On behalf of the DC2KWriters One should sorrow, but not sink under sorrow’s oppression. —Eugie Foster, “Mortal Clay, Stone Heart” (2010) On September 27, 2014, we lost Eugie Foster, editor of the Daily Dragon, to the frailty of what she often called her “human suit.” Her spirit lives on in her enduring body of work, including nominated and award-winning fiction…. Read more →
Dragon Con. There is no other Con quite like it. Every year, thousands descend on Atlanta, GA, for a fun, activity-packed, nothing-like-you-have-ever-experienced-before, time-of-your-life opportunity. It is not for the weak of heart. You have made the decision to go. Your cosplay costume is ready. Your pocket program is carefully marked with all of the panels you want to attend. You… Read more →
New to Dragon Con? We’ve got three ways to get you oriented! First up is the Newbies Walking Tour, which will show you the best way to get from one con hotel to another and where the food court is. Thu 2:30PM, A601–602 (Marriott). Afterward, hit up the Dragon Con Newbies Q&A, where several long-time con attendees will share tips… Read more →
We know con attendees can never get enough of DragonConTV. That’s why, for 2015, DCTV will be providing not one, but two channels in most host hotels. In addition to the usual DCTV feed, broadcasting current panels, ads, bumpers, and fan films, we’ll also have DCTV LAND, running classic content on a second channel in the Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, and… Read more →
Featuring DJ March J Cubs and our newest premier cosplay competition, “The Legend of the Chôsen,” this year’s Night at the Aquarium promises to be memorable. Costumes welcome for all!
Founded in 2006, The Parsec Awards celebrate speculative fiction podcasting. Podcast shows are nominated by fans, finalists chosen by a yearly steering committee, and finalists voted on by an independent panel of judges from outside of podcasting. The 2015 Parsec Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 6, at 5:30PM in Regency V (Hyatt).
Here’s an index of all the news, information, interviews, and articles we published for Dragon Con 2014!
Lev Grossman and Jim Butcher explored how magic and technology intersect and affect one another in more modern fictional settings during the “Modern Magic” panel (Sun 10AM, Hyatt Embassy). At this overflowing panel, the moderator and the fans asked a number of intriguing questions about both authors’ systems of and approaches to magic in their respective series’ worlds. Many of… Read more →
