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2026 Programming The schedule for this year is finalized! We think you’re gonna love it… Download here- https://www.ravencon.com/activities/programming/

2026 Programming The schedule for this year is finalized! We think you’re gonna love it… Download here- https://www.ravencon.com/activities/programming/

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
www.ravencon.com/activities/

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Late Night We don’t stop when the sun goes down. There is ALWAYS something to do at the con of opportunity. Programming runs until midnight, the Gaming Room stays open all night long, and our attendees throw some amazing room parties. DJ Drae runs a dance on Friday and Saturday nights. And on both Friday and Saturday nights, there will be room parties hosted by our attendees. If you’re interested in hosting a room party (or just want to be where the action is!), be sure to let the hotel know that you want to be on the party floor and also fill out our Party Notification Form. Please note that some late-night panels may be restricted to ages 18 and up and some parties may be restricted to ages 21 and up. Please remember to bring your IDs. And, as always, be mindful of the city’s curfew laws.

Late Night We don’t stop when the sun goes down. There is ALWAYS something to do at the con of opportunity. Programming runs until midnight, the Gaming Room stays open all night long, and our attendees throw some amazing room parties. DJ Drae runs a dance on Friday and Saturday nights. And on both Friday and Saturday nights, there will be room parties hosted by our attendees. If you’re interested in hosting a room party (or just want to be where the action is!), be sure to let the hotel know that you want to be on the party floor and also fill out our Party Notification Form. Please note that some late-night panels may be restricted to ages 18 and up and some parties may be restricted to ages 21 and up. Please remember to bring your IDs. And, as always, be mindful of the city’s curfew laws.

Panels & Events You can always count on LOTS of great programming at RavenCon. We schedule over 300 hours of programming in one weekend! That includes: Panel discussions Events for Kids and Young Adults Workshops Readings Signings Roundtables Concerts Book Launches Movies And lots more! We even have our very own Escape Room!

Panels & Events You can always count on LOTS of great programming at RavenCon. We schedule over 300 hours of programming in one weekend! That includes: Panel discussions Events for Kids and Young Adults Workshops Readings Signings Roundtables Concerts Book Launches Movies And lots more! We even have our very own Escape Room!

Volunteers Making a convention come together relies on more than just the staff who contact the guests, secure the hotel, and schedule events. Making a con happen relies on individuals who want to be a part of the magic; a good convention can’t happen without good volunteers. Volunteers can be called on to do a wide variety of tasks; checking badges, monitoring panels, helping out in logistics, escorting guests, or assisting with cosplay events—these are just some of the things you could help us with. If you are a photographer or videographer and have your own equipment you can volunteer and help in those areas by requesting on the sheet. Plus, if you give a little to RavenCon, we will give back to your convention registration fees…

Volunteers Making a convention come together relies on more than just the staff who contact the guests, secure the hotel, and schedule events. Making a con happen relies on individuals who want to be a part of the magic; a good convention can’t happen without good volunteers. Volunteers can be called on to do a wide variety of tasks; checking badges, monitoring panels, helping out in logistics, escorting guests, or assisting with cosplay events—these are just some of the things you could help us with. If you are a photographer or videographer and have your own equipment you can volunteer and help in those areas by requesting on the sheet. Plus, if you give a little to RavenCon, we will give back to your convention registration fees…

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
www.ravencon.com/activities/

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From modern music to traditional filking, geek rock, wizard rock, goth rock, funny music… we’ve got it all. There will be hours and hours of musical performances throughout the convention by some of the most talented musicians we could find on the convention circuit.

From modern music to traditional filking, geek rock, wizard rock, goth rock, funny music… we’ve got it all. There will be hours and hours of musical performances throughout the convention by some of the most talented musicians we could find on the convention circuit.

RavenCon is a fan-run event and we’re not the only fan group out there. Not by a long shot. When you’re at the convention, stop by and talk to some of the other fan groups that will be here to promote their organizations. We have an entire hall dedicated to promoting these groups.

RavenCon is a fan-run event and we’re not the only fan group out there. Not by a long shot. When you’re at the convention, stop by and talk to some of the other fan groups that will be here to promote their organizations. We have an entire hall dedicated to promoting these groups.

