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 →
Cast your ballot in the 2nd Annual Dragon Awards and you could win Dragon Con 2018 memberships! Register through midnight on Friday, September 1. Those who have registered will receive a ballot early on Saturday, September 2, and will have until midnight to complete and return the ballot. Random winners will be drawn from those who submit ballots to receive a pair of memberships to Dragon Con… Read more →
How did a pleasant (dare I say mild-mannered?) professor became the next great creator of superheroes… or is he already? His fans sure think so! And he has me convinced as well. I met with him before Dragon Con to ask about his metamorphosis. Daily Dragon (DD): Describe the genesis of your Sentinels series and how it just keeps on… Read more →
Wallace Shawn has been writing plays and acting for nearly 40 years, appearing in movies and television series and lending his voice to iconic roles in many franchises. Before his first visit to Dragon Con, he took a few minutes after filming to speak with the Daily Dragon. Daily Dragon (DD): Deep Space-9, Stargate SG-1, Toy Story, The Princess Bride…… Read more →
