Why is Everyone Talking About LitRPG?

In this program, local Tor Books author Erin Ampersand will explore the history, defining characteristics, and evolution of the genre, including what it is and, importantly, what it isn't. Participants will learn how the genre developed, how it has changed over time, and where it may be headed in the future. The program will conclude with an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and engage in conversation with the author.

Author of the USA Today bestseller Apocalypse Parenting: Time to Play, Erin Ampersand is from a lesser-known branch of the Punctuation Peerage. Neither as elegant as the noble Parentheses, nor as well-regarded as the heroic Dashes, the Ampersands are instead considered little better than the scurrilous Interrobangs.

In addition to writing and reading, Erin loves games of all sorts, from tabletop RPGs to videogames, although she is rather bad at platformers and hopeless at first-person shooters. She and her husband own enough board games to capsize a standard canoe.

TIME: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

LOCATION: Workforce Development Area, 2nd floor across from the elevator

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