Tucson Festival of Books

Edward Ashton (he/him)

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Edward Ashton is the author of seven novels, including "Mickey7," now a motion picture directed by Bong Joon-ho, starring Robert Pattinson and Mark Ruffalo, "Antimatter Blues," "The Fourth Consort," and "After the Fall." His short fiction has appeared in venues from the newsletter of an Italian sausage company to Escape Pod, Analog, and Fireside Fiction. In his spare time, he enjoys teaching quantum physics to sullen graduate students and whittling. He can be found at edwardashton.com or on most social media platforms @edashtonwriting.

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Scheduled events:

Adventures at the Edge of Everything

What does it take to craft unforgettable adventures across vastly different worlds? Authors Jonathan Maberry, Moniquill Blackgoose and Edward Ashton will discuss their craft, their inspirations, and the challenges of writing adventures that resonate long after the last page.

Student Union Kachina (Seats 100)

Sat, Mar 14, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Signing area: UA Campus Store Book Sales (Mall) (following presentation)

Panelists: Edward Ashton, Jonathan Maberry, Moniquill Blackgoose
Moderator: Christine Russell
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Bourn Companies

Edward Ashton

Edward Ashton signing with Stacks Book Club

Stacks Book Club LLC, Booth #228 (Seats 1)
Sat, Mar 14, 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror

Author: Edward Ashton

No Easy Choices

In this session, our authors will introduce us to characters navigating catastrophic aftermath, where staying alive means crossing lines they never imagined. Join Nghi Vo, Tochi Onyebuchi and Edward Ashton as they discuss how they craft morally complex protagonists and explore the cost of survival.

Koffler Room 216 (Seats 89, Wheelchair accessible)

Sun, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Signing area: Sales & Signing Koffler/Commons (following presentation)

Panelists: Edward Ashton, Tochi Onyebuchi, Nghi Vo
Moderator: Jennifer Wong
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Research Corporation for Science Advancement, Sundt Construction, Inc.

Laughing Along the Way

Not every story needs to be grim to have weight. Sometimes the best way to explore big ideas is with a wink and a laugh. In this session, three masters of wit: Edward Ashton, Julie Leong and John Scalzi, will discuss the art of weaving humor into speculative fiction without losing emotional stakes or narrative tension.

Student Union Kachina (Seats 100)

Sun, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Signing area: UA Campus Store Book Sales (Mall) (following presentation)

Panelists: Edward Ashton, Julie Leong, John Scalzi
Moderator: Vickie Lan
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Bourn Companies, Jean Orrico

Books:

After The Fall

Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
St. Martin's Publishing Group
February 2026
ISBN 9781250375650
288 pages
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Mickey7

A Novel
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
St. Martin's Publishing Group
February 2022
ISBN 9781250275035
304 pages
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