Kids’ Programming at The Rookery Reaching out to the younger generations of fandom is very important to all of us here at RavenCon. We take extra pride in putting together our Kids’ Programming every year. We work on making the whole weekend filled with things to do for kids. To give you an idea of the variety we put together, these are a few of the things that we’ve done in the past: SHIELD agent training Special craft projects Pizza parties Writing workshops Ghost stories Laser tag Quidditch Jedi training Martial Arts Training Dungeons and Dragons for kids Magic card tricks Knitting & Crochet Costume Parade We don’t know what’s in store for this year yet, but we know it’s gonna be fun!

Kids’ Programming at The Rookery Reaching out to the younger generations of fandom is very important to all of us here at RavenCon. We take extra pride in putting together our Kids’ Programming every year. We work on making the whole weekend filled with things to do for kids. To give you an idea of the variety we put together, these are a few of the things that we’ve done in the past: SHIELD agent training Special craft projects Pizza parties Writing workshops Ghost stories Laser tag Quidditch Jedi training Martial Arts Training Dungeons and Dragons for kids Magic card tricks Knitting & Crochet Costume Parade We don’t know what’s in store for this year yet, but we know it’s gonna be fun!

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
www.ravencon.com/activities/

#RavenCon #EstablishedIn2006 #AmazingStories #AmazingStories100th #Conventions #Cosplay #Poe #EdgarAllanPoe #ScienceFiction #RVA #Fantasy #Horror #UrbanFantasy #Science #Richmond #Nevermore #Artists #Authors #Writers #Virginia #Fandom

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RavenCon always strives to have a varied Vendors’ Room filled with interesting and unique vendors. You will find a wide array of goods, including books, costumes and costuming accessories, books, games, jewelry, craft items, t-shirts, plushies, pop culture items, artwork, and more books!

RavenCon always strives to have a varied Vendors’ Room filled with interesting and unique vendors. You will find a wide array of goods, including books, costumes and costuming accessories, books, games, jewelry, craft items, t-shirts, plushies, pop culture items, artwork, and more books!

RavenCon's 2026 Vendors List
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Once upon a time, a bored lawyer and avid reader tired of his favorite characters becoming background noise to the heroes of the story, and he took took it upon himself to write something different. Thus, I’m Not the Hero was born. A few books later, Tommy has dropped the lawyer gig and decided writing full-time is worth giving a chance. Born in Florida, Tommy rolled a high luck stat and met his wife early in life. They live in Virginia with a dog full of endless energy and two boys that wear even the dog out. You can find Tommy writing, sipping another cup of coffee, or reading anything he can get his hands on.

Once upon a time, a bored lawyer and avid reader tired of his favorite characters becoming background noise to the heroes of the story, and he took took it upon himself to write something different. Thus, I’m Not the Hero was born. A few books later, Tommy has dropped the lawyer gig and decided writing full-time is worth giving a chance. Born in Florida, Tommy rolled a high luck stat and met his wife early in life. They live in Virginia with a dog full of endless energy and two boys that wear even the dog out. You can find Tommy writing, sipping another cup of coffee, or reading anything he can get his hands on.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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Nick Justus is a 2011 graduate of The Kubert School of Cartoon & Graphic Art. His list of clients include Topps, Upper Deck, Tidalwave Comics, Blue Juice Comics, Thorny Comics, Image Comics, IDW Comics, Scout Comics, Black Caravan Comics, and Cosmic Lion Productions. He frequently works on artwork for Bad Dreams Books horror authors Aron Beauregard, Daniel J. Volpe, and Kristopher Triana. He also works on personal commissions for clients and self publishes his own comics. His 9-year-old son, Ryley, is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and is a cooler version of his dad.

