Here is the list of MidSouthCon 40s Attending Guests & Panelists:
Amanda Banker
By day, Amanda Banker is a professor of Natural Sciences and docent and the Memphis Zoo. By night. she indulges her various personal interests including table-top gaming, LARPing, video games, card/board games, manga/anime, and more. Being an all around nerd, she also enjoys learning about history, anthropology, archeology, and paleontology. As a proud member of the queer community, Amanda is passionate about LGBTQ+ rights.
Jim Beall
Jim Beall (BS-Math, MBA, PE) is a science author and an award-winning nuclear engineer with 50 years experience, beginning as a nuclear engineering officer in the US Navy. Civilian experience includes design, construction, and inspection with a nuclear utility, an architect engineering firm, and the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC).
Michael Bielaczyc
Michael Bielaczyc has been working professionally in the art field since 2001 when he founded Aradani Studios with his brother Paul. Together they have exhibited across America selling both their artwork and costuming. He works in many mediums from oil paint to latex prosthetics, video to graphite.In 2012, Michael started Lone Wanderer Entertainment with his long time friend Dane Clark Collins to publish books based in their dark fantasy world Atheles. Since then he has authored a multitude of books and created the SagaBorn RPG system.
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H David Blalock
H. David Blalock wrote speculative fiction for over 50 years. His work appeared in novels, novellas, stories, articles, reviews, and commentary both in print and online. He is editor for parABnormal Magazine from Hiraeth Publishing.
C.D. Brown
C.D. Brown is a writer, filmmaker, and educator from New Orleans, La. His books include Vamp City and Fate s Stiletto, and he edits and publishes Dirty Magick Magazine. He has written and directed two feature films, including Angels Die Slowly (a gothic neo-noir available on Tubi). His short fiction has been included in many recent anthologies, including Unicorns vs Clowns In Hell, Gen X-ed, and Strange Aeon 2020. He teaches first-year writing at Tulane and Loyola University New Orleans.
Ashley Bulluck
Ashley has been an avid cosplayer for several years, dedicating herself to the art of bringing beloved characters to life. Her passion lies in crafting costumes that resonate deeply, blending creativity and resourcefulness to achieve authentic designs. From the regal transformation into a Regency-style Mother Gothel to embodying Galadriel s ethereal grace, Ashley s work reflects attention to detail and a love for storytelling. Notable portrayals include an original design of Dame Aylin from Baldur s Gate 3, Kevin Haddock from Time Bandits, and Paul McCartney s Sgt. Pepper persona.Ashley employs a variety of techniques, from sewing intricate details to customizing and repurposing thrifted materials, showcasing ingenuity and problem-solving throughout the creative process. Beyond the craft, she is grateful that cosplay allows her to connect with a vibrant community and celebrate the artistry behind iconic characters.
Neale Carter
Neale Carter, a “fan of all trades” has been active in MidSouth fandom for 30 years. He served on the ConCommittee for MidSouthCon for 11 years, and was Gaming chair and Registration Chair (at different times), He has been a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, and is a member of Order of the Pelican. He briefly worked in the table top role playing game industry, worked with TrollCon and ShadowCon, and is currently an officer in the Little Rock, AR chapter of STARFLEET International, A Star Trek Fan Association, the USS Blackstone. He has been a member of the MSFFA, IFGS, Valen’s Rangers, and numerous other fan groups in Tennessee and Arkansas. He lives in Little Rock, AR in a house with an amazing spouse, three feline familiars, and an entire library of science fiction, fantasy, horror, comic books and role-playing games.
Richard Cartwright
Richard Cartwright was born and raised in Tennessee when he was not bouncing around the country and Canada in the sleeper of his parents tractor trailer rig that his dad bought after retiring from the Navy to go into trucking. His first reading lessons were road signs at four. His education was disrupted at five when he was forced to start spending the school year at school. After acquiring a note at six to allow him to check out “advanced ” books from the library, he discovered Heinlein and never looked back. Along the way he acquired degrees in history, law, and cynicism. He learned the fine art of storytelling sitting around kitchen tables, campfires and courtrooms over the years but came to writing later in life, after getting out of the legal profession while he could still get his soul back.These days he manages a remote support team which lets him feed his writing habit.
