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THROWBACK PHOTO: This was taken years ago at a now-defunct sci-fi convention called SheVaCon. I was even more awkward back then! You can see it in my smile. I was never comfortable having my photo taken. 😆

📍Roanoke, Virginia

#Steampunk #Photography #Conventions #SciFi #FunTimes #Cosplay #Memories

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75th Episode!

75 episodes, 7 years. We went to Zenkaikon to have fun and reflect. Come watch this milestone episode!
open.spotify.com/episode/2eX1...

#Podcast #Anime #StreetFighter #ResidentEvil #Manga #geeky #movies #fandom #Zenkaikon #animecon #conventions #Umamusume #PrettyDerby #JJK #SamuraiTroopers #fun

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Too Many Games 2026 vendor announcement.
Too Many Games 2026 vendor announcement. YouTube video by Ranny Snice

In case anyone missed my announcement yesterday... #MiSTerFPGA #Art #retro #Games #conventions

youtu.be/4rGNfWo7Qdc?...

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All settled in and ready for Adepticon! If you're here, come say hello to my dear husband Ron, owner of Tabletop Armory, and to me!

#adepticon #conventions

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Liebe Convention-Orga-Teams, vor allem von kleineren Cons, ist euch bewusst, dass die Artists miteinander sprechen und Erfahrungen austauschen und das ggf auch den Verkauf eurer Tickets beeinflusst?

Wenn uns befreundete Artists erzählen, was z. T. hinter den Kulissen abläuft, bzw. wie mit den Artists umgegangen wird, wie sich die Orga verhält etc. ist das maßgebend dafür, ob wir uns Tickets für die Con kaufen oder eben auch nicht.

Liebe Convention-Orga-Teams, vor allem von kleineren Cons, ist euch bewusst, dass die Artists miteinander sprechen und Erfahrungen austauschen und das ggf auch den Verkauf eurer Tickets beeinflusst? Wenn uns befreundete Artists erzählen, was z. T. hinter den Kulissen abläuft, bzw. wie mit den Artists umgegangen wird, wie sich die Orga verhält etc. ist das maßgebend dafür, ob wir uns Tickets für die Con kaufen oder eben auch nicht.

Selbst wenn es Cons sind, für die wir uns nie beworben haben, Absagen bekommen haben, vorher noch nicht auf dem Schirm hatten, etc. 

Und wenn sich eine Orga über die Jahre eher verschlechtert statt verbessert, Änderungen im Schwerpunkt Richtung "was alle machen" driften und sich auch die Bedingungen für Artists verschlechtern, ziehen diese Infos ihre Kreise in der Artistcommunity und es wird sich überlegt, ob nochmal Bewerbungen für diese Con rausgehen werden und/oder sie privat besucht wird.

Selbst wenn es Cons sind, für die wir uns nie beworben haben, Absagen bekommen haben, vorher noch nicht auf dem Schirm hatten, etc. Und wenn sich eine Orga über die Jahre eher verschlechtert statt verbessert, Änderungen im Schwerpunkt Richtung "was alle machen" driften und sich auch die Bedingungen für Artists verschlechtern, ziehen diese Infos ihre Kreise in der Artistcommunity und es wird sich überlegt, ob nochmal Bewerbungen für diese Con rausgehen werden und/oder sie privat besucht wird.

Ihr unterschätzt immer noch, wie viele Leute sich auch gerade wegen den Artists Tickets für Conventions kaufen und dass mit fehlenden Artists, grade kleinere Cons den Bach runter gehen, denn seien wir ehrlich: die wenigsten kleinen Cons bieten ansonsten genug, das sie von den größeren abhebt und attraktiv für das Publikum macht.

Ihr unterschätzt immer noch, wie viele Leute sich auch gerade wegen den Artists Tickets für Conventions kaufen und dass mit fehlenden Artists, grade kleinere Cons den Bach runter gehen, denn seien wir ehrlich: die wenigsten kleinen Cons bieten ansonsten genug, das sie von den größeren abhebt und attraktiv für das Publikum macht.

Liebe Convention Orgas, wir müssen reden!

#conventions #conorga #artistalley #künstlerallee

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Syracuse Collectors Con Join the ultimate cosplay contest at Syracuse Collectors Con and explore a wide range of toys and collectables. Experience the best of comic con culture!

If you're in Syracuse, NY this weekend, be sure to swing by the Syracuse Collector's Con - syracusecollectorscon.com ! We'll be there for both our #Collectibles business and selling our books!
#Conventions #SyracuseNY #Syracuse #SyracuseCollectorsCon #Writing #SmallPress #SmallBusiness

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GET HYPE!!!

