Sometimes main characters who make questionable decisions, stand up for themselves in unpopular ways, or break with traditional molds are labeled “unlikeable.” Is that always a bad thing? How unlikeable can a character be before readers give up? How do you layer a character so that they’re well-rounded and believably flawed but not too flawed? Our trio of experts will talk about anti-heroes, unpleasant character traits, and pushing the envelope.
Speakers: John Copenhaver, Alma Katsu, Harry Szabo
Moderator: Karen A. Chase
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time
Location: ONLINE, via Zoom
Cost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members
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SPEAKERS
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Alma Katsu is the award-winning author of eight novels, primarily horror and spy thrillers. She has three properties in development for television and is a contributing book reviewer for The Washington Post.
| Harry Szabo is a writer and unionist from Richmond, Virginia. They are the author of two YA novels: What Big Teeth and We All Fall Down, the sequel to which will be published in 2026. |
MODERATOR
Karen A. Chase is an author, speaker, and brand designer. Her latest book, Brand the Author (Not the Book) is a branding/marketing workbook for authors. Her first novel, Carrying Independence, is historical fiction about the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was a nominee for the 2020 Library of Virginia Literary Awards, and was awarded #12 of the 100 Best Indie Books of 2019. She also published Bonjour 40: A Paris Travel Log, and a short food-themed story (with recipes), Mary Angela’s Kitchen. Originally from Canada, Karen is now chasing histories from Richmond, VA.
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