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JP Chapleau
French Canadian. Father. Gamer. Opinionated. Creator of the Akhamet, Olympia, and Ozaka Campaign settings inspired by ancient civilizations. Since the mid 80s, he has been GMing, running, and participating in RPG events. Other interests include history and wargaming. He has recently begun publishing fiction set in the world of Olympia.
Lena Chipman
Lena Chipman (she/they) has been a fixture in Memphis gaming circles since the mid-1990s. Under her previous name, she founded Concept Syndicate, a local tabletop game publishing company, and has been staff or the storyteller for almost every World of Darkness LARP in the city, including several MidSouthCon Vampire LARPs. Since transitioning in 2022, they have been a tireless advocate for LGBTQIA+ representation including in fandoms and was selected for the prestigious Victory Empowerment Fellowship in 2023. In her spare time, Lena writes poetry, muses about Amber, and loudly supports transgender rights.
Dane Collins
Dane is an author of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and weird fiction, and is a composer of atmospheric, cinematic, experimental psych rock from the Nashville area. On his blog, Creative Grimoire, he explores topics of creativity.You can read Dane s latest works, including the surreal story Deathbed Revelations and the fantasy horror story Tale of the Eternal Sea, on his website at daneclarkcollins.com, where you ll also find a selection of his music.Alongside Michael Bielaczyc, Dane helped create the SagaBorn roleplaying system and is an active cowriter for the continuously growing game.
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Brian Cooksey
Brian Cooksey is an RPG editor and designer who has been role playing since 1982. He is very active at conventions all over the Southeast so, if you think he looks familiar, you re probably right. He is the former gaming director and former chairman of Hypericon in Nashville, TN which means he has an impressive collection of black T-shirts and lanyards.He co-designed the SagaBorn RPG system with Mike Bielaczyc and he has edited rules and supplements for many RPG companies including Accessible Games, Thoughtcrime Games, and House Dok productions. He co-hosted the Play On Target and Armor Goes Clank podcasts and is now one of the hosts of the Infectious Enthusiasm podcast.He lives in Nashville with his wife Melissa Gay where he runs a lot of games on other people s Twitch streams.
Ki
Ki is an animator, artist, video editor, and Vocaloid/UTAU cover artist. They love all things creative. They have been an animator and artist for 13 years. They enjoy going to cons, cosplay and plays video games.
Greg Cravens
Greg Cravens saw his first comic strip published at fourteen, and the paper that printed them folded three months later. The theme park where he drew caricatures for two years shut down to become a shopping mall. The university that awarded him a degree in graphic design later changed its name. Leaving this trail of destruction, Greg decided to go into Advertising, and draw cartoons for an industry that rightly deserved a good kneecapping. He’s since done thousands of cartoons for more clients than it’d be wise to shake a stick at, including Shoney’s, FedEx, International Paper, Perkins, State Farms, Piggly Wiggly, Williams, Burger King, the CDC, Kraft Foods, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and more. He’s currently the Membership Chair for the National Cartoonists Society, a position that gives him imposter syndrome like you wouldn’t believe. But he’ll also help you join if you’re a cartoonist.
Guy Anthony De Marco
Guy Anthony De Marco is a speculative fiction author; a Graphic Novel Bram Stoker® and Scribe Award finalist; winner of the HWA Silver Hammer Award; a prolific short story and flash fiction crafter; a novelist; a poet; an invisible man with superhero powers; a game writer; an editor; and a coffee addict. One of these is false.A writer since 1977, Guy is/was a member of the following organizations: SFWA, IAMTW, ITW, RWA, WWA, SFPA, ASCAP, MWG, SWG, HWA, IBPA, MIPA. He hopes to collect the rest of the letters of the alphabet one day. Additional information can be found at GuyAnthonyDeMarco.com and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Anthony_De_Marco.
