Leanna Renee Hieber

Panelist

Leanna Renee Hieber

Leanna Renee Hieber is an actress, playwright, ghost tour guide and the award-winning, bestselling author of Gothic, Gaslamp Fantasy novels such as the Strangely Beautiful, Magic Most Foul, Eterna Files, and The Spectral City series. A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America’s Ghosts, co-authored with Andrea Janes, examines women’s history through ghost stories and was a Bram Stoker Award Finalist for Superior Achievement in Non-Fiction. Leanna is the author and audiobook narrator for several speculative fiction series via Everand.com including the Time Immemorial and Spirit Suitor trilogies. A 4-time Prism award winner and Daphne du Maurier award finalist, Leanna’s books have been selected for national book club editions as well as translated into many languages. Her short stories have been featured in numerous notable anthologies and her essays have been featured in magazines like Apex, Psychopomp and The Deadlands. She has been featured in film and television on shows like Mysteries at the Museum and Beyond the Unknown, discussing Victorian Spiritualism. She lectures around the country on themes of Gothic fiction, 19th Century history and the Paranormal for prominent institutions such as New York University, Miami University, Bard College and Morbid Anatomy. She tours By the Light of Tiffany: A Meeting with Clara Driscoll as a one-woman show she adapted from Driscoll’s letters and period text about the talented designer. https://leannareneehieber.com

Sessions by Leanna Renee Hieber

2nd Day

June 8, 2024

Genre Alchemy: Creating a Tangible Atmosphere

Each genre you write in is a unique world, something you spin into life with a dash of many different craft elements. So how do you weave together a tangible atmosphere that fits your genre and gives your story the exact right tone? Our panelists are here to help. | Moderated by Tim McLaughlin

2:30 - 04:00 PM #genre-alchemy-creating-a-tangible-atmosphere

2nd Day

June 8, 2024

Witch Way to Your Heart? A Paranormal Romance Master Class

Paranormal Romance has always been a hot genre, whether you’re working in indie or traditional publishing. But it’s so popular! How do you write a novel that will stand out, while still observing the established genre conventions? Our expert panel will help you learn all about the genre and how to nail it, every time. | Moderated by Kay Malady

4:30 - 06:00 PM #witch-way-to-your-heart-a-paranormal-romance-class