The Women of the Apocalypse took flight at the official launch party in San Jose during the World Fantasy Convention. The collaborators (Ryan McFadden, Roxanne Felix, Billie Milholland, and Eileen Bell) finally met each other in person — as the entire project was written and compiled virtually.

It was a whirlwind weekend of signings, launchings, panels, discussions, and networking. The San Jose launch was the first of many readings and signing (for more information, check under appearances) across Canada.

Billie Milholland signing at the mass autograph session in the Grand Ballroom.

Billie Milholland signing at the mass autograph session in the Grand Ballroom.

Ryan with a copy of Women of the Apocalypse in the dealer's room.

Ryan with a copy of Women of the Apocalypse in the dealer's room.

Eileen meeting the public at the Edge booth.

Eileen meeting the public at the Edge booth.

Roxanne Felix signing books.

Roxanne Felix signing books.

The writers of Hades Publishing (from left to right): Eileen Bell, Roxanne Felix, Josh Langston, Barb Galler, Sandra Wickham, Billie Milholland, Ryan McFadden

The writers of Hades Publishing (from left to right): Eileen Bell, Roxanne Felix, Josh Langston, Barb Galler, Sandra Wickham, Billie Milholland, Ryan McFadden

You have to dress so that you match the book...

You have to dress so that you match the book...

As the old saying goes: when in San Jose, make sure you eat grasshoppers (because what other reason would Billie and Roxanne have for eating grasshoppers?)

As the old saying goes: when in San Jose, make sure you eat grasshoppers (because what other reason would Billie and Roxanne have for eating grasshoppers?)

Roxanne and Eileen -- just arrived in San Jose for the whirlwind weekend

Roxanne and Eileen -- just arrived in San Jose for the whirlwind weekend

Signing books: Ryan, Eileen, and Kathleen (Dragon ReBorn)

Signing books: Ryan, Eileen, and Kathleen (Dragon ReBorn)

Discussing the advantages (and disadvantages) to a collaboration.  Roxanne, Eileen, Billie, and Ryan

Discussing the advantages (and disadvantages) to a collaboration. Roxanne, Eileen, Billie, and Ryan