Author Simon Wood Joins SiliCon & New Events!

HorrorYearbook.com is very proud to announce that popular fiction author Simon Wood has agreed to appear this year at Silicon 2007! Simon has written "Dragged Into Darkness", which features fifteen tales of horror, "Working Stiffs" and "Accidents Waiting to Happen". Not to mention he has had over 140 short stories and articles published to date. His short fiction has appeared in a number "Best of" anthologies and his non-fiction has appeared in Writer's Digest. The 38 year old, English born writer now resides in California with his wife, and is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. We are very excited to add Simon to an already great roster of guests and feature him as one of our industry professionals at this years "Fandom's Next Idol." Are you the next Simon Wood?

Be Fandom's Next Idol!

We also have a new track of programming to announce we're calling it "Fandom's Next Idol". We are assembling panels of professionals in various groups like Authors, Film Makers, and Artists. You will get a chance to bring your own work up whether that be art, a script, or your next novel and have this tribunal of pros let you know what they think. They can even give you some pointers to improve your skills! Think about it, you'll be able to make that movie pitch you've always had in the back of your head or show off your design for the next big super-hero to real industry professionals! The idea is instead of flocking to a panel to idol worship the professional of your dreams, you will be able to have some real interactive time with our guests...who knows if it all works out YOU could end up being a guest next year! We realize at SiliCon that there is a wealth of fans out there who have some real talent. With a little encouragement and a chance to meet the right people, your aspirations of becoming a pro could come true. Please stay tuned to the website and blog for further updates. We will be adding to this track of programming throughout the year. If you have an specific suggestions or requests, don't hesitate to let us know.