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COME MEET DRAGON CON LITERARY GUEST OF HONOR CHELSEA QUINN YARBROAT EXHIBITOR’S HALL BOOTH 2107 AND RESERVE YOUR OWN SIGNED COPIES OF THESE STUNNING NEW ILLUSTRATED YARBRO HARDCOVERS FROM CROSSING POINT BOOKSFALSE DAWN SPECIAL EDITIONEarly in her career, Quinn made waves in the science con world with her story “Frog Pond” and its follow-on, the incredibly dark False Dawn—arguably the rst post-apocalypc novel to address the idea of systemic environmental collapse. Today, as global climate change and increasing chemical polluon threaten us, the cauonary lessons and human drama in False Dawn are more topical than ever. For this special edion, Quinn has expanded and updated her original text, and included three stories featuring Thea, False Dawn’s main character: the prequel “Frog Pond,” plus two stories appearing here for the rst me—“The Rain, It Raineth Every Day” and “Thorny’s Way.” ORPHANS OF MEMORYFans of Quinn’s epic Vampire Saint-Germain Cycle, rejoice! Your long wait since 2014’s Sustenance, set in Europe during the An-Communist McCarthy era, is almost over. Orphans of Memory, the newest historical horror novel in the series, leaps back in me to 816 AD, and Saint-Germain’s adventures in the exoc world of the Khazar Empire—a nearly-forgoen civilizaon that prospered for centuries in the region between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. As ever, Quinn brings the past to life through vibrantly rich and accurate detail, extraordinary characters, and intense, high stakes acon, as her vampire hero struggles against an evil which cannot be allowed to triumph. JUBILEEThis beauful set celebrates Quinn’s extraordinary 54-year career and incredible range, bringing together 51 of her nest short stories (plus three compelling noncon pieces) in three illustrated volumes: Elsewhen & Yesterday, Here & Now, and Elsewhere & Tomorrow. Horror, science con, fantasy, mystery, comedy, mainstream...all these genres and more can be found within Jubilee’s more than 1100 pages, along with celebrity introducons by Paon Oswalt and others.For more informaon on Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and her works, or to reserve signed copies of these tles online, go to crossingpointbooks.com or chelseaquinnyarbro.com.

Atlanta, Georgia 1 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023ContentsThe Dragon Con 2023 Program Book, August 2023, published by Dragon Con, Inc. Office of publication: P. O. Box 16459, Atlanta, GA, 30321-0459. Published annually by Dragon Con, copyright © 2023, Dragon Con, Inc. All rights reserved. Graphic Design: Valerie Hill2023 Program Cover and Commemorative Lithograph: “The Arrival of Serenity” © 2023, Julie Bell2023 Membership Badge: ©2023, Chandra instagram/spookychan2023 Event Shirt: ©2023, Dan dos Santos instagram/dandossantos_art2023 Lanyards: ©2023, Andy Belanger instagram.com/andy_belanger2023 Commemorative Hotel Room Keys: ©2023, Tim Doyle instagram/timothypdoyleA quick note: This book was finalized and printed on August 14, 2023. All information was accurate at time of printing, but, as we all know, things happen. We apologize if any information in this publication is outdated and encourage visiting our website and social media pages for the latest updates.COME MEET DRAGON CON LITERARY GUEST OF HONOR CHELSEA QUINN YARBROAT EXHIBITOR’S HALL BOOTH 2107 AND RESERVE YOUR OWN SIGNED COPIES OF THESE STUNNING NEW ILLUSTRATED YARBRO HARDCOVERS FROM CROSSING POINT BOOKSFALSE DAWN SPECIAL EDITIONEarly in her career, Quinn made waves in the science con world with her story “Frog Pond” and its follow-on, the incredibly dark False Dawn—arguably the rst post-apocalypc novel to address the idea of systemic environmental collapse. Today, as global climate change and increasing chemical polluon threaten us, the cauonary lessons and human drama in False Dawn are more topical than ever. For this special edion, Quinn has expanded and updated her original text, and included three stories featuring Thea, False Dawn’s main character: the prequel “Frog Pond,” plus two stories appearing here for the rst me—“The Rain, It Raineth Every Day” and “Thorny’s Way.” ORPHANS OF MEMORYFans of Quinn’s epic Vampire Saint-Germain Cycle, rejoice! Your long wait since 2014’s Sustenance, set in Europe during the An-Communist McCarthy era, is almost over. Orphans of Memory, the newest historical horror novel in the series, leaps back in me to 816 AD, and Saint-Germain’s adventures in the exoc world of the Khazar Empire—a nearly-forgoen civilizaon that prospered for centuries in the region between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. As ever, Quinn brings the past to life through vibrantly rich and accurate detail, extraordinary characters, and intense, high stakes acon, as her vampire hero struggles against an evil which cannot be allowed to triumph. JUBILEEThis beauful set celebrates Quinn’s extraordinary 54-year career and incredible range, bringing together 51 of her nest short stories (plus three compelling noncon pieces) in three illustrated volumes: Elsewhen & Yesterday, Here & Now, and Elsewhere & Tomorrow. Horror, science con, fantasy, mystery, comedy, mainstream...all these genres and more can be found within Jubilee’s more than 1100 pages, along with celebrity introducons by Paon Oswalt and others.For more informaon on Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and her works, or to reserve signed copies of these tles online, go to crossingpointbooks.com or chelseaquinnyarbro.com.President’s Letter ..............................................2General Information ........................................3Charity Events ................................................ 3On-site Resources ...........................................4Digital Resources ...........................................4Policies and Safety ........................................6Leadership Directory ..................................... 10Awards .............................................................. 12Volunteer Service Awards ....................... 12Literary & Service Awards ...................... 132023 Dragon Awards ................................ 14Who to See ......................................................... 16Guests of Honor .......................................... 16Spotlight Guests ......................................... 18Featured Guests .......................................... 34Attending Professionals .......................... 58Comic & Pop Artist Alley ............................... 88Art Show Participants ..................................89Concerts & Performances ............................90Thank You! ........................................................96Policies and Info3Awards12Guests16Concerts90

Dragon Con 2023 2 DragonCon.orgWelcome to Dragon Con 2023’d like to welcome you to Dragon Con 2023, AKA DragonCon 37. Thanks for joining us for your Labor Day weekend, which has become Atlanta’s unofficial favorite holiday weekend. Each year we take the opportunity to reflect on our overall purpose and goals, and as a result we make changes to better reflect what Dragon Con is and wants to be.To that end, we have decided to continue with an attendance cap. While we are welcoming more friends than we did in 2021 and 2022, we want to make sure this is a show that we as fans can enjoy. And while we love making new friends, our commitment is to the enjoyment and safety of our Dragon Con family. We will continue to make adjustments to our memberships and keep the cap to protect our fan experience in the future. When I sit down to write this letter each year, I enjoy taking a look at what my team has done in the past year to change things up. First off, we’ve made some tweaks to the Dragon Awards to further reflect your interests including eliminating and combining some categories as well as adding a “Best Illustrated Book Cover” to reflect our roots in the Science Fiction Art community. A full list of all the changes made can be found at https://www.dragoncon.org/awards/. We encourage you to check it out and VOTE to have your voice heard and allow us to continue to provide a true fan’s choice award. You can vote up until midnight Saturday night. Another exciting change is that we have relocated Author Signings from the bottom floor of the Marriott to the Overlook at the Westin where we will have more room to connect with some of the best and brightest authors in attendance in a beautiful space. The team has also incorporated spotlight hours focused on some of our tracks that will allow fans to come see their favorites and check out authors in the same genres. As if that isn’t enough, we’ve also added some select meet and greet opportunities including one focused on our Dragon Award nominees. Please see the DragonCon App for dates and times. Lastly, and something I’m really proud to announce, we have increased the company match for money raised for charity. Thanks to your generosity we were able to send the FULL company match of $100,000 to Open Hand last year. We decided since y’all raised the bar, we would too and we’ve increased the match to $125,000. Help us reach our goal to send every penny of the match to our official 2023 charity, CURE Childhood Cancer. Please take time to review the rules in this Program Book. These rules have been posted on our website. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. If you see anything that is dangerous or downright stupid that can get someone hurt or worse, please document it if possible and notify our safety team immediately. We now have a direct line to Dragon Con Safety operations, where we have Atlanta Police stationed. That number is (404) 586-6343. You may also go directly to safety – room L405 - L406 on the Lobby Level of the Marriott – to report an incident. We have set up a private screening area, staffed by an Atlanta Police Department officer to counsel individuals who feel they have been harassed. We will work closely with the APD to determine the best course of action. Additionally, the Marriott will again man the direct line for their security department if dangerous behavior is observed while in their hotel. That number is (678) 806-8708. The Marriott line can receive texts as well as calls. Once again, welcome to our/your Dragon Con! You, the fan, continue to be the very best part of the Dragon Con Universe. Be kind to one another.

Atlanta, Georgia 3 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023General InformationCharityAt Dragon Con, we raise money for our designated charity throughout the convention via auctions and other events. These funds are donated to a designated charity that is selected at the beginning of the Dragon Con year in January.Organizations selected in the past have represented a wide range of community services, including support for families facing lupus, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and heart disease, assistance for the homeless, community food banks, education, and libraries.Dragon Con is committed to helping the community through raising funds and providing a dollar for dollar match increased from $100,000 to $125,000 for the 2023 show.The Official 2023 Charity PartnerCURE Childhood Cancer is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families. Since CURE’s beginnings in 1975, they have raised millions of dollars to advance promising research, lobbied for important legislation, and provided tangible support to thousands of childhood cancer patients and their families.Studies reveal that lifestyle behaviors and environmental factors account for around 70-90% of adult cancer cases. Unlike many adult cancers, most causes of child-hood cancer are unknown and therefore, not prevent-able. Childhood cancers are quite simply different from adult cancers, and the research that has increased adult survival rates rarely trickles down to help children.Nearly every child diagnosed with cancer in the 1950’s died. Due to research, today more than 80% of children diagnosed will live. While that is great progress, it isn’t enough because 1 of every 5 children doesn’t survive and many who do survive will experience significant compli-cations from today’s harsh treatments.CURE only funds research into cancers that affect children!

Dragon Con 2023 4 DragonCon.orgGeneral InformationBlood DriveRobert A. Heinlein — the man who started the tradition of science fiction convention blood drives at MidAmericon back in 1976 — believed very strongly in blood donation and in giving to the community in general by, in his words, “paying it forward.” In addition to a lifetime of writing, this is part of the marvelous legacy he left us.The success of this drive is a reflection of the wonderful generosity of the Dragon Con community and a fitting tribute to the man who gave so much of himself to his sci-fi family.If you’ve ever enjoyed the Grand Master’s work as we have, thank him by “paying it forward” in the way he would have appreciated the most: Join us at the Hyatt on the Conference Room Level on Thursday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and on Monday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Each donor receives a special Dragon Con blood drive T-shirt and a chance to win other cool stuff!Dragon Con SuperheroesThe Dragon Con Superheroes is a community service project team for our members, volunteers, and staff to give back to our local community. Since 2014, Dragon Con Superheroes have contributed more than 4,000 hours to Atlanta-area non-profits.Projects have included packing and sorting food items for the Atlanta Community Food Bank, maintaining trails at Sweetwater Creek State Park, working the Walk to End Lupus Now, building community gardens with the ACFB, supporting the Lymphoma Walk, cleaning and spreading mulch in Piedmont Park, a school supplies drive and backpack packing event with For the Kid in All of Us, a toy drive and bingo event with Children’s Health-care of Atlanta, delivering more than 8,500 books to Literacy Action and supporting their Friends and Family day, giving a woman’s shelter a top-to-bottom spring cleaning for Partnership Against Domestic Violence, and hosting a booth for athletes and families with the Special Olympics of Georgia. In all, over 300 Dragon Con fans and their family members have volunteered on the Superheroes projects.Disability ServicesDragon Con supports equal-access and provides on-site assistance for anyone who has a disability. Please be sure to stop by the Disability Services table in the Courtland Grand if you need any assistance.Dragon Con seeks to do its utmost to provide equal access to its participants with disabilities in accordance with State and Federal Law. Due to the conventions limited resources, convention staff may be required to discuss your reasonable accommodation with you in order to attempt to meet your needs. Seating is limited, and is available on a first come, first serve basis. We ask that you be cooperative, and prompt for seating times for events you would like to see.Dragon Con Mobile AppThe Dragon Con app is back and returning to iOS, Android, and mobile browsers. Download your app from the the App Store or Google Play Store today by searching for “Dragon Con.”Daily DragonThe Daily Dragon is your official source for Dragon Con news and updates leading up to and at the convention. Available each day of the convention at the information booths, registration desk, and in the fan track rooms, the Daily Dragon covers schedule changes as well as publishes articles and party announcements. The Daily Dragon is also updated live on the web at dragoncon.org/dailydragon/.Dragon Con TVDragonConTV (alternately DCTV) is an in-house video production and television studio run by volunteers as part of Dragon Con. DragonConTV broadcasts original content, fan-submitted content, and live coverage of convention guest panels and performances. The broad-cast is viewable during the convention on the five host hotels’ in-house television channels, and online. Content is also viewable on-demand after the convention via streaming membership.Over the years, DragonConTV has become known to convention-goers for its parodies of popular culture and of Dragon Con culture itself. Volunteers produce new

Dragon Con 2023 6 DragonCon.orgGeneral Informationcontent for the convention each year, including “pro-duced segments reporting on con events, parody music videos, skits, and a bevy of bumps.” This content, along with a selection of previous years’, is played in between guest panels at the convention and on the streaming broadcast.Streaming Memberships Want to have access to recorded content after the show? You can purchase a live streaming membership today at dragoncon.tv for the low price of $10. Check out all the things you missed (and maybe didn’t even realize you missed) and keep your Dragon Con going all year round. Information DesksVolunteer personnel, recognizable by the “Volunteer” light blue stripe on their badges, can assist you with problems or questions, or direct you to those who can. Our Information Desks are located in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta at the base of the escalators just outside the Centennial Ballroom; at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on the Marquis level; at the Atlanta Hilton Towers on the second floor between the elevators and the Grand Ballroom; in the Courtland Grand Hotel in the lower lobby outside of Badge Pick Up; in the Westin Peachtree Hotel on the 6th floor; and on the first floor of the AmericasMart, Building 3 outside of Gaming. They’ll have the answers to all your questions!Special Convention BadgesDuring the course of the convention, you are likely to see various individuals running around with a colored stripe on their badges. Just for clarification, we thought we’d let you know what they all mean:GUEST OF HONORGUESTPROFESSIONALSENIOR STAFFAREA DIRECTORVENDORARTISTPRESS/MEDIAETERNAL MEMBERVOLUNTEERConvention Policies & SafetyWe pride Dragon Con on being a safe place, where every-body is welcome and anybody can be whomever they desire. Even so, certain kinds of offensive or harassing behavior are not tolerated. It is very important that if you are being harassed or are in any way endangered, you report it immediately. We cannot address anything that we are not made aware of, and we need whatever detail can be provided, such as names, badge numbers, or other descriptive information.If you feel you have been harassed, please find the near-est Dragon Con volunteer. Every year, all 2,300 Dragon Con volunteers will be easily recognized by their brightly colored lanyards that say “Volunteer.” They will direct you to the Safety Operations office in the Marriott. If, at any time, you feel that your personal safety or the safety of others is in jeopardy, please contact the Atlanta Police Department in an emergency via 911. The Atlanta Police Department non-emergency phone number for Zone 5 is 404-658-7830.You may also go directly to Safety Operations — room L405-L406 on the Lobby Level of the Marriott — to report an incident. We have a private screening area staffed by an Atlanta Police Department officer to counsel individuals who feel they have been harassed. We will work closely with the APD to determine the best course of action.As a member, if you see someone harassed or taking inappropriate photos (where the target of the photo is unaware), we encourage you to speak up and say something. As a community, we need to come together, look out for one another, and make sure everyone is treated with respect.Dragon Con reserves the right to revoke or suspend memberships and passes. If any individual breaks the rules of the convention, he or she may be barred from the convention, either for several hours or for the rest of the event. If any individual breaks the law — city, state or federal — he or she will be arrested. If you have been accused of harassment and feel that you were treated unfairly, you may appeal to the convention chair, but that decision will be final.

Atlanta, Georgia 7 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Additionally, under Georgia law, there is no liability for an injury or death of an individual on or off the premises of one of the convention hotels or Dragon Con venues if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of contracting COVID-19. By attending Dragon Con, you accept that you are assuming the risk by entering the premises and participating in Dragon Con activities. You also acknowledge that there is a risk of injury or death from COVID-19 that you may contract during your travel to or from the convention or any Dragon Con venues. You accept the risk of contracting COVID-19 or transmit-ting COVID-19 to others as a result of travel to or from the Convention or any Dragon Con venue.Convention Rules1 You must wear your membership badges at all times to be admitted to any Convention function. In other words, yes, you have to wear your steenkin’ badge! Unless you’re 6 years old or younger. And then you don’t need a badge because Dragon Con is free for little nerdlings. Safety will be looking for badges on every-body else, though. To avoid being asked if your child is under 7 you may pick up a wristband in Registration, however, this is not required. And, if you’re old enough to have a driver’s license, then you can roam the halls of the Convention by yourself. We expect that you’re old enough to behave and follow the Convention policies, or suffer the consequences if you get busted. But, children under the age of 16 need to keep a parent (or guardian) nearby at all times. If you lose your membership badge, you will have to get a replacement badge, and we have requirements to replace your badge. You cannot give or sell or transfer in any way your badge or membership to anyone else.2 Possession of alcoholic beverages by anyone under 21 years of age is grounds for expulsion from the convention without a refund. It’s, like, the law, eh?3 Please keep all behavior that polite fans would find offensive in public in your hotel rooms.4 We’ll offer sympathy, but neither Dragon Con nor its personnel are responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property, or for injuries sustained during the course of the Convention.

Dragon Con 2023 8 DragonCon.orgGeneral Information5 Announced events and guests are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice. Every effort will be made to announce any changes via the Internet, pre-Convention publications, and our onsite newsletter, but sometimes last-minute changes will occur.6 We reserve the right to ask you to leave the Convention and refuse to refund your membership money if you are behaving – in technical terms – like a jerk. Harassment of any kind, including physically or verbally threatening, annoying, unwelcoming attentions, stalking, pushing, shoving or use of physical force; which in any way creates a disturbance that is disruptive or dangerous, as well as any boisterous, lewd, or generally offensive behavior or language, using sexually explicit or offensive language or conduct, or profanity, obscene gestures or racial, religious or ethnic slurs will be considered harassment. If people tell you “NO,” your business with them is done. If you continue to attempt to have contact with those people, you may be removed from the premises and your membership revoked. We have more to say about Harassment below.7 Dragon Con has a clear *no weapons* policy for the entire Convention that will be enforced. All weapons must be non-working and peace bonded. No functioning projectile weapons – including water pistols, silly-string guns, and ping-pong pistols. Bladed weapons must be cased or sheathed at all times. No clowning around or showing off in the common areas. Any weapon used in an offensive manner will be confiscated and Rule # 9 enforced. We expect you to use good judgment; with your help, we can continue to allow peace-bonded weapons – thanks!8 Real firearms are not allowed at Dragon Con. This includes those attendees who maintain a Georgia Weapons Carry License or a similar permit from another state. Dragon Con Safety, hotel security, and local law enforcement officials will treat anything that looks like a real weapon as a weapon. Attendees who choose to ignore this policy may be asked to leave the Convention and will have their membership revoked. Since violators can also be arrested, you should know that Dragon Con does not post bail. (Sworn law enforcement are excused from this policy.)9 NO CAMPING IN THE HALLS OR LOBBY! If you are found sleeping in the public areas, you will be asked to go to your hotel room. If you do not have a room, hotel or venue security will be forced to ask you to leave.10 Please do not abuse our hotels or convention facilities. This includes putting signs on walls. Public locations for notices are provided. Room Parties and other announcements may also be dropped off at our Information Desks for inclusion in the Daily Dragon. Please don’t eat the facilities; we’d kinda like to do this again and under a roof.11 It is against the rules of the Convention and all hotels to place or hand out flyers/cards in our/their space. Flyers/cards on an open table in the convention area will be cleared to a trash receptacle. If you are handing out material in an unauthorized Convention area, you will be asked to stop. If it continues, you will be removed from the Convention.12 You will have to pay for any and all damage you cause to Hotel or Convention property. And if you cause damage to a Hotel or Convention property, or maybe even other Members’ property, you may lose your Con-vention badge and forfeit your Convention membership.13 Costumers: remember that no costume is NO costume, and there are public nudity laws in Georgia. Please wear appropriate (or at least enough) clothing in the common areas.14 If you think you can make money doing it at the Con-vention, it’s probably not allowed unless you have written permission from Dragon Con. That is especially true when you’re taking pictures or video or making audio recordings of the awesome stuff and people at Dragon Con. Or, as our lawyers like to say…All Dragon Con members and attendees at the Dragon Con Convention are prevented from taking, recording, or creating film, or digital pictures, videos, tapes, sound recordings, or any other visual or auditory recreation of any kind whatso-ever, of any Dragon Con guest, member, volunteer, or employee, or of any Dragon Con event, including but not limited to the Dragon Con parade, any Dragon Con forum, seminar, session, dance, or performance, for

any commercial use, or for the solicitation of funds for any commercial or other purpose, without the express written permission of Dragon Con, Inc.15 What’s more, only our Walk of Fame guests are allowed to sell photographs made at the event. If you spent all year building the perfect costume, please give freely when people want to take pictures of you. Be proud of what you accomplished, but not so proud that you demand or accept payment, tips, or donations. It’s just the way things work around here.16 We love all the great pictures that our fans take at the Convention, and we’ve seen some really creative ways of taking photos, too. Still, if everybody at the Convention brought a selfie stick, we would have a big problem. Like your mom always told you, you’ll poke an eye out with that thing. And that would be unfortunate because dressing like Nick Fury, Slade Wilson, or Leela is only fun on Labor Day weekend. So, please leave your selfie sticks and other hand-held extenders for cameras or mobile devices at home. If you still want to get a picture with that guy in that awesome Mad-Eye Moody costume, ask a friend to take it. Or ask a stranger. And if you still want to take a selfie, it’s cool with us. Just use your arms.17 We love seeing and hearing you. So much so that we may use all pictures or recordings taken of you. But we won’t pay you anything for using any picture or recording of you.18 No devices, no drones, no lighter than air objects, either powered or un-powered, may be flown, tethered, released, or deployed at any event, common space, lobby, Vendor Hall, meeting, or function room at the Convention.19 Ballrooms will be cleared between each panel. As we have limited space, we ask for your cooperation and assistance with the following: Please listen to our volunteers and hotel staff when forming lines (They have done this before and generally have reasons for what they are asking you to do.). “There can be only one” (line) – please do not start your own line for any event or form multiple lines for the same event. Any such lines will not be honored and you will be sent to the back of the official line started by our volunteers. The line for the NEXT panel can start forming only after the line for the CURRENT panel is inside and seated. **Exception(s) – you may start lining up two hours prior to the FIRST panel of the day or in the unlikely event that the ballroom does not have a current panel, you may start lining up once the last panel to use the ballroom is seated. In either of these cases, we may start seating early, please make sure and check the schedule and updates. Please be considerate of others and do not break in line. If you are pointed out we will send you to the end of the line. Please be considerate of those needing special assistance and allow them access to the areas set aside for them. Please do not sit in seats or areas marked for their use. Please do not run, fly, or teleport to your seat.20 Dragon Con reserves the right to revoke or suspend memberships and badges. If you break a Convention rule, you may be barred from the Conven-tion, either for several hours (to sober up, perhaps) or for the rest of the Convention. If you break the law – city, state, or federal – you may be arrested. If you have been accused of harassment and feel that you were treated unfairly you may appeal to the Convention chair, but that decision will be final.21 Most importantly, Have fun – this is Dragon Con.Dragon Con 2023 9 DragonCon.org

Dragon Con 2023 10 DragonCon.orgPRESIDENT: PAT HENRYBusiness Development: Chris StuckeyPromotional Events: Jessica MerrimanWrestling: Kimberly DockeryFacility LiasonSENIOR DIRECTOR: SHERRY HENRYGaming CO-CHAIRMAN: DAVID CODYBoard Games: Phil Collins Campaign RPGs: Brooks Banks Card Games: Jim Colson E-Tournaments: Joe Monaco Gaming Registration: Shy Aberman Information Technology: Vernard Martin LAN Gaming: Gail Reese Live Action Role Playing: Faith Brooks Miniature Games: Steve McFarland Non-Campaign RPGs: Mark Liberman Signage: Steve WeatherbyTable Top Gaming: Rucht Lilavivat Video Gaming: Jason Gonding RegistrationSENIOR DIRECTOR: JOHN BUNNELLRegistration Operations: Joseph & Tatjana Versaggi Guests and Media CO-CHAIRMAN: RACHEL REEVESCommunications: Valerie HillDaily Dragon: Shae ConnorGuest Liaison: Terri HarryGuest Travel: Christine RectorMedia Engagement: Daniel CarrollMedia Relations: Samantha DouglasPhotography: Fong DongPublic Relations: Greg EustonPublications: Scott DowellDigital Communications: Sean MageeSocial Media: Eric CooneyVIP Badge Pick Up: Larry BrownDCTV Operations: Robin O’NeillDCTV Broadcast: Samuel HodgeDCTV News: Mauricio Vives LeadershipSenior membership designated in bold.Finance OperationsSENIOR DIRECTOR: MANDY COLLIERArt Show: Mary Turner Art Show Operations: JD Meyers Art Show Logistics: Jeramie IveyCharity Events: Jodi PaceComics: Jamey Reeves Comic & Pop Artist Alley: Jesse HamrickComics Programming: Tony Barletta Convention Office: Tony Gowell Convention Office/Solutions Desk: Chip Allen Convention Load In/Load Out: Chuck Sheffey Hospitality Services: Robert RectorCon Suite: Tim Duffy Guest Hospitality: Edward Degruy Volunteer Lounge: Lakesha Mostella Vendors: Tracy Bell Vendors 1st Floor: Katie Shuler Vendors 2nd Floor: John TackettVendors 3rd Floor: Emily DeLang Vendor Load In/Out: Chris O’ KelleyInternal Operations SENIOR DIRECTOR: BEN COLLIER Dragon Con Marriott Store: Jannise McKamey-Bruell Dragon Con Courtland Grand Store: Debra Plosky Volunteer Systems: Alex Bardos Volunteers: Richard Sanders Guest LogisticsSENIOR DIRECTOR: ROBERT DENNISGuest Operations: Tracey Carlson & Mac SandridgeGuest Transportation: Christi M. BinkleyGuest Transportation - Airport: Robert FloydOn-Site Transportation: Catherine HammonsWalk of Fame: Rachel SullivanGuest Coordination: Edward Dollar

