Fans of a long-running science fiction show that takes place in space gathered Friday at 2:30PM in the Hilton Galleria 2-3 to discuss the latest installment. It was an opportunity to delve into what we liked, what we wish was better, and what we hope for whenever we can get more of it. A lot of the discussion focused on… Read more →
It’s baaaccccck! Channel your inner fantasy and join us for exclusive after-hours views of the Aquarium galleries, with ambient music and food and drinks available for purchase. Don’t miss this mystical and magical experience as you journey through 11 million gallons of wondrous water. Extra fee event; buy tickets here [https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/events/event/dragon-con-night] (general admission $45; VIP sold out). Saturday 7–11PM, Georgia… Read more →
Dot Steverson and the Star Wars track welcomed Omid Abtahi, Katy O’Brian, and Freddie Prinze Jr. to the Marriott Imperial ballroom Friday evening for a wide-ranging Q&A. The panelists covered topics from what they originally wanted to be when they grew up to what they hope to leave as a legacy, giving those in attendance a sense of who these… Read more →
A panel of distinguished artists shared their insight on creating creatures from mythology or from their own imaginations Friday at 5:30PM in Grand Hall C in the Hyatt. Moderator Rachel Rieckenberg asked fellow artists Allie Briggs, Sarah Dahlinger, Justin Gerrard, and Todd Lockwood why they chose to create mythical creatures. Lockwood quipped, “Because they’re paying me to do it.” Seriously,… Read more →
On Thursday at 10PM, Urban Fantasy Track Director Carol Malcolm interviewed author Ben Aaronovitch over Fan Track streaming. The interview ranged from Aaronovitch’s first break as a writer to the current status of his popular Rivers of London series. Malcolm began by asking Aaronovitch whether he read a lot of science fiction as a child. The author replied, “The question… Read more →
On Friday at 4PM in Westin Chastain 1-2, the Apocalypse Rising track presented a panel discussion called “End of Days: The Loner vs. The Community.” In addition to moderator Tara Lynne, the panel included Jay Boyce, J.F. Brink, Gail Z. Martin, Frank Morin, and William Joseph Roberts. Lynne began by noting that much of post-apocalyptic fiction and other media focuses… Read more →
Gini Koch writes novels, novellas, novelettes, and short stories under a variety of pen names. Her works include science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, space opera, urban fantasy, mystery, suspense, romantic suspense, weird west, and more. According to her website, “if it’s a genre, she writes it.” She’s also interested in pop culture, comics, and animation. Her debut novel, Touched by An… Read more →
When Tony Gowell gets his friends together in a room, it’s always a recipe for a good time and a good chat. Friday afternoon at 5:30PM in the Marriott Atrium ballroom, “Tony Lately” sat down for a chat with Celia Rose Gooding, Christina Chong, Ethan Peck, and Anson Mount. Why those four people? Oh, no reason. Just because. You know…. Read more →