Elizabeth Donald
Elizabeth Donald is a dark fiction writer fond of things that go chomp in the night. She is author of the Blackfire urban fantasy series and Nocturne vampire mystery series, as well as other novels, novellas and stories in the horror, science fiction and fantasy genres. She is a three-time winner of the Darrell Award for speculative fiction, the Mimi Zanger Literary Award and was a finalist for the Prism, Imadjinn and Knost awards. Her work has appeared in a variety of magazines and journals, including parABnormal Magazine, River Bluff Review, Midnight Bites and Coppice and Brake.Donald is founder of the Literary Underworld small-press cooperative; an award-winning journalist and essayist with more than 25 years in journalism; a nature and art photographer; freelance editor and writing coach. She holds a masters degree in media studies and an MFA in creative writing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and is an adjunct professor of journalism and English composition at universities in the St. Louis region. She serves as president of the St. Louis Society of Professional Journalists and the Eville Writers, and is a member of the national SPJ Ethics Committee, the Association of Writers and Writing Programs, St. Louis Writers Guild and more writing and trade organizations than is healthy.She lives with her family in a haunted house in Edwardsville, Illinois. In her spare time, she has no spare time.
Todd Doyle
Mr Doyle has written with his co-author, John Graham, a self-help book called Lockbox 436. This has been a ten year or more project with Graham as they have recently refined and revised the book. This book is about a father passing wisdom from his life experiences down to his son. His father’s life was heavily influenced by his grandfather Augustus. It’s setting is in the 1950s and 60s. It is on sale now at www.lockbox436.com
Kenneth Drake – Hollywoods Haunted Psychic
For more than 25 years, Kenneth Drake has connected audiences throughout the world to the other side as one of the psychic industry s most preeminent voices. Called Iconic by New York Today and Legendary by Los Angeles Tribune, the psychic affectionately referred to as Hollywood s Haunted Psychic has performed over 50,000 readings and has been ranked top psychic network advisor in the US and Canada 18 consecutive years. Now a regular presenter at conventions throughout the US, Kenneth Drake wows and captivates audiences with his humor and inspirational stories, relating paranormal topics to audiences in family-friendly ways. As seen at Shadows of Salem, Kenneth Drake is available for conventions at no charge and views this work as an outreach to seekers of the next generation.
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Katie Dunn – No bio
Samuel A. Edwards
Nothing yet published, at this time, but am currently working on several collaborative projects with Bill M. Tracer, including: a workbook companion book to The Opened Walk: Blending Science With Our Spiritual Quests by Bill M. Tracer, and a fringe science book with the current working title: Reality Is Not What You Think: Speculations on the Fringe of Existence. We also have a series of science fiction short stories, Meta Awareness , on which we are putting in the final changes, revolving around whether we live in a simulation.
Diana Morgan
Author, Librarian, Geek Extraordinaire. I have always loved science fiction and fantasy. I grew up watching Quantum Leap, Power Rangers and Star Wars. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t making up stories. I was a geek before being a geek was cool, and I love hanging out with other geeks and sharing my love of all things space and magic and books!
Queen Bulldog
Christian Brothers University-HMBAUniversity of Memphis-MPH, BPS in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services The New York Institute of Photography-Certificate in Professional Photography US Navy HM1(AW) 1986-2006
Melissa Gay
Melissa Gay is an award-winning cover artist and illustrator for Baen Books, Llewellyn Worldwide, Hay House, 78 Tarot, Three Ravens Publishing, and many tabletop RPG companies. Among the ENnie-award-winning and fan favorite games she has illustrated are the Dresden Files RPG, Fate Core, Part-Time Gods, Mermaid Adventures, Hero System, Trail of Cthulhu, 13th Age, The Dracula Dossier, and Surviving Strangehollow. Her imaginative realist work has been featured in ImagineFX Magazine, io9, tor.com, and several IBA anthologies. Her art books are Finding My Familiar (wildlife drawings) and Earth and Water (ink paintings), and she is working on a book of space paintings. https://melissagay.com
Jimmy Gillentine
im D. Gillentine grew up with a fondness for horror, science fiction and fantasy love stories flavored with the southern tang of his native Memphis. His debut novella, Of Blood and the Moon, was published in 2009 and was the first runner-up for the Darrell Award.His novel The Beast Within begins as a bittersweet love story between a woman and a beast, which continues in Crossroads, published by Inkstained Succubus Press. The trilogy was completed with Heart of the Beast, published as a compendium by Pro Se Press. Other publications include stories published in anthologies Cover of Darkness, When the Shadow Sees the Sun, and Coppice and Brake Vol. 2.His most recent release is A Night at Death s Door, published in 2023 by Pro Se Publications. Jim earned a bachelor s degree in English literature and philosophy from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He is a member of the Literary Underworld and the Eville Writers, and is the biggest Godzilla fan in the western hemisphere. He is married to author Elizabeth Donald, and their family lives in a haunted house in Illinois.
