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Appearances

LitFest 2026

The Queer of the Spirit:
Coming Out and Spiritual Journeys in Literature

Local authors Rie Lee, Scott Coon, and Charles L. Close III
discuss the intersection of queerness, spirituality, and literature.

Friday, May 1 ~ 8 to 9 PM

The Library at…
Pasadena Presbyterian Church
585 E. Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101




Reader Nation

November 13-14, 2026

Meet us in the Dealers Room!
Vance Mitchell Gloster
& Scott Coon

Reader Nation is a multi-genre signing event hosted by Author Ventures LLC—the team behind Author Nation, the world’s largest indie author conference.

At its heart, Reader Nation is a celebration of storytelling in all its forms. With more than 200 participating authors across every genre, the event brings readers face-to-face with the stories that made them laugh, cry, stay up too late, text a friend, “You have to read this,” and maybe even toss a book across the room in frustration at a particularly egregious cliffhanger.





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Videos of Past Appearances



Writers Talk About Stuff

A Cyberthriller from a Cyber Expert

A one on one with a fellow author Vance Mitchell Gloster


Authors Vance Mitchell Gloster & Scott Coon discuss technology, AI, cyberpunk fiction, STEAM, and music.


Vance Mitchell Gloster

     


     

Vance Mitchell Gloster is an award-winning writer who had a career as a computer scientist working on the Space Shuttle program and in AI before turning to writing full-time. His sci-fi cyberthriller Two Thirds of a God was published in March. He is also a musician, having appeared on several albums.






Writers Talk About Stuff

Rie Lee, Queerness and Spirituality

A one on one with a fellow author Rie Lee



Rie Lee and Scott Coon examine the intersection of queerness and spirituality. They discuss the myths their religious environments taught them about queerness, how they realized they were queer, and how their spiritual journeys intertwined with their queer journeys, ultimately arriving at a place of peace.


Rei Lee

Rie Lee’s novel, VESSEL, is a reflection of the author’s personal coming-out/deconstruction journey and reflects strongly on modern themes of a conservative culture trying to reinforce cishet gender roles and reproductive choices made by a select few for the masses. Queer readers in heteronormative religions and anyone in a high-control environment especially may find affirmation through this book.






Watch an Interview of Me on...

Everything and Anything &... a bit gay Podcast



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See me interviewed about Godless Armageddon, my work as an Army Intelligence Analyst, and more! All on the Everything and Anything and a bit gay Podcast starring Zach Randles-Friedman. Each week, listeners tune in to captivating episodes that explore a wide range of topics, featuring heartfelt stories from the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Join Zach for an inclusive mix of personal anecdotes, thought-provoking insights, and empowering narratives, all delivered with a touch of humor and a celebration of diversity.






Scott Coon Sci Fi Presents

How To Write a Lot of Words and Fast





Meet the Authors

Scott Coon (Moderator)

Vance Mitchell Gloster

Erik Day

Eli Donovan

Rie Lee

Janet Wertman

Anne Louise Bannon






Scott Coon SciFi Presents:

Creating Compelling Characters


A good narrative needs a compelling main character to drive it forward. And that character needs other characters to drive them forward. Even Tom Hanks’ character in Castaway had Wilson. Learn from published authors how to craft compelling characters of your own.






MODERATOR
Bryan Mahoney



Meet the Authors

Scott Coon

Vance Mitchell Gloster

Gerry Gainford

Marcy Dewey Mahoney

Rie Lee

Janet Wertman

Anne Louise Bannon






QuaranCon 2022

Book vs Film - Panel



QuaranCon 2022

A Readig from LOST HELIX



My Interview on Loose Leaf Author Podcast

Hear me be Interviewed
by Charity Bradford
on Loose Leaf Author Podcast
Hear it on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Spotify, and on the link above!
... OR WATCH IT ON CHARITY BRADFORD'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!






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