On the Friday panel “Breaking In: How It’s Done,” a group of pros shared advice on how to make your first sale. While suggestions varied, panelists agreed that the growth of online social-networking has opened new possibilities. There’s no denying we’re in the midst of a digital revolution. The percentage of ebook sales are growing each year, and some new… Read more →
The Marriott Atrium Ballroom was again packed for the “Eureka/Warehouse 13 Sharing Resources” panel on Friday afternoon. Colin Ferguson, Chris Gauthier, and Jordan Hinson from Eureka were joined by Eddie McClintock from Warehouse 13. Dr. Kevin Robert Grazier, science advisor for Eureka, was also on the panel. The question on everyone’s mind was centered on Eureka’s cancellation. As the moderator… Read more →
I am an unpublished female writer, so when I perused the panel selections the “First Ladies of Fiction” title jumped out at me. The panel included some of the larger names in fiction: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Laurell K. Hamilton, and Mercedes Lackey. These women are all highly successful and writers I feel I could learn from as well as enjoy… Read more →
After a jam-packed-busy Friday for this reporter, Saturday has been my “easy” day so far. Having a lull in panels to review and having lost the fight for the last slice-of-life-cake, I will now add some non-dairy-whipped-topping-fluff to the Daily Dragon content. Let us presume, for argument’s sake, that the only important measure of worth in our society is not… Read more →
Up for auction at this Dragon*Con: Gold Leaf Special Edition Pathfinder Core Rulebook. Only 100 copies of this book were produced. Originally only given to members of Paizo’s staff at the time of product launch. This copy has been autographed by of the fine folks at Paizo Publishing. Sun, 10AM Regency V, Hyatt. At the Silent Auction, Sun 8AM, Galleria,… Read more →
Everyone should have the opportunity to be in the Dragon*Con parade. It’s a great way to be part of the con and meet a lot of cool people. This was my first year in the parade, even though it’s my eighth year at the con. I wanted to branch out and try something new. There was a call for participants… Read more →
In Hanover C-E (H) was bestselling author Terry Brooks and Del Rey’s senior editor Betsy Mitchell. It was obvious there was a wonderful working relationship between the two. Brooks, now in his 35th year as a published author, talked about his writing. He sees himself as an “adventure writer” rather than a SF writer. His new series, Legends of Shannara,… Read more →
The 2012 World Science Fiction convention, Chicon 7, will be held in Chicago over Labor Day weekend. Stop by their fan table in the Hyatt (by the Art Show) to learn how you can participate in WorldCon without missing Dragon*Con! Learn about the Hugo Awards and how you can help decide the winners!