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Danny Harrell
Danny Harrell is the Writer/creator and colorist for Rebel Grrrls at Keenspot Comics.As a cover colorist, he has had published work for IDW, Dynamite, Mad Cave, Archie and Keenspot. He has worked on books like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, TMNT: Alphas, TMNT/Naruto, Red Sonja, Dick Tracy, Josie and the Pussycats, Sabrina the Teenage witch and many more.
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Katie Silverwings
Katie Silverwings (she/they) is an award-winning author, illustrator, and glass artisan, originally from Northwest Texas and now based in Memphis. Best known for her Strange Space series of optimistic sci-fi stories, she specializes in character-driven speculative fiction featuring diverse casts and a lighthearted take on the potential of humanity.
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Fred Hughes
The International Bestselling Amazon Author of The Prince of Britannia series, and it s follow on series Heros of Britannia, Fred writes in the various sub-genres of science fiction. He also wrote the First Solar War series. Fred believes characters are the most important part of a story. So important that he starts with developing his characters and then writes the story through their eyes. I m basically a ghost writer for my characters, Fred once said in an interview.Having served 20 years in the US Navy, most of it on submarines, Fred developed a great appreciation for the written word. Naval service also gave him an appreciation for organization, processes, and the comraderies serving together brings. It s also helped in writing space combat.
Angel of Azarath
Angel of Azarath is a Memphis-based professional cosplayer and bellydancer. She’s been cosplaying for over 10 years, bellydancing for 9 years, and consistently performing at local venues in Memphis and surrounding areas for the last 4 years. She’s also recently began touring at prominent national renaissance faires in the last two years as a professional lady knight. A jack of all trades, Angel is known across social media particularly for her Star Wars Twi’lek, but also her cosplays and craftsmanship, and her fun, wild adventures as a performer and entertainer.
Bryan Jones
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D Edward Jones
Edward Jones studied oil field Geology, Astronomy, Geography, Mapmaking, photo-reconnaisance ,French, Latin and Medieval English. Journalism, Education and the Montessori Method. When Multiple Sclerosis ended his teaching career , he rediscovered his love of telling odd stories of ghosts and aliens and orphans. Heavily salted with Fortean phenomenon and guided by dreams.
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Melinda LaFevers
Melinda LaFevers, born May 11, 1959, is an arts educator with a wide variety of interests and hobbies. She is a teacher trainer with Arkansas APlus, and its philosophy of arts integration. As a historical interpreter, she brings children and teachers into the world of castles or log cabins, providing hands-on experiences to bring history alive. Hobbies include spinning, weaving, and more. She learned storytelling at her mother s knee, and includes stories, music, and traditional and original songs and music in her programs. Her published writings include one non-fiction book, a magazine column on traditional herbal use, and a number of short speculative fiction stories. One of her goals is to get a story published in almost every genre possible. So far she has alternative history, paranormal, horror, steampunk, fantasy, political satire, and an upcoming shared world anthology. She is currently working on a poetry chapbook, several short stories and hopefully someday, she will have that fantasy novel finished. She occasionally blogs at Melinda s Obscure Thoughts https://wordpress.com/view/melindalafevers.wordpress.com. To read more of her work, check out her author page on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Melinda-LaFevers/e/B012CK7T4U?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_fkmrnull_1&qid=1549847669&sr=8-1-fkmrnull
D ell Memphis
D elle Memphis is the madness behind I-Scream Queens, a video podcast series that covers the horror and gothic side of geek pop culture! She is a staple of comic & horror conventions where she hosts panels on Women in Horror, Cosplay, and Dark Pop Culture. She is also an internationally published and award winning pinup model and nationally recognized and award winning cosplayer. D elle Memphis is also singer , formerly of the delta gothic band The Murdering Crows. The first album from the Murdering Crows is titled 4 Bad Crows and is available on Apple Music, Amazon and anywhere you get music!A co-creator of The Memphettes, a former vintage women s group, she consults with women interested in vintage styling and lifestyle. She is an internationally published and award winning Pinup.