Atlanta, Georgia 11 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023CreativeSENIOR DIRECTOR: BILLY MESSINAConcourse Stage: Clyde Gilbert Fan Tables and Fulfillment: Matthew BallardProgram Operations SENIOR DIRECTOR: BILL HARRISONTechnical Ops: Jason AllgoodTechnical Ops - Operations: Stuart Glassett Convention OperationsSENIOR DIRECTOR: JOSHUA DOSSAsset Protection: Peter Montgomery Disabilities Services: Cherie Newton Information Services: Jen Helton Parade: Annie Carter Safety: Charles Price Safety – Hilton: Richard Bass Safety – Hyatt: James Tollett Safety – Marriott: Jeff Moore Safety – Westin/Mart: Kevin CraleySafety – Courtland Grand: Frank Fry Safety Operations: Jeremy TuckerProgrammingSENIOR DIRECTOR: REGINA KIRBYMasquerade: Jason & Katie GuestProduction: Cat HarrisonSpecial Events: Mansa HollandTracksCostuming: Lee CoxAlternate History: Liz CarpenterAnimation Programming: Renee CooperAnime-Manga Programming: Erik NorelusApocalypse Rising: Shannon ChesnutFilk: Amber HansfordSilk Road: Elizabeth GilesScience: Stephen GranadeDigital Media: Charles McFallElectronic Frontiers Forum: Scott M. JonesIndependent Film: Patrick RobertsRobotics: Valerie HillSkeptics: Derek ColandunoSpace: Lorraine GlynnVideo Rooms: Michael AllgoodX-Track: Jenny Byrd-PetersonStar Wars: Brandy RoatseyAmerican SF Classics: Joe CroweAmerican SF Media: Kelley HarkinsBritTrack: Caro Mccully TidwellKids Track: Jonathan McFarlandMilitary SciFi Media: Karen Lynn Smith HensonPuppetry: Beau BrownTrek Track: Garrett WangUrban Fantasy: Carol MalcolmFantasy Literature: Francisca SmallHorror: Derek TatumSci-Fi Literature: Susan PhillipsWriters’ Track: Nancy KnightYoung Adult Literature: Melissa PichettoDiversity in Speculative Fiction: Jarvis SheffieldHigh Fantasy: Jennifer Liang

Dragon Con 2023 12 DragonCon.orgAwardsNearly 2,300 volunteers comprise our 2023 Dragon Con convention personnel. Without them, Dragon Con would not be possible. We would like to take this opportunity to again thank our volunteers, who often work far in excess of their regularly assigned hours and sleep little to none over the course of the convention to ensure everything is running smoothly — or, if it isn’t, to minimize any problems. The following volunteers will be honored for 10 years of service in 2023:Su AbbottJasmin AllgoodDevin ArnoldYasmin BakhtiariTony BarlettaChristopher BasocoEman BeckLarry BrownJheene ChristianJennifer ClackTravis ColwellJohn CoodyHeather CroasRebecca DavisAndrew DuggerKatie ElliottClyde GilbertDerek GrahamKania GreerCameron HaganLisa HuskeyJusttyn HutchesonJennifer HutchesonYoukai-sama JamesJoshua JohnsonSean MageeAngela MattkeCaitlin MccarthyKelly MccorkendaleJannise Mckamey-BruellErik MidkiffBeverly MurphyMichael NickleKimberly NobleAlicia PackJohn PanzarellaJessica ParkerJerald ParkerDion PaulAmanda PeytonCharles PillsburyAnna PuertaDavid RobardsGene-paul RussellMichael SchooleyCyssandra SheldonMeiya SherenGeoffrey ShoultzJennah SingletonVictoria SpringCody StampsErin SweigartSamantha TaylorDanielle TaylorKathleen ThorpeAlliekkat Tomlinson-GrantSean TwiddyCarol UnderwoodWilliam UnderwoodDarvin VissarMichael WalshKim WhaleyJonah WicalAnna WilnerVolunteer Service AwardsOver 140 Twenty-Year Service Awards have been presented since 2007. The following volunteers will be honored for 20 years of service:Chip AllenKen DittoFrank FryRain GlynnStephen GranadeKim McgibonyKat MoodyCherie NewtonCharles PriceAshley StinsonAprilTamayoMore than 60 Twenty-Five-Year Service Awards have been distributed since 2012. The following volunteers will be honored for 25 years of service:Jason AllgoodBeth BaldwinBrooks BanksEvan HiseyNancy KnightJessica SheffieldDanielle WaltherThirty-Year-Service Awards have been presented since 2018. The following volunteers will be honored for 30 years of service:Chris O’kelleyThe Thirty-Five-Year-Service Award is the longest service level award currently to be given. The following volunteers will be honored for 35 years of service:John Bunnell Joseph Forlini

Atlanta, Georgia 13 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Literary & Service AwardsIn 2019, we made a major change to our awards. We will no longer be holding a separate banquet for the literary and service awards. Instead, we have combined these awards with our Dragon Awards presentation on Sunday, September 3 at 5:30 p.m. Now, this awards presentation is available at no extra charge to Dragon Con members. Join us in celebrating the best that literature, fandom, gaming, and comics has to offer!The Julie Award In 1998, Dragon Con established the Julie Award, which is presented annually in tribute to the legendary Julie Schwartz. The Julie Award is bestowed for universal achievement spanning multiple genres, selected each year by our esteemed panel of industry professionals.“Julie” co-founded the first SF fan magazine, the first World Science Fiction Convention, and the world’s first science fiction literary agency, representing the works of Ray Bradbury, Robert Bloch, Alfred Bester, and H.P. Lovecraft. Past winners include:Julius Schwartz (1998)Ray Bradbury (1998)Will Eisner (1999)Anne McCaffrey (1999)Yoshitako Amano (2000)Neil Gaiman (2000)Harlan Ellison (2001)Alice Cooper (2001)Carmine Infantino (2002)Paul Kantner (2002)Marty Balin (2002)Jim Steranko (2003)Forrest J. Ackerman (2003)Denny O’Neil (2004)Chick Corea (2004)Joss Whedon (2005)Paul Dini (2006)Peter David (2007)Micky Dolenz (2008)Leonard Nimoy (2009)Stan Lee (2010)William Shatner (2011)Neal Adams (2012)George Takei (2013)Terry Gilliam (2014)Caroll Spinney (2015)Brian Henson (2016)Jonathan Frakes (2017)Peter Capaldi (2018)Edward DeGruy (2019)Chris Claremont (2021)Jim Starlin (2022)The Hank Reinhardt Fandom AwardThe Hank Reinhardt Georgia Fandom Award is pre-sented for outstanding contributions to the genre by a Georgia writer, artist, or fan. Past winners include: Hank Reinhardt (1990)Marilyn Teague (1991) Lamar Waldron (1992)Gerald Page (1993) Samanda Jeude (1994)Stan Bruns (1995) Thomas E. Fuller (1996)Avery Davis (1997) Irv Koch (1998)Brad Strickland (1999) Sue Phillips (2000)Bill Ritch (2001) Floyd Chappell (2002)Wendy Webb (2003) Nancy Knight (2004)Regina Kirby (2005)John Ringo (2006)Bill Harrison (2007)Patrick Roberts (2008)Toni Weisskopf (2009)Mark Fingerman (2010)Mike Dillson (2011)Joe Campbell (2012)Ron Zukowski (2013)Don Cook (2014)Eugie Foster (2015)Susan Barrows (2016)Jennifer Liang (2017)Robbie Hilliard (2018)George Pérez (2019)Jeffrey Moore (2021)John Carroll (2022)Eugie Foster Memorial Award Celebrating the best in innovative fiction, this annual award was presented for the first time in 2016. The Eugie Award honors stories that are irreplaceable, and that inspire, enlighten, and entertain. These stories are beautiful, thoughtful, passionate, and change us and the field. Past winners include: Catherynne Valente (2016) N.K. Jemisin (2017) Fran Wilde (2018) Simone Heller (2019) Siobhan Carrol (2020) Elaine Cuyegkeng (2021) Sarah Pinsker (2022)

Dragon Con 2023 14 DragonCon.orgAwardsT he 2023 Dragon Awards2022 RecipientsBest Science Fiction NovelLeviathan Falls by James S.A. CoreyBest Fantasy Novel (Including Paranormal)Book of Night by Holly BlackBest Young Adult/Middle Grade NovelA Dark and Starless Forest by Sarah HollowellBest Military Science Fiction or Fantasy NovelA Call to Insurrection by David Weber, Timothy Zahn, Thomas PopeBest Alternate History NovelThe Silver Bullets of Annie Oakley by Mercedes LackeyBest Media Tie-In NovelStar Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil by Timothy ZahnBest Horror NovelThe Book of Accidents by Chuck WendigBest Comic BookImmortal X-Men by Kieron Gillen, Mark BrooksBest Graphic NovelDune: House Atreides Volume 2 by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, Dev PramanikBest Science Fiction or Fantasy TV SeriesStranger Things, NetflixBest Science Fiction or Fantasy MovieDune by Denis VilleneuveBest Science Fiction or Fantasy PC/Console GameElden Ring, Bandai Namco EntertainmentBest Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile GameDiablo Immortal, BlizzardBest Science Fiction or Fantasy Board GameStar Wars Outer Rim: Unfinished Business, Fantasy Flight GamesBest Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures/ Collectible Card/Role-Playing GameMagic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons: Adven-tures in the Forgotten Realms, Wizards of the CoastNow in its eighth year, the Dragon Awards winners have proven to be a “must” list for fans to read, watch, or play. Thousands nominate and vote each year across all categories, which number 11 this year.The Dragon Awards were introduced in 2016 as part of the 30th Anniversary of Dragon Con. These awards are truly a fan-centric award. There is no qualification for nominating or voting — no convention fees or other memberships are needed. Voting ends on September 2nd for the 2023 Awards Ceremony.2023 Awards CeremonyThe 2023 Dragon Awards Ceremony will take place in the Hyatt Centennial I Ballroom Sunday, September 3rd at 5:30 p.m. and admittance is included in every membership, free of charge.

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Who to SeeArtist Guest of HonorJulie Bell2023 Artist Guest of Honor Julie Bell is an American painter. A fantasy artist and wildlife artist, she is a former bodybuilder and fantasy model for her husband, painter Boris Vallejo.Literary Guest of HonorChelsea Quinn Yarbro2023 Literary Guest of Honor Literary Guest of Honor, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro has sold over 97 books and 83 shorter works in many genres in her 57-year-long career,. She is best-known for her Saint-Germain series of historical horror stories. She writes in a number of genres and under five different pseudonyms.Dragon Con 2023 16 DragonCon.orgGus of Honor

Dragon Con 2023 18 DragonCon.orgOmid AbtahiOmid Abtahi has played Salim in American Gods and Dr. Pershing in The Mandalorian on Disney+. He can also been seen playing Saleem Ulman in NCIS on Paramount+, and Homes in Hunger Games: Mockingiay - Part 2.Ian AlexanderIan Alexander is known for their roles as Buck Vu on The OA, Lev in The Last of Us Part II, and Gray Tal on Star Trek: Discovery.Cooper AndrewsCooper Andrews appeared in the first three seasons of Halt and Catch Fire. Andrews also appeared as the Kingdom’s Jerry on The Walking Dead. Most recently, Andrews has drawn praise for his portrayal of foster father Victor Vasquez in the SHAZAM! movies. Andrews has also worked behind the camera as boom operator, stunt coordinator and assistant director.Dee Bradley BakerDee Bradley Baker is one of the most versatile and sought after A-list voice actors working today. His voice is seemingly everywhere, featured in literally hundreds of television shows, movies and top video games, including American Dad, Phineas and Ferb , and Clone Wars. Carlo BarberiCarlo Barberi is one of the most well known modern comic artists. He is the current artist on Spawn. His work spans two decades in the industry within DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse and other independent editorials of the sequential art.Paul BettanyPaul Bettany gained popularity appearing in Gangster No. 1, A Knight’s Tale, and A Beautiful Mind. He was nominated for a BAFTA for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. He is best known for his roles as J.A.R.V.I.S. and Vision in the MCU, including WandaVision, for which he garnered a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.Who to See: Spotlight Guests

Atlanta, Georgia 19 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Sweeney BooSweeney Boo is a comic artist and illustrator. When she’s not busy drawing witchy girls and hairless cats, she works with various publishers. She is also the author and illustrator of graphic novel Eat, & Love Yourself, and Over My Dead Body out with Harper Collins.Bruce BoxleitnerBruce Boxleitner is an American actor and science fiction writer. He is best known for his leading roles in the television series How the West Was Won, Bring ‘Em Back Alive, Scarecrow and Mrs. King (with Kate Jackson), and Babylon 5.Lesley-Ann BrandtLesley-Ann Brandt is known for her breakout role as Naevia in Spartacus, as Lamia in The Librarians, Copperhead in Gotham, and Mazikeen in Lucifer.Mark BrooksMark Brooks is a world famous cover artist for Marvel and DC Comics. He’s worked on such titles as Secret Empire and Han Solo, as well as being featured on A+X, Amazing Spider-Man, Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers, and many more. Mark’s current and upcoming work includes, Immortal X-Men, Spawn, Spawn Scorched, and King Spawn. Jim ButcherJim Butcher is the author of the Dresden Files, the Codex Alera, and his new steampunk series, the Cinder Spires. His resume includes a laundry list of skills which were useful a couple of centuries ago. He is also an avid gamer, and LARPs whenever he can make time for it.Tom CavanaghGolden Globe-nominated actor/director Tom Cavanagh can be seen acting in and directing Warner Bros.’ The Flash (2014) on the CW. In addition to his current series, Tom Cavanagh has extensive television, film and theatre credits including Ed, Scrubs, Legends of Tomorrow, and Arrow.

Dragon Con 2023 20 DragonCon.orgWho to See: Spotlight GuestsMichael ChoMichael Cho is a freelance cartoonist/illustrator based in Toronto. Cho has drawn a few stories and a large variety of covers for publishers including Marvel, DC, Image, Boom and others. His first graphic novel, Shoplifter, was published by Pantheon and debuted on the New York Times Best Seller List.Christina ChongChristina Chong can be seen in Monroe, Line of Duty, Halo: Nightfall, Black Mirror, Doctor Who, and 24: Live Another Day. She currently plays the role of La’an Noonien-Singh in the series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.Claudia ChristianActress-Activist-Writer Claudia Christian has been in the TV and film industry for 40 years. She is best known for her role as Commander Ivanova in Babylon 5 as well as Captain Maynard on 9-1-1, the voice of Hera in Blood of Zeus, and many more. Claudia has written a number of books including Journeys, Snack Hacks, and the Dark Legacies series. Emily CouttsEmily Coutts co-stars on Star Trek: Discovery as Keyla Detmer, helmsman of the U.S.S. Shenzhou. The Canadian redhead previously appeared in such films and television shows as Transporter: The Series, Barn Wedding, Crimson Peak, The Girlfriend Experience, Dark Matter, Murdoch Mysteries, and Goliath.Clayton CrainClayton Crain has been in the comic book industry for 25 years. He’s known for his work on Marvel Comics books such as Venom vs Carnage (co-creator of Toxin), Ghost Rider, X-Force, and Carnage USA, and also on the Valiant Comics series Rai. Crain is also known for his work with Todd McFarlane and being a cover artist for DC & Marvel.Henry Ian CusickHenry Ian Cusick is known for Lost, The 100, MacGyver, and The Passage. He just wrapped a one-year deal on Season 3 of ABC’s smash hit Big Sky. He will next be seen in Justin Chon’s Jamojaya.

Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsAtlanta, Georgia 21 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Atlanta, Georgia 21 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Wilson CruzWilson Cruz can be seen in Star Trek: Discovery playing the role of Dr. Hugh Culber, as the recurring character Junito on Noah’s Arc, and on the Netflix’s series, Thirteen Reasons Why, playing the role of Dennis Vasquez. Cruz won the hearts of audiences playing Rickie Vasquez on My So Called Life.Luisa d’OliveiraLuisa d’Oliveira began working professionally in her 20s with breakout roles on Psych, The Good Wife, Cracked, and Motive before beginning a deep run into the sci-fi world including The 100, Channel Zero, The Twilight Zone, and Supergirl.Jordan Hinson DangerJordan Hinson Danger started out starring in Disney Channel original movie Go Figure (2005) and the hit SyFy series Eureka (2006) as well as the films, Higher Power, Stuck in the middle, and many more. She also started writing screenplays at the young age of 15 and has since penned many.Matthew DavisMatthew Davis is known for his roles as Warner Huntington III in Legally Blonde, Adam Hillman on the comedy-drama What About Brian, and Alaric Saltzman on the fantasy-drama The Vampire Diaries, as well as the spin-off series Legacies. He starred on the short-lived mystery/horror drama Cult, and had a recurring role on the police drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.Vanesa Del ReyCuban artist Vanesa R. Del Rey began her career doing concept art for animation. Her work in comics has been described as dark, gritty, and mysterious with great dominance of figurative work. She has illustrated Scarlet Witch, Spider-Women Alpha, and Daredevil Annual (2016). Redlands is her first creator-owned series.Grey DeLisleGrey’s most iconic roles include Vicky from The Fairly Odd Parents, Samantha “Sam” Manson’ from Danny Phantom, Mandy from The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, and Azula from Avatar: The Last Airbender. She has also been the voice of ‘Daphne Blake’ in Scooby-Doo cartoons since 2000.

Dragon Con 2023 22 DragonCon.orgDan dos SantosDan dos Santos is globally recognized for his illustrative work, gracing the covers of authors such as Brandon Sanderson, Patricia Briggs, Jim Butcher and more. His distinctive style has helped shape what the Fantasy Art market is today.Colin FergusonColin Ferguson is a Canadian-American actor, director and producer. He is known for playing Sheriff Jack Carter on the Syfy series Eureka, the Maytag Man, and Lewis on Then Came You.Nathan FillionNathan Fillion is an actor and voice actor best known for his role as Richard Castle on the ABC series Castle, as well as his earlier portrayal of the lead role of Captain Malcolm Reynolds in the television series Firefly and its feature film continuation, Serenity. He has most recently starred in ABC’s The Rookie.Dan FoglerDaniel Fogler is an actor, comedian, and writer. He has appeared in films Balls of Fury, Good Luck Chuck, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and currently stars on The Walking Dead as Luke. He has also written the comics: Brooklyn Gladiator and Fishkill.Quincy FouseQuincy Fouse is an actor well known for his role as the young vampire named MG in Legacies. Additionally he has had roles in The Goldbergs, Bosch, Doubt, Logan, The Kicker, and K.C. Undercover.Chandra FreeChandra Free is the writer/artist of The God Machine graphic novel series, and co-founder of Machina Corpse, a spooky comics imprint. She’s an illustrator on books like John Carpenter’s Tales For A Halloween Night, Fraggle Rock, Graphic Canon. She is currently working as a character designer.Who to See: Spotlight Guests

Atlanta, Georgia 23 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Juan GedeonJuan Gedeon started working as an assistant at an art studio at 19, moved to Mexico at 23 to work in animation, and started working in American comics at 25. He moved to the US in 2015 and hasn’t stopped working and learning since. He is well known for his short run on Venom for Marvel and he created The Jurassic League for DC.Lauren GermanLauren always had a love of entertainment and trained as a dancer at the Orange County High School of the Arts, studied acting at the Actor’s Studio, and attended USC. Lauren German is best known as homicide Detective, Chloe Decker in the hit show Lucifer. German also appeared in Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, and Hawaii Five-O.Mandip GillMandip Gill is best known as companion Yasmin Khan in Doctor Who, appearing in every episode of Series 11, 12 and 13. She also appeared in The Snowman: The Film That Changed Christmas, Suspicion, and the film 2:22 A Ghost Story.Celia Rose GoodingCelia Rose Gooding made their Broadway debut as Mary Frances “Frankie” Healy in the rock musical Jagged Little Pill for which they won a 2021 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and were nominated for a 2020 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical. Gooding plays Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.Claudia GrayClaudia Gray is the New York Times bestselling author of Master and Apprentice, Leia: Princess of Alderaan, Bloodlines, Lost Stars, the Constellation series, the Firebird series, the Spellcaster series, and the Evernight series. She has also branched into graphic novels with The House of El. Neil GraystonNeil Grayston was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Godiva’s, The True Heroines, Warehouse 13, The Magicians, iZombie, Eureka and Split.

Dragon Con 2023 24 DragonCon.orgWho to See: Spotlight GuestsScott GrimesScott Grimes is an actor known for The Orville, Band of Brothers, Critters, American Dad!, and many more.Richard HarmonRichard Scott Harmon is best known for his role as John Murphy in CW’s The 100. Harmon is also known for his roles as Jasper Ames in the The Killing and Julian Randol on Continuum. Harmon received critical praise for his role in the movie If I Had Wings.Willa HollandWilla Holland is an actress, voice actress, and model. She is known for her roles as Kaitlin Cooper Nichol in the Fox teen drama The O.C., Agnes Andrews in Gossip Girl, Aqua in Kingdom Hearts, and Thea Queen/Speedy in Arrow. She has also appeared in Legion, Straw Dogs, Tiger Eyes, Blood in the Water, and The Dirty South.Tini HowardTini Howard is a comic book writer and swamp witch from the Carolina Wilds. Currently, she writes Euthanauts, Assassinistas (with Gilbert Hernandez), and Hack/Slash: Resurrection, with occasional stories for two of her favorite things: Rick and Morty and WWE. Previous work includes Power Rangers: Pink and The Skeptics.Ryan HurstRyan Hurst is recognized as one of the strongest and most talented character actors today. His recent credits include Opie on Sons of Anarchy, Beta on The Walking Dead, “Thor” from God of War: Ragnorok and Milligan on Disney+ The Mysterious Benedict Society.Mark JacksonMark Jackson is known as series regular Isaac in The Orville for Twentieth Century Fox Television. Other screen work includes performing with Paul Nicholas and Steve Huison in The Royal Today for ITV and various short films such as Peppermint and The Kissing Booth.

Atlanta, Georgia 25 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Omri KatzOmri Katz’s television and film credits include Eerie Indiana, Matinee, Adventures in Dinosaur City, Hocus Pocus, and the prime-time soap opera Dallas.Matt KindtMatt Kindt is a Harvey Award-winning and NYT bestselling writer and artist of comics and graphic novels. His work includes MIND MGMT, BRZRKR (with Keanu Reeves), Bang!, Dept. H, Eniac, Super Spy, and more! He has an imprint with Dark Horse Comics called Flux House. He lives with his wife and Spy Superb collaborator, colorist and artist Sharlene Kindt.Marty KrofftMarty Krofft’s TV shows include H.R. Pufnstuf, Land Of The Lost, Sigmund & the Sea Monsters, D.C. Follies, Donny & Marie, and The Brady Bunch Variety Hour. He created live shows for Six Flags and owned Atlanta’s World of Sid & Marty Krofft amusement park. Marty has received a Lifetime Achievement Emmy.Steven KruegerCurrently, Krueger stars as Ben Scott in Showtime’s critically acclaimed, Emmy nominated series Yellow Jackets. Previous credits include the likes of Roswell, New Mexico, The Originals, Good Trouble, NCIS, Pretty Little Liars, Hawaii Five-O, and Columbia Pictures’ Goosebumps, amongst numerous others. He’s also been named one of E!’s Top Ten Scene Stealers in TV. Maurice LaMarcheVoted “Most Likely To Be Someone Else” by his high school classmates, Maurice LaMarche has been doing character voices and impressions since his childhood. Fans love him as The Brain on Animaniacs, Pinky and The Brain and for Futurama, where he does over 70 regular voices.Phil LaMarrChances are high that you have heard Voice-over artist Phil LaMarr. Roles include Zambezia and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, Futurama, The Spectacular Spider-Man, Samurai Jack, and Justice League Unlimited, as well as recurring appearances on Family Guy, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

Dragon Con 2023 26 DragonCon.orgWho to See: Spotlight GuestsJae LeeEisner Award-winner Jae Lee is a Korean-American comic book artist, known for his dark style. In 1990, he became one of the youngest artists ever to work for a major publisher. His art can be seen in Stephen King’s Dark Tower, Before Watchmen: Ozymandias, Marvel’s The Inhumans, and Batman/Superman.Ben LevinBen Levin is an actor and composer, known for Legacies, Time After Time, and Arrested Development. He attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts, also known as the Fame School.Caity LotzCaity Lotz has portrayed Stephanie Horton in Mad Men, Officer Kirsten Landry in the mockumentary series Death Valley, Annie in The Pact, and Sara Lance/The Canary/White Canary in The CW’s Arrowverse television franchise, where she has appeared in Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and Batwoman. She is also a co-founder of SheThority, a women’s empowerment organization.Peter MaconPeter Macon can currently be seen as Lt. Cmdr. Bortus in The Orville. However, he has appeared in other shows including Shameless, Dexter, The Shield, Supernatural and more.Sean MaherSean Maher is well known to television and film audiences for his role as Dr. Simon Tam in Firefly and the Universal feature Serenity. He is also a co-star in NBC’s provocative new drama series The Playboy Club. Maher has appeared in Brian’s Song, Wedding Wars, Drop Dead Diva, and more.Nicole MainesNicole Maines played Nia Nal on The CW superhero series Supergirl. She is the first to portray a transgender superhero on television. She currently plays Lisa in the second season of Yellowjackets. Maines has also appeared in Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, and The Freedom to Exist with Elliot Page - A Soul of a Nation Presentation.

