Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, and Other Speculative Fiction
Tor, Forge, and Tor Teen will be at Book Expo America (BEA), BookCon, and the Nebula Awards this year! Check the schedule to where all of your favorite authors will be!
| BEA Show Floor:
Wednesday, May 11: 1 PM – 5:30 PM Thursday, May 12: 9 AM – 5:30 PM Friday, May 13: 9 AM – 5 PM
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BookCon Show Floor:
Saturday, May 14: 10 AM – 6:00 PM
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China’s best-selling and most beloved science fiction writer, Cixin Liu, will be joined by Hugo Award-winning sci-fi author John Scalzi (Old Man’s War) to discuss the art of sci-fi writing and the English-language publication of Liu’s groundbreaking trilogy The Three-Body Problem. A reception will be held afterwards where the authors will be signing their books, which will be available for sale.
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Time (Talk): 6:00-7:15 pm
Time (Reception): 7:15-8:30 pm
Location: China Institute Library, 125 East 65th Street, New York, NY
Event Fees:
Talk: $10 for members of the China Institute/$15 non-members. Reception Only: $5
To register for the event please visit opens in a new windowhttps://www.chinainstitute.org/art-culture/programs-events/.
If you wish to only attend the reception, tickets can be purchased at the door starting at 7pm. Please register with Aaron Nicholson (anicholson@chinainstitute.org; 212-744-8181 ext 138).
Cixin Liu, or Da Liu, as he is affectionately called by his fans, is the most prolific and popular science fiction writer in the People’s Republic of China. Liu is an eight-time winner of the Galaxy Award (the Chinese Hugo) and a winner of the Nebula Award. Prior to becoming a writer he worked as an engineer in a power plant in Yangquan, Shanxi.
John Scalzi won the 2006 John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, the 2013 Hugo Award for Best Novel for Redshirts, and his debut novel Old Man’s War was a finalist for Hugo Award. His other books include The Ghost Brigades, The Android’s Dream, The Last Colony, The Human Division and Lock In. He has won the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for science fiction, the Seiun, The Kurd Lasswitz and the Geffen awards. Material from his widely read blog opens in a new windowWhatever has also earned him two other Hugo Awards.
Book Expo America 2014 takes place in New York City from May 28th to May 31st and we’ll be there! Take a look below to see which Tor authors, editors, and more will be appearing. Meet Douglas Preston, John Scalzi, Jo Walton, and more!
Tor Books will also be present in the Macmillan section at booth #1738 for the entirety of the conference. Stop by and say hello!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28TH
Tom Doherty – IDPF Digital Conference – Keynote Speaker (Ticket Required), 3:35pm-4pm
Ben Tripp Blogger Celebration (Invitation Only), 3:45pm-5:00pm
THURSDAY, MAY 29TH
Where Near-future Techno-thrillers and Sci-fi Meet: Douglas Preston and John Scalzi in conversation, 1:00 – 1:30pm, Uptown Stage
Every day, our present begins to look more and more like science fiction. We converse with AIs on our phones, communicate by digital avatars, and maintain entire social presences online. Movies like HER demonstrate how familiar – and how close – a world could be where AI’s become completely essential to our personal lives. Join bestselling authors Douglas Preston and John Scalzi as they discuss the implications of current technologies, the blurred lines between sci-fi and techno-thrillers, and near-future possibilities in a rapidly changing world.
Signings at Tor Table #13
Jon Land (Strong Darkness), 9:30-10:30am
Hank Phillipi Ryan (Truth Be Told), 10:30-11:30am
Doug Preston (The Kraken Project), 2-3pm
John Scalzi (Lock In), 3-4pm
Jo Walton (My Real Children), 4-5pm
Macmillan Booth Signings #1738/39
Ben Tripp (The Accidental Highwayman) 11:30am-12pm
Mystery Writers of America Booth Signings @ MWA Booth #2557
Hilary Davidson (Blood Always Tells) 1:00pm – 1:30pm
Hank Philippi Ryan (The Wrong Girl), 2:30pm – 3pm
Macmillan Booth Giveaways #1738/39 (No author participation)
The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man, by Bruce Cameron, 9:00am – 9:30am
FRIDAY, MAY 30TH
John Scalzi The Worst Social Media Advice Ever, 11:00am – 11:50am, Special Panel E: Hallway
Macmillan Booth Signings #1738/39
John Scalzi (Lock In), 2pm-2:30pm
Mystery Writers of America Booth Signings @ MWA Booth #2557
Bruce DeSilva (Providence Rag), 1:45pm – 2:15pm
Macmillan Booth Giveaways # 1738/39 (No author participation)
My Real Children, by Jo Walton, 10:30am – 11:00am
Book Expo America 2013 takes place in New York City from May 29th to June 1st and we’ll be there! Take a look below to see which Tor authors, editors, and more will be appearing. Meet Brandon Sanderson, Ellen Datlow, Kendare Blake, and more!
Tor Books will also be present in the Macmillan section at booth 1557 for the entirety of the conference. Stop by and say hello!