Michael LaVoice
Michael LaVoice wanted to be a Marine but served in the US Army just in time for the first Gulf War. He was the fifth generator mechanic assigned to a Hawk Air Defense Artillery unit slated for three. As the fourth was already the mail clerk, he spent more time playing soldier than wrenching on generators, which was probably best for the generators and more fun for Michael.He has been writing since he was in grade school, trying his hand at various genres and formats, but always returns to his first loves, crime fiction, military science fiction, and fantasy.He is a fan of Techno-Industrial music, space navy battles, futuristic armored combat stories, and Space Opera in general.He lives in west Tennessee with his wife, one out of his seven kids, a mackerel tabby with delusions of grandeur, a Chocolate-Lab/Chow mix that got all the Lab friendly and all the Chow fluffy, and a German Shepheard puppy that keeps everyone on their toes.He collects sharp and pointy things from Museum Replicas and probably too many starship models and action figures. As if there was such a thing as too many of those.
John Martin
An inker, Illustrator and cover artist that has done work for silverline comics for their Friar Rush and wolf hunter titles. Ive also done work for bryan SilverBax s Kerra Prime universe, cover for 2032 for charter comics ,inks over Mitch Foust on the back to earth short story, inking a pinup in steamage wasteland for anarctic press,and sketch cards for dynamite and upper deck/Marvel
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Siri Erooom
Siri is currently serving as the XO for Station Shelby, the Memphis based chapter of STARFLEET International Fan Club Inc. In between mom duties, graduate school, and work, Siri advocates for those with disabilities, loss of function, and impairments, volunteers her time and makes frequent donations to those in need. She satisfies her need to boldly and nerdily go forth, discovering new comics, tv shows, anime, games, and movies and revisiting her old favorites.
Chris Oakley
Chris Oakley owned and operated Oakley s Gently Used Books, a bricks & mortar used bookshop with a specialty in Sci Fi/Fantasy, for more than 20 years (1995-2016) in Charlottesville, VA. She has been a bookseller at Madicon, MarsCon, MystiCon, RavenCon, Libertycon DSC50, DSC60 and Omegacon and a panelist at ConGregate, MidSouthCon, World Fantasy 2024 and BaltiConShe has edited and published undergound” newspapers as well as literary magazines. (Chris Oakley collection of alternative press, Special Collections, University of Delaware). As a GCIU Journeyman, she worked in small commercial print shops before opening her bookshop in 1995. For many years, she was the organizer and moderator for the VA Festival of the Book Sci Fi/ Fantasy programs with Katherine Kurtz, Hugh Howey, Stephen Hickman, Steve White, Toni Weisskopf, Less Johnson, David Coe, Jack Campbell (John Hemry) and others as guests.Chris still brings her passion for bookselling and science fiction to the vendor s rooms of conventions and does volunteer book sorting, research and pricing to raise money for her local Friends of the Library (Jefferson-Madison Regional) book sales. (Our team raised over $166,000 for the library system at our October 2024 sale.)
