Media Alert
8 June 2015
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Writer Jonathan French Scheduled to Appear at Publish15
Fantasy author will participate in panels, book-signing at Georgia publishing convention
WHO:
Jonathan French, author
WHAT:
Publish15
WHEN:
Saturday, 13 June 2015
(The conference is the 13th and 14th but Jonathan appears
Saturday only)
WHERE:
Lanier Technical College
Forsyth Conference Center
3410 Ronald Reagan Boulevard
Cumming, Georgia 30041
770.781.6974
WHY:
Fantasy author Jonathan French is scheduled to appear at
Publish15, Georgia’s first annual publishing convention.
Jonathan will be at Publish15 Saturday only, speaking on panels,
and meeting fans in person for book signings. His panel schedule is
below; when he is not speaking on a panel, he will be at his table
meeting and greeting fans.
Saturday, 13 June 2015
9.00 to 10.00 a.m.
Room 2 (Azalea)
2.45 to 3.45 p.m.
Room 3 (Laurel)
Go Big or Go Indie: Traditional versus Self-Publishing
With so many publishing options available to writers today, which is
best for you? Join the panel of publishing experts to learn what’s
unique about each option, the pros and cons in today’s market for
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each path, and more.
Jonathan shares the table with Bennett Coles (publisher and CEO,
Promontory Press, Laura McNeill (author, Center of Gravity) and
David Hancock (founder, Morgan James Publishers).
11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Room 1 (Cypress)
The Business of Self-Publishing
Have you made the decision to self-publish? Time to start thinking
more like a publisher than an author. Don’t know how? This
workshop will guide you through the key business aspects of
successfully self-publishing a book in today’s market.
Jonathan shares the table with Laura McNeill (author, Center of
Gravity) and Jessica Parker (senior publishing consultant,
BookLogix).
For registration and more info, visit www.publish15.com.
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About Jonathan French
Jonathan French is the author of the Autumn’s Fall Saga, an epic fantasy series. His debut novel, The
Exiled Heir, has been hailed as “…a combination of pen strokes that successfully resurrect the old
world fantasy concepts of Beowulf, Prydain, Oz and Masters of the Universe.” His second book, The
Errantry of Bantam Flyn, launched in July 2014 on the Kindle bestseller lists at #6 in Norse/Viking
fantasy and #36 in Myths/Legends. Like many fantasy novelists, he originally developed his magical
setting as a backdrop for the roleplaying games he ran for his friends. After submitting his creations to
a once-mighty RPG company, he received an offer to purchase his intellectual property. Ultimately, he
chose to keep his brainchildren close to home and began writing the Autumn’s Fall novels in earnest.
An outspoken advocate on the merits and future of independent publishing, Jonathan has led panel
discussions at conventions across the Southeast, with subjects ranging from marketing to art
direction. He currently lives in Atlanta with his wife and toddling son, who can already throw a mean
d10.
His third novel, a gritty sword and sorcery book, is scheduled for release in Summer 2015.
About Publish15
Publish15 is Georgia's first annual publishing convention, June 13 and 14 at the Forsyth Conference
Center, featuring workshops, literary agent pitching, exhibitors, demos, and more! Visit
www.publish15.com for more information and registration.
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