Naoko Mori, best known to Dragon Con audiences as Toshiko Sato in Torchwood, is making her first appearance at the con. She took a few minutes to answer some questions about her time on Torchwood and Doctor Who, as well as some of her experiences on stage. Daily Dragon (DD): You had a guest spot on Doctor Who before Torchwood…. Read more →
Chris Kennedy is an American science fiction and military fiction author and a former naval aviator and school principal. He is a member of the SFWA and the SCBWI. Chris’s full-length novels on Amazon include the Occupied Seattle military fiction duology, The Theogony and Codex Regius science fiction trilogies and the War for Dominance fantasy trilogy. Chris is also the… 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 →
Janine K. Spendlove is a KC-130 pilot in the United States Marine Corps as well as an award-winning writer. She is known for her War of the Seasons fantasy series but has also published speculative fiction short stories in various anthologies, including the Star Wars tie-in story “Inbrief.” Janine is a member of Women in Aerospace (WIA), Broad Universe (BU), and Science Fiction… Read more →
Pearls are the traditional gift for a 30th anniversary. But since getting over 70,000 pearls would be a little problematic, DragonConTV got creative and went a different route, giving us something that we’ve wanted for years: live streaming. The Daily Dragon chatted with videography director Brian Richardson to discuss the new streaming service as well as a new way to… Read more →
The 2016 Dragon Con Night at the Georgia Aquarium, 7–11PM on Saturday, September 3, will feature DJ Marc J Cubbs and the second annual The Chôsen cosplay competition. Congoers can enjoy the beauty of the Aquarium’s exhibits paired with the geek atmosphere and excitement of Dragon Con. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume, even if they aren’t planning to… Read more →
The 2016 Dragon Con Blood Drive will be held in the Galleria Level of the Hilton. This year, service provider LifeSouth will be holding daily giveaways and a chance to win passes to Dragon Con 2017. To participate, follow any of LifeSouth’s social media accounts and share blood drive photos by tagging them #lifesouth. Daily winners will receive a prize… Read more →
Dragon Con 2016 will feature not one, but two major Muppet-related celebrations: the 30th anniversary of the cult classic film Labyrinth and the 60th anniversary of Jim Henson’s legacy. As one of the pre-convention events, the Center for Puppetry Arts will host the Labyrinth Masquerade Ball from 7–11PM on Thursday, September 1. This sold-out event celebrates the opening of the… Read more →
