Farpoint Con

Upcoming Appearances

I haven’t had a chance to post since I attended Shore Leave 2022 as an author guest. It was a really fun con and I enjoyed talking to so many other writers that I haven’t seen in so long.

I have some upcoming appearances:

Wednesday, September 21st I’ll be reading at CHARM CITY SPEC in Baltimore. The reading series is hosted by The Ivy Bookshop (5928 Falls Rd. Baltimore MD 21209) and begins at 6pm. We’ll be outside on the patio taking advantage of the beautiful weather.

Saturday, October 1st I’ll be selling books at FRIGHTREADS BOOK FESTIVAL. The festival is at 1031 Benfield Blvd., Millersville, MD 21108 from 12-6 pm. I’ll have copies of the new novel, ASHES OF REGRET and the anthology Orpheus + Eurydice Unbound. My story is the first in this collection from Air and Nothingness Press. These books are only available from the publisher, but I have copies.

Saturday, November 5th I’ll have a table at the Authors and Artists Holiday Sale at The Armory in Bel Air from 9-2.

Finally, I’ve accepted the invitation to return to Farpoint 2023 as an author guest from February 10-February 12th in Hunt Valley, MD.

More dates will be added, but I hope to see you at one of these events!

Love,

Sherri

FARPOINT 2022 SCHEDULE

I’m happy to be returning to Farpoint as a guest author this weekend in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Here’s my schedule:

FRIDAY

Climate Fiction As Activism – Fri 4 PM – Salon C

Book Fair – Fri 10 PM – Hunt/Valley Foyer

SATURDAY

            Author Autographs (Woosley) – Sat 11 AM – Author Autograph Table 002

            How To Sell Books From Your Website – Sat 1 PM – Salon C

            Sci-Fi And Fantasy Evolution (mod) – Sat 3 PM – Salon C

            Author Readings (Gribble/Woosley) – Sat 4 PM – Derby

SUNDAY

            Gender Tropes And How To Avoid Them – Sun 10 AM – Salon C

            Magic as a Character — Sun 11 AM — Salon C

            Author Readings (Povey/Gribble/Woosley) – Sun 12 PM – Derby

Author Autographs (Woosley) – Sun 1 PM – Author Autograph Table 002

I’ll be reading from my most recent story in Dark Cheer: Cryptids Emerging.

And, maybe, from my first novel, Walking Through Fire, since the second book (Ashes of Regret) will be releasing this summer. Or should I read from Ashes as a preview?

Hope to see familiar faces and meet new friends this weekend!

Love,

Sherri

This Weekend at Farpoint

Hello! This is just a short message to let you know that I’ll be at Farpoint Convention this weekend. Special guests from the Star Trek universe will be there and I’ll be on literary panels.

Here’s my schedule:

Sherri Cook Woosley

Tales Of Woe — And Healing – Friday 7:00 PM – Salon C

Book Fair – Friday 10:00 PM – Hunt Valley Foyer

Furry Familiars And The Like – Saturday 10:00 AM – Salon C (MOD)

Author Autographs (Stilwell/Woosley) – Saturday 1:00 PM – Author Autograph 1

Author Readings (Attico/Woosley) – Saturday 2:00 PM – Salon E

Building A Better World – Sunday 11:00 AM – Hunt Ballroom

Author Readings (Povey/Woosley) – Sunday NOON – Salon E

Setting As Character – Sunday 2:00 PM – Salon C (MOD)

Some more good news: I was honored to be nominated as an author and to have WALKING THROUGH FIRE nominated as best book by local author for the Baltimore Sun’s Readers’ Poll 2020. This would be really nice to brag about when I’m looking for a new publisher later this year, so please go to the People & Media section and VOTE. You can vote each day until March 6th.

And, (drum roll) I’ve finished a draft of the first part of GATES. To celebrate, here’s a snippet:

The Hotheads came around the corner, moving in uncoordinated motions. Tattered clothing hung off their emaciated bodies. Shuffling forward without apparent purpose, no handler in sight.  Used to be two men and a woman, based on clothing, although the bright red paint covered any distinguishing marks. They could be anyone. Or no one.
Just let them go. Scout’s voice pleaded inside her mind. They aren’t hurting anything.
Tamaki shook her head. She knew more than Scout did about this. And she also knew this was a test from the Alchemists. Deliberate or not, Nguyen would be reporting back to Gavin whatever happened in the next five minutes. Having her future threatened made Tamaki realize that she not only wanted to be an important part of the Alchemist’s future school, she wanted to be their candidate for the Council of gods. Maybe that was too ambitious, but it was what she wanted. It would take away the pain of her grandmother’s refusal to teach her. It would show everyone, objectively, that she deserved a place in power.
Nguyen looked at her. “Are you ready?”
“Yes.” Her voice was steady.
No, please no. Scout’s voice was frantic. Tamaki, remember what happened at Ekur Temple. Remember that this was your second chance.
It was her second chance. And she wasn’t going to screw it up.
Love,

Sherri