Lou Paduano | Urban Fantasy Novels | Sci-Fi Crime Series

Convention Season

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It’s that time of year again. The family finally kicks me to the curb and tells me to go peddle my wares out in the so-called “real” world. Here’s where you can find me this summer during the dreaded CONVENTION SEASON.

Convention Season 2025

May 17 – Knights Event Center

I’m dipping my toes back in the world at the Knights Event Center THIS SATURDAY. Come visit me and watch me struggle to remember how to describe my books or figure out standard social graces. It’s going to be a blast.

May 24-25 – Totally Buffalo Festival

The Totally Buffalo Festival is back this Memorial Day weekend at Riverworks! 1/2 price Ferris Wheel rides. What’s not to love?

June 7-8 – Fairport Canal Days

Pray for beautiful weather, folks. This outdoor festival is HUGE. There are hundreds of vendors to visit and loads of activities for the whole family.

June 14 – Buffalo Comicon

My Queen City brethren are back for another con. Always a good time. Tickets should be on sale soon.

June 27-29 – Nickel City Con

This biggest comic convention in Buffalo is back. So many incredible guests will be there this year. Tickets are on sale now.

July 12-13 – Columbus Book Festival

I am beyond excited to take part in the Columbus Book Festival this year. I’ve never been personally, but everything I’ve read makes it sound like a stand-out event. My whole family is attending. Can’t wait to talk books with so many people.

There are more events on the docket for the fall. Please find me. Please say hello. Also, if you can, please tell me nice things–they can be about the books or the weather or even yourself. Can’t wait to see you at the cons!

February Deals

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If you’re looking for new books to read while you hide from the world, you’ve come to the right place. I’m taking part in three big February promotions that I think you’ll dig. Check out the details below!

February promotions

All promotions are being run through Bookfunnel, one of the best places to go if you’re looking for a free or deeply discounted book/box set.

The banners will take you to the promo page so you can check out all the books being offered. There are some incredible authors involved. Click the images below and start downloading now!

Kobo Plus Deals!

Did you know the entire Greystone Saga is available on Kobo Plus? I tend to forget to mention that when I’m promoting the books. Kobo Plus members can read Greystone for FREE, including the newest release, The Last King. Check out what other gems you can find on Kobo (my favorite ebook retailer!)

Looking for a new release?

BookMojo has put together a promo featuring a ton of new releases for January and February. You’ll find The Last King listed, but don’t stop there. Check out what else is available and fill up those e-readers.

Why do I take part in these promotions?

  1. They’re fun to do.
  2. They spread the word about my books on top of offering some incredible other authors to my readers/followers/minions.
  3. I love finding new books to read too!

Bringing in new readers is always a treat, but my focus is truly on giving my current readership the very best selection of books available at any given time.

What helps with these February promotions? Clicking the banners and following the links to the promotion pages. It’s a very simple thing you can do to help show the organizers (and Bookfunnel) that I am doing my part for my fellow authors. And it shows them what a kickass group you are, which I always tell everyone.

Head over to Bookfunnel and get some new books! Your sanity demands it.

Terminal Point starts today on Patreon

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Patreon supporters can now read Terminal Point! The incredible season finale of the DSA’s second season launches today on Patreon. Start reading today!

Enjoy Terminal Point now.

The Wellspring Saga Ends Here.

For the last century, humanity has achieved wonders beyond imagination. Every development, every advancement—be it in medicine or science or war—has come from someone else… something else.

The Wellspring.

This ancient program has guided the world down a singular path toward a future which remains a mystery. At the heart of this program lies a signal, transmitting instructions to chart the course ahead.

Zac Modine has finally found the signal. After weeks on the run, he hopes to save his own life and escape the destiny thrust upon him. Unfortunately, the Trust has followed his every move, and under the leadership of the manipulative David Hollis, they will stop at nothing to secure the future for their own ends.

The DSA is all that stands in the Trust’s way. But will their timely intervention help save the world from the threat of the signal and the dangerous guardian at the gate, or will they merely open the door to a power beyond all comprehension?

The saga of the Wellspring comes to a cataclysmic conclusion in the thrilling season finale of the DSA.

Thank you for the incredible support!

Your patronage helps make these books possible. Every dime goes into cover design, editing, formatting, marketing, local events, giveaways, and so many other avenues. The page will only grow from here.

I hope you’ll give the Patreon a look. Thank you again for all that you do.

Happy Reading!

Get ready for some great conventions

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This is a crazy month for me. I’m roaming the area at some fantastic events throughout September and I hope you’ll join me. Here’s a list of the conventions coming up:

Flower City Con – September 13-15

I love Flower City Con. The organizers at the Mighty Monkey Corporation put on an amazing experience for fans. There is always something going on at the convention, be it signings or panels or the cosplay contest.

This is my fourth time appearing at the show. It’s a lot of fun. This year they have John Barrowman in attendance. Captain Jack will be in the building. It’s going to be so cool.

Head over to their website to find out more about this year’s show and ticket information.

Erie Comicon – September 20-22

This is my second year attending this con. It’s really well put together. I’ve never seen a team handle so much so efficiently. And they are all stellar people.