Atlanta, Georgia 27 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Lee MajorsLee Majors is known and loved worldwide for his iconic role as Col. Steve Austin in The Six Million Dollar Man television series. Other work includes The Big Valley, Men From Shilo, Owen Marshall Counselor at Law, The Fall Guy and Rave.Jason MarsdenYou’ve seen Jason Marsden on Boy Meets World, Step by Step, and Full House and heard him in A Goofy Movie, Hocus Pocus, Spirited Away, Fairly Odd Parents, and Young Justice. He’s “that guy from that show,” having performed in film, television, video games, apps, for over 30 years!Paul McGillionPaul McGillion’s television credits include Fox’s 24, ABC’s Once Upon a Time, AMC’s award-winning drama The Killing, CW’s The Flash, Netflix’s Frontier, the cult classic The X-Files, and the hit sci-fi series Stargate Atlantis where he portrayed the lovable Scottish physician, Dr. Carson Beckett, for five seasons.Katherine McNamaraKatherine Grace McNamara is an American actress. She is known for her role as Harper Munroe on the MTV comedy series Happyland, and for her lead role as Clary Fray on the Freeform fantasy series Shadowhunters. She also played Mia Smoak/ Mia Queen on the CW’s Arrow.Luke Millington-DrakeLuke Millington-Drake voices The Devil on The Cuphead Show and Crispin Biscuits in The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib. He is currently a member of the Sunday Company at The Groundlings Theatre and performs at venues throughout the US and UK.Colby MinifieColby Minifie plays major antagonist Ashley Barrett, the former CEO and former Director of Talent Relations for Vought International, on The Boys. She also played Virginia in Fear The Walking Dead and Robyn on Jessica Jones.

Dragon Con 2023 28 DragonCon.orgNathan MitchellNathan Mitchell is best known for his role as Earving / Black Noir in the Amazon Prime Video series The Boys. Mitchell began his career with a recurring role on the series Aliens in America. He appeared on Arrow, The Tomorrow People, Timeless, iZombie, and Supernatural. Bob MorleyBob Morley is an actor that stars as ‘Bellamy Blake’ in The CW’s drama/sci-fi series The 100 for which in 2015 he was nominated for a Teen Choice Award. Morley also appeared in The White City, Blinder, Neighbors, Road Kill, Love Me, and more.Anson MountAnson Mount is known for his television roles as Cullen Bohannon in the AMC’s series Hell on Wheels, Jim Steele on NBC series Conviction, the Marvel Comics superhero Black Bolt in Marvel’s Inhumans, Captain Christopher Pike in season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.Larry NivenHugo & Nebula Award-winning author Larry Niven is a legend in the field of science fiction. Among his many stories and novels are Ringworld and The Magic Goes Away. He co-authored such best-sellers as The Mote in God’s Eye, Lucifer’s Hammer, Footfall and the Bowl of Heaven novels.David NyklDavid Nykl is an actor best known for portraying Dr. Radek Zelenka in the SyFy television series Stargate Atlantis and Anatoly Knyazev in the DC Comics series Arrow. He also played the role in the Stargate SG-1 episode “The Pegasus Project”. In 2012 he made a brief guest appearance on Once Upon A Time.Katy O’BrianKaty O’Brian is best known for her roles as Jentorra in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, George in Syfy’s Z Nation, Major Sarah Grey in Black Lightning and Kimball in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. O’Brian plays Imperial communications officer Elia Kane in the second and third seasons of The Mandalorian.Who to See: Spotlight Guests

Atlanta, Georgia 29 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Adrianne PalickiAdrianne Palicki is best known for her starring roles as Tyra Collette in the NBC sports drama series Friday Night Lights, as “Bobbi” Morse/Mockingbird in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and as Commander Kelly Grayson in The Orville. Palicki also had supporting roles in the films Legion, Red Dawn, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and John Wick.Khary PaytonKhary Payton is an actor and voice actor best known for his voice role of Cyborg across various films, cartoons, and video games, including Teen Titans. He is also known for his live action performances on General Hospital and The Walking Dead.Ethan PeckActor Ethan Peck is best known for his roles in the movies The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and In Time, and the series 10 Things I Hate About You and Star Trek: Discovery and Strange New Worlds. In addition, Peck has lent his voice to Halo 4, Halo 5: Guardians, and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII.Billie PiperPiper appeared in Doctor Who as companion Rose Tyler. She starred in Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Penny Dreadful, and Collateral, for which she was nominated for a British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress. Piper co-created and starred in I Hate Suzie, for which she earned two BAFTA nominations for Best Actress.Freddie Prinze JrFreddie Prinze Jr is an actor, writer, and producer. He has starred in films I Know What You Did Last Summer, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, She’s All That, Summer Catch, Scooby-Doo, and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. Prinze voiced Kanan Jarrus in Star Wars Rebels.Ed QuinnEdward Quinn is an American actor, model, and musician. He played recurring roles in 2 Broke Girls, Mistresses, and One Day at a Time. From 2006 to 2012 he starred in the Syfy fantasy series Eureka, and in 2019 began starring as President Hunter Franklin in the BET prime time soap opera The Oval.

Dragon Con 2023 30 DragonCon.orgWho to See: Spotlight GuestsJesse RathJesse Rath is known for playing the role of Alak Tarr on Defiance, and Querl Dox /Brainiac-5 on Supergirl. He has also appeared in The Greatest Game Ever Played, Prom Wars: Love Is a Battlefield, Assassin’s Creed: Lineage, and more.Salli Richardson-WhitfieldSalli Richardson-Whitfield is an American actress, director and producer. Richardson is known for her role as Dr. Allison Blake on the Syfy comedy-drama series Eureka (2006–2012). She is also known for her voice acting as Elisa Maza on the Disney animated series Gargoyles and as Viveca Foster on the CBS series Family Law (1999-2002). Matt RyanMatt Ryan has portrayed John Constantine in Constantine and Legends of Tomorrow, and voiced the character in the film Justice League Dark and its spin-off web series Constantine: City of Demons. Prior to his role as Constantine, he performed the voice and motion capture of Edward Kenway in Ubisoft Montreal’s video game Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Adam SavageAdam Savage is a former special effects designer/fabricator who worked on such films as Star Wars Episodes I and II. From 2003 to 2016, he co-hosted the Discovery Channel series MythBusters, and today, he stars in and produces content for his YouTube channel Tested.Tracy ScogginsTracy is well-known for her lead role as Captain Elizabeth Lochley in the award-winning Babylon 5. She also appeared in Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years, and more.Andy SerkisAndy Serkis is best known for his performance capture roles in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, King Kong, the Planet of the Apes reboot trilogy, The Force Awakens, and The Last Jedi. He also portrayed Kino Loy in the Star Wars Disney+ series Andor. Andy is appearing Sunday only.

Dragon Con 2023 32 DragonCon.orgVinessa ShawVinessa Shaw’s credits include: Puncture, Big Miracle, 3:10 To Yuma, 40 Days And 40 Nights, Melinda And Melinda, Eyes Wide Shut, The Weight Of Water, Ladybugs and Hocus Pocus. She can next be seen on season 2 of the hit Apple TV+ series Swagger.Jewel StaiteJewel Staite is best known for her roles as Kaylee Frye in the Fox television series Firefly and its spin-off theatrical film Serenity, and as Jennifer Keller on Sci-Fi Channel’s science fiction television series Stargate Atlantis in addition to her lead role in The Tribe.George TakeiWith an acting career spanning six decades, George Takei, best known for his portrayal of Mr. Sulu in the acclaimed television and film series Star Trek, has more than 30 feature films and hundreds of television guest appearances including Lost Girl, The Neighbors, Hawaii Five-0, The New Normal, Supah Ninjas, Malcolm in the Middle, and many more.Eliza TaylorEliza Taylor is an Australian actress best known to Dragon Con fans as the lead Clarke Griffin in The CW series The 100. She also starred in the 2014 film The November Man, The Sleepover Club, and Pirate Islands.Tasya TelesTasya Teles was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is known for her work on The 100, Rogue, and Supernatural.Frank TodaroFrank Todaro is known for playing Mugman on The Cuphead Show and the voice of Starscream of the Decepticons from the Transformers. He’s also lended his voice to Lupin the 3rd, Demon Slayer, and many more.Who to See: Spotlight Guests

Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsAtlanta, Georgia 33 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Atlanta, Georgia 33 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Adam TsekhmanAdam Tsekhman is known for DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, You’re the Worst, and Dragged Across Concrete. While studying finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, he developed a passion for acting, and joined a theatre troupe. He later went to Columbia University where he graduated with a Masters in Fine Arts in Theatre Acting.Carlos ValdesCarlos Valdes is an actor and musician with roots in the theatre. His most recent portrayal is nerdtastic tech genius Cisco Ramon on the hit CW series The Flash, and crossed over onto other ‘DC Universe’ shows like Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, and the animated series Vixen. Tru ValentinoTru Valentino voices the titular character of Cuphead on The Cuphead Show, among many voice credits. He is also known for The Rookie, Fast & Furious Spy Racers, and Psychonauts 2.Lindsay WagnerLindsay Wagner received worldwide recognition, breaking the mold for women on television with her iconic portrayal of Jaime Sommers. The Bionic Woman became an inspiration around the world and in 1977 Lindsay won the Emmy for “Best Actress in a Dramatic Role”. Lindsey also starred in The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel, I Want To Live, and many more.Billy WestBilly is mostly known for his many voices on Futurama that include Philip J. Fry, Professor, Hubert J. Farnsworth, Dr. John Zoidberg and others. He is also know for The Ren & Stimpy Show as Stimpson J. “Stimpy” Cat, and Space Jam.DB WoodsideDB Woodside is known for his role as Amenadiel on Lucifer. He has also had roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Suits, Parenthood, the Emmy Awarding-winning 24.

Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2023 34 DragonCon.orgRuss AdamsRuss Adams is an award-winning special effects artist familiar to audiences for his work on Jim Henson’s Creature Shop Challenge, the highly-rated SyFy Channel reality series. Also known for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, 50 First Dates, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, and Juarez 2045.Jarrod Carl AlberichJarrod Alberich is the creator of his own original comic book, Hamilton vs. Burr: A Werewolf Tale. He is the writer for Z2 Comics, a trading card artist for Marvel Comics & UpperDeck, cover artist & inker for White Rocket Books, and a US Air Force combat veteran.Robert AllsoppAllsopp’s career in costumes and props, film, TV, and theatre has spanned over 30 years, and includes work on franchises such as Doctor Who and Star Wars. He is currently involved in the next season of the Apple TV series Silo, the Ridley Scott film Gladiator 2 , and the next season of The Witcher.Kevin J. AndersonKevin J. Anderson has published 170+ books, more than 58 of which have been national or international bestsellers. He has written numerous novels in the Star Wars, X-Files, and Dune universes, as well as a unique steampunk fantasy trilogy, Clockwork Angels, with Neil Peart, legendary drummer from Rush.Curt AndersonCurt Anderson is a professional magician and speaker. He has performed across the country, around the world, and on world-wide television. His brand of performance is a fusion of magic, mental feats & physical stunts that will leave you wondering what is real and what is magic.Brian D. AndersonBrian Anderson is the bestselling fantasy author of The Godling Chronicles, Dragonvein, The Sorcerer’s Song, Akiri (with co-author Steven Savile), and is currently writing short fiction in the Conan the Barbarian Universe. His books have sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide and his audio books are perennially popular.Dino AndradeYou will know voice actor Dino Andrade from My Dad The Bounty Hunter, Eva The Owlett, We Baby Bears, Loud House, Chickenhare And The Hamster Of Darkeness, Bidoof’s Big Stand, New Looney Tunes, Sofia The First, Vampirina, Minecraft Legends, WoW, Batman Arkham Asylum, Evil Dead, Wasteland 3, and Star Trek Online, etc.Connor Elias AndradeConnor Elias Andrade stars as Baby Grizz on We Baby Bears and Toddler Groot in Spider-Man: Maximum Venom. Other work: Duck & Goose, Eureka, Deer Squad, Casagrandes, Baby Shark’s Space Adventure, The Conan O’Brien Show, Superwings, The Big Wish, Sam Sam, and the Trolls 2 short Tiny Diamond Goes Back To School.Jon ArmstrongJon stars in NetFlix’s Magicians: Life in the Impossible. You have seen him amaze on The Today Show, cause Penn on CW’s Penn and Teller’s Fool Us to exclaim his act as “the most original I’ve ever seen!”, and wow Jay Leno on The Tonight Show.Eric R. AsherEric R. Asher is the author of over 30 titles, including the Vesik urban fantasy series and the YA steampunk series, Steamborn. He is currently living in St. Louis, Missouri, where the local folklore often finds its way into his Mason Dixon: Monster Hunter rural fantasy series.Dane AultDane Ault is the artist behind Monkey Minion Press, an art company he runs with his wife and business partner, Ashlie Hammond. Monkey Minion Press has been publishing art books, kid’s books, and all manner of POPaganda, science, and space-related art prints and posters for over a decade.Who to See: Featured Guests

Atlanta, Georgia 35 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Andrew AydinAndrew Aydin is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award winner. Andrew is co-author with the late Rep. John Lewis of March and Run, co-writer of The March, VR experience for TIME Inc, and has written characters such as Captain America and Batman for Marvel and DC Comics.Jason AzevedoJason Azevedo is a professional Dungeon Master, acclaimed miniature painter and the President & Founder of RealmSmith - a Toronto-based channel that offers immersive and interactive TTRPG 5th Edition Content.Andy BelangerAndy Belanger works as a freelance cartoonist/illustrator. He does work in the mainstream comic market, plus a wide variety of work for the Canadian Film and Television industry. In the mainstream comic market, Belanger has worked for such comic publishers as D.C. Comics, Wildstorm, Devil’s Due, and Boom! Joe BenitezJoe Benitez is the creator, writer, and artist of the steampunk graphic novel series Lady Mechanika. His previous work has included art duties on hit comic books such as Titans, JLA, Supergirl, and Superman/Batman for DC Comics; Weapon Zero, The Darkness, and Magdalena for Image Comics; and Soulfire for Aspen Comics.Dr. John BradfordDr. John Bradford is Chief Executive Officer and Principal Engineer for SpaceWorks Enterprises in Atlanta. He is an expert in the human exploration of space, hypersonics, and the commercial space industry. He is a thought leader and strong advocate for developing human stasis capabilities for space flight.Andy BraseAndy Brase has done art for many titles including Magic the Gathering (Kaldheim, Midnight Hunt), Predator, Star Wars, Punisher, Doctor Strange, Assassin’s Creed, DragonAge, Swamp Thing, Dark Sun, Kull, Spider-Man, Hulk, Daredevil, The Darkness, and more, including book covers for stories by George RR Martin and Neil Gaiman.Jennie BreedenJennie Breeden is the creator of the journal webcomic The Devil’s Panties which she had been posting daily since 2001.Patricia L. BriggsPatricia Briggs is the #1 NYT bestselling Author of both the Mercy Thompson series and the Alpha and Omega series. She lives near the Tri-Cities and often plays truant from her keyboard in favor of her ever growing herd of Arabian horses.June BrigmanJune Brigman has enjoyed a long and varied career as a cartoonist, drawing such comic book titles as Alpha Flight, Supergirl, and Star Wars. She is the co-creator (with Louise Simonson) of the Power Pack series from Marvel Comics, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2024Ed BrissonEd Brisson is a comic book writer who first started to garner attention with his self-published crime series Murder Book and the crime/time-travel thriller series Comeback. He’s written and co-created four other series published by Image: Sheltered, The Field, The Mantle and The Violent.Chuck BrownChuck Brown is an Eisner and Ringo award-winning comic book writer. He is the current writer for Aquamen. He has written Bitter Root (co-creator), The Punisher, Black Panther, and Wolverine. He is also the writer and creator of the Quiet Kind and On the Stump.

Dragon Con 2023 36 DragonCon.orgWho to See: Featured GuestsMadi BuckinghamMadi Buckingham is a Historian on the Lore Team within Story & Franchise Development at Blizzard Entertainment. In the last five years, Madi has contributed to over 50 publications and 15 game credits crossing the universes of Diablo, Overwatch, StarCraft, World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Heroes of the Storm.Bob BurdenEisner award-winning artist, graphic novelist, screenwriter and Atlanta native Bob Burden is the creator of the world’s first surrealist superhero Flaming Carrot and Atlanta’s first comic book superhero. A founding member of the insurgent 80s New-Wave indy comic revolution, Burden’s Mysterymen comic series was turned into a major film.Erik BurnhamErik Burnham is a Minnesotan writer and artist, best known for a decade-long run writing IDW’s critically acclaimed Ghostbusters books, the web-comic Downside, and for being a generally awkward individual. Erik is currently writing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures.Greg BurnhamGreg Burnham is a writer based in Norcross, Georgia. He and artist Marcus Williams teamed to produce two children’s books, and then in 2016 decided to jump back into comics, producing the very successful indie sci-fi action-adventure Tuskegee Heirs. As part of the Milestone initiative, he’s worked on a couple DC Comic properties.Jeff BurnsJeff Burns is the creator of superhero comedy series Super Knocked Up and the host of improv comedy show Super Geeked Up. He’s also a sci-fi/fantasy author, contributing to anthologies and penning over thirty Riley Rose Erotica books when he’s not traveling the galaxy with Spike Spiegel and Faye Valentine.Jessica CageJessica Cage is an international award-winning, and USA Today bestselling author from Chicago, IL. She is an independent publisher who focuses on writing strong characters of color in fantasy. Jessica recently signed with Webtoon to produce exclusive content for their new reading app, Yonder.Jack CampbellJack Campbell (John G. Hemry), retired US Navy officer, writes the New York Times bestselling Lost Fleet series, Genesis Fleet series, Lost Stars series, and steampunk meets high fantasy Pillars of Reality series. His latest books are Implacable, The Empress of the Endless Sea trilogy, and the Corsair comic series.Mike CappsDr. Mike Capps is CEO of Diveplane, dedicated to keeping the humanity in AI. He’s best known for a legendary career in video game development, as an executive, writer, designer, and lead programmer on video games like Gears of War, Fortnite, and Unreal Tournament; and co-designing the new Marvel Multiverse TTRPG.Ming ChenMing Chen is most well known for being one of the stars of AMC’s Comic Book Men as well as a longtime collaborator of filmmaker Kevin Smith. He can most recently be seen in Clerks III and is the unofficial mayor of The Clermont Lounge in Atlanta.Wesley ChuWesley Chu is the #1 NewYork Times bestselling author of many novels, including The Art of Prophecy, Time Salvager, and The Walking Dead: Typhoon. He co-wrote The Eldest Curses with Cassandra Clare. His debut, The Lives of Tao, won the YALSA Alex Award. He won the Astounding Award for Best New Writer.

Atlanta, Georgia 37 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Devon M ChulickChulick is the creator of Total Party Chill, the award-winning D&D actual play channel. He is the Co-founder of StartPlaying, the largest platform for finding Professional Game Masters. He has been featured in Bloomberg, SF Gate, Marketwatch, Yahoo! News, Forbes, Polygon, Bleeding Cool, The Information, and more.Freddy ClementsFreddy Clements is currently a Distinguished Professor of Drama/ Costume Design at Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville AL. He holds a MFA in Costume design from Virginia Commonwealth University. He has designed costumes for various regional theatres and has extensive experience in Early Twentieth Century Corsetry, Kilt Construction and Costume Technology.Dave CookDave Cook is a local illustrator of various talents. You may have seen his work as the Official Poster artist for the Atlanta Rollergirls or promotional art for Netherworld Haunted House or gotten a Zombie Portrait at Dragon Con in past years.Sean Andrew CopelandSean Copeland is the Senior Manager of Lore for Blizzard Entertainment. His 17-year career includes providing narrative design, world-building, and lore expertise for major franchises including Diablo, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, Overwatch, StarCraft, and World of Warcraft. Sean is also a bestselling author, award-winning historian, and lore trivia powerhouse.Joe CorroneyCorroney has been illustrating Star Wars artwork for Disney and Lucasfilm and Star Trek artwork for CBS Studios since 1997, as well as a host of other properties. New Star Wars artwork and various other licensees are in the works for publication later this year.Hunter CressallHunter is a writer and director working in Birmingham Alabama. He, with his partners Brian Pace, David Woods and Phil Sutton run Obvious Notion a multimedia production company.Shawn CrystalShawn Crystal got his first job while in school, Resident Evil: Fire and Ice, a mini-series for Wildstorm. Around five years ago, Marvel hired Shawn on Deadpool, living his childhood dream. He is currently an artist for Marvel comics and Valliant Entertainment.Peter Capn’ CutlerPeter Capn’ Cutler is an artist for New Legends’ Tiki Zombie. He’s done design over the last 30 years for ABS inc., Con-Tees, Galactic Press, East Cobber and Guy Gilchrist productions and is working on his own Spookie Kookies art, books, and many other items.Clint Santiago DahlClint Santiago Dahl is responsible for development at Sid and Marty Krofft Pictures. He is a writer, director, producer, and executive producer of live action sports events, TV shows, and documentaries and is the latest addition to Krofft’s executive team.Mollie DamonMollie Damon is the co-creator and co-host of Star Wars Explained, a YouTube channel covering new Star Wars content, lore, and trivia every single day.Alex DamonAlex Damon is the creator and co-host of Star Wars Explained, a YouTube channel covering new Star Wars content, lore, and trivia every single day.Kathleen O’Shea DavidKathleen O’Shea David has worked in the Entertainment Industry for over forty years. Her puppets are well known around the world. Along the way she picked up a few more skills and careers. She has done just about everything from cancer research to rock and roll.

Dragon Con 2023 38 DragonCon.orgFon H DavisFon Davis appears on Battlebots, Ginormo, The Movies that Made Us, Cake Masters, and Superfan Builds. In his two decade career, Fon Davis has also worked as miniature and VFX artist and designer on over 40 feature films including The Nightmare Before Christmas and the Star Wars series.Delilah S DawsonDelilah S. Dawson is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Phasma and Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire, The Violence, the Minecraft Mob Squad series, the Hit series, the Blud series, the Shadow series (written as Lila Bowen), and the Tales of Pell, written with Kevin Hearne.Sam de la RosaSam de la Rosa’s early work led to years of regular jobs for Marvel providing inks and finished art on various Spider-Man titles, Venom Lethal Protector, Venom Separation Anxiety, Captain America, Black Panther, Squadron Supreme, Iron Man, What-If, Dr. Strange, Daredevil, The Thing, Spider Woman, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and others.Jerry E DeCaireJerry DeCaire has illustrated top shelf character titles for Marvel including Deadpool, Wolverine, Thor, etc. He is currently working on his own production, The Which-When Man. For 10 years he’s performed drawing exhibitions in every major city in the US.Keith R.A. DeCandidoKeith R.A. DeCandido has written tons of novels, short fiction, and comics, in licensed universes from Alien to Zorro and in his own milieus in the fictional Cliff’s End and Super City and also New York and Key West. He writes about pop culture for Tor.com.Jeff DekalJeff Dekal is a freelance illustrator. After being educated about art history in college, he was inspired to focus more on figurative art. Dekal is currently working in the comic industry as a cover artist. His clients include Marvel, DC, Creature Entertainment, and Dark Horse.Ernest DempseyErnest Dempsey is a USA Today Bestselling author of archaeological thrillers and urban fantasy with over 50 books published since 2011. Inspired by books about ancient history, mysterious relics, and films, Dempsey’s books offer a unique blend of history and fiction that blur the lines of reality.Lucien DodgeLucien Dodge is a voice actor specializing in characters for animation, video games, commercials, and other media. He is best known for lending his voice to titles such as Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Sailor Moon, and Aggretsuko. In video games, you can hear him in Fire Emblem, Cookie Run, Fallout 76, Monster Hunter: Rise, and more!Derec DonovanDerec Donovan is a published comic book penciler, inker, colorist, and writer. Derec has worked on Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, Venom, Green Lantern, X-men, Avengers, Quicksilver, Youngblood, JLA, JSA, and many more. Derec has recently moved into the realm of Creator Owned books with his Kickstarter funded Trigger Mortis!Mark Dos SantosIllustrator and comic artist Mark Dos Santos has worked with celebrated creators such as Steve T. Seagle (IMPERIAL), Garth Ennis (A Train Called Love), and Bill Willingham (Lark’s Killer). He has created book covers for Silence in the Library, Star Trek TNG, and Hugo award-winning writer, Morgan Gendel (Planet 6).Margaret DowneyMargaret Downey has had a prolific career in skepticism creating unique events and services. Dressed in the character of a “Friggatriskaidekaphobia Treatment Nurse,” she helps cure superstitions. Downey organizes and provides the costumes, banners, and signs for the Skeptics entry in the Dragon Con parade.Who to See: Featured Guests

Dragon Con 2023 40 DragonCon.orgTim DoyleTim Doyle is an illustrator and print-maker from Austin. He self-published, Amazing Adult Fantasy, and was the art director/lead designer for Mondo. He has produced art for Marvel, Dark Horse, Cartoon Network, Studio Canal, and art directs poster series for bands such as Metallica, Failure, and “Weird Al” Yankovic. Ben DurocherActor, puppeteer and builder: Junior Gorg (suit performer) on Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, Princeton/Rod in Avenue Q (off Broadway), John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean, Helpsters, Pineapple Playhouse (SpongeBob Puppets). Daytime Emmy winner for his work as a puppet wrangler on Sesame Street, where he has worked for 8 seasons.Scott G EdgingtonDr. Scott Edgington is a Planetary Scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He specializes in atmospheric physics and chemistry of the Outer Planets and spacecraft operations. He currently works as a Science Planner on the InSight mission and is training for a similar role on the Perseverance mission.Nick EftimiadesNicholas Eftimiades is a professor at Penn State University, Homeland Security Program.Jeff ElloJeff Ello (aka “jello”) is a filmmaker/technologist with an encyclopedic knowledge of the latest technology and techniques for independent filmmakers and CG artists. He develops solutions that power high-volume video production facilities, real-time visual effects and live streaming.Eranga-DEranga D works as a freelance illustrator out of Birmingham, Alabama. He does cover and pinup work in the mainstream and indie comic market. In his time in comics, he has worked with Dark Horse, Dynamite, Scout Comics, Black Caravan and contributed covers to several indie Kickstarters.Joanna EstepJoanna Estep is the acclaimed illustrator of such titles as The Fantastic Four, X-Men, New Mutants, (Marvel Comics), Bitch Planet (Image), Death Head (Dark Horse), and The Thrilling Adventure Hour (Boom!/Archaia). Her work has earned her the S.P.A.C.E. Prize, and nominations for Eisner and Harvey awards.Bill FawcettBill Fawcett has packaged and edited over 400 Science Fiction novels and many history books including oral histories of the Navy SEALs. He co-authored the official Mycroft Holmes Mysteries. He’s also written a dozen non-fiction books, many on Mistakes in History. He founded Mayfair Games and designs board and computer games.Stephan FranckAward-nominated animator/writer/director/comic book creator, who supervised the animation of Marvel Studio’s What If...? season 1, and is currently directing new episodes of the series. He was a supervising animator on the The Iron Giant, and contributed story to Despicable Me. His graphic novel earned a Russ Manning Award.Matt FrankMatt Frank is known in both Japan and America as the “Kaiju King,” having been an official Godzilla artist on comics, statues, and posters since 2011. He has also worked on Transformers, Ultraman, Gamera, Power Rangers, and original comics like Miss Medusa and State of the Monsters.Esther FriesnerNebula Award winner Esther Friesner (Ph.D. Yale University), is the author of forty-one novels and over two hundred short stories. Editor of eleven anthologies, she is best known for the Chicks in Chainmail series (Baen Books). She is also the author of the Princesses of Myth YA series (Random House).Who to See: Featured Guests

Atlanta, Georgia 41 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Jeaniene FrostJeaniene Frost is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of paranormal romance and urban fantasy. Her works include the Night Huntress series, the Night Prince series, the Night Rebel series, and the Broken Destiny series. Foreign rights for Jeaniene’s novels have sold to twenty different countries.Bryan Scott FyffeBryan Fyffe creates moody and naturalistic art inspired by gothic horror, nature and science and themes. His work is a mix of hand drawn elements fused with a variety of photographic textures.Charles E. GannonDr. Charles E. Gannon’s 20+ books have won the Dragon Award, the ALA Choice Award, the Compton Crook Award, and had multiple Nebula nominations. He is best known for the Caine Riordan series of hard sci-fi novels, novels in Eric Flint’s 1632 and John Ringo’s Black Tide Rising universes.Andrew E.C. GaskaAndrew E.C. Gaska is the UKGE and Ennie award-winning settings/adventure writer for Free League Publishing’s Alien RPG. A franchise consultant to 20th Century Studios on Alien, Predator, and POTA, he’s also the lead writer on The Terminator RPG and two Choose Your Own Adventure graphic novels.Gil GerardGil Gerard has starred in numerous successful made-for-television movies as well as feature films. He is best-known to SF audiences as Capt. William “Buck” Rogers in the SF TV series, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. His other roles include several movie and TV series appearances including: Airport ‘77, Beyond, Bone Eater, Ghost Town, and many more.Justin GerardJustin Gerard is an independent artist who has worked within the publishing and film industries providing illustrations for clients such as Disney, Dreamworks, Warner Brothers, Sony, Riot, Blizzard, Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast and Riotminds.Annie Stegg GerardAnnie Stegg Gerard is a gallery artist and illustrator known for her mythical and captivating oil paintings of women, nature and mythological figures.John GiangJohn is an acclaimed Cover and Concept Artist. John’s covers include: Spider-Man, Batman, and Last Ronin. John’s film credits include: Rogue One, Avengers, TMNT, and Transformers. John has jammed with Marvel, DC Comics, Paramount, Disney, Lucasfilm, and Hasbro.Jordan GibsonJordan Gibson is a freelance illustrator and comic creator based out of Austin, TX. He has worked for DC, Marvel, Image, and Boom Studios. Gibson is best known for his work on DC Comics’ acclaimed Batman: The Adventures Continue with series writers Alan Burnett and Paul Dini.Bill GolliherBill Golliher has been a writer and artist for Archie Comics for over 30 years. Bill has worked on scripting and illustrating a diverse set of titles and covers for the company. Bill lives in the southeast and is excited to be back at Dragon Con after many years.Michael A. GordonMichael Gordon is a writer, editor, publisher, and podcaster. His creator-owned comic, Tiki Zombie, has been running for over a decade. He can also be regularly found saying, “Howdy!” on the Earth Station One, Earth Station Who, and Dragon Con Report podcasts.Stacey GordonStacey Gordon is a professional puppeteer based out of Phoenix, Arizona, where she owns and operates Puppet Pie, as well as the only Puppet Ice Cream Truck designed specifically to bring fake ice cream to the masses. Stacey also has had the privilege of performing Julia on Sesame Street for the last 7 years.