Nick Justus is a 2011 graduate of The Kubert School of Cartoon & Graphic Art. His list of clients include Topps, Upper Deck, Tidalwave Comics, Blue Juice Comics, Thorny Comics, Image Comics, IDW Comics, Scout Comics, Black Caravan Comics, and Cosmic Lion Productions. He frequently works on artwork for Bad Dreams Books horror authors Aron Beauregard, Daniel J. Volpe, and Kristopher Triana. He also works on personal commissions for clients and self publishes his own comics. His 9-year-old son, Ryley, is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and is a cooler version of his dad.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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Linette Kasper is an avid writer of supernatural fantasy but enjoys dabbling in other styles, especially horror and suspense. She has released three novels, Daimon, Rogue, and Phoenix, from her first series. She also has a horror short story, “What They Did Not Know,” published in Fundead Publications’ anthology One Night in Salem, and a fantasy short story, “Indelible,” published in the Rejected fundraising anthology by Aaron K. Crocker. She also presented at the Library of Congress on “Fantasy as Escapism.” When she is not writing, she also enjoys editing works by other authors for Campfire Publishing. She has lived in Virginia all her life but likes to travel even though she has never gone farther than the east coast and is afraid of flying. She enjoys long walks in old cemeteries, binge-watching TV shows, and trying to stop time frame by frame.

Linette Kasper is an avid writer of supernatural fantasy but enjoys dabbling in other styles, especially horror and suspense. She has released three novels, Daimon, Rogue, and Phoenix, from her first series. She also has a horror short story, “What They Did Not Know,” published in Fundead Publications’ anthology One Night in Salem, and a fantasy short story, “Indelible,” published in the Rejected fundraising anthology by Aaron K. Crocker. She also presented at the Library of Congress on “Fantasy as Escapism.” When she is not writing, she also enjoys editing works by other authors for Campfire Publishing. She has lived in Virginia all her life but likes to travel even though she has never gone farther than the east coast and is afraid of flying. She enjoys long walks in old cemeteries, binge-watching TV shows, and trying to stop time frame by frame.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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Frank Wu is a 4-time Hugo Award-winning artist and former RavenCon Artist GOH. He’s also a writer, with 8 stories published in Analog magazine, including three novellas in collaboration with Jay Werkheiser. He’s also had two ESPionage novels—about psychic CIA agents battling Russian assassins and kidnappers—written with Tom Easton and published by Amazing Stories. He’s also a published scientist, with a Ph.D. in Bacterial Genetics from Wisconsin (Go Badgers!)—a triple threat! Frank lives in Boston with his wife Brianna the Magnificent (former RavenCon Gaming GOH).

Frank Wu is a 4-time Hugo Award-winning artist and former RavenCon Artist GOH. He’s also a writer, with 8 stories published in Analog magazine, including three novellas in collaboration with Jay Werkheiser. He’s also had two ESPionage novels—about psychic CIA agents battling Russian assassins and kidnappers—written with Tom Easton and published by Amazing Stories. He’s also a published scientist, with a Ph.D. in Bacterial Genetics from Wisconsin (Go Badgers!)—a triple threat! Frank lives in Boston with his wife Brianna the Magnificent (former RavenCon Gaming GOH).

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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Darius Jones’s stories and poems have appeared in Strange Horizons, The No Sleep Podcast, Space and Time Magazine, Star*Line Magazine, and Timber Ghost Press. His first book, The Books of Hours, a collection of 24 Dark Cosmic poems, was published by Alien Buddha Press in late 2025. He is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association, the Horror Writers Association, the Science Fiction Poetry Association, and the Northern Virginia Writers Club. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia. Follow him on Instagram @DariusJonesWrit or learn more at dariusjoneswriter.com.

Darius Jones’s stories and poems have appeared in Strange Horizons, The No Sleep Podcast, Space and Time Magazine, Star*Line Magazine, and Timber Ghost Press. His first book, The Books of Hours, a collection of 24 Dark Cosmic poems, was published by Alien Buddha Press in late 2025. He is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association, the Horror Writers Association, the Science Fiction Poetry Association, and the Northern Virginia Writers Club. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia. Follow him on Instagram @DariusJonesWrit or learn more at dariusjoneswriter.com.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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Bethanne Kim is the publisher of the new alternate history magazine Eric Flint’s 1632 & Beyond and a writer in the 1632verse. Her stories focus on how individuals adapt to their new world and heal old wounds—theirs and the world around them. Her favorite characters are almost all well past retirement age because they can get away with so much more. Her 1632 novels are Mrs. Flannery’s Flowers, Gourmets of Grantville, and Red Shield. She also has many short stories published in both The Grantville Gazette and Eric Flint’s 1632 & Beyond. Before she started writing in 1632, she wrote about emergency preparedness, zombies, Scouts, and even the US Constitution—The Constitution: It’s the OS for the US.