Melissa Olthoff
Melissa Olthoff is a science fiction and fantasy author who delights in sneaking in romance wherever she can. She is a lifelong geek as well as a veteran of the United States Air Force, both of which are incredibly useful when writing. Her degrees in meteorology and accounting are slightly less applicable to writing but absolutely useful when it comes to supporting her family. In 2023, she took second place in the annual Baen Fantasy Adventure Award Contest with her story Fall from Grace and won the Imadjinn Award Best Short Story in 2023 and 2024. She is published by Chris Kennedy Publishing, Hit World Press, and Three Ravens Publishing, and is best known for her novels in the Four Horsemen Universe, the Salvage Title Universe, and Hit World Valkyries, as well as numerous short stories. She can be found at her website melissaolthoff.net, chriskennedypublishing.com, Facebook, Twitter, and on her Amazon Author Page.
Jon R. Osborne
Jon R. Osborne turned a journalism education and a passion for role-playing games into writing science fiction and fantasy. His second book in The Milesian Accords modern fantasy series, A Tempered Warrior , was a 2018 Dragon Awards finalist for Best Fantasy Novel. Jon is a core author in the military science fiction Four Horseman Universe, where he was first published in 2017. He now has eight novels and numerous stories published in multiple languages.Jon resides in Indianapolis, where he plays role-playing games, writes science fiction and fantasy, and extols the virtues of beer. You can find out more at jonrosborne.com and at https://www.facebook.com/jonrosborne.
Josh Plock
Josh Plock has written about some of the most iconic figures in popular culture with contributions to the acclaimed books: The American Superhero, The American Villain, and Robots in Popular Culture published by Bloomsbury. In 2022 he was the co-author of the book We Are Gotham exploring the dark corners of the most iconic city in fiction. Beyond the bookshelf his work has been featured on popular blogs like the House of Geekery and Horror Bound as well as articles printed in Ghostwatch Paranormal Zine.
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H. R. Raymer
Herika R. Raymer grew up consuming books – first by eating them, later by reading them. Her parents taught her the value of focus and hard work while encouraging a love literature and art; so she’s written and doodled off and on for over 40 years. When Raymer was finally published, she developed a taste for it and continued to send submissions – sometimes with success. MAKE MINE WITH A SIDE OF CREEPY was her debut collection, with CHICKEN PULP being a recent release. In addition to writing, she gained experience editing while with a science fiction periodical and a horror periodical. Herika R. Raymer is married and has two children West Tennessee, USA.Her Amazon Author Page is at: Amazon.com: Herika R. Raymer: books, biography
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Lennox Riddle
Cryptid Cutie Hoolie
Meet Julie Williams, a vibrant plus-size cosplayer of 15 years and dedicated chemist. During the week, Julie dives into the intricacies of chemistry, but her weekends are often spent donning costumes that celebrate her favorite characters. She believes that cosplay should be for everybody regardless of size, ethnicity, or background, and enjoys sharing this inclusive message with her growing online community. When she’s not crafting or experimenting in the lab, Julie treasures cozy moments with her beloved spouse and their sweet pitbull. For Julie, life is a perfect balance of chemistry, cosplay, and cherished time with loved ones.
Bunny Malkavian
Alison Rushing is a cosplay photographer in the Midsouth. She started cosplay photography in 2017 when taking classes at the U of M. Rushing opened her business, Bunny Malkavian Photography, in 2021, with her first appearance at Clarksvillecon. Rushing has run her photobooth and presented panels at several conventions, such as Midsouthcon and Borahae Con. She has served as a convention photographer at Memphis Comic and Fantasy Con since 2021.
Dave Schroeder
Here’s a photo and bio from LIbertyCon: https://www.libertycon.org/lc36pros/dave-schroederDave Schroeder (SHRAY-der) is the author of the Guardian Keeps and Congruent Mage fantasy series as well as the Xenotech Support science fiction humor series. He is a retired IT executive from Atlanta who enjoys performing with the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company.Dave also runs a small publishing house called Spiral Arm Press that primarily handles his own work, including an audiobook version of Xenotech Rising, the first book in his SF Humor series. Podium Publishing, from Toronto, Canada, produces audiobook versions of Dave’s Congruent Mage fantasy series. In 2003-2004, Dave wrote and produced an original comedic musical, Softwear.com, and put it on off-off-Broadway in New York.
