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Overview of MidSouthCon 24

MidSouthCon 24 was a huge success, with more panels, events, gaming, attendees and guests than ever before. It was simply a wonderful convention, and we sincerely thank everyone who took part in it.

For a taste of MSC 24's programing you can check out the MidSouthCon24 Pocket Program Book

Guests at MidSouthCon 24

Guests of Honor:

Writer GoH - David Weber
Writer GoH - Glen Cook
Artist GoH - Lubov
Gaming GoH - Rich Burlew
Costuming GoH - Christopher "Tyger" Roth
Media GoH - Regina Pancake
Comics GoH - John Jackson Miller
Filk GoH - Tom Smith

Authors and Publishers:

David Drake
Selina Rosen
Lee Martindale
Libby Singleton
Lee Killough
Richard Parks
D.A. Adams
Elizabeth Donald
Jeff Crook
Gloria Oliver
Laura J. Underwood
M.M. Buckner
K. Mark Hoover
Alicia Sparks
Allan Gilbreath
Andrew Fox
Rickey Mallory
Annie Windsor
Angelia Sparrow
Bill Allen
Mark Berry
Michael Klossner
Bill Snodgrass
Joy Ward
H.E. Garwood
Dennis McHaney
David Blalock

Science, Technology, and Scholars

NASA's Les Johnson
Lionel J. Crews Ph.D
Amy Sturgis Ph.D
Leslie Stratyner Ph.D
Travis S. "Doc" Taylor Ph.D

Comic Writers, Publishers, and Graphic Artists

Mitch Foust
Penny Register
Martheus Wade
Eddy Zeno
Jim Hall
Dean Zachary
Adam Shaw

Fen, Media, and everyone else

The great Luke Ski (filk)
Cullen Johnson (MidSouthCon Mascot)

Please forgive me if I missed anyone(and if you e-mail me any missing names I'll be more then happy to add them to the list).

Awards Section

MidSouthCon Awards

Art Show Awards

Professional

1st Place - Pinned Down by Scott Webb

2nd Place - Shadow Dragon by Theresa Mather

3rd Place - Visitors by Ellisa Mitchell

Amateur

1st - The World Tree Agnes Olson

2nd - Cold Kisses by Judy Davidson

3rd - Moonswimmer by Kendall Hart

MidSouthCon SF/Fantasy Art Contest

Most Creative - Kelsey Duncan

Best Black & White - William Chioggi

Best Use of Color - Kimberly Hinkson

Best Technique - Alice Hoang

Best of Show - Leigh Pinkston

Honorable Mentions:
Emily Eaves
Kim Xiong
Joey Murchison
Kevin Finney
Son Le
Lindsey Parrish

Mid-South Science Fiction & Fantasy Association (MSSFFA) Awards

The Dal Coger Memorial Hall of Fame Award:

Winner - Alan Rodgers

The Darrell Award for Best Novel:

Winner - Sherrilyn Kenyon for St Martins

First-Runner-Up - John Farris for Phantom Nights

The Darrell Award for Best Novella:

Winner - Sara Banks for Coriander

First Runner Up - Tracy S. Morris for Tranquility

The Darrell Award for Best Short Story:

Winner - Allan F. Gilbreath for Lepus Europaeus

First Runner Up - Felicia Elam for Mississippi Muse

The Darrell Award for Best Other Work:

Winner - Jerre Dye for Sid and the Magic Box

Honorable Mention - Marthus Antone Wade for Jetta - Tales of the Toshigawa: Defiance