SWC 2026: 12:00PM Panels

Presentation
Room One
12:00pm- 50 minutes

Susan Magestro

Two people can create conflict.

Three people create a mess.

What makes a book so enticing readers can't put it down?

Share this memorable interactive experience with seasoned author, presenter and real life international criminologist, Susan Magestro as we explore the design of multi levels of conflict within stories you know and stories you write.

The best known stories are built on well-defined characters and rich conflict!—Person v Person, Person v Group, Person v Self, Person v Nature

Panel
Room Three
12:00pm- 50 minutes

Lourdes Leiner

Poetry goes many place with many styles. It is as vibrant and impactful as ever. Explore the power of poetry as it develops here in this century.If you are a poet now, or ever thought about writing poetry, this panel will give you a great peek into the immersive world of verse.

Presentation
Room Four
12:00pm- 50 minutes

Patti Hultstrand

Personal appearances and other places to sell books really keep an author busy. However, it also pretty much guarantees personal book sales. Patti will talk about where to find and cultivate places to sell your books, beyond the online sources. She will also talk about sales tax licenses, the equipment needed, and when a sales location is just not worth the effort.