Dragon Con 2023 42 DragonCon.orgDaniel GovarDaniel Govar is a comic, children’s book, and fantasy artist known for covers & interiors (Star Wars, Marvel, DC, etc). Currently Daniel is the illustrator for Naomi Novik’s 3-book Temeraire omnibus, Artist for various Star Wars Cards sets for Topps, and is releasing his second art book later this year.Erin GrayErin Gray is best known for her roles as Kate Summers in the comedy Silver Spoons and as Colonel Wilma Deering in the science fiction television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. For over two decades, Erin has performed in over a dozen feature films, including Six Pack, with Kenny Rogers, and Friday the 13th: Jason Goes to Hell.Kevin GrazierKevin R. Grazier Ph.D. is a planetary physicist who was on the Cassini Mission to Saturn team. He has served as the science advisor for several television series and feature films and is the co-author of the Hollyweird Science series of books.Matt GreenMatt Green is a Producer /Director/writer who has directed 11 feature films and done Special effects on over 100 major film and TV projects most recently doing miniatures and special effects on Francis Ford Coppolas Megaslopolis .Stephen GreenStephen Green is an artist and penciller residing in Savannah, Georgia. Despite various rumors, he did not attend school there. His work has been featured in Dark Horse Presents, The Legacy of Luther Strode, Hellboy and The B.P.R.D., and Lobster Johnson.greendragonStage director, public speaker, and singer Kirsten Z. Cairns is a senior staffer for TheOneRing.net. Often seen at events as a panelist for TORn, a performer, or interviewing cast members, Cairns brings knowledge of literature, music, theatre, and fantasy to all her interactions with fans and celebs!Sanford GreeneSanford Greene has worked as a professional illustrator for over 18 years for Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Image Comics. He helped reshape Marvel Comics characters Powerman and Iron Fist and illustrated Black Panther and Luke Cage. Greene is a 2-time Eisner and Ringo Award winner for Bitter Root, which is slated to become a film. Andrew Lee GriffithAndrew Lee Griffith is a pop culture artist best-known for his stints as the lead artist on books such as Transformers , G.I.Joe, Star Wars and Micronauts. He is currently working on a soon-to be announced creator owned project and has recently provided art for Magic the Gathering.Gavin Andrew GuidryGavin Guidry is a comic artist from the New Orleans area known for There’s Something Wrong With Patrick Todd, Captain America: The Ghost Army, and several other comics for publishers such as DC Comics, IDW, Action Lab and Dynamite.Amanda HamonAmanda Hamon is a Senior Designer working on Dungeons & Dragons at Wizards of the Coast. An award-winning tabletop game designer and developer with more than a decade of experience, Hamon leads the creation of 5th Edition books from conception through publication and beyond. Robert E. HampsonDr. Robert E. Hampson is a world-renowned Neuroscientist, leading a team to develop the first prosthetic device for restoration of human memory. He is also an SF author with five novels, two anthologies, and 50 works of short fiction and nonfiction.Bo HamptonBo Hampton, trained as a comic artist at the prestigious School of Visual Arts in New York under the tutelage of teacher Will Eisner. His body of work includes Swamp Thing, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, Viking Glory, Moon Knight, Superman: The Animated Series, and much, much more.Who to See: Featured Guests

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Dragon Con 2023 44 DragonCon.orgYaya HanYaya Han is a cosplayer, designer and author. She has been featured in multiple US Network TV Shows and countless magazines, books and newspapers, and is the first to bring branded cosplay-focused sewing and crafting products to mass retail. She is also the author of Yaya Han’s World of Cosplay.Scott HannaScott Hanna is an inker in the comic book industry who has worked with DC Comics and Marvel. He started his career with Eternity Comics and worked for DC for five years. He has worked for Marvel Comics for almost 14 years and inked almost every major character.Ian P HarrisThe skeptic comedian Ian Harris is known for his biting social commentary on third-rail subjects. If you cannot prove it with science, Harris will likely poke holes in it... in a hysterical way. Clever comedy, science, social commentary, characters, and sometimes impressions!AJ HartleyA.J. Hartley (AKA Andrew Hart) is the bestselling author of 25 novels including Hideki Smith, Burning Shakespeare, Cold Bath Street, Impervious, Steeplejack, and, with Tom DeLonge of Blink 182, Sekret Machines. He is Professor of Shakespeare at UNC Charlotte, and has a J-rock YouTube channel.John G. HartnessJohn G. Hartness is an author, publisher, and podcaster from Charlotte, NC. He is the author of multiple novel series, including the award-winning Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter series. He is also the co-founder and publisher of Falstaff Books, and a member of the Authors & Dragons Live D&D podcast.Marcus HarveyMarcus Harvey is the most spiritual member of the Ghost Brothers group. Marcus has appeared on Fright Club, Ghost Brothers: Haunted Houseguests, and Ghost Hunters. His ability to sympathize and relate to families sets him apart, whether it’s bonding with an upset spouse or winning over a scared child.Matthew L HawkinsMatthew Hawkins is a maker, paper toy artist and illustrator. Hawkins weaves humor and energy into bold, whimsical art for humorous and often surprising results. He has made work for Disney, DC, Nickelodeon, Nintendo, Sega and WWE.Jeff “Jeffro” HeadleeJeff “Jeffro” Headlee is arguably the brains of the operation on Mountain Monsters, as he handles research and technology and has the ability to recall mountain folklore and traditional history. Jeff runs the thermal camera on night-hunts and organizes witnesses to be interviewed before investigations. Tom HeintjesTom Heintjes is the co-founder and publisher of Hogan’s Alley magazine, the Eisner award-winning magazine about contemporary and classic cartooning. He is a former managing editor of The Comics Journal and for years wrote biographical essays for Will Eisner’s Spirit magazine for Kitchen Sink Press.Robert HendricksonRobert Hendrickson has created artwork for some of the largest brands in entertainment, Star Wars, The Walking Dead, The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and more. Clients include, Lucasfilm, Disney, and New Line Cinema. He has produced artwork for over 15 years in the Star Wars Universe seen worldwide.Phil HesterComics artist/writer known for Green Arrow, Swamp Thing, Brave New World, Flinch, Ultimate Marvel Team-Up, Clerks: The Lost Scene, The Crow: Waking Nightmares, The Wretch (nominated for the 1997 Eisner Award for Best New Series), and Aliens: Purge.Leanna Renee HieberActress, ghost tour guide and award-winning, bestselling author of Gothic, Gaslamp Fantasy fiction and paranormal non-fiction such as A Haunted History of Invisible Women for Tor and Kensington Books. A 4-time Prism award winner, Hieber has been featured on Mysteries at the Museum and Beyond the Unknown.Who to See: Featured Guests

Atlanta, Georgia 45 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Kenneth HiteKenneth Hite has written 100+ tabletop roleplaying game books, including Trail of Cthulhu, The Dracula Dossier, Night’s Black Agents, The Fall of DELTA GREEN, and Vampire: the Masquerade 5th Edition. He is half of the multiple-award-winning podcast Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff.Bill HolbrookBill Holbrook is the creator of three daily comic strips: On the Fastrack features the modern office through the eyes of Dethany, the corporate Goth. Safe Havens is a science fiction fantasy set in a genetics lab. In 1995 he launched Kevin & Kell, now the longest running daily webcomic.Morry HollowellMorry Hollowell is a comic book color artist that is currently working on Avengers Unlimited. Some of the most popular titles he’s worked on include Marvel Knights 4, Marvel Civil War, Spider-Man (Brand New Day), New Avengers, Wolverine (Old Man Logan), and Non-Stop Spider-Man.Greg HouserGreg Houser is known for his vocal work with companies like PetSmart, DuPont, American Express and many others. In anime, Houser has had the privilege to be a utility actors for titles such as Evangelion, Ikki Tousen, Shiki, Tales of Vesperia, and many others.J. GonzoJ. Gonzo is a Chicano Comicbook Artist best known as the writer and artist of his own title La Mano del Destino (self-published singles; collected edition – Image Comics) and the artist of La Voz de MAYO: Tata Rambo.Steve JacksonSteve Jackson has been designing games for 45 years and has no plans to stop. His creations include Munchkin, Illuminati, the GURPS and Fantasy Trip role-playing systems, Ogre, Car Wars, and Zombie Dice. He is a citizen of the Internet until Texas cleans up its act.D.B. JacksonD.B. Jackson/David B. Coe is an award-winning fantasy author, and has edited several anthologies. As D.B. Jackson, he writes the Thieftaker Chronicles. As David B. Coe, he has recently published the Radiants supernatural thriller series. He has a Ph.D. in U.S. history from Stanford University.Georges JeantyGeorges Jeanty is an Eisner winner and NY Times bestselling artist for the critically acclaimed Buffy the Vampire Slayer. His art can be seen at Marvel on Xtinction, Captain America, and Star Wars:The High Republic to name just a few. He is currently working on Disney’s Star Wars:The Mandalorian. Paul JenkinsPaul Jenkins has been creating, writing, and building franchises for over 30 years in the graphic novel, film, and video game industries. Over the last two decades Paul has been instrumental in the creation and implementation of literally hundreds of world-renowned, recognizable entertainment icons.Van JensenVan Jensen is an acclaimed comic book writer. He has crafted stories for Superman, The Flash, Green Lantern, James Bond and many others. His original series and graphic novels include ARCA, Two Dead, Cryptocracy and Pinocchio Vampire Slayer.Les JohnsonLes Johnson is a physicist, author, and NASA technologist. His recent books include A Traveler’s Guide to the Stars (Princeton Press) , Saving Proxima, The Spacetime War, and The Ross 248 Project (Baen). He leads two NASA space missions and was featured in the March 2019 issue of National Geographic.EK JohnstonEK Johnston is the critically acclaimed, New York Times Bestselling author of multiple YA novels, as well as a writer of Stars Wars and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves tie-ins.

Dragon Con 2023 46 DragonCon.orgDan JolleyDan Jolley has written professionally for 30+ years in comic books, video games, children’s books, and novels. He is most well-known for co-creating the Jason Rusch incarnation of DC Comics’ character Firestorm, co-writing the narrative for the game Dying Light, and scripting the Eisner-nominated graphic novel JSA: The Liberty Files.Catherine Lee JonesCatherine Jones is the owner of GSTQ Fashions, a costuming studio that has been in Atlanta, GA for the past 15 years. Her shop works primarily with the television and film industry. Jones specializes in leatherworking, 3D modeling for garments, machine knitting, and other unusual sewing techniques.Gary JonesGary Jones received “off-world & on-world” fame as beloved gate operator, Chief Master Sergeant Walter Harriman, during his 10 years on iconic sci-fi smash, Stargate SG1 and Stargate Atlantis. He’s an award-winning actor, playwright and comedic improvisor. He’s beloved globally for Stargate and TV episodics, MOW’s and features such as Travelers, Supernatural, Dr. Doolittle 3, and countless others.Omega JonesOmega Jones is a tabletop GM & designer, streamer, and host. He’s worked with companies including Wizards of the Coast & World of Darkness and created the theme song for Critter Hug, a Critical Role talk show. Actual play credits includes KOllOK , Into The Mists, & Outbreak Undead: Rag & Bone.Bill KeelAstronomer Bill Keel, is author of The Sky at Einstein’s Feet and The Road to Galaxy Formation. He hosts overnight “Live Astronomy” sessions, and has spoken on cosmology, extrasolar planets, citizen discovery in astronomy, science in the Firefly and Avatar universes, spy satellites, and astronomical tourism.Jason KeithJason Keith is an Eisner Award nominated color artist, who for the past 15 years has colored exclusively for Marvel Comics. Credits include The Avengers, Hulk, Wolverine, Amazing Spider-Man, Mighty Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Ghost Rider, Ultimate Avengers, Star Wars, and Darth Vader. Sherrilyn KenyonDefying odds is what New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon does best. With dedicated legions of fans known as Paladins, thousands of whom proudly sport tattoos from her genre-defying series, she’s become one of the most popular and influential authors in the world (in both adult and young adult).Greg KeyesGreg Keyes is the author of over thirty novels, from original works The Age of Unreason, Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Chosen of the Changeling, The High and Faraway, and The Basilisk Throne to licensed universes including Star Wars, Babylon 5, Pacific Rim, Godzilla, and The Elder Scrolls.Rob KleinRob Klein is VP of Sid & Marty Krofft Pictures and producer and former Manager of the Walt Disney Archives. He’s the author of Back to the Future Almanac and has appeared as an on-camera expert for Disney, NBCUniversal, Pawn Stars and Collector’s Call. Rob owns one of the largest collections of original entertainment props and costumes in the world.Nancy KnightNancy Knight is an award-winning author of 15 novels, numerous short stories, six produced plays, and one produced screenplay. She has edited several anthologies and has had stories published in others.Gini KochGini Koch writes the fast, fresh, and funny Alien/Katherine “Kitty” Katt series for DAW Books, as well as many other novels, novellas, novelettes, and short stories in all the genres and under a variety of pen names, including G.J.Koch, Anita Ensal, Jemma Chase, A.E. Stanton, and J.C. Koch.Who to See: Featured Guests

Atlanta, Georgia 47 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Mike KromeMike Krome is an Australian artist whose work has been featured in children’s books, magazines, computer games, film promotions, and comics. His work can be seen on the covers of Dynamite, Zenescope Entertainment, Image, Coffin Comics, Valiant Comics, and BOOM! Studios, and Rothic Novels.Emma KubertEmma Kubert is a freelance comic book artist, writer, and teacher/alumni of the Kubert School. Her artwork can currently be seen in Pandora (Frank Mill Presents), Radiant Pin (Image), and creating an offbeat, exciting fantasy adventure as the creator, writer and artist of Stoneheart (Image).Mike KunkelCartoonist Mike Kunkel has worked for nearly 30 years in Animation and Publishing drawing cartoon stories for Film, TV and Comics. He’s won the Annie Award for Best Character Design in an Animated TV Production and is the creator of the 2-time Eisner award-winning comic series Herobear and The Kid.Cheralyn LambethCheralyn is a professional costume, prop, and puppet builder whose work includes films (The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Patriot, The Hunger Games), TV shows (Dinosaurs!, Homeland, Legacies), & live/interactive properties (Star Trek: The Experience, Avenue Q). She also currently holds the Guinness World Record for Largest Collection of Finger Puppets.

Dragon Con 2023 48 DragonCon.orgEloy LasantaEloy Lasanta is the head of Third Eye Games, creators of RPGs like Part-Time Gods 2E, Sins of the Father, and the Pip System, and has contributed to other games like The Firefly RPG, ORUN, and Into the Motherlands. Never pidgeon-holed, never type-casted, Eloy has certainly left his mark on the tabletop industry.Mindy LeeMindy Lee has enjoyed an extensive and varied career in the entertainment industry. From video games to animation and beyond, she’s bringing her experience and talent to the world of comics– most recently as the co-creator and artist of Bounty, and the artist of Crimson Lotus, both published by Dark Horse Comics.Creees LeeCreees is a variant cover artist, and is the interior artist for Black Mask’s Lab Raider. He has worked for Image, Dynamite and Chapterhouse Comics. Todd LockwoodTodd Lockwood”s illustrations have appeared on bestselling novels, magazines, collectible card games, and fantasy RPGs, and been honored with numerous industry awards, including appearances in Spectrum and other Illustration Annuals. Todd’s novel, The Summer Dragon, was published by DAW Books in 2016, and his art collection, Found Worlds, in 2022. Leighann LordLeighann Lord is a stand-up comedian who has performed at Dragon Con for several years. She is the author of Dict Jokes and Real Women Do it Standing Up. Leighann has also co-hosted on StarTalkRadio, with Neil de Grasse Tyson. She has been seen on Comedy, HBO & Showtime.Joe “Huckleberry” LottJoe “Huckleberry” Lott is the towering US Marine veteran that has more than 50 years of backwoods experience to draw on as he works to keep the AIMS team on Mountain Monsters safe during their night-time hunts. Despite his height and intense stare, Huckleberry is a gentle giant with a big heart. Comfort LoveComfort and Adam are an award-nominated comic creating team. Their acclaimed series The Uniques and Rainbow in the Dark put them on the map, and they also wrote/illustrated The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing Comics (Random House) and Kitty Game (with artist Corinne Roberts).Jacob “Buck” LoweJacob “Buck” Lowe may be the youngest member of AIMS from Mountain Monsters, he takes a fair bit of ribbing from the older guys, but he is always willing to do what it takes to help solve the cryptid mysteries and hunt the monsters of Appalachia. Ant LuciaVery few alternate visions of established characters have captured the imaginations of fandom like the DC Comics Bombshells. When Ant Lucia unveiled his designs for such characters as Wonder Woman, Batwoman, Harley Quinn, and the rest in the series the popularity exploded!Rick LyonRick Lyon, a puppeteer for theatre, television, and film, created the puppets for Broadway’s Tony award-winning AVENUE Q, and also played Nicky and Trekkie Monster. Other work includes Sesame Street, Men In Black, the original live-action Ninja Turtles films, MuppetVision 3D, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.David MackDavid Mack is an Emmy nominated, New York Times bestselling author and artist of Kabuki, writer of Daredevil, cover artist of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods, Jessica Jones, and Fight Club 2. He is the artist on Jessica Jones Netflix opening titles and Captain America: The Winter Soldier film titles.Sam MaggsSam Maggs is a bestselling author of books, comics, TV, and video games. She’s written for games like SPIDER-MAN PS4; is the author of YA books The Unstoppable Wasp: Built On Hope and Con Quest!; and a comics writer for titles like Tell No Tales, Captain Marvel, and My Little Pony.Who to See: Featured Guests

Atlanta, Georgia 49 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Mari MancusiMari Mancusi is the award-winning author of over 30 books for kids, teens, and adults. She writes Frozen novels for Disney Press as well as sci-fi/fantasy books for other major publishers. An Emmy-award-winning former TV news producer, she also writes branching narrative fiction for mobile gaming companies.Brianna MarieBrianna Marie is co-owner of Dungeons and Randomness and has always been obsessed with fantasy, roleplay and storytelling. D&R is the best thing to have ever happened to her. She has more friends than she ever could have imagined and gets to utilize her talents of being creative and compulsive.Gail Z. MartinGail Z. Martin writes urban fantasy, epic fantasy, steampunk and more for Orbit Books, Falstaff Books, SOL Publishing and Darkwind Press. Urban fantasy series include Deadly Curiosities and Night Vigil. Epic fantasy series include Darkhurst, Chronicles Of The Necromancer, Fallen Kings Cycle, Ascendant Kingdoms Saga, and Assassins of Landria.Juwan MassGhost Brothers’ Juwan Mass has a passion for helping people and is willing to jump into the fire to get answers. The Eagle Scout is a natural born explorer but knows when to run when stuff hits the fan. Mass and Spratt bonded over their shared experience.Drew MasseyDrew Massey is the co-creator, co-executive producer, co-writer and lead actor (Evan) of The Barbarian and the Troll on Nickelodeon. With a career spanning three decades, he is a sought-after puppeteer, show creator and voice over actor at the top of his game.Jason MasseyStarting Dungeons and Randomness 11 years ago, Jason has been a professional Dungeon Master since then. He has hosted hundreds of sessions of DND and many other tabletop games.Katie McClenahanKatie McClenahan (aka Katie Mac) is a producer, puppeteer and storyteller based in Portland, OR. She daylights as a freelance commercial producer and production manager for stop motion films & TV shows. She moonlights in puppetry performing live puppet shows and creating short films.Eddie McClintockEddie McClintock starred for 5 years on Syfy network’s Warehouse 13. He appeared in a recurring role on Bones, as well as MacGyver, Supergirl, Agents of Shield, Backstrom, and Modern Family.Mark McDonaghMark McDonagh is a physicist and retired Navy submarine force Captain who has been running the National Security Decision Making Game since 1990. He lectures extensively on emerging technology, modern weapons, geopolitical topics and military history with particular expertise in WWII, the early Cold War, and history of submarine warfare.Kevin McLaughlinKevin McLaughlin is the multiple USA Today bestselling author of over 100 SF&F novels. He loves traveling around the world to help teach newer authors the art and craft of producing books readers love!William “Willy” McQuillianWilly McQuillian, the backwoods MacGyver of the Mountain Monsters crew, boasts that he can build a trap to hold anything. McQuillian’s day job is a tree trimmer, and his knowledge gives him unique insight as he builds the wood and metal traps built to catch Appalachia’s cryptids.Corynne McSherryCorynne McSherry is Legal Director at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, specializing in copyright, intermediary liability, open access, and free expression issues.

Dragon Con 2023 50 DragonCon.orgMark MeerMark is known worldwide for his work on Bioware’s Mass Effect Trilogy, voicing Commander Shepard, the Vorcha, and more. Other voice credits include the Baldur’s Gate and Dragon Age series, Hinterland Studio’s The Long Dark, ChaosForge’s Jupiter Hell and Starro the Conquerer in WB Games’ Gotham Knights.Erica MendezErica Mendez is a voice actor and screen writer based out of LA. You may have heard her voice in popular Anime such as Hunter x Hunter, Aggretsuko, Seven Deadly Sins, and Sword Art Online II. You can also hear her in video games such as Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Genshin Impact!Travis Scott MerrillTravis Scott Merrill currently works as an ager-dyer and specialty costumer and is a member of IATSE local 479. He uses paint, dyes, glues, power-tools; whatever it takes to create one-of-a-kind effects. You can see his art in professional theater, television, and across the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Jonboy MeyersJonboy Meyers is an illustrator, cover artist, concept designer, world builder, sequential artist and creator for toys, animation, video games, comic books, and film. Past projects include League of Legends for Riot Games, Star Wars Concept/Ideation for Hasbro Toys, Spawn for Image Comics/Todd McFarlane, Teen Titans for DC Comics and Inhumans with Marvel Comics.Sarah M MilkovichDr. Sarah M. Milkovich is a scientist and an engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She has spent over 15 years exploring the solar system with a variety of spacecraft. Milkovich enjoys sharing the stories of the people behind the robots.John Jackson MillerNew York Times bestselling author and Dragon Award winner John Jackson Miller has written novels and comics in many universes. Star Trek novels include Strange New Worlds: The High Country; Star Wars works include Kenobi and Knights of the Old Republic; plus titles for Battlestar Galactica, Halo, and Mass Effect.Kayli MillsKayli Mills characters include Keqing (Genshin Impact), Alice (Sword Art Online), Emilia (Re:Zero), Clara (Welcome to Demon School: Iruma-kun), Quna - Speaking and singing (PSO2) and many more!Andrea Lorenzo MolinariAndrea Lorenzo Molinari, Ph.D. is co-writer of The Shepherd series with Scout Comics and editorial director. He was submissions editor/ editor for Caliber Comics, an editor for Amigo Comics, and has edited books published by Action Lab Entertainment, Behemoth, Second Sight, Cosmic Times, and Lev Gleason’s New Friday Comics .Karl MolineKarl Moline has worked as a professional comic book artist with every major comics publisher for over twenty years. He is best known for his work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and co-creating Fray with Joss Whedon. He recently finished working on Eternus with Scout comics and Andy Serkis. Mikal MosleyMikal Mosley is an avid convention goer and costume designer. He has presented at several major conventions over the past 10 years, such as Dragon Con, Momo Con, and San Diego ComicCon. His professional costume credits include building costumes for the WWE, NFL, and various tv shows.Tony MoyTony Moy is an international comic artist known for The 4Forty2nd. He creates artwork for D&D, X-files, and more. He teaches watercolor and streams on Twitch and Paint Bros.Who to See: Featured Guests

Atlanta, Georgia 51 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023James C MulliganJames Mulligan has been a Disney artist for over two decades, with properties featuring everything from the classics to recent favorite Frozen. His design, fine art and gallery work includes Playboy, Coca-Cola, Fox, Dreamworks, Warner Brothers, the Chuck Jones Family, Marvel, DC, Lexus, and the Elvis Presley Estate.Bobby NashBobby Nash is an award-winning author (comic books, novels, short stories, screenplays, audio). On occasion, he acts in movies and TV shows, usually standing behind your favorite actor, but every once in a while they let him speak.Bill “Wild Bill” NeffMountain Monsters’ Bill “Wild Bill” Neff is sheer brute force and assists with the traps and tracking monsters through the woods. The Marine Corps veteran and big-game trapper never hesitates to climb a tree, scale a wall, or give chase, and his hyper, gregarious personality brings energy to the team.NooliganHaiNaNu “nooligan” Saulque is an artist, comic creator, and graphic designer based in Sacramento, Ca. From the cartoons of his youth to films he missed by decades, from golden age comics to classic newspaper strips, you will find a creator who has immersed himself in what he loves.

