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Author: Karlo Yeager Rodríguez

Upcoming Events

December's going to be a busy, with several things happening during the month. Contests, conventions and a few other things apart from my usual podcast schedule and the holidays are all coming up. First, I have an entry in Pseudopod's Flash Fiction Contest VII that - barring a last-minute upset - will very likely make it into the final round as of writing this. If you're interested in what made it to the final round, go check it out. Second, I'll not only be attending my very first WorldCon (DisCon III), but I'll be on two panels: December 16, 4:00 PM (Virtual) Reviewing: Widely or Deeply - (with A.C. Wise, Arley Sorg, Jake Casella Brookins, Gary K Wolfe, Penelope Flynn) Presented with all of SFF to review, how does a reviewer determine their beat? Should they read widely, and address work as a knowledgeable generalist, or read deeply within their specialty, and...

November 30, 2021
Fantasy, Narration, Public Appearance
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Awards Eligibility for Karlo Yeager Rodríguez, 2021

In response to the upcoming awards season for science fiction and fantasy I submit my work for consideration and hope it will be remembered when you cast your ballots for the Nebulas, Hugos, Locus Awards, the World Fantasy Awards, and so on. You have my thanks. Short Story Category – Fiction Under 7,500 Words How Juan Bobo Got to los Nueba Yores, published in Speculative Fiction for Dreamers: A Latinx Anthology (published on September 8, 2021 by Ohio State University Press). When he's forced to emigrate to New York City with his mother, Puerto Rican folk hero Juan Bobo must face who he is now that he's left his home. Note: a narrated version of this story is available to listen on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-733327042/how-juan-bobo-got-to-los-nueba-yores?si=38f714fb8d4e45369031bbf450bfcba1 ...

November 14, 2021
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Capclave's mascot, a dodo bird wearing a propeller beanie . Capclave's motto is "wearing reading is not extinct"

Where To Find Me at Capclave 2021

Capclave is a small local convention that concentrates mostly on short fiction, held every October in Rockville, Maryland. This year, Capclave will be on October 1-3 (they'll be requesting proof of vaccination for all attendees). I've been going to Capclave since 2013, and it's one of my favorite conventions (especially since it focuses on short fiction). The following are the panels and events I'll be a part of: Friday, 6:00 PM (Washington Theater) First Things First: How Do You Hook The Reader? (with Scott H. Andrews, David Walton and Darcy Wold) Many readers will pick up a book in the store and read the opening before they decide to buy. How do you compel this prospective purchaser? Do you write an elegant sentence, promising great literary merit? Introduce a captivating character that will be fun to spend time reading? Establish a mystery that will make the reader want to find out...

September 19, 2021
Public Appearance, Uncategorized
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Speculative Fiction for Dreamers Gets a Starred Review in Publisher’s Weekly

The anthology in which my forthcoming story, How Juan Bobo Got to los Nueba Yores will appear got a starred review! They said ". . .This is a knockout"! I'm thrilled to be included alongside so many other talented Latinx artists, and can't wait for the book's release in September. For anyone who missed the Kickstarter campaign last year, it's now available for pre-order. ...

June 8, 2021
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