Every year, I have made it my mission to try something new at Dragon*Con. This year, I gave blood here for the first time. It was one of those things I kept meaning to do, but never took the time to do so. This year, I wanted to step up and help give the gift of life to others. It… Read more →
Whatever bugs might have been in the barcode registration system last year seem to have been worked out, and people are blasting through registration. The average wait time has varied from ten to 45 minutes, a vast improvement over the multi-hour waits in line to get into a ballroom to get into another line to get into an alphabetical line… Read more →
Les Johnson, is a NASA scientist turned science writer–no, wait, science fiction writer–hold the press, I meant science and science fiction editor. Actually, Les Johnson is all that and he continues to work at NASA while pursuing his writing and editing goals. He’s back at Dragon*Con for another year, ready to share his insights and talk about his books.
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), the non-profit writers organization founded by Damon Knight in 1965 and presenter of the Nebula awards, will have a table all weekend long at the Exhibit Level of the Hyatt. Come by, meet your favorite authors, and get their autographs!
For 2012, Dragon*Con is proud to offer collaborative programming with Chicon 7, the 70th World Science Fiction Convention! The following panels will feature simulcast guests and/or tape delay events in the Regency V Ballroom (Hyatt).
Baen Books authors at Dragon*Con will be signing at Larry Smith Booksellers, booths 309-311 in the Marquis Ballroom (Marriott). Don’t miss them!
For LifeSouth, which serves more than 40 hospitals in the Atlanta area and more than 110 hospitals in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, Dragon*Con is a major undertaking. Last year, the drive collected 3,448 units, assisted by a crew of more than 60 people from all three states who descended on Atlanta to handle the flood of donors in costume. “We… Read more →
The Kaleidoscope Track has once again compiled a list of panels and events (link opens a Google Docs spreadsheet) at this year’s Dragon*Con we think younger convention-goers would enjoy. It’s not the complete selection of events we think suitable for our younger attendees, but it’s a great starting place. As always, parents should employ their own best judgment.
