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Saturday, May 26 • 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Edgar Allan Poe

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He was one of the first writers to develop the genre of both detective fiction and horror. Some have credited him as the “architect” of the modern short story. The genre of horror is bigger today than ever and Poe was at the forefront of this writing style. Our panel will discuss Poe and his influences on literature.

Moderators
JC

Jack Campbell Jr.

When he's not stepping on his son's Lego creations, Jack Campbell Jr. writes horror and dark literary fiction in Lawrence, KS. His writing has appeared in a variety of venues both online and in print. He possesses both a real Master's degree from Fort Hays State University and a fake... Read More →

Speakers
MJ

Marilyn J. Evans

Marilyn J. Evans writes. For about twenty years, she wrote research papers and grant applications. She spent another twenty years or so writing technical documents for the pharmaceutical and biologics industries. Of course, she did a lot of other stuff during those forty years, but... Read More →
RH

Rich Horton

Rich Horton is an Associate Technical Fellow for a major aerospace company in St. Louis. He has been writing a short fiction review column for Locus since 2002, and he also writes copiously on the history of science fiction and other subjects for Black Gate, and he has contributed... Read More →
SK

Sara Kincaid

Sara Kincaid is a local extrovert and author. She enjoys writing absinthe-inspired Gothic fiction, imaginative fantasy and strong women. In grad school, she was known as the "resident Gothic expert" and studied all-things Poe to complete her education. Check out her blog/website... Read More →
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Donald Allen Kirch

Donald Allen Kirch is an avid reader of history, Sherlock Holmes Mysteries, and the paranormal. He has a degree in Radio and Television Arts, and is listed in “Who’s Who in America.” After spending two weekends in the famous “Sallie House,” a “haunted house” featured... Read More →


Saturday May 26, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
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