Amy L. Herring (Louise Herring-Jones) writes speculative fiction, with a preference for historical fantasy and alternate mystery. Her stories, appearing in fourteen anthologies, include “The Poulterer’s Tale” in God Bless Us, Every One—Christmas Carols beyond Dickens (Voodoo Rumors Media). Amy coordinates the HSV Writers’ group in Huntsville, AL. Visit her online at http://www.louiseherring-jones.com.
Truly amazing, the practical guidance one can pick up at Dragon Con! For instance, consider the helpful hint potential from “The Fae: Friend or Foe?” panel on Monday 1PM, International BC (W), featuring Jim Butcher, Leanna Renee Hieber, Alethea Kontis, Ted Naifeh, Jana Oliver, and Kalayna Price. Not to be unprepared in case disguised fae attend the panel as well… Read more →
Hailed by C. C. Finlay “as a leader of the new American Revolution in historical fantasy,” D. B. Jackson combines his own unique brand of adventure and literary license into a marvel of genre-bending finesse. The Daily Dragon caught Jackson after his book tour for his latest novel in the Thieftaker Chronicles, Thieves’ Quarry (TOR July, 2013), to preview his… Read more →
Fresh from the start of a highly successful tour with the 1982 animated film based on his book The Last Unicorn, author-screenwriter Peter S. Beagle will provide live, and undoubtedly lively, commentary at the film’s screening for the Young Adult Literature (YA) track on Saturday, 5:30PM, International N (Hy). The 2010 settlement of an eight-year dispute over unpaid royalties opened up… Read more →
“Yes, indeed!’ replied Darrell C. Hazelrig, when the Daily Dragon asked if the New Puppet Order (NPO) would be returning for Dragon Con 2013. The Dark Companion, NPO’s award winning short film, is an official selection of the Dragon Con Film Festival this year. It’s log-lined as “a puppet has an existential crisis.” Hazelrig is the director of the film…. Read more →
The Dragon Con Urban Fantasy track will host a rare summit featuring an extraordinary group of men currently writing in this popular genre. Kevin J. Anderson (Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. series), Jim Butcher (Dresden Files), Jonathan Maberry (Rot & Ruin series), S. M. Stirling (Shadowspawn Trilogy), D. B. Jackson (The Thieftaker Chronicles), James R. Tuck (Deacon Chalk series), and John… Read more →
Foot Pound Force will perform, in concert, at the Dragon Con Filk Track on Sunday at 11:30PM, Baker (Hy). Hailing from Huntsville, “Rocket City,” Alabama, the band includes three real-life rocket scientists: Matt Barron on guitar and vocals, David Hewitt on bass and vocals, and Brandon Whitworth on drums. Describing their style as Nerd Rock, it’s also a “geeky oscillation of… Read more →
Mike Brotherton, astronomer/educator/author, Timothy Slater, astronomer/educator, and Stephanie Slater, astronomer/cognitive scientist captivated an eager group of science fiction writers and enthusiasts drawn to all things lunar, solar, and stellar. The Launch Pad Astronomy Workshop for Writers made its Dragon*Con debut Saturday and crammed topics ranging from our solar system to the observable universe into a mere seven hours.
I met Leanna Renee Hieber at Dragon*Con 2011 and was impressed with her snappy Victorian costumes and enthusiasm for all things Gothic. Leanna returned this year and shared news of her myriad literary and acting adventures and accomplishments.
