Editor/Agent Panel to Discuss “What’s Changing in Genre Fiction” at Seton Hill University 6/24

Seton Hill University’s graduate program in Writing Popular Fiction will host two free literary events in conjunction with its June intensive writing residency. On Friday, June 23 from 7 – 8 p.m. authors associated with the Writing Popular Fiction program will be signing copies of their books at the Barnes and Noble in Greensburg, Pa. On Saturday, June 24 from 7 – 8 p.m., “What’s Changing in Genre Fiction” a panel discussion with publishing professionals, will take place in Cecilian Hall on Seton Hill’s campus. Both events are free and open to the public.

Authors scheduled to appear at the June 23 book signing are: Michael A. Arnzen, Shelley Bates/Shannon Hollis, Sally Bosco, Tobias Buckell, Marta Dana/Dana Marton, Pat Picciarelli and Gammy Singer. This event is sponsored by the Writing Popular Fiction alumni group.

The June 24 panel discussion “What’s Changing in Genre Fiction” will feature Ginger Clark, a literary agent at Curtis Brown LTD; Betsy Mitchell, editor-in-chief of Del Rey; and Kate Seaver, senior editor at the Berkeley Publishing Group. For more information on this event please contact Wendy Lynn at 724-830-4600 or lynn@setonhill.edu.

Seton Hill University's unique Master of Arts in Writing Popular Fiction teaches students to write marketable novels in popular genres like mystery, romance, science fiction, horror, and fantasy. Additional specialties include literature for children and adolescents, and cross-genre blends like romantic suspense or young adult mysteries. Students attend two week-long, on-campus residencies each year to master the core elements of fiction writing and effective marketing and to gain inspiration from faculty mentors and special guests, all published authors in genre fiction. Established authors mentor students one-on-one as they work toward completing a market-ready manuscript from home. Readings, classes, and on-line discussion about the history, trends, and techniques of genre fiction add depth to the student's experience. For more information about the Master of Arts in Writing Popular Fiction program at Seton Hill, visit www.setonhill.edu or contact Seton Hill’s Office of Graduate and Adult Studies at 724-838-4221.