Author Archives: M. B. Weston

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About M. B. Weston

M. B. Weston is an award-winning fantasy, pulp, young adult, steampunk, and paranormal author. Her attention to procedure and detail gives her works an authentic gritty, military feel that takes an adventure tale to the level of a true page-turner. Weston’s writing attracts both fantasy and non-fantasy readers, and her audience ranges from upper-elementary students to adults. A gifted orator, Weston has been invited as a guest speaker to numerous writing and science fiction/fantasy panels at conventions across the US, including DragonCon, BabelCon, NecronomiCon, and Alabama Phoenix Festival. She has served on panels with such authors as Sherrilyn Kenyon, J. F. Lewis, Todd McCaffrey, and Jonathan Maberry. Weston has spoken to thousands of students and adults about the craft of writing and has been invited as the keynote speaker at youth camps and at several schools throughout the US.

M. B. Weston’s Art on Display at IONS: A Geek Gallery in Memphis

Posted on August 3, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Believe it or not, I have a slightly creative side, and not just with writing. During some of my free hours in the evenings (after writing during the day), I’ve been working on a few pieces of artwork. This first … Continue reading →

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Check Out My New Etsy Store (MBWestonConcepts)!

Posted on July 31, 2015 by M. B. Weston

In the past month, I’ve had a lot of changes–good changes (for a change). I have been able to cut my hours at work to part-time, and I’ve spent my time writing and preparing for the baby (due in November). Long story short, … Continue reading →

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Using Character to Fix Plot: M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary 06/11/15

Posted on June 12, 2015 by M. B. Weston

The interplay between plot and character development in a story should be like watching a couple on Dancing with the Stars. It’s so seamless and dazzling that it’s impossible to tell who is leading and who is following. Therefore, it’s only natural … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 06/10/15

Posted on June 11, 2015 by M. B. Weston

It’s been while since I’ve posted, so I figured I would give a quick summary of where I am with the Lodestone novella. I’m finally out of my first trimester, which I have to say was probably the only thing … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s LibertyCon 2015 Schedule

Posted on June 10, 2015 by M. B. Weston

I will be attending LibertyCon from June 26th to June 28th. Here is my schedule. I won’t have a table this time, but I have plenty of signings, and I will carry my books around with me. Friday 03:00PM – Reading … Continue reading →

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Today’s New Orleans Genre Writer’s Conference Schedule

Posted on June 7, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Here is today’s panel schedule at the New Orleans Genre Writer’s Conference: Why Did my Character Say That? – 11:00am Promotion & Presentations – 2:00pm Q&A – 3:00pm

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Today’s New Orleans Genre Writer’s Conference Schedule

Posted on June 6, 2015 by M. B. Weston

This weekend, I am speaking at the New Orleans Genre Writer’s Conference. Today’s panel schedule: Name that Genre – 10:00am Social Media – 3:00pm Building Strange New Worlds – 4:00pm The ROI of Writing – 5:00pm

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M. B. Weston’s New Orleans Genre Writer’s Conference Schedule

Posted on June 5, 2015 by M. B. Weston

This weekend, I am speaking at the New Orleans Genre Writer’s Conference. I’ll be speaking solo on Saturday at 4:00pm on “Building Strange New Worlds” on world building and character development. I will also be speaking on these panels: Saturday: … Continue reading →

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Today’s CyphaCon Panel Schedule: Sunday 04/19/15

Posted on April 19, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Here is today’s panel schedule for CyphaCon in Lake Charles, LA: Sunday: 10:00 AM The Great Debate Good vs. Evil (Room 2) 12:00 PM Breaking into the Writing Business (room 2) 2:00 PM Creating Villains and Monsters (Main Panel)

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Today’s Cyphacon Panel Schedule: Saturday 04/18/15

Posted on April 18, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Here is today’s panel schedule for CyphaCon in Lake Charles, LA: Saturday: 1:00 PM Making the Make-Believe Believable (A writing workshop on writing fantasy and science fiction) (Room 7) 3:00 PM The Art of Story Telling 5:00 PM Paranormal Ghost … Continue reading →

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