Kirt Hickman June 24, 2011Book Signing
4:00-9:00pm
Hastings
800 A Juan Tabo
(Juan Tabo & Lomas)
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 296-6107
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman July 1, 2011Book Signing
4:00-9:00pm
Hastings
542 N. Guadalupe
(De Vargas Mall)
Santa Fe, NM
(505) 988-3973
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman July 8, 2011Book Signing
4:00-9:00pm
Hastings
4315 Wyoming NE
(Wyoming & Montgomery)
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 299-7750
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman July 15, 2011Book Signing
4:00-9:00pm
Hastings
6501 Winter Haven Rd. NW
(Coors & Montano)
Albuquerque, NM
898-9227
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman July 22, 2011Book Signing
4:00-9:00pm
Hastings
12501, Candelaria Rd. NE
(Tramway & Candelaria)
Albuquerque, NM
505) 332-8855
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman July 29, 2011Book Signing
4:00-9:00pm
Hastings
542 N. Guadalupe
(De Vargas Mall)
Santa Fe, NM
(505) 988-3973
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman July 30, 2011Book Signing
1:00-4:00pm
Treasure House Books
2012 S Plaza St NW # A
(Old Town)
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 242-7204
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman August 4, 2011Workshop
Writer's Workshop
How to Build Your Fictional World and Render Its Settings
7:00-8:30pm
8423 Los Reyes Ct. NW
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 890-0723
Register Form: www.kirthickman.com
Learn to create a fictional world that is carefully considered, complete, and self-consistent. Learn to transport your reader there by rendering each setting in a way that will make it vivid and memorable.
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman August 6-7, 2011Book Signing
Sci-Fi Expo
Albuquerque Convention Center
(505) 296-6178
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman August 11, 2011Workshop
Writer's Workshop
How to Create Characters with Depth and Realism
7:00-8:30pm
8423 Los Reyes Ct. NW
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 890-0723
Register Form: www.kirthickman.com
Learn to create unique characters your reader can buy into as real people––characters who have flaws as well as virtues, who face internal struggles and external conflict; and who are defined by their past lives and prior relationships.
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman August 12, 2011Book Signing
4:00 - 9:00 pm
Hastings
1630 Rio Rancho Dr.
(NM 528 & Southern)
Rio Rancho, NM
(505) 892-3837
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman August 18, 2011Workshop
Writer's Workshop
How to Build a Plot that Will Captivate Your Readers
7:00-8:30pm
8423 Los Reyes Ct. NW
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 890-0723
Register Form: www.kirthickman.com
Learn the basics of plot, the mythic structure, and how to maintain suspense throughout your story. In short, learn how to keep your readers guessing and how to satisfy them in the end.
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman August 19, 2011Book Signing
4:00 - 9:00 pm
Hastings
800 A Juan Tabo
(Juan Tabo & Lomas)
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 296-6107
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman August 25, 2011Workshop
Writer's Workshop
How to Get Your First Draft onto Paper
7:00-8:30pm
8423 Los Reyes Ct. NW
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 890-0723
Register Form: www.kirthickman.com
Learn to quiet your inner critic, to overcome doubts and distractions, and to keep words flowing onto the page. Learn how to wrestle your first-draft manuscript into a manageable writing project.
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman August 26-28, 2011Book Signing
Bubonicon
Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention
The Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel
2910 Yale Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman September 1, 2011Workshop
Writer's Workshop
How to Write from Your Character's Viewpoint
7:00-8:30pm
8423 Los Reyes Ct. NW
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 890-0723
Register Form: www.kirthickman.com
Learn to convey your character’s viewpoint through every aspect of your writing, from the portrayal of her thoughts and emotions, to setting descriptions, level of detail and specificity, narrative tone, and even word choice.
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman September 2, 2011Book Signing
4:00-9:00pm
Hastings
6001-R Lomas Blve NE
(Lomas & San Pedro)
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 266-1363
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman September 15, 2011Workshop
Writer's Workshop
How to Convey Information in Your Story
7:00-8:30pm
8423 Los Reyes Ct. NW
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 890-0723
Register Form: www.kirthickman.com
Learn the proper time and place to include exposition in your story. Learn to fold the information––whether it's technical details, setting description, or character backstory––into your narrative without stopping the action or lecturing your reader.