Bethanne Kim is the publisher of the new alternate history magazine Eric Flint’s 1632 & Beyond and a writer in the 1632verse. Her stories focus on how individuals adapt to their new world and heal old wounds—theirs and the world around them. Her favorite characters are almost all well past retirement age because they can get away with so much more. Her 1632 novels are Mrs. Flannery’s Flowers, Gourmets of Grantville, and Red Shield. She also has many short stories published in both The Grantville Gazette and Eric Flint’s 1632 & Beyond. Before she started writing in 1632, she wrote about emergency preparedness, zombies, Scouts, and even the US Constitution—The Constitution: It’s the OS for the US.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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A.L. Kaplan’s love of books started as a child and sparked a creative imagination. Born on a cold winter morning in scenic northern New Jersey, she is the author of the novel, Star Touched, and several short stories including “Hummingbird.” Her most recent publication is Mark of the Goddess, which includes original illustrations. She is a member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association, is the past president of Maryland Writers’ Association, and holds an MFA in sculpture from the Maryland Institute College of Art. When not writing or indulging in her fascination with wolves, this proud mother of two lives in Maryland with her husband and dog. Learn more about A.L. at ALKaplanAuthor.com, @ALKaplanAuthor on social media.

A.L. Kaplan’s love of books started as a child and sparked a creative imagination. Born on a cold winter morning in scenic northern New Jersey, she is the author of the novel, Star Touched, and several short stories including “Hummingbird.” Her most recent publication is Mark of the Goddess, which includes original illustrations. She is a member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association, is the past president of Maryland Writers’ Association, and holds an MFA in sculpture from the Maryland Institute College of Art. When not writing or indulging in her fascination with wolves, this proud mother of two lives in Maryland with her husband and dog. Learn more about A.L. at ALKaplanAuthor.com, @ALKaplanAuthor on social media.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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Tori has been cosplaying since 2016 and enjoys every second of it! It is their dream to be a Disney princess for children’s (of all ages) birthday parties. When they aren’t cosplaying, they are playing video games (most likely Pikmin or Old School RuneScape), reading, rewatching Twin Peaks, or making silly earrings. If they aren’t doing any of that, they are a special education assistant at a middle school in Williamsburg, where they live with their partner and two cats.

Tori has been cosplaying since 2016 and enjoys every second of it! It is their dream to be a Disney princess for children’s (of all ages) birthday parties. When they aren’t cosplaying, they are playing video games (most likely Pikmin or Old School RuneScape), reading, rewatching Twin Peaks, or making silly earrings. If they aren’t doing any of that, they are a special education assistant at a middle school in Williamsburg, where they live with their partner and two cats.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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Terry, also known as M.E. Anderson, is a freelance writer and editor, a Jersey girl from the shore turned Florida farm girl soon to be a Virginia farm girl. She has a BA in anthropology, an AAS in Culinary Arts, and an MA in Library Science. She has worked as a congressional archivist, historian, teacher, and professional chef and has presented her research on the history and iconography of southern cemeteries throughout the Southeast United States. She has edited several children’s books, full length novels, dissertations, and academic papers; Terry, herself, has published scholarly papers, magazine articles, fictional stories, and books. She lives with her husband, two kids, and a plethora of critters.