I'll be at @wondercon this weekend so come swing by my table for photo / autograph fun and grab a @nerdsvote sticker! We'll also be doing a panel on storytelling so check it out 💋 

[ #conventions #actor #voiceactor #wondercon #nerdsvote ]

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Multiverse Convention: All-Ages Geek Culture Convention in Peachtree City, GA Join us at Multiverse Convention in Atlanta, GA, every October for a fun, inclusive, all-ages geek culture event celebrating fandoms of all kinds! Whether you're into comics, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, anime, crafting, gaming, parties, or cosplay, come enjoy panels, workshops, gaming, art, shopping, and a weekend full of adventure, creativity, and connection at the ultimate geek celebration!

Something cool is happening in October! I'll be at MULTIVERSE!

www.multiversecon.org/

#booksky💙📚 #multiverse2026 #conventions #SFFbooks🪐📚

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A Brand New Podcast This week, Nicki and Mervyn are joined by their ride-or-die con crew, Jake and Spencer, at Megacon 2026, wherein they discuss the Spider-Man Brand New Day trailer in their hotel room.

📣 New Podcast! "A Brand New Podcast" on @Spreaker #cinema #comicbooks #comiccon #conventions #conversations #entertainment #friends #hotels #marvel #marvelcomics #mcu #megacon #movie_trailers #movies #orlando #peterparker #podcasts #spiderman #travel #venom

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RAVENCON IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE RICHMOND PREMIERE
OF A FILM BY JEFF FERRELL AND AURELIO VOLTAIRE

THE DEMONATRIX

HANNAH FIERMAN 
AURELIO VOLTAIRE 
WITH LARRY FESSENDEN 
AND DOUG BRADLEY

RAVENCON IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE RICHMOND PREMIERE OF A FILM BY JEFF FERRELL AND AURELIO VOLTAIRE THE DEMONATRIX HANNAH FIERMAN AURELIO VOLTAIRE WITH LARRY FESSENDEN AND DOUG BRADLEY

Yes, that's right! Aurelio Voltaire will be at RavenCon to host the official Richmond Premiere of his first feature-length movie!

#RavenCon #EstablishedIn2006 #AmazingStories #AmazingStories100th #Conventions #Cosplay #ScienceFiction #RVA #Richmond #Virginia #Fandom #FandomFun #GeekLife

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This crew is anything but "Regular" 😉
Thank you @animateraleigh for getting the gang together. We had a blast meeting with fans and answering questions. Ooooooh!!!!

@wsalyers
@sheseesturtles
@lebaneselooker
@sam_marin_drawings

[ #regularshow #cartoonnetwork
#conventions #cartoons #voiceactor ]

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Aurelio Voltaire

At the age of ten, Aurelio Voltaire bought a Super 8 camera and taught himself the art of stop-motion animation. At 17, he ran away from home to New York City. There, he was hired by the production company making Pee Wee’s Playhouse to work as a stop-motion animator on national spots. By 18, he was an award-winning animator and director working on station IDs for MTV, SyFy Channel, Nickelodeon and other networks as well as on national spots, including a series of Budweiser spots for the Super Bowl.

While commercials paid the bills, a young Voltaire yearned to make “monster movies.” Through his “Chimerascope” series of short films Aurelio Voltaire was able to explore his more fantastic, monster-filled visions through short, experimental stop-motion films, each narrated by a singer. Narrators of his films include Danny Elfman, Gerard Way, Blondie front-woman Deborah Harry, Psychedelic Furs frontman, Richard Butler and new wave pioneer, Gary Numan. These five shorts earned Voltaire 35 film festival awards.

In the mid 90s, when CGI had practically replaced stop-motion animation, Voltaire ventured into other fields, achieving success as a comic book creator, toy designer and author, ultimately, becoming a world renowned recording artist. His mirthfully macabre music is a perennial favorite on many Halloween playlists and can be heard while walking through a Spirit Halloween. His greatest hits include songs written for the Cartoon Network show The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy as well as his songs featured on the viral YouTube series, Vampair, which presently have a combined 70 million views. The Vampair series is now being developed into an animated show with Voltaire taking on an executive producer role.

Circling back around to his original passion, Aurelio Voltaire has finally made a feature-length “monster movie” in his feature directorial debut, The Demonatrix, which will be making its Richmond debut at RavenCon.

