Sirens October 1, 2009

Inspired by the daring adventures of women characters and compelled by the brilliant works of women authors, Sirens is a conference dedicated to women in fantasy literature. The conference, both scholarly examination and professional retreat, welcomes academics, authors, professionals, and readers to attend—and provide varying perspectives on fantasy books by women, female characters in fantasy works, the market for fantasy by and about women, and how to support women in fantasy literature.

Our Guests of Honor in 2009, our inaugural year, include authors Tamora Pierce, Sherwood Smith, and Kristin Cashore, each of whom has written of strong, smart women warriors.

All Sirens registrations include access to all of our conference programming and events, including the three keynote presentations by our Guests of Honor and a conference T-shirt available only to attendees, as well as a dessert reception, two lunches and a breakfast.

Official Website: http://www.sirensconference.org/