Terry, also known as M.E. Anderson, is a freelance writer and editor, a Jersey girl from the shore turned Florida farm girl soon to be a Virginia farm girl. She has a BA in anthropology, an AAS in Culinary Arts, and an MA in Library Science. She has worked as a congressional archivist, historian, teacher, and professional chef and has presented her research on the history and iconography of southern cemeteries throughout the Southeast United States. She has edited several children’s books, full length novels, dissertations, and academic papers; Terry, herself, has published scholarly papers, magazine articles, fictional stories, and books. She lives with her husband, two kids, and a plethora of critters.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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Steve Grant has spent over twenty-five years as a marketing consultant and behavioral economist, working with Fortune 500 companies including Puma, IBM, Prudential, Jaguar Cars, and Burger King. He ran the Applied Behavioral Science Lab at Prudential and received a Gold Lion from Cannes for his brand strategy work. He served as an industry expert in financial security at the Aspen Institute and led the rebranding effort that transformed the Boy Scouts of America into Scouting America. A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop with an MFA in Poetry and Fiction, Grant was part of the film collective that created the 1998 indie film The Delicate Art of the Rifle. He lectures as an Adjunct Professor of innovation and consumer behavior for the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech. Born in New Orleans and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Grant is an Eagle Scout who returned to his hometown of Blacksburg, VA, where he lives with his family. He is an avid fly-fisherman—and controversially believes that the New River may be the greatest Smallmouth Bass water on the planet.

Steve Grant has spent over twenty-five years as a marketing consultant and behavioral economist, working with Fortune 500 companies including Puma, IBM, Prudential, Jaguar Cars, and Burger King. He ran the Applied Behavioral Science Lab at Prudential and received a Gold Lion from Cannes for his brand strategy work. He served as an industry expert in financial security at the Aspen Institute and led the rebranding effort that transformed the Boy Scouts of America into Scouting America. A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop with an MFA in Poetry and Fiction, Grant was part of the film collective that created the 1998 indie film The Delicate Art of the Rifle. He lectures as an Adjunct Professor of innovation and consumer behavior for the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech. Born in New Orleans and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Grant is an Eagle Scout who returned to his hometown of Blacksburg, VA, where he lives with his family. He is an avid fly-fisherman—and controversially believes that the New River may be the greatest Smallmouth Bass water on the planet.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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A longtime denizen of fandom, Sean Heare has spent four decades volunteering, matchmaking, and—on memorable occasions—commandeering entire conventions before cheerfully handing them back by Sunday morning. He has served as board member, treasurer, and con chair; built a reputation for high‑energy, audience‑first panels; and collected improbable stories along the way, including nearly becoming an Author GOH without a book and being mistaken at a wedding for Grig “Punkie” Larson. Raised on Star Trek, Ray Bradbury, and Douglas Adams, Sean brings a wry, welcoming voice to both the stage and the hallway track, blending deep genre love with just enough chaos to keep things lively. Between sessions, expect surprise no‑quarter pillow‑fight challenges and his late‑night sci‑fi trivia melee, Alien Peril. On panels, he’s a cheerful agent of mischief who delights in sparking spirited, good‑humored debates and making room for fresh voices. Offstage, Sean binges speculative TV, hoards board games, and routinely loses at Texas Hold ’Em with suspicious luck. Above all, he champions the inclusive, ever‑weirder joy of fandom—celebrating the community that welcomes the gleefully odd, the endlessly curious, and anyone ready to laugh at the improbable. If there’s music, he’ll dance; if there’s a game, he’ll play; and if there’s a crowd, he’ll make sure everyone’s invited.

A longtime denizen of fandom, Sean Heare has spent four decades volunteering, matchmaking, and—on memorable occasions—commandeering entire conventions before cheerfully handing them back by Sunday morning. He has served as board member, treasurer, and con chair; built a reputation for high‑energy, audience‑first panels; and collected improbable stories along the way, including nearly becoming an Author GOH without a book and being mistaken at a wedding for Grig “Punkie” Larson. Raised on Star Trek, Ray Bradbury, and Douglas Adams, Sean brings a wry, welcoming voice to both the stage and the hallway track, blending deep genre love with just enough chaos to keep things lively. Between sessions, expect surprise no‑quarter pillow‑fight challenges and his late‑night sci‑fi trivia melee, Alien Peril. On panels, he’s a cheerful agent of mischief who delights in sparking spirited, good‑humored debates and making room for fresh voices. Offstage, Sean binges speculative TV, hoards board games, and routinely loses at Texas Hold ’Em with suspicious luck. Above all, he champions the inclusive, ever‑weirder joy of fandom—celebrating the community that welcomes the gleefully odd, the endlessly curious, and anyone ready to laugh at the improbable. If there’s music, he’ll dance; if there’s a game, he’ll play; and if there’s a crowd, he’ll make sure everyone’s invited.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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Sean CW Korsgaard is a U.S. Army veteran, award-winning freelance journalist, author, editor, and publicist who has worked with Analog Science Fiction & Fact, Baen Books, and Writers of the Future, and recently became the editor of Anvil and Battleborn magazines. His first anthology, Worlds Long Lost, was released in December 2022, as was his debut short story, “Black Box.” He lives in Richmond, VA with his wife and child, along with, depending on who you ask, either far too many or far too few books.