Aurelio Voltaire At the age of ten, Aurelio Voltaire bought a Super 8 camera and taught himself the art of stop-motion animation. At 17, he ran away from home to New York City. There, he was hired by the production company making Pee Wee’s Playhouse to work as a stop-motion animator on national spots. By 18, he was an award-winning animator and director working on station IDs for MTV, SyFy Channel, Nickelodeon and other networks as well as on national spots, including a series of Budweiser spots for the Super Bowl. While commercials paid the bills, a young Voltaire yearned to make “monster movies.” Through his “Chimerascope” series of short films Aurelio Voltaire was able to explore his more fantastic, monster-filled visions through short, experimental stop-motion films, each narrated by a singer. Narrators of his films include Danny Elfman, Gerard Way, Blondie front-woman Deborah Harry, Psychedelic Furs frontman, Richard Butler and new wave pioneer, Gary Numan. These five shorts earned Voltaire 35 film festival awards. In the mid 90s, when CGI had practically replaced stop-motion animation, Voltaire ventured into other fields, achieving success as a comic book creator, toy designer and author, ultimately, becoming a world renowned recording artist. His mirthfully macabre music is a perennial favorite on many Halloween playlists and can be heard while walking through a Spirit Halloween. His greatest hits include songs written for the Cartoon Network show The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy as well as his songs featured on the viral YouTube series, Vampair, which presently have a combined 70 million views. The Vampair series is now being developed into an animated show with Voltaire taking on an executive producer role. Circling back around to his original passion, Aurelio Voltaire has finally made a feature-length “monster movie” in his feature directorial debut, The Demonatrix, which will be making its Richmond debut at RavenCon.

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

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

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Dear famous people, #actors, #voiceactors, #artists, #cosplayers, create high prices for people & companies,that want to take pictures,videos,records of you with ai & ai cams!
#media #Hollywood #medien #conventions #musicians #singers #Musik #music #Musiker #Schauspieler #synchronsprecher #actors

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A photograph of the artists table at the Beacon of Light in Sunderland. The table is decorated with cow print all over tablecloths and display cubes. Stickers and plush badges to the left, badges and keychains to the right, with prints displayed behind.

A photograph of the artists table at the Beacon of Light in Sunderland. The table is decorated with cow print all over tablecloths and display cubes. Stickers and plush badges to the left, badges and keychains to the right, with prints displayed behind.

i tabled @sunnyconanimeexpo.com 's chibi sunny today in sunderland ☺️ i had a lovely time! sold out on a few things 😳 #conventions

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Lawrence M. Schoen holds a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, is a past Astounding, Hugo, and Nebula finalist, twice won the Cóyotl award for best novel, founded the Klingon Language Institute, and occasionally does work as a hypnotherapist specializing in authors’ issues.

His science fiction includes many light and humorous adventures of a space-faring stage hypnotist and his alien animal companion. Other works take a very different tone, exploring aspects of determinism and free will, generally redefining the continua between life and death. Sometimes he blurs the funny and the serious. Lawrence and his wife live just outside Philadelphia, PA. He has bested both Multiple Myeloma and Leukemia and is a chimeric cancer survivor.

Lawrence M. Schoen holds a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, is a past Astounding, Hugo, and Nebula finalist, twice won the Cóyotl award for best novel, founded the Klingon Language Institute, and occasionally does work as a hypnotherapist specializing in authors’ issues. His science fiction includes many light and humorous adventures of a space-faring stage hypnotist and his alien animal companion. Other works take a very different tone, exploring aspects of determinism and free will, generally redefining the continua between life and death. Sometimes he blurs the funny and the serious. Lawrence and his wife live just outside Philadelphia, PA. He has bested both Multiple Myeloma and Leukemia and is a chimeric cancer survivor.

Sam Scheiner is a long-time fan and scientist. He grew up in the Pittsburgh area and got involved in fandom during college. At the University of Chicago, he reincarnated their science fiction club. He met his wife at Windycon in Chicago, and his child attended their first con at the age of 4 weeks, sleeping underneath a huckster table. He was the CFO for DisCon III and currently is involved in the Washington Science Fiction Association and is a past chair of the local convention—Capclave.

His scientific areas of expertise are ecology and evolution, and he has published 11 books, including The Ecology of Plants and The Theory of Ecology, and over 120 scientific papers. He also co-authored a book with SF author Phyllis Eisenstein on arthritis. He retired after working for 26 years as a Program Director at the U.S. National Science Foundation, having escaped just in time, but continues as an active researcher.

