Greta Kelly

Greta Kelly is the author of the critically acclaimed adult fantasy novels THE FROZEN CROWN and THE SEVENTH QUEEN (Harper Voyager). Her third novel, THE QUEEN OF DAYS will be out in October 2023 (Voyager). She is a staff writer for PureFandom.com and her writing has also appeared in Nerdist, i09 and Writer’s Digest. She currently lives in Wisconsin with her husband EJ, and daughters Lorelei and Nadia who are doing their level-best to take over the world. You can follow her on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @gretakkelly and on YouTube at Knitters and Critters.

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Fighting and Writing

May 20, 2022 10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Panelists: Aimee Kuzenski, Greta Kelly, L. James Rice, Michael R. Underwood and Rob Hart (moderator)
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Readers across the SFF subgenres expect gripping combat scenes, but how do writers balance the details and description with unforgettable action? Join experienced martial arts and combat weapon professionals for informed advice on writing realistic fight scenes.

Sating the Need: Writing a Satisfying Romantic Subplot

May 14, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Panelists: Meghan Ciana Doidge, Alicia Hilton, Sumiko Saulson and Greta Kelly (moderator)
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Want to perfect that romantic subplot to add character depth and, potentially, heat to your story? Panelists will discuss the purpose of romantic subplots, how to use them effectively, and what makes them satisfying for cross-genre readers.

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Surviving Revising

May 14, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Panelists: Lindsay Ellis, S.G. Blaise, Greta Kelly and Sally Wiener Grotta (moderator)
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Many authors considering drafting the “fun” part, there are no rules, messy parts can be glossed over, and you experience that satisfaction of typing “The End.” But without a roadmap for the first, second, and even eighth re-write, revision can seem frustrating and endless. Join us as we discuss methods of improving (and not just changing) a manuscript, maintaining energy and interest in a project, and how to recognize when a piece is “done.”

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