Leonardo Espinoza Benavides

Leonardo Espinoza Benavides (a.k.a. Leo) is a Chilean physician-writer & editor specialized in science fiction. As a doctor, he’s a specialist in dermatology and venereology, with studies in psychodermatology. As a writer, he’s best known for his short story cycle “Más espacio del que soñamos” (2018), set for a cinematographic adaptation by filmmaker Jorge Zavala, and “Adiós, loxonauta” (2020), recognized as a ‘book worth your consideration’ by the International Latino Book Awards. Currently serving as director of the Chilean SF&F Association (ALCIFF) and as organizer at FUTURE·CON, he lives in Santiago de Chile with his wife Daniele and their little dog Hulky.

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The Value of Versatility

May 22, 2022 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

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Panelists: Leonardo Espinoza Benavides, Vanessa MacLaren-Wray, Chelsea Mueller, Tao Wong and Karen Heuler (moderator)
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Some agents, editors, and publishers advise authors to develop a brand. This branding sets the expectation that an author will stick to one genre, one style, or one format. But there’s a value to being versatile, too. This panel will discuss how and why authors should make and break their own mold.