The authors published in our Smart Rhino books are an eclectic, prolific bunch, and they participate in many writer and other events throughout the year. We like to highlight their contributions, and have dedicated this page to their efforts.
Look for us at conferences, book signings, readings, workshops, library events, and much more. We hope you have a chance to attend some of the events. You won't be disappointed!
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Creatures, Crimes, & Creativity Conference - Sept. 8-11, 2023
Editor Weldon Burge will represent Smart Rhino Publications at the annual Creatures, Crimes, & Creativity conference (C3), and will likely participate in a number of panel discussions. The conference is held at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel Columbia, 5485 Twin Knolls Rd., Columbia MD.
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'Just the Facts: The Secrets of Writing Crime Fiction': Bear Public Library (September 17, 2022 - 2:00 - 4:00)
Weldon will be the moderator during the panel discussion, "Just the Facts: The Secrets of Writing Crime Fiction," at the Bear Public Library on September 17, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Joining him will be best-selling suspense, thriller, and mystery writers Lisa Regan, Austin Camacho, J. Gregory Smith, Chris Bauer, Ira Porter, and JM Reinbold.
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Presentation on the Current State of Independent Publishing for the Maryland Writers Association (Aug. 27, 2022 - 1:00-2:00)
Weldon will present a brief discussion about independent publishing for the St. Mary's and Calvert Counties Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association.
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'Mastering Dialogue' Workshop at the Bear Public Library (DE) (April 30, 2022, 1:00-2:30)
Delaware author and native Weldon Burge, author of the Ezekiel Marrs thriller series, explains how writing effective dialogue is essential to storytelling and how you make it memorable and realistic for readers. In this workshop, Mr. Burge shows how to create distinctive characters and enhance your story's plot. A book signing will follow the class.
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Young Writers Conference at the Kent County Public Library (DE) (Nov. 19, 2022)
Weldon will teach a two-hour tandem workshop for teenagers on the topic of writing short stories. The workshop is scheduled during the Kent Library's annual Young Writers Conference.
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Ocean City (MD) Comic Con (December 10, 2022)
Weldon and his wife, Cindy, will be vendors representing Smart Rhino Publications at this year's Ocean City Comic Con. He'll have available his thriller, Harvester of Sorrow, as well as a full selection of Smart Rhino books. The con takes place at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD.
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Smyrna Opera House Book Festival (March 26, 2022)
Weldon and his wife, Cindy, will be vendors at the Smyrna Opera House Book Festival on March 26, 2022, in Smyrna, DE. This is their first participation in the event. He will have selected Smart Rhino Publications books for purchase (and signing).
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Creatures, Crimes, & Creativity Conference - Sept. 10-12, 2021
Editor Weldon Burge will represent Smart Rhino Publications at the annual Creatures, Crimes, & Creativity conference (C3), and will likely participate in a number of panel discussions. The conference is held at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel Columbia, 5485 Twin Knolls Rd., Columbia MD.
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Scary Stuff Indiegogo Campaign - November 9-December 25, 2019
The upcoming anthology, Scary Stuff from Oddity Prodigy Productions, is a tribute to the classic horror publications "Tales From the Crypt," "Vault of Horror," "Creepy," and "Eerie." The anthology includes stories by authors who also appeared in Smart Rhino's A Plague of Shadows: Phil Guinta, J. Patrick Conlon, Jacob Jones-Goldstein, and Weldon Burge.
Oddity Prodigy is running an Indiegogo campaign to support the project. If you love classic horror, you may want to check this out.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/scary-stuff--2#/
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Lehigh Valley Comic Convention - December 7, 2019
Smart Rhino author Phil Giunta will have a table at the comic con. Be sure to stop by and chat. You just might buy a book or two!
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Getting the Story Straight: The Whys and Hows of Writing for Anthologies - Dec. 15, 2019
Smart Rhino editor Weldon Burge will be presenting a workshop on writing for anthologies. Sponsored by the Delaware Writers Studio, the workshop will be held 1:30-3:30 at the Kirkwood Library, 600 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808.