Wednesday May 29th
Thursday May 30th
Author Signings at Autographing Area (Tor Table #17)
Friday May 31th
Horror Writers of America Signing at Table #24
Signings at Booth 1557
Author Signings at Autographing Area (Tor Table #17)
Presenting our stellar list of authors and their events at BEA 2011!
An Editor’s Buzz Pick, a Ticketed Autographing and an two Author Spotlight Stages are just some of the highlights of the show this year. We have a table in the autographing area reserved exclusively for Tor/Forge authors this year; all signings will take place at Table 12 unless otherwise noted. Read on for show highlights and a day-by-day guide to this year’s BEA!
Highlights for Tuesday, May 24th
Ice-T & Coco Ticketed Autographed Signing! 175 tickets and copies of Kings of Vice and Angel will be available on a first come first serve basis.
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Bill Willingham’s Down the Mysterly River has been selected as an Editor’s Buzz Pick for Children! The book is only one of four chosen within all of the publishing houses; Editor Susan Chang will present.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Room 1E15
New York Book Week Science Fiction & Fantasy Evening at the NYPL
Tor authors John Scalzi & Catherynne Valente along with Lev Grossman & Scott Westerfeld will read with improvisational music courtesy of our own Brian Slattery, followed by a Q&A.
6:00pm – 7:45pm
Stephen A. Schwarzman Bldg, South Court Auditorium
New York Public Library
Other events on Tuesday:
Forge In-Booth signing
Tor In-Booth Giveaway
Mystery Writers of America Booth Signings (#4482)
Formal Autographings at the Tor & Forge Table (Table #12)
Highlights for Wednesday, May 25th
Author Spotlight Stage with Bill Willingham! Heidi MacDonald, Graphic Novel Editor, Publishers Weekly to moderate.
10:30pm – 11:00pm
Midtown Stage
SFF Author Insight Stage: Tor Authors with John Scalzi, Carrie Vaughn & Vernor Vinge . Moderated by Ron Hogan, founder of Beatrice.com and SFF reviewer for Shelf Awareness.
1:30pm – 2:10pm
Midtown Stage
Other events on Wednesday:
Tor In-Booth signing
Forge In-Booth Giveaway
Mystery Writers of America Booth Signing (#4482)
Formal Autographings at the Tor & Forge Table (Table #12)
Corey Doctorow – William Peter Blatty – Deborah Coonts – William Martin – Cherie Priest – Jon Land – Dan Wells – David Lubar – Beth Bernobich – Felix Gilman – David Black – Michelle Lang – Ellen Datlow – Bob Fingerman – George Mann – Christopher Rowley
TOR & FORGE TAKES OVER BEA 2010! 16 authors attending!
Not only is Cory Doctorow participating in the celebrated Children’s Book & Author Breakfast, he will also take part in various panels, signings and events around the city. Our own Hugo nominated Liz Gorinsky will moderate a Steampunk Author Stage featuring Tor authors Cherie Priest, Felix Gilman and Catherynne Valente. And speaking of steampunk, Cory & Cherie will also take part in School Library Journal’s Day of Dialog Steampunk Panel.
And in case that’s not enough steampunk for you, Liz will be hosting a Steam Salon at Madame X from 7-10pm on Tuesday night. Cherie Priest, Felix Gilman and George Mann will be in attendance.
We also have authors participating in the ABA Celebration of Bookselling Luncheon, Mystery Writers of America booth signings and various AAP & LJ librarian sponsored lunches and dinners.
Keep reading for all the events & details!
EVENTS AT BEA by DAY
Tuesday, May 25th
School Library Journal’s Pre-BEA Day of Dialog
Cory Doctorow / For the Win & Cherie Priest / Dreadnought
8:45-10am “Steampunk Panel” Hall A Room 1A14
Jon Land / Strong Justice
3:15-4:30pm “Thriller Panel” Rms 1A21 & 1A22
Library Journal’s Pre-BEA Day of Dialog
Jon Land / Strong Justice
3:15-4:30pm “Thriller Panel” Rms 1A21 & 1A22
Author/Librarian Dinner
Cory Doctorow / For the Win
7:00-8:30pm Holiday Inn Midtown
Steam Salon Hosted by Tor Editor & Hugo Award Nominee Liz Gorinsky
7:00-10:00pm Madame X 94 W. Houston St. Btwn Thompson & LaGuardia Pl.
Wednesday, May 26th
Children’s Book & Author Breakfast
Cory Doctorow / For the Win
8:00-9:30am Special Events Hall
Ticketed Event
BEA Hot Book Club Author Stage
Passion Play by Beth Bernobich / Rm 1E17 / 10:00-11:00am
ABA Celebration Of Bookselling Luncheon
12:00-1:30pm / Special Events Hall
AAP & LJ Sponsored Author & Librarian Luncheon
12:15-1:45pm / Rm 1A14
Deborah Coonts / Wanna Get Lucky?