Dragon Con 2023 52 DragonCon.orgMohamed NoorDr. Mohamed Noor is a professor and vice-provost at Duke University and a contracted science consultant for the Star Trek universe. He merges his passions by teaching genetic and evolutionary concepts using depictions from Star Trek in the classroom, in writings, in online videos, and in-person presentations at conventions.Cary NordCary Nord is the award-winning artist of comic books and graphic novels such as Daredevil, X-Men, and Conan The Barbarian. Throughout his career Cary has drawn virtually every major character in comics, having worked on Superman, Wolverine, Mutant X, Ghost Rider, Spider-Man, Thor, and Star Wars.Jody Lynn NyeJody Lynn Nye lists her main career activity as “spoiling cats.” When not engaged in this worthy occupation, she writes fantasy and science fiction. She has published over 50 books and more than 170 stories. Nye teaches writing seminars and is Coordinating Judge for the Writers of the Future Contest.Ande ParksAnde Parks is an American comic book artist, known for his works as an inker and writer. His greatest notoriety comes from his stint with fellow artist Phil Hester on DC Comics’ Green Arrow series, and writing the graphic novels Union Station and Capote in Kansas by Oni Press.Bob PendarvisBob Pendarvis was the original creator of SCAD’s Sequential Art Department (he even named it) and taught dozens of unique classes for over 18 years. Pendarvis’s most recent accomplishments are the successful publication of A Girl Teaching Art Classes In The Spooky Woods Near A Witch and the sequel James.Mark A PenningtonMark Pennington’s art career started at Hasbro designing GI Joe action figures. Three years later he moved on to freelance art, inking comics for DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, and various others. He also illustrated for gaming cards, children’s books, educational books and is currently illustrating Carson of Venus.Harrison Giles PinkHarrison Pink has had a varied career in the video games industry, working on groundbreaking narrative titles such as Telltale’s The Walking Dead and Tales from the Borderlands alongside designing and writing quests for genre-defining franchises such as Diablo IV.Lan PittsLan Pitts was born in Atlanta, now lives in Baltimore, Maryland, where he writes comics and is a Staff Writer for Gamespot. He loves wrestling, The Simpsons, and 1980s’ animation. Lan has written for several entertainment sites for almost 20 years and has been writing comics for what feels like so much longer.Van Allen PlexicoVan Allen Plexico is a multi-award-winning writer best known for the Sentinels illustrated superhero novels and comics, 1960s crime novels, and the Shattering space opera universe. His White Rocket Entertainment network features multiple video and podcast channels covering James Bond, Babylon 5, The Avengers, and more.Deanna Krofft PopeDeanna Krofft Pope is SVP of Sid and Marty Krofft Pictures and has worked with her father, Marty Krofft, at the company for nearly 40 years, producing and co-producing television and streaming hits like Mutt & Stuff, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (2016), and Mondays with Marty.Robert PopeCartoonist/animator Robert Pope draws the Peanuts gang for Simon and Schuster and Looney Tunes for DC. He’s drawn Scooby-Doo, Batman, Powerpuff Girls and more for DC, IDW, as well as animating for CN classics Space Ghost Coast to Coast, The Animaniacs, The Brak Show and others!Who to See: Featured Guests

Atlanta, Georgia 53 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Carl J. PottsCarl Potts was an Executive Editor at Marvel Comics, overseeing 1/3 of Marvel’s publications. He is best known for Punisher War Journal, Alien Legion, and for writing The DC Comics Guide to Creating Comics:Inside the Art of Visual Storytelling. He is a Professor at the School of Visual Arts.Benny PowellBenny Powell is a publisher, writer, and artist most known for the hit White Widow comic and upcoming spin-off I Make Boys Cry. He is also the creator and writer for Wayward Legends, Darchon, AMPED, Duel Identity, Wayward Sons, Markiplier, and dozens more.Andy PriceSince issue one, Andy Price has been the lead pencil/ink artist for the incredibly successful and record breaking My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic comic book from IDW Publishing. MLP broke the 100,000 pre-sale mark, the first independent book to beat out DC or Marvel in 9 years!Cherie M. PriestCherie Priest is the author of more than two dozen books and novellas, including the Booking Agents mysteries (Grave Reservations and Flight Risk), southern horror novel The Toll, acclaimed gothic Maplecroft, and the award-winning Clockwork Century series, beginning with Boneshaker.Dr. Donald ProtheroDr. Donald Prothero has taught college geology and paleontology for over 45 years, at Caltech, Occidental, and several other colleges, and currently teaches at Cal Poly Pomona. He is the author of over 350 scientific papers, and 49 books, on scientific topics as well as books on UFOs, cryptozoology, and the paranormal.Benjamin RadfordBenjamin Radford, MPH, M.Ed., is a folklorist with Skeptical Inquirer magazine and has written on urban legends, mysterious phenomena, and critical thinking. He is author of over twenty books and has won awards for his books, films, and podcasts.Cat RamboCat Rambo’s 200+ fiction publications include stories in Asimov’s, Clarkesworld Magazine, and The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Their novel You Sexy Thing was a Dragon Award nominee in 2022. Their most recent works include Gods of Tabat (novel, WordFire Press) and space opera Devil’s Gun.Trina L. RayTrina Ray is the Deputy Science Manager and Investigation Scientist for the radar instrument on NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission. She worked 20 years on Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn (specializing in Titan), starting her career working on Voyager. She has been invited to speak around the nation.Aaron ReynoldsAaron Reynolds is the four time Webby award-winning author of Effin’ Birds, a comic strip pairing intricate artwork with mundane daily frustrations read by over a million people every day. His first book, Effin’ Birds: A Field Guide To Identification, hit bookstores in 2019 and is a best seller.Roy A RichardsonRoy Richardson has worked for all the major publishers. Currently, he is the inker of the new sci-fi series Captain Ginger from Ahoy Comics. He is also the inker/letter/colorist for the Mary Worth comic strip, over his wife June Brigman’s pencils.RiddleRiddle, is an internationally recognized cosplayer who has been cosplaying for over 20 years. While she continues to cosplay, she has transferred the skills she learned from cosplay to working on such films as Marvel’s End Game as a specialty costumer, as well as various shows on Disney+.Corinne RobertsCorinne Roberts is an illustrator working in comics and children’s books (Bug Bites, Drawing Dragons, the Out and About series, Kitty Game and Unreal Estate). She teaches throughout Michigan and continues her passion of painting in watercolor and pen.

Dragon Con 2023 54 DragonCon.orgRogueRogue is the lead singer, song writer, front-man, and founder of the band the Cruxshadows, with close to 200 song-writing credits, over 20 CDs, several chart-topping hits in Europe and the U.S., and well over a thousand live performances all over the globe.Naomi “Nao” RomeroNaomi Romero is a character designer for animation and illustrator for children’s literature. They have worked for Dream Works, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Sesame Workshop, Illumination Studios, Hasbro, Spin Master, and more. Naomi is the current artist for the new baby dragon plush for Dragon Con.Mark RussellMark Russell is the GLAAD and Eisner award-winning writer behind comic books such as The Flintstones, Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles, Second Coming, and Superman: Space Age. He lives and works in Portland, Oregon.Steve SaffelSteve Saffel has been in publishing for decades including at Titan Books acquiring SF, fantasy, horror, and illustrated books. He’s the fiction editor for Alien and Predator novels, books based on Marvel Comics (including Black Panther), the Conan fiction, and novels based on Gears of War and Mass Effect.Robert J. SawyerRobert J. Sawyer has won the Hugo, Nebula, and John W. Campbell Memorial Awards, all for best science-fiction novel of the year. The ABC TV series Flash Forward was based on his Aurora award-winning novel of the same name, and he was one of the writers for that program.Erica SchultzErica Schultz is a Ringo Award nominated comic book writer best known for her work on X-23, Moon Knight, and Daredevil for Marvel, and her creator-owned series The Deadliest Bouquet with Image Comics. She’s also worked with 2000AD, Dark Horse, Dynamite, Red 5, and more.Chris SchweizerEisner-nominated Chris Schweizer is the cartoonist that divides his time between two graphic novel series: the award-winning historical fiction Crogan Adventures (Oni Press), and the upcoming horror series The Creeps (Abrams/Amulet). Schweizer has previously taught aspiring artists at SCAD-Atlanta for five years.Michael Shelfer20 years in professional comics, Michael Shelfer is the artist on the current Dune: House Harkonnen comic adaptation from Boom! Studios, previously the artist for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Elvis the Graphic Novel (Ringo award nominated book), Marvel’s Domino and Domino: Hotshots and many others.Scott Sigler#1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler is the creator of fifteen novels, six novellas and dozens of short stories. He gives away his stories as weekly, serialized, audio-books, with over 40 million episodes downloaded.Uko SmithHaving worked with well-known companies like Hasbro, Image, IDW, Marvel, DC, Kingwood Comics, Lucasfilm, Chapterhouse, Ablaze Publishing, Moonstone, Upper Deck, Action Labs, DC DIRECT and also being featured in Heavy Metal, Uko Smith publishes a successful brand of original art and sketchbooks out of his studio.Dietrich O SmithDietrich Smith is an artist in the field of comics who has illustrated a variety of titles such as Superman, Spiderman, Shaft, and a bevy of others. He has been nominated or awarded various honors and currently has his hand in development of a diverse group of projects.Anne SowardsAnne Sowards is an executive editor at Penguin Random House, where she primarily acquires and edits fantasy, science fiction, and romance for the Ace and Berkley imprints. The talented authors she works with include New York Times bestsellers Jim Butcher, Patricia Briggs, and Kim Harrison.Who to See: Featured Guests

Atlanta, Georgia 55 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Dalen SprattDalen Spratt is addicted to history both in and outside of the paranormal. The entrepreneur and fashion designer is the ringleader of the team on Ghost Brothers, with his finger on the pulse of the who, what, where, when and why of each case.Michael A. StackpoleMichael A. Stackpole is an award-winning novelist, game designer, computer game designer, podcaster, screenwriter and graphic novelist best known for I, Jedi and Rogue Squadron.T. Alexander StangroomT. Alexander Stangroom is the Chief Operations Officer at the multi ENnie award-winning tabletop role-playing publisher Kobold Press. Stangroom is a professional Dungeon Master, TTRPG designer, and writer whose credits include publications from Wizards of the Coast and Modiphius.Kyle StarksKyle Starks is the writer of DC’s Peacemaker Tries Hard, I Hate This Place, Where Monsters Lie, the upcoming Marvel Unleashed, and Rick and Morty. He is well known for his action-comedies, like Kill Them All and his two Eisner nominated books Sexcastle and Rock Candy Mountain both from Image Comics.Kim SteadmanKim Steadman is a Systems Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Currently she is a Systems Engineer for the Perseverance Rover Engineering Operations team and the Technical Group Supervisor for the Integrated Planning and Sequencing for Surface Missions group. She has also worked on Opportunity, Curiosity, and Cassini.

Dragon Con 2023 56 DragonCon.orgJeanne C SteinJeanne C. Stein is the author of the The Anna Strong Vampire Chronicles and The Fallen Siren Series written as S. J. Harper. In 2021, she co-authored a Sci Fi adventure trilogy, 180 Degrees Magnetic. Her most recent short story appeared in Shadow Atlas, Dark Landscapes of the Americas.TJ SterlingTJ Sterling is a former Marvel and DC comics artist and currently publishes comics through his own imprint RAE Comics. TJ is also a teacher at the Joe Kubert School of Comic and Cartoon Art.S. M. StirlingS.M. Stirling was born in France in 1953 and published his first novel Snowbrother in 1984. His latest books are Conan: Blood Of The Serpent, Warlord Of The Steppes and the upcoming To Turn The Tide, a time-travel novel which will be coming out from Baen in 2023.William StoutWilliam Stout is an American fantasy artist and illustrator with a specialization in paleontological art. His paintings have been shown in over seventy exhibitions, including twelve one-man shows. He has worked on over thirty feature films, doing everything from storyboard art to production design.Sorah SuhngSorah Suhng has been a contributing artist to the comic book industry since 2007. She is owner and creator of Karnal Sin and the popular Karnal Confessions series as well as the Aurora comic book series .SwayJoshua “Sway” Swaby has provided cover artwork for Entertainment Weekly, DC Comics, Vault Comics, Image Comics, and Marvel Comics. His art has brought to life many iconic properties, including Star Wars, Black Widow, Wonder Woman, Miles Morales, Thanos, Loki, and more. Sway’s dedication to his craft and dynamic presentation makes him an illustrator to watch for years.Bobby TimonyBobby Timony is the illustrator of DC’s League of Super-Pets, an original graphic novel based on the animated film. He co-created the Harvey Award nominated webseries The Night Owls for DC Comics, and has illustrated multiple sets of Disney trading cards for Topps.Jamie TyndallJamie Tyndall is a Canadian - American Comic book cover artist. He is the founder and co creator of Absolute Comics and Merc Publishing with such titles as Miss Meow, Deathrage, Born of Blood and many more.Chris UmingaChristopher Uminga is a Connecticut based painter and illustrator. He has spent the last ten years developing a unique style that blends together creepy and cute. You can find the influences of classic movies, Saturday morning cartoons, graffiti and low brow/outsider art in his work. James UnderdownJames Underdown is the Founder and Chair of the Center for Inquiry Investigations Group, who offers a $500,000 prize for anyone who can prove paranormal ability under scientific testing conditions. He is the host of Point of Inquiry, CFI’s podcast, and SkeptiLab: The Bunk Stops Here! a new web series.UrbnpopChris Hamer aka UrbnPop is a Georgia based artist, who paints, draws comics, and envisions the world in a very different way.Toma VagnerToma Vagner is an award-winning NYC-based artist and illustrator. Toma is known for creating tour visuals for Harry Styles worldwide tour in 2018, as well as her series of illustrations “DISORDERS.” Clients include Google, The New York Times, Bloomberg, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, LUSH, Premier Guitar, Bandcamp, Red Bull, Wired, Johns Hopkins University, and others.Who to See: Featured Guests

Atlanta, Georgia 57 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Trevor ValleTrevor Valle is a paleontologist, science writer, and professional DM who has appeared on Doomsday: 10 Ways The World Will End and Mammoths Unearthed, as well as a TTRPG writer, Actual Play regular, the dinosaur creator for Atlas Games’ Plangea D&D setting, and Creative Director of the GeekyJerseys D&D jerseys.Sal VellutoSal Velluto’s professional career in comics started in 1986. Since then, the Italian-born - Utah resident has been drawing for major American publishers (Marvel, DC, Valiant), and several independents as well as international publishers. He is probably best known for drawing Black Panther and Marc Spector: Moon Knight.Wade von GrawbadgerA veteran of 24 years in comics; Eisner, Harvey and Inkwell award-winning artist Wade von Grawbadger moved back to Atlanta after a 20 year absence and continues to create comics today working most recently on Wonder Woman, Amazing Spider-man, and Venom.Christian WaggonerChristian Waggoner is known worldwide for his Star Wars Reflection series paintings. He has been working with Lucasfilm over 12 years. His uniquely enhanced, photo-realistic style makes viewers wonder how he achieves such detail with a mere brush and canvas.Garrett WangGarrett Wang is best known for his role as Ensign Harry Kim on Star Trek: Voyager which ran from 1995 to 2001. Garrett’s other work includes Star Trek: Of Gods and Men, Into the West, Demon Island, Star Trek: Voyager Elite Force (game), The Auteur Theory, Hundred Percent, Ivory Tower, Angry Cafe, and Flesh Suitcase.Jean Marie WardJean Marie Ward writes fiction, nonfiction and everything in between. Her credits include a multi-award nominated novel, numerous short stories and two popular art books. H C WarnerHC Warner is responsible for the birth of the Comics and Pop Art installation in a double suite poolside at the Sheraton featuring an array of present leaders in the lowbrow and pop art arena. Warner’s been part of Atlanta’s lowbrow scene since the early ‘90s .David WeberDavid Weber grew up in rural South Carolina. He is perhaps best known for his character Honor Harrington. David currently lives in Greenville, SC with his wife Sharon, numerous cats and three dogs. Two of David’s children are serving their country in the Armed Forces, and one is attending college.Jenelle WeidlichJenelle Weidlich is a multidisciplinary artist with a background in printmaking, puppetry, and theatrical clown. Her work has been featured in National Puppet Slams, film festivals, and variety shows across the U.S. and Berlin. She most recently performed in the award-winning Box of Clowns’ 10th anniversary performance of “Mom?”Toni WeisskopfToni Weisskopf has been the publisher of Baen Books since 2006. Baen is known for its innovative e-publishing program, which has expanded under Weisskopf’s leadership to include titles from other publishers. She is interested in space science and serves on the Board of Advisors of the Interstellar Research Group.Marcus WilliamsMarcus Williams is an Illustrator, Writer and Co-Creator. A long time lover of video games, comic art, and all things animated, Williams dedicated his young artistic years to fine tuning his illustration muscles by way of freelancing. Robert WilsonRobert Wilson IV is a comic artist and illustrator living in Dallas, TX. He is the co-creator and artist of Heartthrob at Oni Press with writer Christopher Sebela and colorist Nick Filardi. He also co-created Knuckleheads at IDW / Monkeybrain with Brian Winkeler and Like A Virus with Ken Lowery.

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Dragon Con 2023 60 DragonCon.orgStephen AdamsStephen Adams is the host of the podcasts, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades and Those Were The Days, and a founder of the 2Dorks network of podcasts and live streams.David AfshariradDavid Afsharirad is an associate editor at Baen Books. He is the editor of several volumes of short fiction and the author of many published short stories. Jer AlfordJer Alford is a comic historian and owner of Mini-Komix. He’s the head of the Stupid Comics retrospective group, and reviews for the Anime Anyway website.Michael J AllenUSA Today bestselling author of multi-layer, character-driven, full-spectrum science fiction and fantasy, Michael J. Allen has infused his quirky sense of humor into over two dozen published works.Quincy J. AllenQuincy J. Allen is a cross-genre author going in several directions at once. He’s actively engaged in five different universes, including two of his own.Ayla AlmeeAyla is co-director of Antipode Geek Bellydance. She has entertained thousands with stage productions, and workshops on modern and traditional Silk Road culture: cuisine, fashion, and dance.J.A. AndrewsJA Andrews thought her degree in aerospace engineering was useless to her as a fantasy author. Until that knowledge helped solve how to ground a dragon in The Keeper Chronicles.Stephen L Antczak Antczak is a writer and editor, and hosts the YouTube channel I, Nerdius ,where he discusses science fiction and fantasy lit and other media, writing, fandom, science, and books.Corey ApplegateCorey Applegate is actively involved in a wide variety of fandoms including Star Wars, Wheel of Time, Sewing, D+D, Fantasy Literature, History, Travel, and Disney.Dr. April ArmesApril Armes is a microbial geneticist and ecologist with a focus on microbe-microbe and microbe-host interactions. By night, April enjoys her hobbies such as dancing, cosplay, and video games.Davis AshuraDavis Ashura is the award-winning author of three bestselling epic fantasy series, the Castes and the OutCastes, the Chronicles of William Wilde, Instrument of Omens, and The Eternal Ephemera.Emily Swan aSwanNamedEmily Emily Swan (aSwanNamedEmily) is the creator and showrunner of the Doodle Crew art stream, co-host of Sketching Shakespeare art and discussion stream, and member of the In Addition podcast.Samantha AvilaSamantha Avila is an Art Director working in film and TV. Recent credits include Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Our Flag Means Death, and Westworld.Will AymerichWill Aymerich is The Founder of the The Southern Church of Vinyl, Co-author of the book Souls of Norcross, founder of The Darkside Syndicate a popular paranormal investigation team from Atlanta.Kevin BachelderKevin Bachelder has been podcasting about genre TV and movies since 2005. His podcasts have won four Parsec Awards in the Best Fan Podcast category.Michael BaileyMichael Bailey has been a podcaster since 2007 when he launched his first show Views From The Longbox. He has hosted, co-hosted, or guest hosted on a number of podcasts.Who to See: Attending Professionals

Atlanta, Georgia 61 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Travis BaldreeTravis Baldree is the NYT bestselling author of Legends & Lattes. He is also full-time audiobook narrator who has lent his voice to hundreds of stories.Griffin BarberGriffin Barber writes in Eric Flint’s 1632 series, Second Chance Angel with Kacey Ezell, Man-Eater and Infiltration (Caine Riordan Universe). He also writes short stories and contributed to GURPS.Paul BarrettPaul is an author and motion picture producer. He has two features and two documentaries under his belt, as well as six novels in the sci-fi/fantasy field.Aretta BaumgartnerAretta Baumgartner is a performer/teaching artist specializing in puppetry, mask, and movement. She’s proud to be the Education Director of the world-renowned Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta.Davey BeauchampDavey Beauchamp is an Artist and Librarian. He has done work for BBC, BBC America, and Penguin UK for Doctor Who. Currently he is art director for Tavern Publishing.Leigh “The Talent” Bennett-ConnerLeigh is the co-host of 50 Days of Dragon Con podcast. She’s the one with questions, makes double - or triple - entendres without meaning to, and then gets embarrassed.Evan BernsteinEvan Bernstein is a co-host of the award-winning science podcast The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe. He is also a co-host of Which Game First: A Board Game Podcast.Jamie BernsteinJamie Bernstein is a data scientist who specializes in building statistical models that predict human behavior. She’s also previously been a regular contributor to blogs like Skepchick and Mad Art Lab.Kaitlin BevisKaitlin Bevis is best known as the author of the young adult Greek mythology series, the Daughters of Zeus and a young adult horror novel called Blood and Other Matter.J.D. BlackroseJD Blackrose is the author of The Summoner’s Mark series from Bell Bridge Books, and The Soul Wars, The Devil’s Been Busy, and the Zombie Cosmetologist novellas from Falstaff Books, and numerous short stories.Jennifer BlackstreamJennifer Blackstream is a bestselling author of urban fantasy and paranormal romance fueled by binge-watching TV murder mysteries, a Master’s degree in Psychology, and an obsession with mythology and fairy tales.Bobby BlackwolfBobby Blackwolf is the co-owner of the Voice of Geeks Network podcast network and Twitch channel and has hosted a live internet show and podcast about video games since 2005.R.J. Blain USA Today Bestselling author R.J Blain writes paranormal romance and urban fantasy with a comedic twist, blending thrills and chills with hilarity and mayhem.Charles E. BlueCharles Blue is a science writer and science communicator focusing on astronomy, astrophysics, engineering and geophysics. He is a contributor to the NOIRLab Stories blog and the Cosmoview webcast.D.J. BoddenD.J. Bodden is a sci-fi and fantasy author of 10 books and counting. He has written in the LitRPG Viridian Gate Online universe and created the science-fiction FiveFold Universe.

Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2023 62 DragonCon.orgHeather BoddyHeather Boddy (she/her) is a plus-sized, inclusive fitness professional in NYC who creates safe spaces for nerds to geek out while they work out.Ian BoleyIan Boley is a historian who uses sci-fi to teach about national security,diplomatic, and nuclear issues on The Joint Geeks of Staff podcast.David BoopDavid Boop is the author of The Drowned Horse Chronicle Volume 1, She Murdered me with Science, and Rippers: The Soul Changers. He also edits and writes short fiction.Marco BossowMarco Bossow is a director and producer best known for the hit Star Wars web series Bucketheads - starring Troy Mundle and Mark Meer. Kurt BoutinBoutin currently hosts This Week in MCU, Story Time with Kurt, This Week in Batuu, Plus Size Stories, and publishes daily Fat Guy vlogs focusing on weight loss on TikTok.Jay BoyceJay Boyce, daughter of a librarian and wielder of words, is primarily an editor turned writer and perpetual learner. She currently writes A Touch of Power and Rise of the Mystic Mage series.Brad BradleyRobert “Brad” Bradley is a former industrial chemist, and the Research Coordinator for the Center for Paranormal Research and Investigation. He has appeared in an episode of Ghost Hunters.Jonathan P. BrazeeJonathan Brazee is a retired Marine colonel, full-time hybrid writer, USA Today Bestseller, two-time Dragon Award, and two-time Nebula Award finalist. He is also a member of SFWA.Marie BrennanMarie Brennan is the author of the Hugo-nominated The Memoirs of Lady Trent; the first book of that series was nominated for a World Fantasy Award.Bill BridgesBill Bridges is a writer and game designer most known for developing White Wolf’s World of Darkness and the Fading Suns science-fiction universe. J F Brink JF Brink, also known as The First Defier, is the author of Defiance of the Fall, a fantasy series which has sold 100s of thousands of copies.Bethany BrookshireBethany Brookshire is a PhD neuroscientist, science writer, and podcaster. She is the author of the 2022 book Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains.Matthew J. Brown Matthew Brown, PhD, is a scholar of comics and pop culture. He is co-editor of More Critical Approaches to Comics and has organized academic panels at Dragon Con.Andy BrownAndy Brown is a CSC Associate Cinematographer and award-winning director. Brown’s vast experience has allowed him to developed a keen eye behind the lens creating stunning images and thought-provoking stories.Rhett C. BrunoRhett Bruno is a USA Today bestselling, #1 Audible Bestselling, and Nebula-nominated hybrid author who co-founded Aethon Books and currently serves as its CEO.Bill BudingtonBill Budington is a long-time activist, cryptography enthusiast, and a Senior Staff Technologist on EFF’s Public Interest Technology team. His research has been featured nationally and cited by Congress.