Sam Scheiner is a long-time fan and scientist. He grew up in the Pittsburgh area and got involved in fandom during college. At the University of Chicago, he reincarnated their science fiction club. He met his wife at Windycon in Chicago, and his child attended their first con at the age of 4 weeks, sleeping underneath a huckster table. He was the CFO for DisCon III and currently is involved in the Washington Science Fiction Association and is a past chair of the local convention—Capclave. His scientific areas of expertise are ecology and evolution, and he has published 11 books, including The Ecology of Plants and The Theory of Ecology, and over 120 scientific papers. He also co-authored a book with SF author Phyllis Eisenstein on arthritis. He retired after working for 26 years as a Program Director at the U.S. National Science Foundation, having escaped just in time, but continues as an active researcher.

Spike spent ten years working for Hollywood agencies, production companies, and TV networks, before transitioning into telling his own original stories through comic books. His creator-owned series Agency of Emotional Support Animals is available now.

Spike spent ten years working for Hollywood agencies, production companies, and TV networks, before transitioning into telling his own original stories through comic books. His creator-owned series Agency of Emotional Support Animals is available now.

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

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

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Chris Semtner is an award-winning, internationally exhibited visual artist whose work can be found in numerous private and public collections. He has written several articles and chapters in addition to eight books about Poe, visual art, horror, pop culture, and cryptography. His writing has appeared in Biography.com, Crime Writers’ Chronicle, Resources for American Literary Study, and other publications. He has been featured in publications including the New York Times, Mental Floss, Atlas Obscura, SyFy Wire, and Rue Morgue Magazine, in addition to appearing in documentaries in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Venezuela, and Japan. As the curator of the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Richmond, VA, he regularly speaks about strange and macabre subjects at various venues from the Steampunk World’s Fair to the Library of Congress and as far away as Paris and Kyoto, Japan. He has participated in several RavenCons, and they even gave him a Webster Award.

Chris Semtner is an award-winning, internationally exhibited visual artist whose work can be found in numerous private and public collections. He has written several articles and chapters in addition to eight books about Poe, visual art, horror, pop culture, and cryptography. His writing has appeared in Biography.com, Crime Writers’ Chronicle, Resources for American Literary Study, and other publications. He has been featured in publications including the New York Times, Mental Floss, Atlas Obscura, SyFy Wire, and Rue Morgue Magazine, in addition to appearing in documentaries in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Venezuela, and Japan. As the curator of the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Richmond, VA, he regularly speaks about strange and macabre subjects at various venues from the Steampunk World’s Fair to the Library of Congress and as far away as Paris and Kyoto, Japan. He has participated in several RavenCons, and they even gave him a Webster Award.

Introduced to the art of writing by her fourth grade teacher, Kat’s been an obsessive writer for most of her life. She started out writing for herself, then her characters, and began pursuing publication in 2014. She’s a firm believer that everyone has a story to tell.

Holding her degree in Animal Science, Kat planned on attending veterinary school until incisions started making her faint. She is now a roving writer, living with her husband, son, and their family of critters.

Kat is the author of The Afflicted Saga, a character-driven epic fantasy for epic readers.

Introduced to the art of writing by her fourth grade teacher, Kat’s been an obsessive writer for most of her life. She started out writing for herself, then her characters, and began pursuing publication in 2014. She’s a firm believer that everyone has a story to tell. Holding her degree in Animal Science, Kat planned on attending veterinary school until incisions started making her faint. She is now a roving writer, living with her husband, son, and their family of critters. Kat is the author of The Afflicted Saga, a character-driven epic fantasy for epic readers.

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

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

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Updated post at Patreon.com/BeyondHalloween
#horror #halloween #events #halloweenactivities #conventions

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"Rosin up your fiddle bow and tune up your five-string banjo. It's the time of year when the fiddlers' conventions return to central North Carolina: Highfalls, Star, and Seagrove." ... bluegrasstoday.com/changes-afoot-for-centra... #strings #conventions #competition

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COME OUTSEIDEEE FURNAL EQUINOX BOOTH 1 W/ @cinamoncune.bsky.social & @rabbitfolly.bsky.social ‼️‼️🗣️🗣️

#furryart #conventions

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MEGACON Orlando 2026 Brings the Heat With a Next Level Celebrity Panel Lineup - Nerd Alert News Photo courtesy of MEGACON Orlando  Written by: TiShea Wilson, Managing Editor    Fandom is about to take over Orlando in a big way. MEGACON Orlando […]

MEGACON Orlando 2026 Brings the Heat With a Next Level Celebrity Panel Lineup
by TiShea Wilson

nerdalertnews.net/megacon-orla...

