Award-winning author Amanda Faith may have been raised in Dayton, but her heart and home is in the South. With a lifelong love of teaching and writing, she had plenty of encouragement from teachers and friends along the way. Loving a good puzzle has always been a fascination, and writing gives her the outlet to put all the pieces together.
Being adventurous and loving to try new things, it wasn’t long before her characters found themselves in unusual situations. She loves to put people from two different worlds into new situations and to see how they interact, taking them on journeys they would never have normally experienced.
Her current adventure working as a high school English professor turned Media Specialist, writing, and doing paranormal investigations doesn’t slow her down from having a great time with a plethora of hobbies. Her published credits include several short stories, poetry, several journal articles, her doctoral dissertation, and her award-winning book Strength of Spirit. With multiple degrees, she has a passion for learning and exploring new venues. She is a staff writer for The Daily Dragon at Dragon Con.
Check out her new website (www.amandafaith.net) or on Instagram (@dramandafaith)
Hilton 210 at 11:30AM Friday was the place to be if you are interested in using science in your writing. The panel moderator, Dr. Pamela L. Gay, with the panelists of Bethany Brookshire, Emily Finks, and Nica McKinnon talked about what really works in building a realistic world in fantasy and what really doesn’t. There are a few rules that… Read more →
If you like history and science fiction, this was a must-see panel at the AmericasMart Building 2 Room 204J. Moderator Sean Callot headed this panel of talented authors well-versed in the genre of alternate history. The panelists were S.M. Stirling, Michael J. Martinez, Dr. Charles E. Gannon, and Gregory F. Withrow. Writing well is a difficult process. You need to… Read more →
So many panels. So much to see and do. It’s so easy to get caught up in the awesomeness of Dragon Con. The cosplay, the photo opportunities, the people you long to be with every year who are your family, the volunteers, the vendors, the artists…everything that makes Dragon Con the most wonderful place to be on Labor Day Weekend… Read more →
What a fantastic way to start the Con off. In the Marriott Atrium Ballroom Thursday night at 8:30PM was the Nerdy New Year Party, the official kickoff event signaling the beginning of Dragon Con. Dr. Q was a wonderful and entertaining Master of Ceremonies. Granted, there were some technical glitches at first. Apparently, in Dragon Con fashion, our five hotels were… Read more →
The Dragon Con Art Show’s Artisan Gallery will open Friday at 1PM in the Hyatt Grand Hall. There is so much talent present at this year’s Dragon Con. This is definitely a great place to peruse and purchase a creative piece as a memento of your time here. Visitors can view original paintings and prints, sculptures, jewelry, pottery, masks, dolls,… Read more →
Michael J. Martinez has spent the past 20 years as a professional writer and journalist, including stints at The Associated Press and ABCNEWS.com. As a writer of alternative history science fiction, he is a member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. His newest novel, MJ-12: Inception, will be officially released September 6, 2016… Read more →
Sherrilyn Kenyon spent an hour with her fans in the Westin Augusta room Sunday at 4PM. She was accompanied by Alethea Kontis. Kenyon spent a few minutes talking about upcoming projects. There is a movie and TV series coming out, as well as more Dark-Hunter and The Chronicle of Nick books. Of course, what would a Kenyon panel be without… Read more →
There was a packed room at the Hyatt Centennial Saturday at 7PM to listen to the Georgia Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor John Morrison has served as music director of the Georgia Philharmonic since 2010. For more than a decade, John Morrison has been the executive director of the Georgia Academy of Music, also conducting the chamber orchestra. The 60-some musicians make… Read more →
