Program and participants
FearLit describes its program as author conversations and panels about horror, thrillers, writing craft, monsters, place and fear. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, at the Venice Island Performing Arts Center, 7 Lock Street, with 26 authors and creators expected, according to PhillyVoice, which reported on October 22, a day before PHL17's October 23 report.
The advertised lineup includes Jason Rekulak, Alma Katsu, Keith Rosson, Adam Cesare, Philip Fracassi, Gwendolyn Kiste and Jo Piazza, according to FearLit. PhillyVoice reports that the schedule starts with a welcome and awards presentation at noon, with panels beginning at 12:15 p.m. and signing time scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m.
Visitor details
PhillyVoice reports that doors are scheduled to open at 11:15 a.m. and attendance is capped at 250. FearLit lists tickets starting at $35 plus fees, with upgraded seating options. The event is for attendees 21 and older, according to its Eventbrite listing, as reported by PhillyVoice.
Flood protection at Venice Island
The venue is also part of local flood-control infrastructure. The Philadelphia Water Department says the Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center includes technology that can keep up to 4 million gallons of stormwater out of the Schuylkill River during a 1-inch rain storm.
