Aspiring writers gathered together in the Hyatt Embassy Sunday morning to hear Debra Dixon and Nancy Knight explain what “voice” is and how to find it in your writing. Voice isn’t necessarily something you acquire in a first draft; it is a process that often involves a lot of weeding out the parts that do not work. Sometimes knowing what… Read more →
Sunday night at 8:30PM, the Masquerade costume contest took over Centennial II–III in the Hyatt. Grant Imahara hosted as a parade of contestants in intricate and entertaining costumes from all kinds of different source materials crossed the stage for their chance at Dragon Con fame and fortune. Children’s Winners Best Toddler: Nicola and Tesla Deslites as Aang and Appa Third… Read more →
The cast of Defiance had the audience rolling with laughter with their almost constant sexual innuendo, accent mimicry, and hashtag pushing. The panelists entertained a full house during the panel, “Defiance: Let Us Be Strong,” at 5:30PM Sunday in the Westin Peachtree Ballroom. The cast asked the audience to say “hashtag Defiance” before posing each question to the panelists and… Read more →
From the sweetness of Kenzi to the wisdom of Trick to the malicious Morrigan, some of our favorite Lost Girl actors answered questions in the Westin Peachtree Ballroom on Sunday morning. Emmanuelle Vaugier, the evil Morrigan, surprised fans by bringing a mini Pinkie Pie My Little Pony to the panel. Even more of a shocker, Vaugier cosplayed as a My… Read more →
Announcing the winners of the 2014 Ms. Star Trek Universe Pageant, held at 4PM on Sunday in the Grand Ballroom A-F of the Sheraton: Winner: Jamie Higgins Character name: Mother Horta Costume: Horta 1st Runner Up: Crystal Chau Character name: 6 of 80 Costume: Borg 2nd Runner Up: Robyn Orfitelli Character name: J’naii Costume: Pren
The Marriott Atrium Ballroom was full to capacity at the “Star Trek: TNG: All Good Things” panel on Saturday at 1PM. Guests Patrick Stewart and Gates McFadden came out on stage to a standing ovation. Trek Track director Garrett Wang wasted little time getting into the questions from the audience, which included broader topics on acting as well as specific… Read more →
Some of the most beloved Warehouse 13 actors gathered together in the packed Marriott Atrium Ballroom to reminisce about the show that touched so many people’s lives. One of the most poignant questions was “what would your one wish on the kettle be?” Joanne Kelly‘s (Myka) one heartfelt wish would be that “each and every one of you know how… Read more →
After submitting my interview questions to Naomi Novik, I discovered “In Favour with Their Stars,” another jewel of a story by her which I had not included in my queries. This short story contribution to Unfettered, edited by Shawn Speakman, began with the gift of a handmade plush dragon (Temeraire, of course) to Novik’s daughter. In her introductory remarks to… Read more →