The view alone is worth the visit for this con. But this year, they have Tom and Mary Bierbaum as guests. If you don’t know, I am a HUGE Legion of Super-Heroes fan. They wrote one of the most inventive (and divisive) eras of the Legion. I freaking loved it and can’t wait to share that with them at the show.

Head over to the Erie website for ticket information and news about the growing guest list!

Buffalo Indie Lit Expo – September 28

The wonderful team over at Band of Bards comics is putting together what will hopefully be their first indie lit festival. I’m excited any time there is something aimed at the literature side of fandom, so as a fan I was already going to be attending. Thankfully, they were nice enough to ask me to join in the fun.

The Buffalo Idie Lit Expo (BILE) is an event filled with local and regional authors, artists, and creators. Presented by Buffalo-based Independent Publisher Band of Bards, it’s an event where creators can sell and promote their original works and make a new connection with the community.
The event is FREE, open to the public, and ALL AGES!

See you at the conventions this month!

Patreon Schedule for July and August 2024

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It’s a wild summer over on the Patreon. Secret Histories just launched on Monday. You can read all about it here. For more information on the Patreon release schedule for this summer, keep reading.

Patreon Release Schedule

  • July 3rd – Army in the Obelisk Part Seven Chapters 3 – 4
  • July 8th – Secret Histories Chapters 5 – 8
  • July 10th – Army in the Obelisk Part Seven Chapters 5 – 6
  • July 15th – Secret Histories Chapters 9 – 12
  • July 17th – Army in the Obelisk Part Seven Chapters 7 – 8
  • July 22nd – Secret Histories Chapters 13 – 16
  • July 24th – Army in the Obelisk Part Eight Chapters 1 – 2
  • July 29th – Secret Histories Chapters 17 – 20
  • July 31st – Army in the Obelisk Part Eight Chapters 3 – 4
  • August 5th – Secret Histories Chapters 21 – 24
  • August 7th – Army in the Obelisk Part Eight Chapters 5 – 6
  • August 12th – Secret Histories Chapters 25 – 27
  • August 14th – Army in the Obelisk Part Eight Chapters 7 – 8
  • August 19th – Secret Histories Chapters 28 – 31
  • August 21st – Army in the Obelisk Part Nine Chapters 1 – 2
  • August 26th – Secret Histories Chapters 32 – 35
  • August 28th – Army in the Obelisk Part Nine Chapters 3 – 4

Head over to the Patreon and start reading now!

That schedule doesn’t include the Friday Fun Facts that will continue every week. These are nice snippets of details behind the writing process of Army in the Obelisk. Sometimes it is a glimpse of my thought process behind a specific aspect of the segment. Sometimes it is about a character or an arc. I always enjoy learning more about the work, so I hope it is enjoyable for you.

August will also see the arrival of the first Archived Book – Tales from Portents. These six short stories turned out to be absolutely crucial to the story behind the series to date. It’s a personal favorite and one I’m proud to share on the Patreon.

The next archived book will drop in October or November.

A look at what’s to come for the Patreon:

September brings some inside glimpses of Secret Histories. The reveals there connect to events from the very first DSA book, but did I know how they would evolve right from the start?

Army in the Obelisk will continue through November. The cataclysmic conclusion might seem far off, but the pieces are building to a spectacular finish.

Terminal Point, the season finale of DSA, launches on September 30th and runs through October and November.

December will bring not one, but two Coventry short stories, unless everything goes to hell with my writing schedule this summer. Fingers crossed that doesn’t happen.

Upcoming Conventions

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I hope 2024 has been treating you well so far. With winter finally behind us, it is time to start looking ahead to some upcoming conventions! I’m going to be escaping the writing desk for a bit here and there, and hope you’ll join me at some incredible events.

Upcoming Conventions

May 25 – 26: Totally Buffalo Festival

The ORIGINAL shop-local large-scale event is back and bigger than ever! Totally Buffalo Festival 2024 will once again take place at the best venue in WNY, Buffalo Riverworks. May 25th and 26th from 10am to 5pm.
Celebrate Memorial Weekend on the water – with 120 local artisans, great food, live music, awesome drinks and loads of fun activities for the entire family!

The event is free to attend.

June 1 – 2: Fairport Canal Days

Celebrating its 47th year! Fairport Canal Days is located on the Erie Canal and features a marketplace with hundreds of vendors, live bands, reaction zones, and more!

June 28 – 30: Nickel City Con

The guests this year are astounding. From an American Pie reunion to John Glover and Dean Cain, Nickel City brought their A game when recruiting for the show. It’s one of my favorite events of the year.

More to come later this year!

There were plenty of events I wanted to fit in this year. So many great shows to attend and cities to visit. Unfortunately, I felt the writing needed to take top priority this year, especially with the Patreon going live this month.

So, if you were hoping to see me at Sci-Fi Valley Con this year, I won’t be able to make it. Next year for sure. I love the show and really did want to attend. (Maybe tell Casey to drop the table price a little for us poor authors.)

There are a few more shows to announce for later this year, but I’ll save them for a future post.

Hope to see you there!

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