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Melissa Patton

Author

Michigan

melissapattonbooks.com

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About me

I’m a debut author with her first book publishing in 2026. It’s book one in an urban fantasy series with book two arriving in late 2026. I also have a story short story in the When the Wind Howls anthology which is available through my website. Go get it on my website!

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Avoiding Problematic Stereotypes and Tropes Algonquin AValtinen Erik Karille • Leslie Gulvas • Jennifer Blackstream • Ryan Rose

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The Art of the Short Story Algonquin ALeslie Gulvas • Paul Michael Peters • Ken MacGregor • Jean Davis • Storm Humbert

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How To Not Start A Cult Charlevoix BMatt Arnold

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OPENING CEREMONIES Algonquin B & CHeather Williams

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What Shark Movies Teach Writers About Genre Expectations Charlevoix BJennifer Blackstream • Jim Butcher

8:00pm EDT

Ask the Author Guests of Honor Algonquin DSarah Hans • Tracy Barnett • Jennifer Blackstream • Ryan Rose • David Weber

9:00pm EDT

Descent into Dance Hell Charlevoix BMatt Arnold

11:00pm EDT

So You Think You Can Read Fan Fiction Algonquin BSergio Bermudez

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Book Swap Algonquin DJohn Patrick

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Craft Supply Swap Rebirth Board of RegentsJosie World Building in a Dystopia MontcalmKatie Spina

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What I Wish I'd Known Algonquin APaul Michael Peters • Jean Davis • Katie Spina • Ray Tabler • Ryan Rose

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Author Signing - Jim Butcher BookstoreJim Butcher

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Ask a Pagan Portage auditoriumJosie • Paul Kemner Effective Worldbuilding Algonquin AKyle E Miller • Richard C. White • Paul Michael Peters • Ray Tabler • Evan Dicken Kill 'Em or Make 'Em Wish They Were Dead Charlevoix BKen MacGregor Self-Publishing 101 Algonquin DSarah Hans • Jean Davis • Tracy Barnett • Katie Spina • Jennifer Blackstream

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The Paths to Publishing Algonquin AKyle E Miller • Jarod K. Anderson • Jean Davis • Matt Betts • Ray Tabler • Llewella Forgie

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Outline Like a Pro Algonquin DSarah Hans • Matt Betts • Llewella Forgie • Christine Daigle • Christian Klaver Worldbuilding Through Food MontcalmErika Wagner

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Author Signing - Llewellla Forgie BookstoreLlewella Forgie Creating Compelling Characters with Agency Algonquin AChristine Daigle • Fyra B. Ginn • Paul Michael Peters • Jean Davis • Vera West

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Doctor Who BoF Charlevoix BGnora Ford-Lepthien What Is Style, and Do I Have It? MontcalmStorm Humbert

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The Panel about Panels Charlevoix BJennifer Blankenship • Kristen Eldridge

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Impromptu - Being Prepared MontcalmJohn Patrick

8:00pm EDT

Dance Party Algonquin ANorman Witte III Rock Band Open Play Algonquin CScott Zara

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Writing Short Stories That Don't Turn Into Novels Charlevoix BJean Davis

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The Wicked, Weird and Wild Side of Setting MontcalmLlewella Forgie

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Finishing Strong: Writing a Great Ending Algonquin AJarod K. Anderson • Jennifer Blackstream • Llewella Forgie • David Weber

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Closing Ceremonies Algonquin B & CHeather Williams