre, production and design, and digital media.
Orange County School Of The Arts' 2019-2020 Master Artist Series Welcomes Prestigious Artists And Industry Leaders
Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) delivers on its mission to provide an unparalleled arts and academic education to a diverse student body passionate about the arts through its 2019-2020 Master Artist Series and Creators & Innovators Series. In addition to the school's 16 arts conservatories, these unique programs provide students the opportunity to learn from real-world experts in a variety of industries. Acclaimed artists, educators and industry leaders visit OCSA's campus in Santa Ana to share their expertise and provide students with exclusive advice through demonstrations, residencies, panel discussions, master classes and more. This season's Master Artist Series kicked off with a culinary arts master class with internationally celebrated chef, Jet Tila, who is a best-selling author and host on a?oeIron Chef America.a??
Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) delivers on its mission to provide an unparalleled arts and academic education to a diverse student body passionate about the arts through its 2019-2020 Master Artist Series and Creators & Innovators Series. In addition to the school's 16 arts conservatories, these unique programs provide students the opportunity to learn from real-world experts in a variety of industries. Acclaimed artists, educators and industry leaders visit OCSA's campus in Santa Ana to share their expertise and provide students with exclusive advice through demonstrations, residencies, panel discussions, master classes and more. This season's Master Artist Series kicked off with a culinary arts master class with internationally celebrated chef, Jet Tila, who is a best-selling author and host on a?oeIron Chef America.a??
Writers of the Future Announces Kary English as New First Reader
Over its 34 year history, the Contest has recognized 404 winners who have gone on to publish 1,150 novels and 4,450 short stories. Of these, 192 are still active with a writing career-that's over 40%. Twelve of these Contest winners have gone on to become NYT bestselling authors: Dave Wolverton (aka David Farland), Sean Williams, Jo Beverly, Nancy Farmer, Lisa Smedman, Karen Joy Fowler, Patrick Rothfuss, Tim Myers, Eric Flint, Dean Wesley Smith, Tobias Buckell and Elizabeth Wein. And Contest Winners have garnered 155 major awards. Collectively, the winners of the contests have sold over 60 million books over the years.
Over its 34 year history, the Contest has recognized 404 winners who have gone on to publish 1,150 novels and 4,450 short stories. Of these, 192 are still active with a writing career-that's over 40%. Twelve of these Contest winners have gone on to become NYT bestselling authors: Dave Wolverton (aka David Farland), Sean Williams, Jo Beverly, Nancy Farmer, Lisa Smedman, Karen Joy Fowler, Patrick Rothfuss, Tim Myers, Eric Flint, Dean Wesley Smith, Tobias Buckell and Elizabeth Wein. And Contest Winners have garnered 155 major awards. Collectively, the winners of the contests have sold over 60 million books over the years.
Jake Marley of Garden Grove, CA and Michael Michera of Pabianice, Poland Name Grand Prize Winners of 'Dreamers and Dragons'
JAKE MARLEY, a writer from Garden Grove, CA and MICHAEL MICHERA, an illustrator from Pabianice, Poland were announced as the Grand Prize Winners of 'Dreamers and Dragons,' at the The 33rd Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards for Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests in Science Fiction and Fantasy held at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, presented by Author Services, Inc. and Galaxy Press on Sunday evening, April 2, 2017.
JAKE MARLEY, a writer from Garden Grove, CA and MICHAEL MICHERA, an illustrator from Pabianice, Poland were announced as the Grand Prize Winners of 'Dreamers and Dragons,' at the The 33rd Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards for Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests in Science Fiction and Fantasy held at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, presented by Author Services, Inc. and Galaxy Press on Sunday evening, April 2, 2017.
33rd Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards Celebrates Global Writers
Author Services, Inc. and Galaxy Press will present The 33rd Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards celebrating the winners of the Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests, honoring 12 writers and 12 illustrators from around the world in the genres of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Author Services, Inc. and Galaxy Press will present The 33rd Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards celebrating the winners of the Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests, honoring 12 writers and 12 illustrators from around the world in the genres of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Bookworks Albequerque Presents January Highlights
January brings events to Bookworks that explore transformations, education, social issues like war and charity, and great new literature.
January brings events to Bookworks that explore transformations, education, social issues like war and charity, and great new literature.
Four Top Authors Announced at 2016 Indiana Authors Award Celebration
Four authors with Indiana ties were honored at last weekend's 2016 Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award Dinner.
Four authors with Indiana ties were honored at last weekend's 2016 Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award Dinner.
New Inspirational Travel Books from Lonely Planet Are Released
Lonely Planet has published a handful of exciting new titles this season for those in need of gift ideas and travel inspiration, available now in bookstores and e-retailers.
