Online Workshops
List of Authors: Jenny Milchman | CM Waggoner
What Scares You? Putting Fear on the Page to Thrill Your Readers
Tuesday, September 17, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Register for Jenny Milchman
Jenny Milchman is the Mary Higgins Clark award winning and USA Today bestselling author of five novels. Her work has been praised by the New York Times, New York Journal of Books, San Francisco Journal of Books and more; earned spots on Best Of lists including PureWow, POPSUGAR, the Strand, Suspense, and Big Thrill magazines; and received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist and Shelf Awareness. Four of her novels have been Indie Next Picks. Jenny's short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies as well as Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, and a recent piece on book touring appeared in the Agatha award winning collection Promophobia. This fall, Jenny’s new series features Arles Shepherd, a psychologist who has the power to save the most troubled and vulnerable children, but must battle demons of her own to do it, launches with Thomas & Mercer. Jenny is a member of the Rogue Women Writers and lives in the Catskills with her family.
From Rough Draft to Pitch-Worthy: Getting Your Novel Prepared to Publish
Thursday, September 19, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
C. M. Waggoner grew up in rural upstate New York, where she spent a lot of time reading fantasy novels in a swamp. She studied creative writing at SUNY Purchase and lived in China for eight years before moving to Albany, New York, where she now lives with her husband and daughter. She is the author of Unnatural Magic and The Ruthless Lady’s Guide to Wizardry. Publishing on September 24th, 2024 is her third book, The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society, which is what happens if someone who watched Buffy the Vampire as a teen went down a Murder She Wrote-shaped wormhole mid-pandemic and spent way too much time thinking about why, exactly, an adorable little New England town would be afflicted by quite so many murders. When she’s not writing or reading, she enjoys cooking, trying to learn how to draw, and going on extremely long walks.
Children's Activities
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Join Skribblers Magazine and the Albany Public Library for morning children’s activities beginning at 10:30 a.m. or head to the Campus Center West Auditorium to hear bestselling children’s/YA author Jacqueline Woodson.
Children’s Open Mic Reading
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Multi-purpose Room (Ground Floor Campus Center West)
Come hear featured young writers from Skribblers Magazine and the Capital District Writing Project as they share their writing.
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Children’s activities provided with the support of: Skribblers Magazine and Albany Public Library.
Children’s Author Spotlight: Alliah L. Agostini
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Multi-purpose Room (Ground Floor Campus Center West)
Book signing to immediately follow in the Great Hall
Alliah L. Agostini, Buffalo, NY native and acclaimed children’s book author, writes “to spread joy, truth, and to illuminate the breadth of childhood experiences.” Her award-winning books for young readers include The Juneteenth Story (2022), Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince (2023), and Oprah Winfrey: A Little Golden Book Biography (2023).
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Her newest children’s book, Great Idea Malia! (illustrated by Olivia de Castro) was released in September. Malia has big ideas and boundless energy for problem-solving her mom’s new job in this joyful picture book that’s perfect for young families juggling work and play.
Open Mic Readings on the Orb Stage
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12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., ARCH Magazine Reading
Featuring the Young Writers Project, friends, and contributors.
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2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hudson Valley Writers Guild Reading
Join the Hudson Valley Writers Guild that supports the efforts of writers in all genres by sponsoring readings, workshops, and contests and providing a number of valuable resources for the entire literary community of Upstate New York.