Not everyone can say they watch television for homework, read novels for inspiration, and are paid to follow what’s trending. For Alicia Pack, it is all part of life as a writer and media enthusiast. When she isn't lost in the world she is trying to create, you can find her with her nose in a book or catching up on her favorite supernatural shows. She has a Master’s degree in Mass Communications and a Bachelor’s degree in Radio, Television, and Film. Her nine years of diverse media experience include news writing, copywriting, website content management, social media, promotions, television production, and teaching.
If you’re attracted to the paranormal, then the sordid history of Hales Bar Dam is one you’ll want to read while keeping a side-eye on the shimmering shadow in the corner. Will Aymerich, Christina Kieffer, and Lisa Shackelford talked about the investigation for their new show, True Ghost Stories, in Sheraton Savannah 1–3 on Saturday morning. Hales Bar Dam, located… Read more →
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Fans can’t resist an intriguing dystopian story, so authors Ben Fisher, Richard Kadrey, C.B. Lee, F.T. Lukens, and Tara Lynne talked about reluctant heroes of the resistance, the corrupt governments being fought, and writing a dystopian society on Friday at 2:30PM in Westin Chastain F-G. A common dystopia trope is having a strong resistance group who are fighting against a… Read more →
Dragon Con is back in full swing, and that means it’s time to catch up with con favorite Eddie McClintock. At a press conference on Friday, he talked about his villainous ways, what he’s looking forward to seeing at Dragon Con, and his warehouse artifact of choice. Don’t be alarmed. If you find yourself liking McClintock’s villains, it’s by his… Read more →
Ever wonder how to strike your audience dead from the very first sentence? Unlike this introduction, fantastic writing starts with a hook that kicks the audience in the pants and leaves them begging for more. Awesome notetaking, Clark Kent, but how do we write better openings than yours? Workshoppers at “Write Killer Openings” in the Hyatt Marietta at 1PM Thursday… Read more →
Ever wanted to up your cosplay game by looking more like you favorite character, or do you have fitness goals you want to meet before Dragon Con 2018? Fitness enthusiasts and cosplayers Victor DelCampo, Damaris Degan, James Elmer, and Joe Miksan shared their best fitness tips for achieving the goals you want in the Hilton 302–305 on Saturday at 11:30… Read more →
Aspiring writers looking to craft realistic woman at war, not stereotypical dudes with boobs or worse, attended an hour-long workshop in the Hyatt Hanover on Friday at 5:30PM with Janine K. Spendlove. Like any good story, you need to know the main character’s background. Spendlove is an active duty US Marine who’s been in for 17 years and was the… Read more →
The Daily Dragon is not responsible for the accuracy of the history contained in this article. Do not quote us in an academic paper. You will fail. Unless you are writing an academic paper on drunk history. In which case, we are a citeable, credible source. Also: Because this is a family-oriented publication, asterisks have been inserted to indicate *substitute… Read more →