Shawn Sellers
Shawn SellersBorn in Montgomery, AlabamaShawn Sellers is a passionate advocate for education, dedicated to making a positive impact onthe lives of students as a Special Education Teacher and Coach. Holding Bachelor’s andAssociate’s Degrees in Religious Studies from Liberty University, Shawn combines his love forlearning with a deep commitment to fostering inclusivity and support in the educational realm.Beyond the classroom, Shawn serves as the Education Director for the Alabama Alliance, ananti-human trafficking organization. His tireless efforts contribute to raising awareness andcombating this pervasive issue, demonstrating his commitment to social justice.Shawn is a distinguished member of the Free Masons, embodying principles of fellowship,integrity, and service within this esteemed organization.With over two decades of experience, Shawn has immersed himself in investigating andresearching a wide array of topics, ranging from the paranormal and UFO phenomena tocryptids, cold cases, missing persons, demonic occurrences, occult practices, and unexplainednatural phenomena. His insatiable curiosity and dedication have led him to become a respectedauthority in these fields.A seasoned public speaker, Shawn has graced numerous stages and been a sought-after guest onTV shows across the United States. His ability to captivate audiences with intriguing insightsinto the mysteries of the paranormal sets him apart as a dynamic and engaging speaker.In addition to his impactful speaking engagements, Shawn is a prolific author with ninepublished books in the realms of Spiritual, Paranormal, Horror Stories, and Legends. His tenthbook is eagerly anticipated, promising to further immerse readers in the mystique and wonder ofthese captivating realms.Shawn Sellers is not only an educator and advocate but also a beacon of knowledge andinspiration in the exploration of the unknown, sharing his wisdom and experiences to enlightenand captivate audiences nationwide.
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John E. Siers
John E. Siers is an Air Force veteran who spent a few decades doing computer system development for commercial applications. Tired of writing software, John turned to writing science fiction instead. His award-winning Lunar Free State® series is available on Amazon in audio, paper, and e-book versions, with e-books also available in German and French. John lives in west Tennessee with his wife, son, dog, and two cats, where he also runs his own firearm repair business under the trade name of Gunsmith Jack.
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Libby A Smith
Libby A. Smith s short stories have appeared in Avast, Ye Airships and Haunted Holidays, online at 4 Star Stories, and in small press comics. Her adaptation of Rainbow Bridge was designed for cross stitch by Sue Hillis. A member of the filk pirate group Bad Bards & Beyond, she tends to burst into inappropriate songs at inappropriate times. Libby lives in Central Arkansas with Oscar Wilde, Dolly Parton and Jolene… her cats.
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Kevin Steverson
Kevin Steverson is a retired veteran of the U.S. Army. He has many best selling novels among the 81 titles listed on Amazon including the Salvage Title Trilogy, picked up for development into feature film, he is also a published songwriter. When he is not on the road, he can be found in the foothills of the NE Georgia mountains writing his next story.—- Other AppKevin Steverson is a retired veteran of the U.S. Army. With over 78 published works, he writes mainly Science Fiction but has also written Fantasy, Post Apocalyptic short stories, and co-authored a Noir series set in 1938 New Orleans.. He is the author of several international best selling novels, including the Salvage Title Trilogy, picked up for feature film and now in development. Ten songs he wrote or co-wrote have been cut and released by Nashville recording artists including one in which he is featured singing the chorus. A die hard UGA fan, he can be found in the foothills of the NE Georgia mountains writing his next story or song.
Gwenyth Stoecker – No bio
Arwen Tovah King
Growing up in the Arkansas countryside, Arwen always daydreamed about adventure and far-off places. After traveling to the far-off land of Tennessee, she settled down with her very own Beast who gave her a castle and three little dragons to raise. Although her life is filled with love, adventure, and IEP meetings, she still daydreams of far-off places. So she dyed her hair blue, bought a bunch of vintage hats, and decided to write the daydreams down for all to read. If you would like to follow her, you can find her as Arwen Tovah King on Facebook, Arwen Tovah King-author on Facebook and on Instagram as @arwen_tovah_king.