Sean CW Korsgaard is a U.S. Army veteran, award-winning freelance journalist, author, editor, and publicist who has worked with Analog Science Fiction & Fact, Baen Books, and Writers of the Future, and recently became the editor of Anvil and Battleborn magazines. His first anthology, Worlds Long Lost, was released in December 2022, as was his debut short story, “Black Box.” He lives in Richmond, VA with his wife and child, along with, depending on who you ask, either far too many or far too few books.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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Rebecca Gibson is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Virginia Commonwealth University, and recipient of the university’s Excellence in Pedagogical Innovation Award. Her published works include Desire in the Age of Robots and AI: An Investigation in Science Fiction and Fact (Palgrave Macmillan 2019); The Corseted Skeleton: A Bioarchaeology of Binding (Palgrave Macmillan 2020); and The Bad Corset: A Feminist Reimagining. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from American University, and when not writing or teaching can be found reading mystery novels amidst a pile of stuffed animals.

Rebecca Gibson is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Virginia Commonwealth University, and recipient of the university’s Excellence in Pedagogical Innovation Award. Her published works include Desire in the Age of Robots and AI: An Investigation in Science Fiction and Fact (Palgrave Macmillan 2019); The Corseted Skeleton: A Bioarchaeology of Binding (Palgrave Macmillan 2020); and The Bad Corset: A Feminist Reimagining. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from American University, and when not writing or teaching can be found reading mystery novels amidst a pile of stuffed animals.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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Rachel A. Brune is an Army veteran, former military journalist, novelist, and editor of the creepy and macabre. She is the founder of Crone Girls Press, an indie horror micropress specializing in anthologies. In 2022, Falstaff Books published the first book in her werewolf secret agent series, Cold Run; later that year, she took on the position of Senior Editor of Falstaff’s new horror imprint, Falstaff Dread. She lives with her spouse, two daughters, and one fluffy orange cat.

Rachel A. Brune is an Army veteran, former military journalist, novelist, and editor of the creepy and macabre. She is the founder of Crone Girls Press, an indie horror micropress specializing in anthologies. In 2022, Falstaff Books published the first book in her werewolf secret agent series, Cold Run; later that year, she took on the position of Senior Editor of Falstaff’s new horror imprint, Falstaff Dread. She lives with her spouse, two daughters, and one fluffy orange cat.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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Uncle Grayhawk originally hails from south-central New Jersey (not far from Philly) and is a former professional theater technician who now makes a living as a senior Windows admin for a secret branch of the federal government that resides within the walls of NOAA. Or something like that. More than 40 years ago, Uncle Grayhawk opened a Christmas present to find a blue and white box sporting a picture of a dragon, bearing the title of “Dungeons & Dragons”. This jump-started a long time love affair with TTRPGs, spending much of his time in the DM’s chair. In the early 90s, he was introduced to fan conventions and began volunteering, mostly in the realms of gaming, Security/Public Safety, and Operations. Now, nearly three decades later, Uncle Grayhawk has served on the demo teams for several game companies, helped run more conventions than he cares to remember, amassed what can only be described as a ridiculous number of board games and TTRPGs, and acquired an equally absurd repertoire of stories that he uses to entertain and educate. He has contributed to a few RPG supplements, playtested several board games, and dabbled in podcasting. He holds a BA in Communications & Theater Arts from McDaniel College, is the parent of two adult geeks, and runs a weekly online D&D game. You can find his ramblings on the web here: linktr.ee/unclegrayhawk.