Atlanta, Georgia 63 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Doug BurbeyDoug Burbey is the author of the Blood War urban fantasy series. In addition to writing, he is a Department of Defense Program Manager for advanced technology development efforts.Chesya BurkeBurke is as Assistant Professor and the director of Africana Studies at Stetson University. She is a Podcaster and author. Her collection, Let’s Play White, is being taught in universities.Raychelle BurksRaychelle Burks is a chemistry professor with a crime lab background. She brings her expertise to examine unusual cases, both real and fictional.Tyra BurtonTyra Burton is a multiple-award-winning professor, social media strategist, and co-author of Socially Engaged: The Author’s Guide to Social Media.Darin M. BushDarin M. Bush is an award-winning science-fiction and fantasy short-story author. He is the founder and executive producer of Tables of Content, a virtual sci-fi convention.James J. ButcherJames J. Butcher is a new urban fantasy writer and author of Dead Man’s Hand, the first book in the Unorthodox Chronicles. He is the son of Jim Butcher, author of the Dresden Files, Codex Alera, and Cinder Spires.D.J. ButlerD.J. (Dave) Butler has been a lawyer, a consultant, a corporate trainer, and a registered investment banking representative, and he is now a Consulting Editor for Baen Books.Richard Lee ByersRichard Lee Byers is the author of over fifty fantasy and horror novels as well as numerous pieces of short fiction. He also writes graphic novel and contributes to the development of electronic games. Kevin CaffertyKevin Cafferty is an Emmy nominated documentary filmmaker, head of creative at a Fortune 500 company and podcaster.Ryan CahillRyan Cahill is the award-winning author of the bestselling epic fantasy series The Bound and The Broken.Jessica CailFeatured on NOVA’s Secret Life of Scientists for her dual life as psychopharmacologist and stuntwoman, Dr. Cail also serves as scientific consultant for Hollywood sci-fi as well as an author.Jez CajiaoJez Cajiao was a welder until a respiratory disability ended his career abruptly. Cajiao turned to writing in 2020, and is now a full-time, bestselling author of 4 Dark LitRPG series.Kirstyn CarlsonKirstyn Carlson is a Systems Integration and Test Engineer for NASA’s Artemis Program at Kennedy Space Center, working on the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle. Kenneth G CarpenterDr. Kenneth Carpenter is currently the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Operations Project Scientist and the Ground Systems Project Scientist for the Roman Space Telescope (RST) at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.Martha CarrMartha Carr is a bestselling author of urban fantasy/action adventure novels. She was a stringer for the Washington Post, national columnist, co-creator of Oriceran Universe, author of bestselling UF series, The Leira Chronicles. Martha has a new book, Eamon, first in the Queen of the Flightless Dragons trilogy.

Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2023 64 DragonCon.orgR E Carr R.E. Carr is the award-winning author of multiple urban fantasy and horror comedy series, including Rules Undying, False Icons, and her latest, The Accidental Summoner.Raymond Daniel CarrRaymond Carr is a Jim Henson Company-trained puppeteer and award-winning independent filmmaker. He is a board member of Film Impact Ga, and the Jim Henson Foundation.Alison CarrierAs a seasoned developer, Alison Carrier has worked on Star Wars: Hunters, Halo Infinite, and other titles while passionately advocating for diversity and equity in video games.Corey CastellanoCastellano is a makeup artist / designer whose credits include: Devil All The Time, Roswell, The Gifted, Sleepy Hollow, Pirates of the Caribbean 2-4, War of the Worlds, X-Men, among others.Jaime CastleJaime Castle is a #1 Audible Bestselling author, including Luna Missile Crisis, Dead Acre, Cold as Hell, The Buried Goddess Saga, Web of Eyes, Jeff the Game Master, and more.CathalsonCathalson is an American author and screenwriter of over 50+ publications. He is a fiction developer for Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc., AntiMatter Games, and creator of the game - StoriVenture.CatieosaurusCatieosaurus is a mental health advocate and full-time content creator. As a professional streamer and TTRPG influencer, she is passionate about opening conversations about neurodiversity and accessibility into the gaming community. Robert ChapinRobert Chapin is a visual effects artist, fight choreographer, actor, writer, and director. He wrote and starred in Ring of Steel and The Hunted.Michael ChatfieldMichael Chatfield is an international bestseller author with over 40 books based in Fantasy, Science fiction and LitRPG universes!ChelseaBytesChelseaBytes is a Twitch Partner, Host, and Computer Scientist who aims to show that geeks don’t look or act the way most people imagine. Luke ChmilenkoLuke Chmilenko is best known for a variety of blockbuster series such as Ascend Online, The Shattered Reigns, Savage Dominion, and Stormweaver!Crystal Cleveland Crystal Cleveland is an award-winning actress, published model, horror-short director, and Gruesome Magazine Youtube host for all things happening in horror films.Pamela ColePamela Cole is a costumier who graduated from Goodman Theater in Chicago over 50 years ago and continues to work with dance companies, movies, museums, reenactors, in the Atlanta area.Joshua ColwellDr. Joshua Colwell is Chair and Pegasus Professor of Physics at the University of Central Florida. He hosts Walkabout the Galaxy, the fun astronomy podcast.Ryan A ConsellRyan Consell is an engineering professor, costumer, prop maker, and author with particular expertise in engineering science with research focused on composite materials and bicycle destruction.

Atlanta, Georgia 65 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Harmon CooperHarmon Cooper is the bestselling indie author of over 75 fantasy books including Pilgrim, Cowboy Necromancer, War Priest, The Feedback Loop, The World According to Dragons, and Arcane Cultivator.Jason CordovaBestselling author Jason Cordova was a finalist for both the John W. Campbell Award and Dragon Award. A huge history nerd, the Navy veteran, former teacher, and retired esports pro.Michael Andrew CorrieMichael Corrie, aka, “Props To History” is a propmaker/sfx artist and prop-master for Film, TV, and Theatre. Known publicly as Props To History, a film, prop and special effects historian. David Colston CorrisDavid Colston Corris is an Actor and Puppetry Artist. Highlights include: The national tour of Avenue Q, World Premier of Disney’s Tangled: The Musical, and Disney’s Frozen, A Musical Spectacular.Elemental CosplayElemental Cosplay is a scientist IRL and has been a cosplayer for five years. As an award-winning cosplayer and conservation biologist, her favorite is Captain Planet. Hellspawned CosplayProducer, Cosplayer, Actor, Activist and most importantly...father; Demetrius Holt has used his platform as a cosplayer to create opportunities for minorities to be represented in spaces we are normally dismissed.Tom CravensThomas Cravens is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas. His degrees are in Physics from Stony Brook University in Astronomy from Harvard University. He works on planetary atmospheres (Earth, Venus, Mars, Saturn, and comets).Ryan CrisseyRyan Crissey is Chief Creative Director of Musclenerdz. For the last few years Ryan has help co-ordinate and put on the Musclenerdz Showdown, a mix of cosplay and fitness competition.Katie CrossMagic-lover Katie Cross has published more than thirty books in YA Fantasy because she likes to hang out with dragons in wild places.Mike CrugnolaMike Crugnola is best-known for role playing characters like Jebeddo and Deeran on the D&D live play podcast Adventure Incorporated, the Pokedexpert on Ask the Pokedexpert, and as a Swoontower Soccer host.Stephanie CrugnolaStephanie Crugnola is a chaotic wholesome content creator specializing in Shakespeare, Collaborative Storytelling , Soccer, and all things niche nerd.Paul B CurrieDr. Paul Currie is a Health Science administrator and recovering Biology and Chemistry professor. He has given numerous talks on the use of pop culture in teaching.Joshua I. CutchinJoshua Cutchin is a full-time author and musician specializing in speculative non-fiction. He is the author of seven critically-acclaimed books. In 2019, he was featured on History Channel’s Ancient Aliens.Ron DanielsRon Daniels is an attorney who regularly handles cases involving credit reporting errors, abusive debt collection, privacy issues, and constitutional rights.Veronica DashiellVeronica Dashiell is half of the husband and wife puppetry team Felt Nerdy. They have been performing at conventions and local theatres across the Southeast for over ten years together.

Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2023 66 DragonCon.orgCaroline DavidCaroline David has been in fandom since she was three months old. She has artwork in collections around the world, and is a published author both for prose and art.Milton J. DavisMilton Davis is an award-winning Black Speculative fiction author and owner of MVmedia, LLC, a publishing company specializing in Science Fiction and Fantasy based on African/African Diaspora-history, culture, and traditions. Dean’s LystWalter Dean is a designer who specializes in custom-made costumes. He was featured by Marvel Studios in Marvel Becoming: Dora Milaja. He has also been spotlighted in several written publications.Ryan DeBruynRyan DeBruyn was a professional athlete that always wanted to write, and turned his dream into a reality. His works include, Ether Collapse, System Misinterpret, and Ether Flows. Jonathan DeckerJonathan Decker is a licensed therapist, actor, author, comedian, and film critic. He is best known as co-host of the popular YouTube channels Cinema Therapy and Mended Light.Lali DeRosierScience teacher and education researcher, Lali DeRosier promotes youth involvement in science through student writing, art, and, outreach. She tackles themes of science and diversity in sci-fi, fantasy, and horror.Matt DinnimanMatt Dinniman is the author of the bestselling series, Dungeon Crawler Carl.Rita DLaVaneRita D’LaVane is your 2019 Duchess of Funk of the What The Funk?! All BIPoC Burlesque Festival. Voted Savannah’s Best Burlesque Performer 2020, 2021, 2022 and Mx. Ohio Burlesque 2022.Kevin DockeryKevin Dockery has written or contributed to 39 books, numerous magazine articles, and appears on PBS, the History Channel, Discovery Channel, and Military Channel.Beth DolgnerBeth Dolgner writes paranormal fiction and nonfiction, including the Eternal Rest Bed and Breakfast paranormal cozy mysteries. She gives talks about Victorian death customs and Spiritualism, and she tells ghost stories at events. Cecilia DominicBy day, psychologist Cecilia Dominic helps people cure their insomnia. By night, this USA Today bestselling author writes steampunk and urban fantasy books that keep readers up all night. Elizabeth DonaldElizabeth Donald is an award-winning writer of dark fantasy and speculative fiction. Her books include the Blackfire and Nocturne series, and she teaches writing at two universities in St. Louis.Jason DoroughJason Dorough is the author of the epic fantasy Teshovar series, has worked as a voiceover artist for more than a decade and is also a content creator on BookTok.Addie DoveDr. Addie Dove is a planetary scientist and professor at UCF with a passion for space and science communication. She a cohost on the Walkabout the Galaxy podcast.Brian DuckwitzBrian Duckwitz has contributed to and authored over a dozen works for Paizo including A Taste of Ashes . He currently works as a Narrative Designer for Pixagon Games.

Atlanta, Georgia 67 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Patrick DuganPatrick Dugan is the award-winning author of the Darkest Storm trilogy from Falstaff Books and the Never Steal From Dragons and the Watchers of Astaria series from Distracted Dragon Press.Jordan DuncanJordan is a historian, educator, and a 15 year veteran of the Atlanta paranormal community. In his spare time he is a podcaster and a vlogger.Shane DzicekShane Dzicek is a Special Effects Designer best known for his work on Top Gun Maverick, Hocus Pocus 2, 65, and Blue Beetle. He also played Jared Canter in Surrogates 2009.Marc Alan EdelheitMarc Edelheit is an avid reader and accomplished author that spends his days – and nights – dreaming and writing about all things fantasy and sci-fi.K.D. EdwardsK.D. Edwards’ first book in his urban fantasy series The Tarot Sequence, The Last Sun, was published in June 2018. The Hourglass Throne, is the latest installment in the series.Kevin EldridgeKevin Eldridge produces and hosts The Flopcast, a pop-culture comedy podcast. He is a published science fiction author, an organizer and host of skeptic events, and a comedy musician.Jess EppsteinJess Eppstein is a former Immortal Hydra wrangler who spent a year putting tiny contacts on mutant mice in the dark. She now tells scientists how to do their job.Richard J EstepAppearing on numerous TV shows and the author of 34 books, Richard Estep writes and presents on topics ranging from the paranormal, true crime, history, and writing/publishing.Kacey EzellKacey Ezell is a helicopter air ambulance pilot who writes sci-fi/fantasy/horror/noir/alternate history fiction. She is a two-time Dragon Award Finalist and has written multiple bestselling novels.Jim FarmerJim Farmer has coordinated Out On Film, Atlanta’s LGBTQ film festival, for 15 years. During that time it has become an Oscar qualifying film festival and highly respected worldwide.Emily A FinkeA forensic anthropologist by training, but a science communicator by passion, Emily Finke has spent the past 20 years teaching in museums, nature centers, pubs, conventions, and more.Rob FitzRob Fitz is a professional makeup artist with over 25 years of film experience. Most recently he did work on American Horror Story and Dexter: New Blood.Tom FlemingTom Fleming is a four-time Chesley Award nominee who is known for his work with Magic the Gathering, World of Warcraft, Marvel, DC and Dark Horse Comics, and more.Dustin FletcherDustin Fletcher is a specialty costumer for film and television focusing on the superhero and horror genres and produces high quality Actual Plays with Elder Eye Entertainment.Sean FletcherSean Fletcher is the Amazon bestselling, award-winning author of YA and middle grade fantasy. He can be found speaking about and teaching writing, and working as a professional editor.Dr. John L FlynnDr. John L. Flynn, author and three-time Hugo nominee, is a member of SFWA. His 21 books include novels, biographies, film studies, and nonfiction histories.

Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2023 68 DragonCon.orgJustin Lee FordJustin Lee Ford is a martial arts enthusiast since age 8, who’s adventures have taken him to the Shaolin Temple, off of 50-foot cliffs, and in front of the camera.Jackson FordJackson Ford is a South African author living in Vancouver. He is the author of The Frost Files, beginning with The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her Mind.Alicia Fox-LenzFox-Lenz is a Steward of the Mythopoeic Society and scholar interested in studying Tolkien through a Cultural Studies lens and expanding the mantle of mythopoeic literature to interactive narrative platforms. Barr FoxxBarr Foxx is an award-winning cosplay artist and television/film producer. His national brand, Cosplay Your Way, encourages individuals to embrace the art of cosplay through imagery and film.Anthony FrancisBy day, Anthony Francis teaches robots to learn; by night, he writes science fiction and draws comic books. His latest novel is Jeremiah Willstone and the Clockwork Time Machine.J. B. GarnerZ-tier author/S-class editor, but generally awesome, Jamie Beth (J. B.) Garner has written over a dozen novels across multiple genres and edited hundreds more.Jenna GarrettJenna Garrett is a proud member of Botched! A D&D Podcast, Horse Girls, Dungeons and Dracon Beams, Surprise Attack Book Club, and the QuestMaster for the Guild of Granddaughters.Rich GatzRich Gatz is a cyber claims ninja and an advocate of privacy by design. He enjoys speaking on cryptocurrency, ransomware, cyber insurance, and how Elves shouldn’t have been at Helms Deep.Tristan GibbonTristan Gibbon is a founding member of the evergreen show Botched: A D&D Podcast He also just launched the brand new D&D one-shot podcast Dragon Night Adventure Friends.Clay GilbertClay Gilbert has published thirteen novels from science fiction and horror to YA dystopia and urban fantasy. His latest novel Binary Sunset is due in 2023 from Dark Moon Press.Jennifer M GilleyJennifer Gilley is an artist from Virginia who concentrates her work around body arts including prosthetics, special effects, body painting, tattooing and illustrating at her studio, Sundog Art Studios.Vandy Beth GlennVandy Beth Glenn is a civil rights pioneer that helped advance transgender rights in the South. Today she is a filmmaker, standup comedian, and the creator of Jettison Pod podcast.Dwayne GoetzelDwayne Goetzel is an intellectual property attorney from Austin, Texas, who handles copyrights, trademarks, domain names, licensing, and litigation matters relating to those areas.Thomas GoftonGofton founded Lynnvander Studios. He has produced and designed multiple tabletop games, including Shadowrun Takedown and Battletech Aces. He is the owner of streaming platform Six Sides of Gaming.Nicoli GonnellaNicoli Gonnella writes Unbound, a bestselling LitRPG saga that has five books published and many more to come.

Atlanta, Georgia 69 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Emily GoodwinEmily Goodwin is the VP Public Affairs Author Services, Inc and has been involved with publishing since 2007, including the international Writers & Illustrators of the Future Contests. John GoodwinJohn Goodwin, President Galaxy Press, is the publisher of the fiction works of L. Ron Hubbard and the internationally acclaimed Writers of the Future anthology, now in its 40th year. He is also host of the top 10 Writers & Illustrators of the Future Podcast.Craig GreathouseDr. Craig Greathouse, professor of political science at UNG, has published on topics addressing European foreign policy, Security and Defense policy, Strategic Culture, Strategic Thought, International Relations theory, and Cyber War.Jennifer J Greco Dr. Jennifer Greco is an astronomer, a member of the science faculty and the STEM coordinator at St. Ursula Academy. Her specialties include brown dwarfs, exoplanets, near-infrared spectroscopy, science education, and outreach.Andrew GreenbergBest known for his work on roleplaying and computer games, Andrew Greenberg runs the Georgia Game Developers Association and Game Tech Hub startup accelerator. Jen L. GreyJen L. Grey is an USA Today Bestselling author of urban fantasy and paranormal romance. In her stories, you’ll find angsty fated mate stories with tons of action.

Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2023 70 DragonCon.orgDaniel GriffithDaniel Griffith is an award-winning filmmaker documenting the history behind your favorite cult films and television shows, including Mystery Science Theater 3000, The Thing, The Twilight Zone, to name a few.Darrell Z. Grizzle Darrell Z. Grizzle is a horror, urban fantasy, and thriller writer. He is the author of I Never Meant to Start a Murder Cult and featured in several anthologies.Dr. Nicole GugliucciDr. Nicole Gugliucci (aka NoisyAstronomer) is a physics professor, education researcher, astronomer, science communicator, and all-around geek. Her passion for science education drives a number of projects.Dr. Bee HDr. Bee H is a general dentist licensed to practice in Maryland. She earned her BS in microbiology and then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.Valerie Dawn HamptonDr. Valerie Hampton, Woman-of-All-Seasons - historical archaeologist, author, game maker, paranormal researcher, and Indie film producer, speaks on the intersection between popular fantasy and history has numerous publications in history.David HankinsDavid Hankins is an award-winning author who writes from the thriving cornfields of Iowa where he lives with his wife, daughter, and two dragons disguised as cats.Henry HanksHenry Hanks has written about geek culture for sites such as CNN.com, Syfy.com and Joblo.com. He has participated in Dragon Con panels for over 20 years.K.T. HannaKT Hanna is an author best known for her series Somnia Online and System Apocalypse Australia (co-written with Tao Wong). She is entirely powered by caffeine, Chipotle, and sarcasm.Isabelle HardestyIsabelle Hardesty writes YA fantasy stories about girls doing magical things and kicking butt. She is the author of The Destroyer Witch Chronicles series, The Delacourt Shapeshifter Trilogy series, and more.Thomas HarperThomas Harper leads the American Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Program, where he frequently wields Star Wars and other pop culture to teach the public about the laws of war.Scott HarrisScott Harris is the founding director of the Charleston Planetarium and a planetary geologist who is a leading researcher in the fields of meteorites, petrology, and hypervelocity impacts involving asteroids and comets.Will HarrisWill Harris is a paleontologist, educator, and cohost of the Common Descent Podcast, where he applies his experience as a fossil hunter, researcher, and educator to entertaining and educational discussions.Jeffery H. HaskellUSA Today bestselling author, and Dragon nominee, Jeffery H. Haskell, lives and breathes writing. A passion from a young age, he can’t remember a time when he wasn’t telling stories. Laura HaydenLaura Hayden writes in a wide variety of genres. With fourteen novels under her belt, she’s also a founder and a ten-time director of the Pikes Peak Writers Conference.Drew HayesDrew Hayes is a comedy-fantasy author whose works include Super Powereds, Villains’ Code, NPCs, Fred the Vampire Accountant, Action Kadabra, 5-Minute Sherlock, and Second Hand Curses, among others.

Atlanta, Georgia 71 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Chris Thomas HayesChris Thomas Hayes is an actor, writer, and puppeteer. He is the Sesame Street Muppet performer for Hoots the Owl and Elijah, along with other shows and characters.Darrell C HazelrigDarrell C. Hazelrig is a founding member of the experimental puppetry film collective New Puppet Order. In 2020, Hazelrig joined with Eric Fullerton to create YouTube channel Eric and Darrell.Rick HeinzRick Heinz is a bestselling author, professional storyteller, and founder of Storytellers Forge Studios. Primarily his work focuses on sarcastic urban fantasy and tabletop roleplaying games.May HemmerMay Hemmer has been making her way around the country as well as internationally. This 2017 Miss Montreal Burlesque is not only a burlesque performer, but a cosplayer.Tony P HendersonTony P. Henderson is a moderator, podcaster, voice over artist known for the Tony P. Oddcast, In Addition and Geek Vs podcasts. Devan HendersonDevan Henderson is a specialty costumer for film and tv where he works on iconic superhero suits. He is also Co-DM of the live actual play podcast D4, alongside Dustin Fletcher.David K HenricksonDavid K. Henrickson was the Grand Prize winner in the 2023 L. Ron Hubbard presents Writers of the Future contest for his story White Elephant. Tiago Balgan HenriquesTiago Henriques, known as Balgan, is a seasoned executive specializing in cybersecurity, cyber insurance, and data science. Currently serving as VP of Research at Coalition, Inc., he previously founded BinaryEdge.Lucas HernandezLucas Hernandez is the education coordinator at the South Carolina Aquarium. He is also a member of the Sprites of Life podcast, that discusses what games can teach us.HeWhoIsSteveHeWhoIsSteve is a member of D&D podcasts Botched and Dragon Night Adventure Friends. He also creates informative humor videos on a variety of topics on Youtube and Tiktok.HeyGudeErik Gude is a classically trained guitarist, artist, performer, and sourdough expert. As @heygude on Tiktok, Youtube and Twitch, Gude has built a dedicated community of over 300,000 followers.Robert Viktor HillFounder of the Flying Nuggets LLC, a non profit in Atlanta with the mission to inspire excellence in STEAM programming through competition and instruction for k-12.Madaug HishinumaIntense gamer, former teacher, and current mastermind of all around mayhem, Madaug Hishinuma first started writing in grade school. His current series include: Shadow Wars, Space Sovereign, and Sherrilyn’s Worlds.Chris HofmannChris Hofmann is the Sr Manager of Launch Operations and Spaceports for Astra. He is the current Flight Director on mission days, having helped develop their launch system.Hans R HouseHans House, MD, is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Iowa. He lectures frequently both nationally and internationally on travel-related and emerging infectious diseases.

Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2023 72 DragonCon.orgJeff HubbsJeff Hubbs consults in the area of energy systems and climate research. He was formerly with the US Depts. of Defense and Energy.Christian HubickiDr. Christian Hubicki is a robotics professor and a castaway on CBS’ Survivor:David vs. Goliath. Hubicki’s research in controlling walking robots has been honored internationally and featured in media outlets.John HudgensJohn Hudgens is an award-winning filmmaker, animator, and artist who has directed documentaries and short films. His work on licensed properties includes Babylon 5, Crimson Skies, MechWarrior, and Star Wars.Storm HumbertStorm Humbert has an MFA from Temple University. He has published in Andromeda Spaceways, Apex, Interzone, Galaxy’s Edge, and many anthologies, including Writers of the Future #36.Walter HuntWalter H. Hunt is a science fiction and historical fiction writer from Massachusetts. He has eleven published novels and is currently working on his third novel in the 1632 universe.James A. HunterJames A. Hunter is a full-time Inkslinger, a member of SFWA, and the bestselling author of Viridian Gate Online, Rogue Dungeon, Bibliomancer, Shadowcroft Academy, and Vigil Bound.Topher HunterTopher Hunter is a professional biomedical science communicator and amateur droid builder with a passion for trying new things and helping others to not make the same mistakes he/they made.Chris JacksonChris A. Jackson is the author of over 30 novels in multiple genres. He is the 2020 Scribe award winner for best short story, as well as numerous other awards.Kristin JacksonKristin Jackson is the Director of Communications and Graphic Designer for Frostbite Pictures, and is currently working on International & Domestic indoor/outdoor art for Paramount Pictures.Logan JenkinsLogan Jenkins is one host of the podcast Very Random Encounters, book author, and creator of the TTRPG, I’m Sure You’re All Wondering Why I’ve Gathered You Here This Evening.G. S. JennsenG.S. Jennsen is a bestselling author of 18 novels and numerous short stories. Her novel, Starshine was named one of the best sci-fi novels by a woman in the last 50 years.Bernadette JohnsonBernadette Johnson is the author of The Big Book of Spy Trivia, The Big Book of Horse Trivia for Kids, and The Big Book of Cryptid Trivia. Howard Andrew JonesWriter and editor Howard Jones received critical acclaim from Publisher’s Weekly for his trilogy and historical fantasies from St. Martin’s and has just signed a five book deal with Baen.Justin JonesJustin Jones is a prolific independent film and television producer that specializes in high production value but budget conscious content that exceeds audience expectations worldwide.Kel KadeKel Kade is a NYT Bestselling fantasy author. Her first novel, Free the Darkness, became the #1 Bestseller in Fantasy on Amazon. Kade’s second series is with Tor Books.

Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2023 74 DragonCon.orgCharlie KaufmanCharlie Kaufman has worked in extensively in environmental consulting, academia where he studied coastal erosion, and emergency management responding to natural disaster impacts. He currently works for the government so he is here to help.KavuraKavura is one of the hosts of both the StarPodTrek and StarPodLog podcasts. She produces Ladies Trek Library and is in several Star Trek fan clubs and fan films.Philip D. KeatingPhilip D Keating is the creator and one of the founding members of the improv comedy show, Botched Podcast. When he’s not rolling natural 1s, he’s a retro/horror streamer.Charles KelsoCharles is half of the husband and wife puppetry team of Felt Nerdy. They have been performing together for over ten years at conventions across the Southeast.Darin KennedyDarin Kennedy is a doctor-by-day and novelist-by-night. Kennedy’s works include his Fugue & Fable series, the Pawn Stratagem series, and The April Sullivan Chronicles.Kris KerseyKris Kersey is a passionate maker and cosplayer who shares his knowledge on 3D printing and maker projects through his YouTube channel, Kersey Fabrications.Bethany KeslerBethany Kesler is a historian, writer, podcaster, and fabulous reader. Most of her work is under the pen name, DJ Gray, which she maintains for plausible deniability reasons.Christina Nicole KiefferChristina Kieffer has over 15 years of experience researching ghosts, UFOs, and cryptids. You can also find her on many episodes of True Ghost Stories on FacetTV.Roy KilgardDr. Kilgard is an astrophysicist who researches black holes in nearby galaxies with an emphasis on intermediate-mass black holes: an enigmatic class of objects whose origins are unclear.Bethanne Kim“Be Prepared” is deeply ingrained in Bethanne Kim’s writings. She has written a series on Survival Skills and it informs Kim’s alternate history stories set in Eric Flint’s 1632 Universe.Sue KisenwetherSue Kisenwether has been podcasting about sci-fi TV and movies since 2010. Currently, she co-hosts Women at Warp, exploring Star Trek through a feminist lens.Jeffrey L KohanekJeffrey L. Kohanek writes fast-paced epic fantasy adventures packed with action, intrigue, and snark. With over 26 published novels, his author journey has just begun.Dakota KroutDakota Krout is an internationally bestselling author of fantasy and LitRPG with over 35 titles in his Completionist Chronicles, Divine Dungeon, Full Murderhobo, and Year of The Sword series.Shemer KuznitsShemer Kuznits is a bestselling, Israeli LitRPG author with 11 books to his name, including the popular series Life Reset, Earth Force, and Biomancer.Caroline La PortaCaroline La Porta has been building costumes for over 20 years including with The Radio City Rockettes, the New York City Ballet, Broadway and touring productions, and several feature films.Emily Stewart LakdawallaEmily Lakdawalla is a science writer and space artist. She covers solar system exploration for outlets including Sky & Telescope and BBC Sky and is the author of The Design and Engineering of Curiosity.

Atlanta, Georgia 75 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Steph LaMassaAstrophysicist Steph LaMassa works at the Space Telescope Science Institute on JWST, a NASA flagship observatory developed and operated in collaboration with the European and Canadian Space Agencies.Erika LanceErika Lance is founder and CEO of 4 Horsemen Publications and host of the Drinking with Authors & Eerie Adventures podcast as well as a screenplay and horror/thriller author.Jason LaneJason Lane is a longtime writer of nerdy stuff, writing for several magazines with a focus on horror, cult films, kaiju movies, Kung Fu cinema, & classic pro wrestling.Ed LarsonEd is the Founder and CEO of Tampa Deep Sea Xplorers, Inc. (TDSX). Ed is passionate about robotics, underwater exploration, business, science fiction, and the maker movement.Dr. LawDr. Law is a published PhD-level Behavioral Scientist, Photographer, Podcaster, and Gamer. He founded Dr. LAW’s Photolab, and is part of the Stuff We Love, Stuff We Hate Podcast.Joseph LaycockJoseph Laycock is an associate professor of religious studies at Texas State. He is the author of several books and has appeared on Coast to Coast AM and The UnXplained.Greg LeathermanGreg is an award-winning game designer for the TTRPG Glitter Hearts and is a founding member of the actual play podcast Very Random Encounters.Oriana Shani LeckertOriana is a writer, editor, cultural hipstorian [sic], and the Head of Publishing at Kickstarter.K. N. Lee K.N. Lee is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of epic fantasy, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance. She is also the host of Needed on Set.Rob LevyRob Levy is a writer, blogger and podcaster who written about popular culture, music, film and television for several print and online publications He also contributed to several Doctor Who anthologies. He currently hosts Juxtaposition on KDHX Radio and is a co-host of the Modern Musicology podcast.Philip LigonPhilip Ligon is an international bestselling author and Dragon Award finalist. His works range from Steampunk to alternate history to fantasy.Jeffrey Falcon LogueJeffrey “Falcon” Logue has been a professional writer for over seven years. He has published 18 books, having started the dungeon core subgenre with his original, The Slime Dungeon.F.T. LukensF.T. Lukens is a New York Times bestselling author of YA speculative fiction. Their most recent releases are Spell Bound, So This is Ever After, & In Deeper Waters.Tara LynneTara Lynne is an author, event planner, fandom and geek culture expert, and public speaker. They founded Ice & Fire Con and are host of the Geek Saga and Sagas & Sass podcasts.Courtney LytleCourtney Lytle is a practicing attorney and Adjunct Professor at Emory University School of Law. She specializes in intellectual property law and is a partner at Culhane Meadows.Megan MackieMegan Mackie is the author of The Lucky Devil Series, the Dead World Series, the Working Masks Series, The Adventures of Pavlov’s Dog and Schrodinger’s Cat Series, and many more.

Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2023 76 DragonCon.orgRobert Madison IIRobert Madison II (MadDrRob) is the Director of Gaming and resident Map maker of Obsidian Brews: A Black Tabletop Experience. He has hosted panels and BIPOC gaming spaces at conventions nationwide.Terry MaggertTerry Maggert has written fifty-four novels, including Backyard Starship, The Messenger, Starcaster, and Halfway Witchy, He’s been a roofer, a pub owner, and a history professor. Josh MaltbyJosh Maltby has been a TTRPG content creator, professional game master, and Quid Pro Roll podcast performer since 2018. Co-Host of the Goblins & Growlers TTRPG news podcast since 2020.Lisa ManifoldLisa Manifold is a USA Today bestselling author of paranormal women’s fiction, urban fantasy and romance. with her most recent releases in her series, The Oracle of Wynter.Michael G. ManningMichael G. Manning is the author of the popular Mageborn series. He has dabbled in software design, fantasy art, and is an avid tree climber. C. MantisA former Marine, C. Mantis fell into being a fantasy author when the pandemic hit and has an insight or three about the process. Thomas MarianiThomas Mariani is a staff writer for Film Cred and host of the podcast Double Edged Double Bill who has been a panelist for eight straight Dragon Con.Anya MartinAnya Martin is a writer, co-hosts The Outer Dark podcast, co-chairs The Outer Dark Symposium, and believes fervently that Weird fiction is vital to the 21st century.Audrey MartinDr. Audrey Martin is a planetary scientist who studies the composition of asteroids and is a collaborator on NASA’s Lucy mission. She is also a Walkabout the Galaxy podcast co-host!Alex MatsuoAlex Matsuo is a paranormal investigator and author who has been seen on the TV shows, Haunted Hospitals and Most Terrifying Places in America. Morgan A McLaughlin McFarlandMorgan A. McLaughlin McFarland owns Salt Circle Games, publisher of the horror RPG Chill. She is a published fiction, nonfiction, and TTRPG author who also teaches writing, and gaming classes.Brett A McGuireMIT Prof. Brett McGuire has a PhD in Chemistry and has worked with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. His specially is Astrochemistry.Jean McGuireSTL Project Coordinator for Steve Jackson Games. Owner of Wintertree Software, maker of RPG aids like TableMaster, fonts, and more. Author of gaming magazine articles. 3D sculptor. 3-D printing geek.Edward McKeownEdward McKeown is best known for the: The Fenaday/Shasti Rainhell SF novels set on the Privateer Sidhe & in the same universe, The Maauro Chronicles.Joseph MeanyJoseph Meany, Ph.D., a.k.a. The Crimson Alkemist, is a science consultant for the US Government. He researches materials science applications focused on cutting-edge renewable energy.Violette L MeierViolette Meier, the great-granddaughter of a dream interpreter, is a lover of all things supernatural and loves to write paranormal, fantasy, horror, amoung other genres. She is always working on something new.

Atlanta, Georgia 77 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Jason R. MerrillJason R. Merrill runs Blackbird Finery. His passions include talks on historical men’s fashion, period etiquette, antique and vintage accessories, and 100+ year old soda fountain formulas.Melissa Truth MillerMelissa T. Miller is a freelance science writer and co-host of Star Warsologies, a podcast about science in Star Wars.She loves connecting the wonders of science to fictional storytelling.Savannah MillerSavannah is a public health professional that has studied a range of public health topics including climate change and infectious disease. Stephanie MirroAuthor Stephanie Mirro combined her overactive imagination with a college major in ancient civilizations and a love for all things fantasy to result in a bestselling writing career.Bendy MitchellBendy Mitchell is the head of Obsidian Brews: A Black Table Top Experience. Bendy and their fellow brewers have hosted panels & BIPOC gaming spaces at conventions nationwide.Jack MonkeyJack AKA Beth Michel, has been in the special makeup effects field since 2010 and continues to love to create creatures and things that make people squeamish. She currently heads the Makeup Department at Netherworld Haunted House and teaches privately to anyone wishing to learn.

Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2023 78 DragonCon.orgChristopher G MooreChristopher G. Moore is an award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter. He is working on a feature film version of his short film Backward Creep and also helps co-host multiple podcasts. Casey MooresCasey Moores is an award-winning author of military science fiction and fantasy with novels and short stories in the Four Horsemen universe, Fallen World, JTF-13, and many more.Frank MorinAuthor Frank Morin writes all types of fantasy, including The Petralist - epic YA fantasy, The Facetakers, fast-action contemporary fantasy, and Bacon Master of the Apocalypse – humorous epic fantasy. David MoscatoDavid Moscato is a paleontologist, science writer, and host of the Common Descent Podcast, where he applies his experience as a fossil hunter and researcher to entertaining and educational discussions.Bill MulliganBill Mulligan has worked as a writer, director, actor and special FX creator. He podcasts with Decades of Horror. His first published novel, Raum, is coming soon. Mark MuncyMark Muncy is the bestselling author of the Eerie Florida book series from History Press. He is folklorist, paranormal journalist, and a frequent collaborator on documentaries, podcasts, and TV shows.NayrNayr is a host of StarPodLog and StarPodTrek. Having attended, as well as presented, at literally hundreds of conventions, his panels are engaging, entertaining, and informative.Ava NealKwiin Ava is an Afro Artist who recognized the lack of representation for diverse hair. She transformed her own natural coils into stunning designs never before seen on human hair.James NettlesJames Nettles is a business and technology consultant, speaker, author of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and non-fiction, and media author on the business of creativity, futurist topics, science, and technology.Kenneth NewsomeDr Kenneth Newsome has been teaching science for 18 years while scientifically investigating the perceived paranormal events with the Centers for Paranormal Research and Investigation.L.H. NicoleL.H. Nicole is a young adult fantasy author whose stories feature strong, independent female leads, epic adventures, fantasy worlds, and creatures and unforgettable heroes. NicoolinnNicoolinn is a Texas based cosplayer who took a chance in cosplaying when the pandemic started. She’s grown in her crafts and cosplays traveling all around to showcase her work.Matt NitchieMatt Nitchie is a local Atlanta actor, puppeteer, and co-host for Dragon Con’s own Late Night Puppet Slam.Steven P NovellaSteven Novella is the host and producer of The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe. He is an author of three books and has two popular blogs (NeuroLogica and Science-Based Medicine).Jay NovellaJay Novella is a skeptical activist, a science popularizer, author, producer, and host. He is best known for The Skeptics’ Guide To The Universe, a top 10 science podcast.Bob NovellaBob Novella is a co-founder of the New England Skeptical Society. He co-hosts the Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe podcast and is co-author of its two books.

Atlanta, Georgia 79 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Bryce O’ConnorBryce O’Connor is the CEO of Wraithmarked Creative, which has raised over $700,000 in Kickstarter funding for various deluxe editions of popular independent and traditionally published sci-fi/fantasy novels. He is also a #1 Audible Store bestselling author, with his collective works having sold over 500,000 copies world-wide.Corinne O’FlynnCorinne O’Flynn is a USA Today bestselling author of fantasy, mystery, and paranormal romance. She also writes contemporary romance as Daria Blake, and paranormal romance as Fiona Starr.Melissa F. OlsonMelissa F. Olson writes novels and comic books, including the Old World urban fantasy series and the Nightshades novella trilogy.Hansi OppenheimerHansi Oppenheimer is a documentarian who has interviewed fans & creators in different genres for over a decade. Her podcast series, The Grr in Fangrrl, focused on women in horror.Jon R. OsborneJon R. Osborne hails from Indianapolis. He writes modern fantasy and military science fiction, and his novel A Tempered Warrior was a 2018 Dragon Award Best Fantasy finalist.Mark OshiroMark Oshiro is the Hugo-nominated and award-winning author of YA and middle grade books. When not writing, they are trying to pet every dog in the world.James PalmerJames Palmer is an award-winning writer of science fiction and pulp adventure, author of the Shadow Council Archives series, and editor of the Monster Earth series and League of Monsters.JM PaquetteAuthor of the Klauden’s Ring Saga and the Conjuring Fascination series, JM Paquette writes fantasy and paranormal romance novels.Thomas ParhamDr. Thomas Parham is a professor of communication and media studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University and a WGA member with produced credits.Sean PattonSean Michael Patton is a costume design veteran and principal for SMP Designs and has designed more than 40 stage productions, eight short films, five features, and numerous media projects.Jerold PeacockJerry Peacock is Co-founder of the Muscle Nerdz group. Muscle Nerdz promotes fitness, bodybuilding and healthy living within the geek and nerd communities.Rae PendergrassRae Pendergrass is a writer, performer, and gigantic dork who has written for everyone from National Lampoon to How Stuff Works. They are also the producer of the Solve for X Variety show.Matthew Scott PenickMatthew Penick is the founder of the theatrical design company Ribbons and Rivets. He began showing wares at local Renaissance Festivals and conventions but grew to shipping custom orders globally.D.R. PerryD.R. Perry writes fiction for both YA and adult audiences. Among her works is Dragon Award nominated A Change In Crime and over 30 volumes in the Revealed World series.Gregory George PetersGreg Peters is an Emmy Award-winning animation artist, freelance illustrator, and animation mentor. He has worked at iconic studios such as Disney, Warner Brothers, Sega of America and more.

Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2023 80 DragonCon.orgDavid PetrieDavid Petrie is a fashion and food-obsessed writer of comedic science-fiction and fantasy. Best known for his Necrotic Apocalypse series, his first book was published in 2018.PhoeniciaPhoenicia has been a belly dancer since 1983. In addition to cabaret, ethnic, tribal, and fusion belly dance styles, she is also a nationally certified ballroom dance instructor.Shane Garrett Philip PierceShane Pierce is a filmmaker from West Virginia, where he manages a single-screen theater and is vice-president of the annual BEX Arts Festival. His second feature film, Ambrosia! is slated for release in late 2023.Berta PlatasBerta Platas is an award-winning Latina romance author as well as coauthor, with Michele Roper, of the The Faire Folk Saga. The By Honor Bound series, is co-written with Nancy Knight.Alex PlattAlex has been a podcaster since 2017. Her work includes Animorphs Anonymous, Horse Girls, Dungeons and Dracon Beams, Late Starters, Surprise Attack Book Club, as well as a few others.Noel PlaugherHaving studied Chinese and Japanese martial arts, and Qigong, Plaugher draws on those experiences to write hard-hitting martial arts fiction and non-fiction. His new novel is The Lady Dragon of Chinatown.Gary PooleGary Poole is the editor of John Ringo’s Black Ride Rising series of anthologies, morning radio host, screenwriter, and founder/host of the popular Robot Battles TM competitions.ALAN J. PORTERAlan J. Porter is a writer, and podcaster. He has over 30 fiction and non-fiction book publishing credits and hundreds of magazine articles on multiple subjects.Phillip PournellePournelle is a science fiction author, war game designer, operations analyst, and military strategist. He has published several short stories on military conflict and contributed to the latest Janissaries novel.Adam PranicaAdam Pranica is a podcast host known for the hit Star Trek shows The Greatest Generation and Greatest Trek (as well as a beloved guest of many other, better shows.)Joelle PresbyFormer U.S. Navy nuclear engineer, Joelle Presby wrote The Dabare Snake Launcher and cowrites the Multiverse series with David Weber. She has sold over a dozen shorter works several genres.Stefan PriceStefan Price is a professional artist and maker with 26+ years in Film, Entertainment, and Themed Attractions. He founded Roundtable Productions as a props and special effects.Marx PyleMarx Pyle is an author, screenwriter, filmmaker, podcaster, adjunct professor, and martial artist. He is the author of Obsidian Monsters, co-editor/co-author of the award-winning anthology Dragons of a Different Tail.Cassandra QuaveCassandra Quave is a disabled writer, speaker, podcast host, professor, explorer, and plant scientist leading drug discovery research on molecules from nature.Ellie RaineEllie Raine is the Gothic Fantasy author of the Writer’s Digest award-winning epic series, the NecroSeam Chronicles.Stephen W RamsdenStephen W. Ramsden is the founder and Director of the world’s highest volume “hands-on” solar Astronomy/Sunlight in Nature outreach program- The Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project/Sunlit Earth!

Atlanta, Georgia 81 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Rachel RawlingsRachel Rawlings is a USA Today and international bestselling author of Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance. Her book ‘Ink It Over is currently in development for film.Alison Sky RichardsAlison Sky Richards received an MFA in Creative Writing from Western Colorado University focusing on screenwriting and genre fiction. Their passion involves teaching students to find their unique voice.Paulette RichardsSometime during her service as an artist in residence at the Institut français de Saint Louis, the puppet bug bit Paulette Richards hard. Her book, Object Performance will debut in July 2023.Omisade RichardsonDr. Chateé Omísadé Richardson is a proud nerd, educator, educational psychologist, and growth facilitator. She has 20 years of experience teaching, researching how people learn, creating engaging content, and training leaders/educators.Gray RinehartGray Rinehart is a writer who sings, and a singer who writes. He’s written science fiction and fantasy stories, songs on myriad topics, and is the “Slushmaster General” for Baen.Aaron Michael RitcheyAaron Michael Ritchey is the author of forty-seven novels under various pen names. He’s been an Amazon All-Star, and the first book in The Juniper Wars series was a Dragon Award Finalist. His novel, Sages of the Underpass, won the Independent Audiobook Award for best fantasy in 2021.Eleni RiveraEleni Rivera is a Puerto Rican writer and director from Atlanta, Georgia. Rivera is currently Associate Narrative Designer at Blizzard Entertainment for the RPG Diablo IV.William Joseph RobertsWilliam Joseph Roberts has perused careers as an architectural designer, industrial design engineer, writer of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, and is now the lead publisher for Three Ravens PublishinRob RobertsRob Roberts is an internet broadcasting veteran and co-creator of Orange Lounge Radio, the longest running weekly show about video games online since 2002. Tamara RobertsonTamara Robertson is an Emmy-Nominated Producer & TV Host known for her role as a co-host & fabricator on Mythbusters. She hosts a Podcast Tinkering Belles and produces a comic Seekers of Science.Meg M Robinson Meg M. Robinson’s stories are inspired heavily by mythology—mostly Greek—as well as ancient places, things, and mysteries. She was a 2022 Maggie Awards Finalist for Finding Salus.Kelly RobinsonKelly Robinson is a film writer and classic horror historian. She is a two-time finalist for the Bram Stoker Award for her writing on silent horror films.Dennis Lee RobinsonDennis is one of the deranged minds behind Botched: A D&D Podcast, which he has been a part of for the past 7 years. Dennis is also the writer and creator of the comic series Lycan: Solomon’s Odyssey.Lezli RobynLezli Robyn is Executive Editor/Associate Publisher of Arc Manor and author. Since her first sales to Clarkesworld, Asimov’s and Analog, Robyn’s been nominated for five prestigious awards—winning two.Meredith Filak RoseMeredith Rose is Senior Policy Counsel at Public Knowledge, a consumer advocacy organization in Washington, DC, where she focuses on tech, copyright, fandom, and music.

Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2023 82 DragonCon.orgMera RoseMera Rose is a professional production designer and costumer, an educational and disabilities advocate, and the President of CosInternational and former Vice President and President of the International Costumers’ Guild.Robert RossRobert W. Ross is the author of the award-winning Sentinels of Creation contemporary-fantasy, and Paradigm 2045 sci-fi series. When not writing, heʼs a guest-lecturer at GaTech and Kennesaw State University.Stacey RourkeStacey Rourke is a multi-award-winning, bestselling author of works that seamlessly blend dark fantasy with a trademark snarky humor that has made her a powerhouse in the indie writing community.Ashley RuhlAshley Ruhl is a 12 year veteran of the video game industry with credits in game design, cinematics, and writing. She’s the Narrative Director on Star Wars: The Old Republic.Tina Hesman SaeyDr. Tina Saey is an award-winning science journalist. She is a senior writer covering molecular biology at Science News magazine.Tony SarrecchiaTony is a writer-producer with multiple audio drama, and short stories under his belt. He also has a supernatural thriller screenplay in development with Scary Times Productions.Daniel SchinhofenDaniel Schinhofen has published over forty books since 2016, receiving name recognition in the LITRPG and GameLit community. He has published in multiple other genres as well.Anne SchleaAnne Schlea has written two series: The Retribution Universe and The Fallen. She enjoys blending true history into urban fantasy to create dynamic worlds her readers want to step into.Shellie SchmalsShellie Schmals is a film programmer, creative curator, and a sought-out expert in entertainment networking and sits on the boards of Women in Film Atlanta, Film Festival Alliance, and Georgia Production Partnership.Emily Ann SchmidtEmily Schmidt, also known as Go Big or Go Home Cosplay. She has been cosplaying for a little over ten years. Her most notable accomplishment includes competing on Cosplay Melee.Colette SearlsColette Searls is author of A Galaxy of Things: the Power of Puppets and Masks in Star Wars and Beyond. She is associate professor of theatre at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).Alan SeawrightAlan Seawright is a 2-time Emmy-winning director of television, commercials and films. In 2020, he launched Cinema Therapy on YouTube with his co-host, college roommate and licensed therapist Jonathan Decker.Bruce SentarBruce Sentar has written 30 books in a variety of fiction and fantasy genres including Urban Fantasy, Progression Fantasy, LitRPG and High Fantasy. More than anything, he just loves to write.Lisa ShackelfordLisa Shackelford has been investigating the paranormal for almost two decades; is the author of The Memoirs and Musings of a Haunted Flight Attendant and can be seen in the first two seasons of True Ghost Stories .

Atlanta, Georgia 83 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023David SherrerDavid Sherrer is the Marketing Director and Lead Game Designer of Chenoweth Press. His debut card game Cat Magic: The Game released in 2022 and was funded on Kickstarter.ShirtaloonBestselling author of the hit litRPG series He Who Fights With Monsters.Alex ShvartsmanAlex Shvartsman is a writer, translator, and anthologist. He’s the author of Kakistocracy, The Middling Affliction, and Eridani’s Crown fantasy novels. Over 120 of his short stories have been published.Aron SiegelAron Siegel, producer, sound mixer, whose work includes The Unwanted, Implanted, Thor: Ragnarok, DC’s Black Lightning, Walking Dead, Vampire Diaries. Aron mixed part of Star Trek fan film: Axanar.Van SieglingVan Siegling retired from the Department of Defence as a logistician with nearly 40 years of service. He is a graduate of the U.S.M.C. Command and Staff College.R. Alan SilerR. Alan Siler is owner of kOZMIC Press. He’s the author of three books about Doctor Who, the kid’s book Lucy Can’t Dance, and essays on numerous pop culture topics. His podcasts include Modern Musicology, Earth Station Trek, Doctor Who A to Z, and Alan’s Record Bin.Semi-Permanent Hair Color®DESIGNER SERIES• Oil-Rich, Moisturizing Formula• No Ammonia, No Peroxide• Anti-Breakage Protection• Conditions As It Colors • 24 Bold Colors@BigenOfficial • bigen-usa.comVisit us in the Pre-Function Area for FREE SAMPLES!

Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2023 84 DragonCon.orgTamsin L. SilverTamsin Silver is a Fantasy author based out of NM. Works include Mark of the Necromancer, The Windfire Series, Untold Legends Series, and a novel/web series, Skye of the Damned.Josh SimonsJosh Simons is a professional streamer, freelance writer, and performer. He is the Community Manager at Demiplane, a Take This Ambassador, and is passionate about mental health.Melissa SimpsonMelissa Simpson is the Executive Director of the nonprofit Film Impact Georgia, and produces independent projects. She is heavily involved in the Atlanta film community and film festivals across Georgia.Allen Terrell SlonakerSlonaker has been involved in paranormal research as a member of the Center for Paranormal Research and Investigation (CPRI) since 2007 and currently serves as the Central Virginia Regional Director.Fr. Bryan SmallEvery DND group needs a cleric, no? A priest for over 15 years, Fr. Bryan Small loves to share in the fandoms with his fellow nerds. Alex SmithAlex Smith is the co-owner and operator of the store Alpha Comics and Games. She is the DM and primary creator of the actual play podcast Quid Pro Roll.Ken SnapsKen Applegate is a jack of all trades! His experience includes Star Wars, Wood Working, Sound Engineering, D+D, Travel and Disney.Daviorr SnipesDaviorr Snipes is the Director of Diversity & Inclusion for the Stratford Festival Theatre in Ontario, Canada. He is a Peabody Award-winning actor working in theatre, film, and voice.SpatSpat Oktan of SpatCave Studios is an FX Makeup Artist, Costume/Prop Maker and Author known for his MOBCon book series and his crazy makeup effects.Kevin StallardKevin Stallard has been in Information Security for more than 35 years and an avid video gamer for more than 40. He is currently Director of Security Architecture for Activision/Blizzard/King.Torrey StenmarkTorrey Stenmark is an organic chemist, associate instructor, and an award-winning costumer. She has taught almost every chemistry course on offer at Shoreline Community College.Amie StepanovichAmie Stepanovich is an internationally recognized expert in privacy, government surveillance, and cybersecurity. She is currently Vice President for US Policy at the Future of Privacy Forum.Dot SteversonDot Steverson is a podcaster, producer, & digital storyteller. She currently brings her passion for stories and games to Kobold Press as their Marketing Director.Andrea StewartAndrea Stewart is the Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Drowning Empire trilogy. Her debut, The Bone Shard Daughter, was a finalist for the Locus Award for Best First Novel.Mike Jack StoumbosMike Jack Stoumbos is an author and educator, known for Writers of the Future v38 , Sci-Fi series, This Fine Crew, and editor of the Murderbirds anthology among others.Shami A StovallShami Stovall is a multi-award-winning author of fantasy and science fiction and the founder of Capital Station Books. She loves reading, her husband, John, video games, and writing about herself in the third person.

