Author: Bobbie Nelson

Bobbie Nelson has been a vagabond most of her life. During high school, she was known to be a card-carrying member of the Doctor Who Club and is suspected of trying to overthrow the world with her cat, Mrs. Kibby. After attending college, she took up her traveling shoes, and as part of a touring theatre company, she toured in the United States, Canada, and overseas. At the end of three years, she moved back to Texas to pursue a major in Library Science and became a librarian in Georgia. She currently works at the Roswell Library as a reference librarian. She has been seen many times at Dragon*Con, mostly in the company of some unusual characters, including the photography staff. She and her husband met at Dragon*Con—reports of something in the water being the cause have proven inconclusive. Currently, she is a working for the Daily Dragon. Her co-conspirator for the overthrow of the world may have changed to Fetch, the Daily Dragon's mascot. Updates will be forthcoming as the con progresses.

An Interview with Mike Resnick

Posted on September 3, 2008 @ 2:09 PMJuly 7, 2011 @ 11:42 AM by Bobbie Nelson

Considered by many to be one of the most prolific writers of science fiction, Mike Resnick‘s accomplishments include numerous awards from around the world, including the U.S.A., France, Japan, Spain, Croatia, and Poland. This year, Mike received his 31st Hugo nomination; he has won five Hugos to date. His work includes the Santiago series, the Read More “An Interview with Mike Resnick”

An Interview with Peter S. Beagle

Posted on September 1, 2008 @ 1:02 AMJuly 7, 2011 @ 11:42 AM by Bobbie Nelson

Peter S. Beagle is best known for his novel, The Last Unicorn. This is the fourth year Peter has come to Dragon*Con. In addition to speaking at various panels, he was gracious enough to sit down and chat with the Daily Dragon.

Harry Potter: A Q&A with Matthew Lewis

Posted on August 30, 2008 @ 10:16 PM by Bobbie Nelson

Amid the waving of scarves and wands, the “Meet the Stars of Harry Potter” panel began with the introduction of Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom. The first part of the hour was prepared questions ranging from particulars about the Harry Potter movies to more personal questions, such as his favorite TV shows. One of Read More “Harry Potter: A Q&A with Matthew Lewis”

Pastiche Impressions from the Walk of Fame

Posted on August 30, 2008 @ 6:32 PMAugust 30, 2008 @ 9:53 PM by Bobbie Nelson

With a sense of wonder, fans stepped through the double doors of the Grand Ballroom at the Atlanta Hilton seeking T.V. heroes and movie stars. At every table, fans and guests interacted with smiles and conversation. At one table, Michael Rosenbaum gave a high five to one of his fans who responded with a grin. Read More “Pastiche Impressions from the Walk of Fame”

Thursday Impressions

Posted on August 29, 2008 @ 11:12 PM by Bobbie Nelson

It was the day before the beginning of Dragon*Con in downtown Atlanta. Outside, lines snaked around the Hyatt as fans waited to purchase their badges. On the sidewalk, they discussed the merits of their favorite comic book heroes. A sea of bubbling excitement rolled through the crowd moving from hotel to hotel as the day Read More “Thursday Impressions”

When Atlanta Turns Upside Down

Posted on August 28, 2008 @ 12:18 AMAugust 28, 2008 @ 7:58 AM by Bobbie Nelson

Every Labor Day weekend, Peachtree Street fills with the sound of clanging swords, the stomping of men in white Stormtrooper armor, and the twirling of lightsabers in the air. It’s not your typical day in downtown Atlanta. Once a year, the unusual becomes an everyday occurrence. Briefcases are replaced with bags stuffed with comic books, Read More “When Atlanta Turns Upside Down”