Steampunk Author Stage
3:00-3:45pm / Midtown Stage
Moderated by Liz Gorinsky / Tor Editor & Hugo Award Nominee
Formal Autographings
TOR
In-Booth Signing
In-Booth Giveaway
BEA Studio Podcasts (Booth 2034)
Evening Off-site Events
6:30pm New York Public Library / Mulberry Branch
10 Jersey Ave Btwn Lafayette & Mulberry
William Martin / The City of Dreams
6:30pm New York Public Library / Yorkville Branch
222 E. 79th Btwn 2nd & 3rd
William Peter Blatty / Crazy
6:00pm Books of Wonder
18 W. 18th St.
Cory Doctorow / For the Win
Thursday, May 27th
Morning Off-site Event
10:00am New York Public Library / Grand Central Branch
Cory Doctorow / For the Win
FORGE
In-Booth Giveaway
In-Booth Signing
MWA (Mystery Writers of America) Booth Signing (#2953)
Formal Autographings
BEA Studio Podcasts (Booth 2034)
Evening Off-site Events
7:30pm Powerhouse Books
37 Main St. Brooklyn, NY (Dumbo)
Cory Doctorow / For the Win
EVENTS AT BEA by DAY
THURSDAY, MAY 28th
Library Journal’s Pre-BEA Day of Dialog
Jordan Summers / Crimson & Red
2:45-4:00pm “Urban Fantasy Panel” McGraw-Hill Auditorium, 1221 Sixth Avenue
Monster Lit/Urban Fantasy: Demon hunters, vampires, werewolves, shape shifters, fairies, witches, zombies, all fit into this growing collection area, which crosses from teen to adult as well as from classic to pop lit (a Jane Austen-zombie mashup). What’s the attraction? Why now? Who are the authors to watch?
BEA Editors Buzz Panel
Harriet McDougal/ The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson
4:15-5:15pm Room 1E14
BEA’s original and ultimate transfer of taste-making is back to where it all began. Insightful and passionate, this intimate editorial exchange will provide you with an insider’s perspective on some of the Fall’s new discoveries and potential breakouts.
Program Chair: John Freeman, American Editor, Granta
Editors: Deb Futter, VP, Editor-in-Chief, Grand Central Publishing with Leila Meacham’s ROSES; Paul Elie, Editor, FSG with Michael Sandel’s JUSTICE; Alexis Gargagliano, Editor, Scribner with Alex Lemon’s HAPPY; Harriet McDougal, Executive Editor, Tor Books with Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson’s THE GATHERING STORM; Ben Sevier, Sr. Editor, Dutton with Jonathan Tropper’s THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU; Robert Weil, Executive Editor, WW Norton with David Small’s STITCHES
FRIDAY, MAY 29th
Formal Autographings
Jordan Summers / Crimson / Table 7 / 9:30-10:30am (Woman’s Fiction/Romance Salute)
Karna Small Bodman / Final Finesse / Table 18 / 11:00am-12:00pm
David Lubar / My Rotten Life / Table 12 / 3:30-4:30pm (Juvenile Salute)
Bill Evans / Frozen Fire / Table 30 / Time 3:30-4:30pm
ABA Celebration Of Bookselling Luncheon
12:15-1:30pm / Special Events Hall
Karna Small Bodman / Final Finesse– Table 34
Brandon Sanderson / Warbreaker – Table 12
MWA (Mystery Writers of America) Booth Signing (Booth #3828)
1:30-2:30pm
Karna Small Bodman – Final Finesse
ABA Autographings in ABA Lounge
2:30-3:00pm
Karna Small Bodman – Final Finesse
Rooms 1E07 & 1E08, lower concourse
Authors Of Editors Buzz Stage
3:30pm
Brandon Sanderson – The Gathering Storm
Downtown Authors Stage
Host: John Freeman, US editor, Granta
Authors: Brandon Sanderson, THE GATHERING STORM – Tor Books
Jonathan Tropper, THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU – Dutton
SATURDAY, MAY 30th
Formal Autographings
ABA Autographings in ABA Lounge
10:30-11:00am
Rooms 1E07 & 1E08, lower concourse
SUNDAY, MAY 31st
Formal Autographings
MEDIA COVERAGE AT BEA
KIRKUS BEA/ALA Big Book Guide – May 15th Supplement
David Lubar / My Rotten Life
PUBLISHERS MARKETPLACE
Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson / The Gathering Storm
Featured in “BEA Buzz ‘09” section: https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/BEA/Sanderson.html
PW SHOW DAILY – Saturday, May 30th
Carolyn Rubenstein / Perseverance
PW SHOW DAILY – Sunday, May 31st
Rhodi Hawk / A Twisted Ladder
BOOKEXPO AMERICA WEBSITE
Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson / The Gathering Storm
Featured at “Breakout Books at BEA”: https://www.bookexpoamerica.com/en/Breakout-Books/
INGRAM PODCASTS
David Lubar / My Rotten Life
Brandon Sanderson / Warbreaker
The podcasts will be posted to the Ingram Library Services’ Interact site following BEA