Uncle Grayhawk originally hails from south-central New Jersey (not far from Philly) and is a former professional theater technician who now makes a living as a senior Windows admin for a secret branch of the federal government that resides within the walls of NOAA. Or something like that. More than 40 years ago, Uncle Grayhawk opened a Christmas present to find a blue and white box sporting a picture of a dragon, bearing the title of “Dungeons & Dragons”. This jump-started a long time love affair with TTRPGs, spending much of his time in the DM’s chair. In the early 90s, he was introduced to fan conventions and began volunteering, mostly in the realms of gaming, Security/Public Safety, and Operations. Now, nearly three decades later, Uncle Grayhawk has served on the demo teams for several game companies, helped run more conventions than he cares to remember, amassed what can only be described as a ridiculous number of board games and TTRPGs, and acquired an equally absurd repertoire of stories that he uses to entertain and educate. He has contributed to a few RPG supplements, playtested several board games, and dabbled in podcasting. He holds a BA in Communications & Theater Arts from McDaniel College, is the parent of two adult geeks, and runs a weekly online D&D game. You can find his ramblings on the web here: linktr.ee/unclegrayhawk.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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Unfortunately, our previously announced guest, Paul Barrett, has had to bow out of RavenCon 2026. We hope to see him down the road at a future RavenCon.

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Morgan Hazelwood writes from her lair in Northern Virginia. She’s been sharing Writing Tips & Writerly Musings since 2015, first as a blogger, then as a streamer and podcaster as well. With nine fully drafted manuscripts and a stack of rejection letters, she does have one published short story, “Just a Hike In The Woods” by the Dark Recesses Webzine in January of 2022. When not writing, you can find her devouring book series on her kindle, learning to scroll saw, or feeding her webcomic addiction. She is also a volunteer for local writing conventions and was a voice actor for Anansi Storytelling—a fairytale audio drama podcast.

Morgan Hazelwood writes from her lair in Northern Virginia. She’s been sharing Writing Tips & Writerly Musings since 2015, first as a blogger, then as a streamer and podcaster as well. With nine fully drafted manuscripts and a stack of rejection letters, she does have one published short story, “Just a Hike In The Woods” by the Dark Recesses Webzine in January of 2022. When not writing, you can find her devouring book series on her kindle, learning to scroll saw, or feeding her webcomic addiction. She is also a volunteer for local writing conventions and was a voice actor for Anansi Storytelling—a fairytale audio drama podcast.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
www.ravencon.com

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Nate has been helping people fix broken tech since 2010. He turns broken down WordPress sites into sites which convert visitors into superfans, also builds sites from scratch, and helps authors with their social media and newsletters. When he’s not volunteering with writing groups, he writes bad jokes on Facebook and creates memes and graphics. His current obsessions include repairing and selling model trains, designing con badges, and finding novel uses for a thermal postage printer.

Nate has been helping people fix broken tech since 2010. He turns broken down WordPress sites into sites which convert visitors into superfans, also builds sites from scratch, and helps authors with their social media and newsletters. When he’s not volunteering with writing groups, he writes bad jokes on Facebook and creates memes and graphics. His current obsessions include repairing and selling model trains, designing con badges, and finding novel uses for a thermal postage printer.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
www.ravencon.com

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Cos-Slayers is a Virginia-based cosplay group. They organize and participate in state-wide cosplay events such as conventions, competitions, and photoshoots. Their goal is to foster a welcoming community for anyone who wants to bring their favorite characters to life.

Cos-Slayers is a Virginia-based cosplay group. They organize and participate in state-wide cosplay events such as conventions, competitions, and photoshoots. Their goal is to foster a welcoming community for anyone who wants to bring their favorite characters to life.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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Mark Geary is a game master with over 45 years of experience in running campaigns. He’s been coordinating RPG events throughout the Mid-Atlantic region since 1989, and was the host of Friday Night Live—a podcast dealing with fandom and gaming—from 2018-2023. Mark has been running Defenders International, one of the longest running super hero campaigns (40 years) around.

Mark Geary is a game master with over 45 years of experience in running campaigns. He’s been coordinating RPG events throughout the Mid-Atlantic region since 1989, and was the host of Friday Night Live—a podcast dealing with fandom and gaming—from 2018-2023. Mark has been running Defenders International, one of the longest running super hero campaigns (40 years) around.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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I am a low-budget filmmaker living in Central VA, leaning heavily into thrillers and sci-fi and fantasy, but love most other genres as well. I’m currently producing a second movie while my first is going through the film festival circuit.