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Beach Dreams Launch Party - November 10, 2019
The Beach Dreams anthology, published by Cat & Mouse Press, includes stories by a number of Smart Rhino authors. Meet them and the other writers at the launch party at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach, DE, on November 10.
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Philcon 2019 - November 8-10, 2019
Smart Rhino author Phil Giunta will be participating in several panel discussions at this event. Well worth attending!
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How to Write (and Read) a Crime Novel - Oct. 26, 2019
Authors from the Mystery Writers of America (New York Chapter) will present a panel discussion on the topic of crime novels. The panel will be moderated by Jane Kelly, author of the Meg Daniels novels. Jeff Markowitz, who authored a story in A Plague of Shadows, will be one of the panelists. We'll add the names of other panelists as they become available. This program is sponsored by The Written Remains Writers Guild and Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707, 1:30-3:30.
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Deadly Ink - August 2-4, 2019
Mystery writer Jeff Markowitz, who wrote "Twelve Steps" in A Plague of Shadows, will be attending the 2019 Deadly Ink conference. This year, the con will be held at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, 199 Smith Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054.
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Writing & Using Haiku for Relaxation and Creative Renewal - July 21, 2019
Joanne M. Reinbold, co-editor of the Someone Wicked and Plague of Shadows anthologies, will present a workshop on writing haiku. Sponsored by the Delaware Writers Studio, the workshop will be held 1:30-3:30 at the Kirkwood Library, 600 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808.
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Noir at the Bar - July 21, 2019
Smart Rhino editor Weldon Burge will be reading for the Summer Noir series, with other authors of crime fiction. We'll post more info once it is available. To be held 6:00-8:00 at Stoney's Pub, 3007 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803.
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Shore Leave 41 - July 12-14, 2019
Phil Giunta, who wrote "Bottom of the Hour" in A Plague of Shadows, will be attending the Shore Leave 41 conference as a guest author. The con will be held at the Delta Hotels Baltimore at 245 Shawan Rd., Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
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Giving Water a Voice - June 22, 2019
This is an open mic event to be held at the Newark Arts Alliance, inviting poets, writers, and musicians to perform work inspired by our need for clean water. The event has been orchestrated by Maria Masington and Dennis Lawson (both writers for Smart Rhino) and the Delaware Nature Society. 276 E. Main St., Ste. 102, Newark, DE 19711, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
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The Art of Critique: A Poetry Workshopping Workshop - April 20, 2019
Moderated by Smart Rhino's Shannon Connor Winward, this workshop focuses on how to give and receive feedback. Participants will have an opportunity to receive thoughtful critiques of their own poems, as well offer constructive feedback on the works of others. Newark Free Library, 750 Library Ave., Newark, DE 19711, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
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Noir at the Bar - April 15, 2019
Smart Rhino writers Joanne M. Reinbold and Jeff Markowitz will be reading at Noir at the Bar at Stoney's British Pub, 3007 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19803, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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Cecil Con - April 13, 2019
Smart Rhino Publications will be a vendor at the Cecil Con comic conference at Cecil College, North East Campus, One Seahawk Drive, North East, MD, 21901, 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Greater Philadelphia Comic Con - April 12, 2019
Oddity Prodigy Productions, which includes Smart Rhino writers J. Patrick Conlon and Jacob Jones-Goldstein, will be a vendor at the Greater Philadelphia Comic Con at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA 19460, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
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Beach Pulp Launch Party - April 6, 2019
This is a launch party for the Beach Pulp anthology, published by Cat & Mouse Press. Smart Rhino editor Weldon Burge's story, "A Day at the Beach With the GramthrottleMax Family," is included in the book. Scheduled for 4:30-7:00 at the Newark Arts Aliance, 276 E. Main St., Suite 102, Newark, DE 19711.
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Galactic Con - March 30, 2019
Smart Rhino Publications will be a vendor at the Galactic Con comic conference in Middletown, DE, on March 30, 11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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