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman September 16, 2011Book Signing
4:00-9:00pm
Hastings
4315 Wyoming NE
(Wyoming & Montgomery)
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 299-7750
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman September 22, 2011Workshop
Writer's Workshop
How to Craft Scenes Your Reader Can't Put Down
7:00-8:30pm
8423 Los Reyes Ct. NW
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 890-0723
Register Form: www.kirthickman.com
Learn how to dramatize your scenes (to show, rather than tell). Learn effective techniques to portray your characters' emotions. Learn ways to inject tension into every scene. And learn to write effective hooks at the beginning and end of each scene.
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman September 23, 2011Book Signing
4:00-9:00pm
Hastings
6501 Winter Haven Rd. NW
(Coors & Montano)
Albuquerque, NM
898-9227
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman September 29, 2011Workshop
Writer's Workshop
How to Cultivate a Taut, Engaging Narrative Style
7:00-8:30pm
8423 Los Reyes Ct. NW
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 890-0723
Register Form: www.kirthickman.com
There are many ways in which your word choice and sentence structure can harm your writing. Learn to clear the clutter from your narrative style, to write effective prose that will keep your reader engaged.
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 2011Book Signing
Harvest Fair
9:00am-4:00pm
Albuquerque Garden Center
10120 Lomas Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 296.6020
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman October 6, 2011Workshop
Writer's Workshop
How to Write Realistic Dialogue
7:00-8:30pm
8423 Los Reyes Ct. NW
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 890-0723
Register Form: www.kirthickman.com
Realistic dialogue is one of the most difficult things for many writers to achieve. It is also one of the most important. Learn to transform your characters' spoken words into dialogue that is taut, dynamic, tension-filled, and––above all––realistic.
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman October 13, 2011Workshop
Writer's Workshop
How to Polish Your Manuscript for Submission
7:00-8:30pm
8423 Los Reyes Ct. NW
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 890-0723
Register Form: www.kirthickman.com
Your manuscript is written and you’ve done all your revisions, but is it really ready to submit? Learn to put a professional polish on your manuscript and to format it properly for submission. Also learn the proper role of critiques and what to do with critique feedback.
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman October 14-15, 2011Book Signing
9:00am-4:00pm
Craft Fair
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
9500 Constitution Ave. NS
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 298-5596
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman October 20, 2011Workshop
Writer's Workshop
How to Select the Right Publishing Option for You
7:00-8:30pm
8423 Los Reyes Ct. NW
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 890-0723
Register Form: www.kirthickman.com
Should you settle for a small traditional publisher? Should you use an author-services company? Should you self-publish independently? Learn the pros and cons of each of these publishing options (in terms of rights retention, cost, degree of author control, marketing, distribution, and time commitment required). Learn the common pitfalls and the mistakes most writers make.
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman October 27, 2011Workshop
Writer's Workshop
How to Pitch Your Book to Agents, Editors, and Readers
7:00-8:30pm
8423 Los Reyes Ct. NW
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 890-0723
Register Form: www.kirthickman.com
Learn how to write effective query letters, synopses, book descriptions, and elevator pitches. Learn how to find the editors and agents who are looking for your book, and learn how to approach them.
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman November 3, 2011Workshop
Writer's Workshop
How to Self-Publish Independently
7:00-8:30pm
8423 Los Reyes Ct. NW
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 890-0723
Register Form: www.kirthickman.com
Learn how to create your own publishing company and publish your own books.
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman November 10, 2011Workshop
Writer's Workshop
How to Sell Your Books at Book Signings
7:00-8:30pm
8423 Los Reyes Ct. NW
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 890-0723
Register Form: www.kirthickman.com
Learn the secrets of when and where to conduct a book signing. Learn what to bring, what to do (and not do), and what to say (and not say). Transform your book signings from lonely and depressing affairs to fun and profitable events.
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Kirt Hickman November 17, 2011Workshop
Writer's Workshop
How to Market Your Book Beyond Book Signings
7:00-8:30pm
8423 Los Reyes Ct. NW
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 890-0723
Register Form: www.kirthickman.com
Learn strategies, other than book signings, to build your platform to market your books.
Kirt Hickman was born in 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1989 and a Master's degree in opto-electronics in 1991, both from the University of New Mexico. He began writing fiction in 2003. Kirt has also published the sci-fi thriller novels Worlds Asunder and Venus Rain, the writers’ how-to Revising Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness, and the children’s book I Will Eat Anything. Visit his website at www.kirthickman.com.
Last Updated: February 6, 2012