Lonely Planet has published a handful of exciting new titles this season for those in need of gift ideas and travel inspiration, available now in bookstores and e-retailers.
NOOK Launches Online Christmas Shop
NOOK Media LLC, a subsidiary of Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced the launch of the NOOK Christmas Shop, a dedicated section on NOOK.co.uk featuring curated book lists and great offers to help customers discover the best books for the Christmas season. The site features a special Christmas sale, with prices starting as low as 59p on a wide range of select popular books, as well a list of the NOOK Editor's Choice of the Best 100 Books of 2014, and many more great lists and offers, the NOOK Christmas Shop (www.nook.co.uk) is a great resource for people in the UK who love to read.
NOOK Media LLC, a subsidiary of Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced the launch of the NOOK Christmas Shop, a dedicated section on NOOK.co.uk featuring curated book lists and great offers to help customers discover the best books for the Christmas season. The site features a special Christmas sale, with prices starting as low as 59p on a wide range of select popular books, as well a list of the NOOK Editor's Choice of the Best 100 Books of 2014, and many more great lists and offers, the NOOK Christmas Shop (www.nook.co.uk) is a great resource for people in the UK who love to read.
Brad Torgersen's Second Short Fiction Collection, RACERS OF THE NIGHT, Debuts at Salt Lake City Comic Con today
Brad Torgersen will see his second short fiction collection, 'Racers of the Night' published with Wordfire Press debut at Salt Lake City Comic Con today, September 4th.
Brad Torgersen will see his second short fiction collection, 'Racers of the Night' published with Wordfire Press debut at Salt Lake City Comic Con today, September 4th.
Brad Torgersen's Second Short Fiction Collection, RACERS OF THE NIGHT, to Debut at Salt Lake City Comic Con, 9/4
Brad Torgersen will see his second short fiction collection, 'Racers of the Night' published with Wordfire Press debut at Salt Lake City Comic Con on September 4th.
Brad Torgersen will see his second short fiction collection, 'Racers of the Night' published with Wordfire Press debut at Salt Lake City Comic Con on September 4th.
Mark Lefebvre to Speak at International L. Ron Hubbard Writer of the Future Contest Gala Awards Ceremony, 4/13
Hollywood, CA -- The 30th anniversary of the L. Ron Hubbard Awards for winners of the internationally-acclaimed Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests will be held in Los Angeles at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre on Sunday, April 13th and contest organizers announced today that Mark Lefebvre of Kobo, Inc. will speak at the event on the future of publishing.
Hollywood, CA -- The 30th anniversary of the L. Ron Hubbard Awards for winners of the internationally-acclaimed Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests will be held in Los Angeles at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre on Sunday, April 13th and contest organizers announced today that Mark Lefebvre of Kobo, Inc. will speak at the event on the future of publishing.
Brad Torgersen's New Short Story, LIFE FLIGHT, to be Published in Analog Magazine
Brad Torgersen will see his next short story published in 'Analog' in the March 2014 issue. The story 'Life Flight' will appear on the cover. Brad is still pinching himself and stated, 'I've got cover prominence... alongside David Brin no less. Jerry Oltion and Karl Schroeder are on the cover too!' This is Brad's eighth story published by the magazine.
Brad Torgersen will see his next short story published in 'Analog' in the March 2014 issue. The story 'Life Flight' will appear on the cover. Brad is still pinching himself and stated, 'I've got cover prominence... alongside David Brin no less. Jerry Oltion and Karl Schroeder are on the cover too!' This is Brad's eighth story published by the magazine.
Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society 40th annual convention will host the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future panel
Science fiction/fantasy fans and authors will explore the subject of scientific ideas at this year's festivities at the 40th annual Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society convention on Thanksgiving weekend at the LAX Marriott. The annual panel will be moderated by the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest director Joni Labaqui and the panels will also include judges Todd McCaffrey, Tim Powers, and Gregory Benford. Several past winners of the contest will also participate, including 1991 Grand Prize winner James C. Glass, 2010 Grand Prize winner Laurie Tom, winners Brennan Harvey, and Scott T. Barnes.
Science fiction/fantasy fans and authors will explore the subject of scientific ideas at this year's festivities at the 40th annual Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society convention on Thanksgiving weekend at the LAX Marriott. The annual panel will be moderated by the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest director Joni Labaqui and the panels will also include judges Todd McCaffrey, Tim Powers, and Gregory Benford. Several past winners of the contest will also participate, including 1991 Grand Prize winner James C. Glass, 2010 Grand Prize winner Laurie Tom, winners Brennan Harvey, and Scott T. Barnes.
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