Bill M. Tracer
With degrees in Art, History, and Computer Science, Bill M. Tracer, Rogue Philosopher, Artist, Metaphysicist, Ufologist, Science Fiction Enthusiast, Time traveler and writer of that thought provoking stuff, now blends these otherwise dissimilar realms through the creation of computer graphic art with science fiction, fantasy, and paranormal themes, as well as mounting expeditions into fractal geometric realms. He creates abstract works enriched with these fractal layers, as well as book cover art. Most recently, he has begun experimenting with AI generated art, and AI enhancements of his 3D and Fractal art work. Posters & other art products including home décor and fashion are available with his work at the following:Zazzle: https://www.zazzle.com/billmtracer, Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/BillMTracer?asc=u,VIDA: https://shopvida.com/collections/bill-m-tracer, and Fine Art America: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/william-tracer.html?tab=artwork. Not limited to the art world, Bill writes in the same genres. You ll find Bill s speculative fiction & non-fiction at his Amazon Author s page at: https://www.amazon.com/Bill-M.-Tracer/e/B00KU5ATZ6/
James Weakley
James Weakley is a Memphis-area teacher, author, panelist, and nerd who specializes in examining how society and entertainment intersect with one another.The frequent speaker and former host of Nerd Nite Memphis believes that nerd culture is every person, every passion, and every skillset.He currently serves as the Commanding Officer of Station Shelby, the Memphis-based chapter of STARFLEET: The International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc. and welcomes you to join him in doing good work in our community in service of the ideals in Star Trek.
William Alan Webb
Wolves once claimed William Alan Webb as one of their own, since he ran with the pack as a youngster. Then he majored in Creative Writing at the University of Memphis and they disowned him for following such a disreputable vocation. His long-suffering with Kathy begged him to get a real job, as did his children, but Webb ignored them in pursuit of his ignoble goals. As they feared, his shameful path has led him to selling hundreds of thousands of books, and attending Science Fiction and Fantasy conventions. His family covers their heads when in public with him.
Richard C. White
Richard C. White is a SF/F/fantasy noir/pulp/non-fiction author. His newest novel, On Wings of Steel, is currently scheduled for a 2025 release. Other works include Chasing Danger: Harbinger of Darkness, For a Few Gold Pieces More, and Terra Incognito. His anthology appearances are Thrilling Adventure Yarns 2021, Origin Game Fair s Monsters, Robots, and Space; Liberty Girl: Fight for Freedom, All for One: Tales of the Musketeers, The New Adventures of Rocky Jordan and Charles Boeckman Presents: Johnny Nickle. As a media tie-in writer, he s written for Star Trek, Doctor Who, Battletech, Freeport (Green Ronin Publishing), and The Incredible Hulk. Gauntlet Dark Legacy: Paths of Evil, was a best-selling tie-in for his publisher. Richard is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers. Richard serves on the SFWA Writer Beware committee.
Craig Wolfe – No bio
Wes Yahola
Wes Yahola is lifelong reader who began devouring comics before he could understand all the words. He loves fantasy and science fiction, along with thrillers and books about history. He also plays games, enjoying new and classic board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs. All this came together with the publishing of his first novel, The Artifice Conspiracy, a fantasy thriller involving spies, sabotage, rebellion, and the unleashing of a powerful weapon of magic. The next novel, The Treasure Betrayals, is awaiting publication. The Doomsday Plan and a fourth novel are at different stages of development. Wes started working in radio through a high school Vo-Tech program and has been in deep ever since. He s spent time at school and commercial stations, and has been both behind the scenes and on the virtual stage. The 8 to 5 workday has always been just a concept that he s never experienced. Sometimes he can be found dressed as a pirate indulging in mock sword battles with other people similarly garbed. No one s really quite sure how that happened.
Irene Zielinsk – No bio