Atlanta, Georgia 85 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Brandon H StraussBrandon Strauss is finishing a doctorate at Texas A&M, where they currently teach about medical and veterinary entomology and stink up the lab with decomposition research.StressinaboxStressinabox is a content creator with over 2 million followers on Tiktok and an indie author. As an author, she is best know for The Keeper series.Ebony Warrior StudiosCharles Xavier Conley is an Atlanta based 3D Fabricator and Content Creator who has been cosplaying professionally since 2017, after winning Syfy’s episodic television show, Cosplay Melee .Myra SuMyra Su is a puppeteer and multimedia artist based who’s work often explores integrating analog puppets with digital technology. She is also a touring puppeteer and builder with Manual Cinema.Douglas Wayne TalkDr. Douglas Talk is the chief medical consultant for SpaceWorks Enterprises, Inc., collaborating on human hibernation-based space missions for deep space exploration. Christine H. Taylor-ButlerChristine Taylor-Butler is the author of more than 95 books for children and young adults including The Lost Tribes series. She strongly believes literacy is a gateway to STEAM.Lee TerrillLee is an avid player of all genres of table top games. She has cohosted the actual play podcast Very Random Encounters for the last 6 years with her three amazing friends.The Tattooed SantaThe Tattooed Santa (AKA Stephen Taylor) is the father of 12 (9 by adoption) and has been crafting armor from leather, chainmaille, and scalemaille for 16+ years.Alain TheDungeonMeowsterAlain is a happy-go-lucky improv performer and tabletop storyteller, the co-creator of Goblins & Growlers and the Quid Pro Roll podcast among others. Mandisa L ThomasMandisa Thomas is the founder and President of Black Nonbelievers. In 2022, Mandisa was featured in a billboard and newspaper ad for the “I’m Secular and I Vote” campaign.Mel ToddMel Todd is a bestselling speculative fiction writer/owner of Bad Ash Publishing. Her fiction includes Blood War, Kaylid Chronicles, and the Twisted Luck series.Jack TrammellProfessor Jack Trammell teaches classes in everything from Monsters to Death and Dying. His global study of ghost hunters was groundbreaking ethnographic work.Hayley TsukayamaHayley Tsukayama is Senior Legislative Activist at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, focusing on state legislation. Prior to joining EFF, she spent nearly eight years as a consumer technology reporter at The Washington Post writing stories on the industry’s largest companies.J M TuffleyJM Tuffley writes about Pop Culture for various outlets, and contributes to Need Coffee Dot Com’s Weekend Justice Podcast.Brian UrbanekGame designer with twenty seven years of experience in the video game industry, most recently on Call of Duty with Activision.J. P. ValentineJ.P. “Nixia” Valentine has penned bestsellers across the progression fantasy spectrum. The Nothing Mage, This Quest is Bullshit!, Dungeon Devotee, and The Stargazer’s War are but a few.

Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2023 86 DragonCon.orgDaisy ViktoriaDaisy Viktoria is a costume designer specializing in corsets and fairytale gowns. She has a background in corsetry and historical clothing, as well as modern and fantasy fashion.R.R. VirdiR.R. Virdi is a USA Today Bestselling author, two-time Dragon Award finalist, and a Nebula Award finalist.Brendan J. VogelBrendan Vogel is a screenwriter and graphic novelist. His screenplay The Shimmers is the first-prize winner of this year’s Atlanta Film Festival.Constance G.J. WagnerConstance G.J. Wagner, writer, editor, and Tolkien scholar, has spoken regularly on all things Middle-earth at both academic and fan-friendly events nationally and internationally since 2005. DL WainrightDL Wainright is the author of dark fantasy series The Hollow Sun. It is basically everything DL loves, all wrapped up in a bloody package.Celestia N. WardCelestia Ward co-hosts and produces Squaring the Strange, a podcast promoting critical thinking and science. She currently works as a PR coordinator for Imagine Communications and columnist Skeptical Inquirer.George WatsonGeorge Watson is a co-creator, executive producer, and writer of the new fantasy feature film Sorcerority as well as the comic book. He is also Co-Directing the recently announced feature film Fanged.Sean WeilandSean is a program manager for Kingsisle Entertainment, an award-winning voice actor, and bartender. His was a contestant on America’s Next Top Podcaster Season 4.Jacob WeismanWorld Fantasy award winner & Founder of Tachyon Publications. Editor of Hugo Award winner, The Emperor’s Soul, and the Nebula and Shirley Jackson award-winner, We Are All Completely Fine .Dave WestDave West is a writer, interviewer, and podcaster who also hosts game shows, wrestling events, and rock n’ roll concerts.Thomas WestbrookYouTuber, podcaster, and conference organizer Thomas Westbrook uses scientific skepticism and critical thinking to explore the paranormal/supernatural - discovering just how the world really works.Alex WhiteAlex White is the author of The Salvagers Trilogy and the Starmetal Symphony, as well as books for the Alien and Star Trek franchises. Jennifer WhitworthJennifer Whitworth is an engineer at Teledyne Brown Engineering. After 20+ years supporting science operations on board the International Space Station as a flight controller, she now is helpingto develop the processes and procedures for science payloads onboard the LunarGateway.Katharine E. WibellEpic fantasy author Katharine E. Wibell’s acclaimed novels include The Incarn Saga Series (NA) and The Djed Chronicles series (YA) and The Guardian’s Speaker Novella Series.Arras WiedornArras Wiedorn is an animal behaviorist. She is also the owner of Endangered Art Books, which aims to bring scientific education to the public via art and comics.M. C. WilliamsM.C. Williams is a structural engineer, podcaster, and writer. He spends his nights getting lost in ancient mythologies, futuristic civilizations, and unspeakable horrors.

Atlanta, Georgia 87 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Kapers Carl Williams Jr.Kapers Williams Jr. has been writing, producing, and directing since 2016. He has gained experience in various departments on Marvel, Sony, and Warner Brothers productions to creating unique entertainment experiences.Valerie WillisValerie Willis is COO of 4 Horsemen Publications and award-winning paranormal romance author. Her workshops have covered novel writing, research, world building, character development, reader immersion, foreshadowing, and more.Dan WillisDan Willis is the bestselling author of the ongoing Arcane Casebook series of novels, a fantasy noir twist on the 1930’s detective story. Dan has also written for the long running Dragonlance series as well as a steampunk Civil War series he wrote with writing legend Tracy Hickman.Sadie WitkowskiSadie Witkowski has a passion for science communication and a love of telling compelling stories through science. She is currently the Director of Communications and Engagement for IMSI.Marisa WolfMarisa Wolf writes science fiction, fantasy, and every point in-between. She is a core author in the bestselling Four Horseman Universe and has over 20 short stories in print.Tao WongTao Wong is a scifi and fantasy author writing in LitRPG and xianxia. His latest release, A Thousand Li: the Third Cut, releases on Amazon on September 1, 2023Trisha J. WooldridgeTrisha J. Wooldridge writes and edits stuff that wins awards. Find her in The Twisted Book of Shadows; some HWA Poetry Showcase volumes; and multiple anthologies. Jessica Ann YorkJessica Ann York is a horror writer whose work has been featured PseudoPod, Vastarien, Cemetery Gates Media, and more. Celia YostDesigner, painter, and general maker of imagery, Celia Yost has always been interested in the intersection between art and science and how the seemingly opposite fields can relate.Bryan YoungBryan Young has written in the BattleTech, Robotech, Doctor Who, and Shadowrun universes. Most recently, he wrote the companion book for The Big Bang Theory.Damon YoungDamon Young is a performer and teaching artist specializing in shadow puppet performance. He is the Artistic/Producing Director of Mr. Damon’s Shadow Puppet Theater, touring all-age performances and workshops. Irene ZielinskiIrene Zielinski is a roleplaying game designer, online content creator, and marketing professional in the tabletop gaming industry. She currently heads the Men in Black program for Steve Jackson Games.Mark ZoranMark Zoran is an internationally recognized and award-winning costume and prop creator and the creative mind behind Razorfly Studios.

Dragon Con 2023 88 DragonCon.orgComic & Pop Artist AlleyJarrod Carl AlberichAndrew AydinCarlo BarberiDavey BeauchampAndy BelangerJoe BenitezSweeney BooAndy BraseJennie BreedenJune BrigmanEd BrissonMark BrooksChuck BrownBob BurdenErik BurnhamGreg BurnhamMichael ChoJoe CorroneyClayton CrainShawn CrystalPeter Capn’ CutlerSam de la RosaJerry E DeCaireJeff DekalVanesa Del ReyDerec DonovanMark Dos SantosTim DoyleEranga-DJoanna EstepStephan FranckMatt FrankChandra FreeBryan Scott FyffeAndrew E.C. GaskaJuan GedeonJohn GiangJordan GibsonBill GolliherMichael A. GordonDaniel GovarClaudia GrayStephen GreenSanford GreeneAndrew Lee GriffithGavin Andrew GuidryBo HamptonScott HannaMatthew L HawkinsTom HeintjesRobert HendricksonPhil HesterBill HolbrookMorry HollowellTini HowardJ. GonzoGeorges JeantyPaul JenkinsVan JensenDan JolleyJason KeithMatt KindtMike KromeEmma KubertMike KunkelCreees LeeJae LeeMindy LeeComfort LoveAnt LuciaDavid MackSam MaggsJonboy MeyersAndrea Lorenzo MolinariKarl MolineMonkey MinionTony MoyJames C MulliganBobby NashCary NordNooliganAnde ParksBob PendarvisMark A PenningtonLan PittsVan Allen PlexicoRobert PopeCarl J. PottsBenny Powell Andy PriceAaron ReynoldsRoy A RichardsonCorinne RobertsNaomi “Nao” RomeroMark RussellChris SchweizerMichael ShelferErica SchultzDietrich O SmithUko SmithKyle StarksTJ SterlingSorah SuhngSwayBobby TimonyJamie TyndallChris UmingaUrbnpopToma VagnerSal VellutoWade von GrawbadgerChristian WaggonerH C WarnerMarcus WilliamsRobert WilsonAdam WithersDerek YanigerThomas ZahlerJim ZubChrissie ZulloAl AbbaziaDon Ellis AguilloJasmyn ArnoldKristen BaileyMoe BalingerArthur BallThane BensonDrew BlankLauren BrownKeith BrowningAnderson CarmanShof CokerDavid CrownsonRich DavisDan DoughertyAustin DrakeShawn DuringtonChris EhnotSteve EllisCrystal FaeMarc FishmanJason FlowersJay FosgittAnthony Fowler Jr.Nechama FrierNewsha GhasemiDominic GloverJonathan HallettKaren HallionTravis HansonAndrew HeathMegan HeatonReggie HermanKristian HerreraLeanne HuynhBrian JudkinsGenel JumalonKris KehasukjarenCaleb KingKi KlineOnrie KompanTony KordosCaitlyn KurilichDevin KurtzMegan Lara CastileSavannah MagalhaesPaul MaitlandKatie MansfieldMichael MatsumotoMike MaydakMichael McElroyJim MehslingSara MengJared MoraitisTim NardelliKevin NicholsAndrea OrdoñezSoo ParkChuck PavoniJustin PetersonSean PriceJoey Quintin SiosonRobert ReepMaryury RiveraJohn RobinsonBianca Roman-StumpffScott RorieJonathan RosenbaumAdam SanfordAshley SchoellerJ. Spencer ShullK. Lynn SmithKit SteeleMatthew SuttonRob TaylorMichael TerraccianoThe Space OdditoriumAndrew ThompsonMai VanLogan WagonerDimitri WalkerMegan WitheyXiao ZengYueyin ZhengGuestsAttending Artists

Atlanta, Georgia 89 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023Art Show ParticipantsJulie Bell Dan Dos SantosAnnie Stegg GerardJustin GerardTodd LockwoodCloverune Celena DongHarmony GongMei Mei Lam Sang Lam LitarnesMickeyn ArtPaperlarvaEmma Rosander RVNNVSSyrren SongRuxin ZhangFian ArroyoShottsy ArtsAmy AshbaughBrit AustinJoanna BarnumJoseph BellofattoAudrey BenjaminsenRosi BooMad BrakeBruce BrenneiseAllie BriggsCaroline BurgenPhilip ByersDave CainPaige CarpenterAshley CassadayStephanie ChaconJoseph CorsentinoBlind CoyoteSarah DahlingerMeredith DillmanIvy DolamoreAlex Dos DiazKevin DyerJohn E KaufmannSarah FinniganTom FlemingMitch FoustCory GodbeyHarmony GongAlexander GustafsonKelley HensingElaine HoRalph HorsleyJennifer Hrabota LesserNick JizbaSandi JohnsonLicca KirkKelly KotulakKelly KotulakJeszika Le VyeCarolina LebarCryomera LeiAmelia LeonardsKaty LipscombMadolyn LockeAshly LovettErik LyAmanda MakepeaceLindsey Martin GardnerValerie McGreevyStephanie McKenzieKelly McKernanKurt MillerSarah MW MillerCarly MilliganMissChibiArtist Stanley MorrisonAmy NagiStephen NajarianTran NguyenIllustrators of the FutureAllen PanakalDavid PancakeDustin PanzinoNicole PisanielloColin PooleKristine PooleRachel RieckenbergAedan RobertsShawn RussellSaiyre Illustration & DesignLisa SellLucie ShearerJocelyn ShortJon SideriadisKaysha SiemensShylo SilvenarAndrea SiplBrooklyn SmithJason SmithApril SolomonMelissa Sue StanleyErika TaguchiThe Art of the Brothers BielaczycCharles UrbachNaomi VanDorenTimothy Von RuedenJacob WalkerBabs WebbPatricia WehuntErica WilliamsMegan WyrewedenAngela ZhangGuest of HonorGuestsAttending ArtistsAnime District

Dragon Con 2023 90 DragonCon.orgConcerts & PerformancesThe Atlanta Radio Theatre CompanyThe Atlanta Radio Theatre Company was created in 1984 by Thomas E. Fuller, William Brown, and Patrick Stansbury. Their shows bring the immediacy of live theatre, the imagination of storytelling, and adventures in sound.Atlanta Swing OrchestraThe Atlanta Swing Orchestra is a group of musicians that really love to play the big band music that gets you tearing up the dance floor! They are musicians who are dedicated to keeping the Great American Songbook alive by playing tunes from the 30s and 40s to modern classics.Bella’s BartokBella’s Bartok a combination of freak folk/American/rock’n’roll with a dance-able, pop-laden backbeat. Self-dubbed as “foot stomping freak folk”, Live your fantasy and embrace the stranger side of life with Bella’s Bartok!Black SunshineBlack Sunshine is a DJ of all trades. He’s a Nairobi current, Atlanta-based, worldwide DJ known for rocking the party in any format and a touring DJ for Hotblack Desiato and Disaster Area. DANCE! Brobdingnagian BardsThe Brobdingnagian Bards are back for a Dragon Con reunion! They take traditional Irish and Scottish folk songs, mix it up with Lord of the Rings music to create a unique brand of Celtic Filk.CrüxshadowsOne of the most notable dark-wave bands internationally, The Crüxshadows’ motto is “live, love, be, believe” and it serves as a reminder that while The Crüxshadows may write catchy songs, the band has depth that extends beyond the dance floor.DarkshiftDarkshift is a DJ from the Atlanta area focused on EDM genre music (House, Techno, Main Stage, etc). You may remember him from years ago in the Atlanta Goth scene. He has now returned ready to take this crowd on a musical journey and have a blast doing it!DJ Limit BreakDJ Limit Break is a Twitch Partner from Chicago, IL. He usually performs several nights a week at nightclubs within the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, but he’s traveled all the way from Eorzea to spin live at Dragon Con this year! Bring your cactuars and get ready for a night full of upbeat pop, EDM, video game remixes and more! Be sure to check him out on Twitch.DJ Neon the GlowgobearDJ Neon the Glowgobear brings a fun and festive energy to his eleventh year DJing and producing the fantastical Spectrum party, celebrating the GLBTQ community and our allies.DJ PhasimDJ Phasim returns to Apocalypse Rising’s Zombie Prom! Get ready for a dance experience that will raise the undead and bring the zombies to life on the dancefloor as he spins the latest hip-hop, dance, throwback and house remixes.DJ Ryan WalkerDJ Ryan Walker formally known as just Ryan Walker is an Atlanta native. He has been attending Dragon Con for over 6 years. As a huge nerd and fan, DJing at Dragon Con has been a huge joy.

Atlanta, Georgia 91 Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2023DJ ScapegoatPlaying an eclectic mix of rock, dance, punk, and more at rock clubs and convention parties all over the UK, DJ Scapegoat has been providing the tunes for Dragon Con’s Bunny Hutch kickoff party since 2015.DJ SpiderDJ based in Charlotte, NC with multiple genres under her belt, but currently focused on dance music with heavy EBM leanings. She’s a big ol’ cosplay and comic geek who is returning for her 10th straight year.DJ System FailPrimarily a goth/industrial/EBM DJ with a residency at one of the largest goth/industrial nights in the southeast, but with the ability to weave into other popular dance genres such as New Wave, Trance, and dance hits.DJ THXDJ THX has been the DJ for the 10 Forward dance for the last 7 years. He brings fun and high energy music to the dance floor and has been DJ’ing all kinds of events for over ten years.DJPAn eternal veteran of Dragon Con and native to Atlanta, DJP is a friend to all types of costuming, music, and nightlife!Dust Bowl FaeriesA faerie-tale fusion of dark cabaret, delirious polka and gothic spaghetti western music, Dust Bowl Faeries is a dark-carnival band from the New York Hudson Valley. The band’s eclectic repertoire of songs draw inspiration from circus songs, murder ballads and Eastern European folk tunes.Foot Pound ForceGet ready to be nerdy, get ready to rock, and get ready to laugh out loud. Better pay attention though, for there may be a quiz afterward from these rockin’ rocket scientists. Foot Pound Force, a band composed of more than its units.Frenchy and the PunkEclectic genre-bending New York Dark Alternative, Post-Punk Duo with French born singer and veteran punk rock guitarist. Sultry powerful vocals, live looped raucous guitar riffs, named top 25 duos in America by Yahoo Music. A rollicking two person powerhouse!Guitarmy of OneThe one-man Electro-Acoustic Spy Rock Surf Noir guitar instrumental act that is Frenchy and The Punk’s own Rock n’ Roll Road Warrior, Scott Helland.Harlequin’s ShadowA mixture of rock, filk, and a whole lot of neurodivergence - one person, one guitar. When literature, music, and mayhem collide, Harlequin’s Shadow is somewhere in the middle of it all.Nathaniel JohnstoneNathaniel Johnstone is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter who sings about humanity, myth and whimsy. His unique sound is inspired by metal, jazz, punk, folk, rock, and blues from all over the world, resulting in music that transcends boundaries of genre or theme.

Dragon Con 2023 92 DragonCon.orgConcerts & PerformancesLandLoch’dTraditional and modern Celtic/Pirate music performed on guitar, mandolin, pennywhistle, and fiddle.LDODLips Down on Dixie is an Atlanta based Rocky Horror Picture Show cast which performs weekly Friday midnight shows at The Plaza Theater. Known nationally for their screen accuracy, the cast has made appearances at venues around the Southeast region including Masquerade, Club Future, Chamber, Tongue & Groove, and others.Mikey MasonMikey Mason (She Don’t Like Firefly, Best Game Ever) is a ball of contagious enthusiasm who sings about role-playing games, sci-fi, fantasy, cats, and being a geek. He’s been heard on Nerdist online, SyFy, TheFuMP.com, and Dr. Demento, and is a truly must-see event.Mayhayley’s GraveSouthern gothic swing sensation, Mayhayley’s Grave is a merry band of miscreants who bring a rockin’ ragtime sound peppered with gypsy spirits. This big band hot jazz soundtrack of southern sin, hard livin’, vigilante justice, and more than a touch of voodoo is dark and dance-able!MC LarsMC Lars has performed at conventions like TooManyGames and Youmacon. He has been touring for about 15 years as well, with acts like Bowling for Soup, Vans Warped Tour, The Aquabats, MC Chris, Spose, etc.NemesisNemesis is a 20+ year veteran of smashing dance club floors in Boston, Atlanta, Tampa, Los Angeles, and a nine time Official Dragon Con performer. Catch this phenom performing 3 different sets of music: Thursday @ 8-Bit Bash, Friday @ Late Night Rave, and Saturday @ The Last Party on Alderaan! Check out nemesisboston.com for more.Palmetto KnightsThe Palmetto Knights is a historic steel combat team that brings all of their sword clashing and live fighting to center stage. These European weapon and armor experts will expand your mind with their wide array of panels and then blow your mind with intense combat tournaments.Beth PattersonBeth Patterson brings a smattering of original, filk, bawdy, and Celtic music to the table. Playing the eight-stringed Irish bouzouki, her show is full of humor and banter with the audience.

Dragon Con 2023 94 DragonCon.orgConcerts & PerformancesTriforce QuartetThe Triforce Quartet is a traditional string quartet that plays original covers of video game music. TQ has played in front of sold out shows at PAX Prime in Seattle, PAX East in Boston; MAGFest in Washington DC, the iDIG Music Festival in Ireland; and many places with Video Games Live!Tom SmithTom Smith, award-winning songwriter and performer, does funny and serious songs in a wide range of genres, topics, and musical styles. Silly, serious, political, cultural, uplifting, filled with puns -- you name it, Tom Smith will help you sing along with it.Steel SamuraiYou know that game you rented once when you were 9 and loved it and the music was amazing and almost no one covers it? Steel Samurai plays those deep cut VGM classics just for you.The Blibbering HumdingersAcoustic nerd rock for gamers, geeks, galactic guardians, browncoats, centaurs, and mandalorians; hobbits, elves, wizard gangsters, avengers, defenders, and black-belt hamsters; elder gods, small gods, fans of Tripod; Fremen, Atredies, Houses of the Landsraad; Hufflepuff sandwiches, pitches & snitches, and trans-inclusive feminist witches. Listen to the songs of our people.The Cybertronic SpreeTake real life Transformers playing music from Transformers the Movie in true 80’s metal style. Add in samplings from anime, genre and videogame crowd pleasers then combine with awesome original material for one unforgettable night of robot rock.The Faithful SidekicksThe Faithful Sidekicks are an award-winning comedic geek folk-pop/filk duo who write and perform original catchy songs about fandoms, gaming, and technology. Winner of the 2021 Best Performer Pegasus Award. Fun songs with a ton of heart and a touch of snark for nerds, geeks and fans of all kinds.The GekkosHailing from Orlando, Florida, The Gekkos are the greatest goth nerd polka band in the multiverse. Comprised of brothers Jared on accordion and Zack on keytar, The Gekkos are sure to get you pumped and ready to get weird and spooky!The Taj Motel TrioThe Taj Motel Trio is a ska punk band from North Georgia, with a full rhythm section and 4-piece horn line. They are currently playing shows around the southeast and putting in the work on recording new music.Valentine WolfeA symphony of darkness, Valentine Wolfe performs music inspired by seances, 19th century gothic literature, macabre history, and death positivity. Combining the haunting soprano of Sarah Black and the bleak maelstrom of Braxton Ballew’s solo double bass, they relentlessly follow their own muse, creating gothic metal and dark ambient soundscapes.

WOLFDAWGARTCONCEPT ART/CHARACTER DESIGN FOR MINIATURE AND VIDEOGAME BUSINESSESvisit wolfdawgart.comI’m here all week!Vision VideoGoth Rock band from Athens, Georgia featuring highly energetic, meaningful, and engaging live performances.Aurelio VoltaireAurelio Voltaire is often described as a modern-day renaissance man. He is a singer, performer, author, creator of comic books, films, animation, toys, and home decor.WakefireWakefire takes an unorthodox approach to the traditional. They are here to create a new sound to delight and surprise any who would hear. They tell stories and create sounds to move the heart and body with a combination of Celtic Rock, Slavic Punk, and Americana Pop. Wasted WineWasted Wine is a 4-piece band that performs eclectic shows and festivals in the South-East. Their music is dark, theatrical, funny, and lively. Their songs frequently cover the esoteric, however their music is designed to get people moving. Think Golgol Bordello meets Nick Cave!Dragon Con 2023 95 DragonCon.org

Dragon Con 2023 96 DragonCon.orgT hanks for Joining Us!Become a VolunteerIt wouldn’t be Dragon Con without our amazing members and this fantastic community, so we are excited that you are interested in becoming a volunteer! Our volunteers power that experience for fans of all ages as they share space and embrace whoever (or whatever) they want to be for the weekend.Being a part of the volunteer team does require a commitment of your time and energy, but it has its rewards: new friends, camaraderie, a unique way to experience these five fantastic days, and lots of fun – plus there’s a cool t-shirt! Add that to two fun opportunities to celebrate you and your fellow volunteers during our Dead Dog Party and Volunteer Appreciation event and you’ve got an opportunity you for sure can’t miss!Mark Your CalendarsFuture Dragon Con dates are now confirmed on Labor Day Weekend through 2027:• August 29–September 2, 2024• August 28–September 1, 2025• September 3-7, 2026• September 2-6, 2027The Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Hilton Atlanta, Courtland Grand, Westin Peachtree, and AmericasMart will co-host our next grand event. Please join us next (and every) year for North America’s premier annual event for those who dare to dream!Follow Us on Social MediaWant to stay in touch and hear the newest updates first? The official Dragon Con social media pages are updated throughout the year with the latest and greatest Dragon Con news and most up-to-date information. facebook.com/DragonConOfficialinstagram.com/dragoncontwitter.com/DragonCondiscord.com/invite/dragonconT hank You to Our Sponsors