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There’s much more than comics at any comic con, and that’s especially true at New York Comic Con 2024. In addition to the celebrity guests from film and television, NYCC 2024 is bringing back its traditional Writers Block programming, with more than 100 prose authors — including some of the biggest names in fantasy, YA, and sci-fi — taking part in over 50 panels across the entire four-day show. (And, yes, they’ll be signing and meeting fans, as well!)

Want to talk witches with the likes of Judy Ann Nock, Michael Herkes, Starr Ravenhawk, and Jason Myers? You can do that, just as you can hear enjoy Gregory Maguire, John Scalzi, and Libba Bray (amongst others) talk about their favorite — and least favorite — bad reviews, or watch Betty Corrello, Ryan Lasala, Jayci Lee, and Danielle Paige dissect, desecrate, and dissolve some beloved genre tropes under the watchful eye of Stephanie Carr. And that’s not even mentioning the special Romantasy brunch on Thursday morning. (Yes, really.)

There’s a lot happening at Writers Block at NYCC 2024. You can get the full line-up of participating authors right here, and if you’re looking for some of our favorite panels from the programming, keep reading!

Coffee, Croissants, and Catching Feelings: An NYCC Brunch with Your Favorite Romantasy Authors

Thursday, 11:00 AM, River Pavilion
We welcome you to Coffee, Croissants, and Catching Feelings: An NYCC Brunch with Your Favorite Romantasy Authors with our very special guests Carissa Broadbent, Danielle L. Jensen, Elise Kova, and Brigid Kemmerer. Attendees will enjoy a continental breakfast while the authors dish about their novels, share their favorite tropes, and tease upcoming projects. Authors will then personally visit each table to greet attendees and take selfies. Each ticket includes pre-signed copies of Carissa Broadbent’s Six Scorched Roses, the reissued edition of Danielle L. Jensen’s The Bridge Kingdom, and the limited edition of Brigid Kemmerer’s Forging Silver into Stars with lavender sprayed edges. Attendees will also receive a specially designed, signed art print tied to The Bridge Kingdom series and be the first to learn exclusive news about Elise Kova’s new novel, Arcana Academy. This is a separately ticketed event.
Guests: Carissa Broadbent,  Danielle L. Jensen,  Elise Kova,  Brigid Kemmerer

Grady Hendrix and Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

Thursday, 3:30 PM, Room 1B02
Bestselling horror writer Grady Hendrix lends his signature performance style to his new novel, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls.
Guest: Grady Hendrix

Authors Read Bad Reviews

Thursday, 6:30 PM, Room 1B02
An author pours their heart and soul into a work of fiction over the course of years only to encounter a one-word review on social media: "Meh." Hear these authors read some of their most vexing negative reviews aloud in a fun and light-hearted session showing how important it is for creators to develop an impenetrable suit of armor.
Guests: Libba Bray, Gregory Maguire, Kyle Prue, John Scalzi, Alex Segura

Spotlight on V.E. Schwab

Friday, 11:00 AM, Room 406.1
NYCC is thrilled to welcome critically acclaimed and bestselling author V.E. Schwab (The Invisible Life of Addie Larue, The Fragile Threads of Power) to New York City for an intimate conversation about the creative process and the life of a writer. Moderated by Popverse’s very own Veronica Valencia.
Guest: V.E. Schwab, Veronica Valencia

Spotlight on Tegan & Sara with Tillie Walden

Friday, 3:30 PM, Room 1B02
Grammy-nominated indie-pop twin-sister duo Tegan and Sara, along with acclaimed illustrator Tillie Walden, are creators of the bestselling self-titled graphic novel series that includes JUNIOR HIGH and newly available: CRUSH. Join all three to discuss surviving middle school, coming out, and finding themselves through music, sisterhood, and beyond. This conversation will be moderated by bestselling author of THE FOREST DEMANDS ITS DUE, Kosoko Jackson.
Guests: Tegan Quinn, Sara Quinn, Tillie Walden, Kosoko Jackson

Battle of the Tropes

Friday, 5:00 PM, Room 1B02
An NYCC favorite is back and bringing the laughs. Whether you prefer the chosen one, the love triangle, or a good red herring, this game is for you. Teams of authors will debate to find the most beloved tropes and those we wish would disappear. Your vote will determine the winners of each round. But don't worry: these enemies will be lovers again after the competition ends.
Guests: Betty Corrello, Ryan Lasala, Jayci Lee, Danielle Paige, moderated by Stephanie Carr

Witches After Dark: A Conversation in New Witch City

Friday, 6:30 PM, Room 406.1
While the power and allure of the witch has been an enduring archetype across books, movies, television shows, and music, have you ever wondered how real witches feel about media portrayal, stereotypes, public perception, and what it means to be "out" as a creative working witch in modern society? Even the definition of what makes a witch is up for debate with various voices chiming in, claiming it to be everything from an aesthetic to a religion to a lifestyle. This is your opportunity to hear from real witches who will expose the myths and misunderstandings. Curious about spells? Our witch panel will leave no question unexplained or unexplored, even if it means dispelling and debunking misconceptions about who witches are and what witches do. Our mysterious, exciting, and engaging panel features diverse voices from real working witches in different creative and media fields who will discuss identity, creativity, productivity, personal expression, and most of all, what the implications are for all of the things that comprise the world of the witch.
Guests: Judy Ann Nock, Michael Herkes, Starr Ravenhawk, Jason Myers

In Conversation: Olivie Blake and TJ Klune

Saturday, 12:00 PM, Room 408
Join bestselling and critically acclaimed fantasy authors as they discuss their careers, their approach to writing, and their new books.
Guests: T. J. Klune, Olivie Blake

Spotlight on Tomi Adeyemi

Saturday, 3:00 PM, Room 1B02
Join Instant #1 New York Times-bestselling & Hugo-award winning fantasy author sensation Tomi Adeyemi as she discusses the earth-shaking conclusion to her Legacy of Orïsha series, Children of Anguish and Anarchy. This will be a moderated conversation by Adrienne Gaffney, the features editor at ELLE.
Guests: Tomi Adeyemi, Adrienne Gaffney

How to Draw Mango & Brash

Sunday, 11:00 AM, Family HQ Workshop (Room 1E01)
Meet New York Times bestselling creator of the Investigators, John Patrick Green, at NYCC. There will be a drawing demonstration and a photo opportunity with THE Mango & Brash.
Guests: John Patrick Green, Mango, Brash

Writers Block Tables

Hall 1B, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday through Saturday; 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday
Our largest ever assortment of prose authors and graphic novelists. From celebrated Star Wars and Star Trek author John Jackson Miller to several U.K. authors (A.K. Faulkner, Alexander Linton, Elinor Taylor), readers will find a treasure trove of new and established voices to satisfy their literary hunger.

Author Autographing Tables and Barnes & Noble

Hall 1A, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday through Saturday; 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday
Virtually every author appearing at New York Comic Con will stay around after their panel to meet fans and sign books. All book signings are free (say what?), though a small handful will require a free reservation. Autographings take place at the author autographing tables in Hall 1A, adjacent to our official show bookseller, Barnes & Noble Union Square. Consult the NYCC app for details.

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