I am a low-budget filmmaker living in Central VA, leaning heavily into thrillers and sci-fi and fantasy, but love most other genres as well. I’m currently producing a second movie while my first is going through the film festival circuit.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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I’m Kozi Cosplay! I love bringing characters to life and connecting with fans through panels on cosplay, anime, sci-fi, accessibility, and inclusivity. I aim to inspire and uplift everyone in the community!

I’m Kozi Cosplay! I love bringing characters to life and connecting with fans through panels on cosplay, anime, sci-fi, accessibility, and inclusivity. I aim to inspire and uplift everyone in the community!

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
www.ravencon.com

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Knightress Oxide (She/He/They) of the Science Fiction Double Feature Drag Show is Virginia’s genderfluid sweetheart, a huge Trekkie, and a lover of horror. At his core he is a Spock lover through and through and has a wide collection of Spock memorabilia. At this year’s drag show, she’s giving you theatrical campy realness for the 100th anniversary of sci-fi with two Star Trek performances!

Knightress Oxide (She/He/They) of the Science Fiction Double Feature Drag Show is Virginia’s genderfluid sweetheart, a huge Trekkie, and a lover of horror. At his core he is a Spock lover through and through and has a wide collection of Spock memorabilia. At this year’s drag show, she’s giving you theatrical campy realness for the 100th anniversary of sci-fi with two Star Trek performances!

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
www.ravencon.com

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J.S. (Jen Selby) Furlong is a frequent writer’s conference/book festival guest and speaker as well as a professional actor. She’s the founder of both the growing, girl-powered indie house Masterful Person Company Publishing (Abante Press, Sprouts Books, Long River Press, WiseLife Books, Spyglass Press) and The Wandering Wordsmith Book Shop. She’s a graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, RADA at Oxford University, and The University of Mary Washington (BLS). She’s a member of SCBWI, Authors Against Book Bans, Actor’s Equity Association, and SAG-AFTRA and the host of the Author-to Author podcast. Current titles include the YA suspense series The Unimaginables (Hidden City (BookFest Gold Medal, Indie Excellence Award Nominee), Tattooed Angel (Young Adult Virginia Award librarian nominee 2025) and Magick Squared); the middle-grade series Meredith’s World (Meredith at the Met and Meredith for Congress); the picture book Mrs. Cheesely Loves Cheese; the LARP guide Antagonists (Mind’s Eye Theatre/Vampire: The Masquerade); and live circus-theater writing (Hats, The Mysterious Staircase, and Circus of Night—co-authored with Neil Gaiman). Jen lives in Virginia with six goats, five chickens, four teenagers, three cats, two dogs, and her husband. Fun fact: Jen once played a small, but pivotal role on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

J.S. (Jen Selby) Furlong is a frequent writer’s conference/book festival guest and speaker as well as a professional actor. She’s the founder of both the growing, girl-powered indie house Masterful Person Company Publishing (Abante Press, Sprouts Books, Long River Press, WiseLife Books, Spyglass Press) and The Wandering Wordsmith Book Shop. She’s a graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, RADA at Oxford University, and The University of Mary Washington (BLS). She’s a member of SCBWI, Authors Against Book Bans, Actor’s Equity Association, and SAG-AFTRA and the host of the Author-to Author podcast. Current titles include the YA suspense series The Unimaginables (Hidden City (BookFest Gold Medal, Indie Excellence Award Nominee), Tattooed Angel (Young Adult Virginia Award librarian nominee 2025) and Magick Squared); the middle-grade series Meredith’s World (Meredith at the Met and Meredith for Congress); the picture book Mrs. Cheesely Loves Cheese; the LARP guide Antagonists (Mind’s Eye Theatre/Vampire: The Masquerade); and live circus-theater writing (Hats, The Mysterious Staircase, and Circus of Night—co-authored with Neil Gaiman). Jen lives in Virginia with six goats, five chickens, four teenagers, three cats, two dogs, and her husband. Fun fact: Jen once played a small, but pivotal role on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
www.ravencon.com

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