A large crowd gathered Thursday night at 7PM in Hyatt Regency VI–VII for a celebration of Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dragonsworn and the launch of Intensity, the newest Chronicles of Nick novel. To help her celebrate the occasion, she was joined by Aletha Kontis, Leanne Renee Hieber, Mari Mancusi, and Quincy J. Allen. The event was joyous and magical. There were posters… Read more →
Four years ago, Dragon Con started a new year-round charitable program called Dragon Con Superheroes. In its first three years, the Superheroes contributed nearly 1,900 hours of community service for the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Sweetwater Creek State Park, the Walk to End Lupus Now, the Lymphoma Walk, Piedmont Park, and For the Kid in All of Us. In 2017,… Read more →
Join the legions of fans and cosplayers on Peachtree Street Saturday beginning at 10AM for the legendary Dragon Con Parade. Grand Marshal Stan Lee and other surprises await you! The parade route will start at the intersection of Peachtree Street Northeast and Linden Avenue, proceed south down Peachtree, turn left onto Andrew Young International Boulevard, and finally turn left onto Peachtree Center… Read more →
When Gray Rinehart, author, editor, Baen Books Slushmaster General, and singer/songwriter, launched his new book Walking On The Sea of Clouds (WordFire Press, July 26, 2017), he invited all of his friends and provided nerdy music, fun and good food. And, if you missed the launch, you can get a sampling of the associated filk and fun at Dragon Con… Read more →
From award-winning author to editor to publisher of Falstaff Books, John G. Hartness knows his way around the book merry-go-round, beginning with his early days as an indie author. And he’s not afraid to tell you what he thinks in colorful, humorous language. The Daily Dragon quizzed John on the many aspects of his expansive career as he prepared for… Read more →
’Twas the night before Dragon Con, when all through the house All the creatures were stirring, even Pinky the mouse; The cosplays were hung by the door with care, In hopes that attendees would soon stare; The children were all wild running through the house; While visions of the Yule Ball danced in their heads; And mamma in her corset,… Read more →
The Charity Events Booth on the Marquis level of the Marriott will accept donations 10AM–7PM Friday for the 2017 Dragon Con Charity Auction. Items sold at past auctions have included books, artwork, signed photos, movie props and replicas, costumes, a writing review by an editor, and much more. Book and art items will be auctioned Saturday, 11:30AM–2PM, and other items… Read more →
The Dragon Con Blood Drive has a brand-new location for 2017. Donors can visit the Atlanta Conference Center on the Conference Level of the Hyatt (LL3, three levels below the lobby). In addition to rewarding donors with an exclusive t-shirt, blood drive provider LifeSouth will be holding daily giveaways from Dragon Con vendors, as well as a chance to win… Read more →