#Megacon #conventions #orlando

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How awesome is this custom #Fallout4 #SoleSurvivor funko with artwork done by hand on the side of the box?! Fans and their creativity always blow me away! 🤩🚀 @animateraleigh   

[ #conventions #voiceactor #fallout ]

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Tangent Artists, founded in 2009, has had the privilege of providing entertaining stories in the form of comics, gaming books, merch and now novels and videos. Starting with their best seller: The Handbook for Saucy Bards their Guild Guide series is expanding to include The Barbarian’s Coloring and Activity Book (for reading levels 2-4). And Monica Marier’s Must Love Dragons series is launching the prequel: Must Love Humans! Find out how Linus met Deirdre in this meet-cute gone wrong.

Tangent Artists, founded in 2009, has had the privilege of providing entertaining stories in the form of comics, gaming books, merch and now novels and videos. Starting with their best seller: The Handbook for Saucy Bards their Guild Guide series is expanding to include The Barbarian’s Coloring and Activity Book (for reading levels 2-4). And Monica Marier’s Must Love Dragons series is launching the prequel: Must Love Humans! Find out how Linus met Deirdre in this meet-cute gone wrong.

The UnCastables are a Richmond, VA improv comedy group creating wild, side-splitting shows fueled by audience ideas and big comedic risks. From theaters to conventions, they deliver fast, chaotic, bold improv shows that deliver unforgettable laughs!

The UnCastables are a Richmond, VA improv comedy group creating wild, side-splitting shows fueled by audience ideas and big comedic risks. From theaters to conventions, they deliver fast, chaotic, bold improv shows that deliver unforgettable laughs!

A self-proclaimed techie and foodie, Toi Thomas was born in Texas but considers Virginia to be home. She enjoys cooking, all things geek, and collecting vinyl records, teapots, and books. Toi is an animal lover and reading advocate, believing there is a book out there for everyone. Currently working as a behavioral clinician, Toi and her husband, Eric, share their home with a feisty tortoise named Betty.

Toi writes clean, adult, multi-genre fiction as well as nonfiction. Toi also writes and illustrates the Chip and Joe series, Carnie Loves Books, and Margie “The Scaredy Dog” Finds a Home. Toi actively creates with her fans at Patreon, where she caters to both paid and unpaid subscribers with video and original content.

Toi continues to develop and share long- and short-form fiction, in addition to insights and recipes from her ongoing food journey. From collecting to commentary, world building to recipes, Toi has something for the whole family.

A self-proclaimed techie and foodie, Toi Thomas was born in Texas but considers Virginia to be home. She enjoys cooking, all things geek, and collecting vinyl records, teapots, and books. Toi is an animal lover and reading advocate, believing there is a book out there for everyone. Currently working as a behavioral clinician, Toi and her husband, Eric, share their home with a feisty tortoise named Betty. Toi writes clean, adult, multi-genre fiction as well as nonfiction. Toi also writes and illustrates the Chip and Joe series, Carnie Loves Books, and Margie “The Scaredy Dog” Finds a Home. Toi actively creates with her fans at Patreon, where she caters to both paid and unpaid subscribers with video and original content. Toi continues to develop and share long- and short-form fiction, in addition to insights and recipes from her ongoing food journey. From collecting to commentary, world building to recipes, Toi has something for the whole family.

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

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

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J.A. Sutherland published his first novel in 2014 after seeing the success of Ravished by the Raptor—he figured if that had a market, then he could write some books. Since then, he’s made a point of writing the books he’d like to read, including the Alexis Carew space opera series, and is blessed to be able to write full-time. You can connect with him via darkspace.press, Facebook, Discord, and Patreon—but not Twitter, where he was permanently suspended for telling a high-ranking Iranian official he had a dream the official would die with a cactus up his butt. Sideways.

J.A. Sutherland published his first novel in 2014 after seeing the success of Ravished by the Raptor—he figured if that had a market, then he could write some books. Since then, he’s made a point of writing the books he’d like to read, including the Alexis Carew space opera series, and is blessed to be able to write full-time. You can connect with him via darkspace.press, Facebook, Discord, and Patreon—but not Twitter, where he was permanently suspended for telling a high-ranking Iranian official he had a dream the official would die with a cactus up his butt. Sideways.

Mary Terrani lives a chaotic life as the mother of two boys of the 20-something variety. They keep her on her toes on a regular basis, so she’s happy to get lost in other worlds. Her long-standing passion for the written word drives her need to create chaos with her pen that only she can solve. She loves to dabble in many genres, from young adult to paranormal, and a post-apocalyptic piece she’s co-written with fellow author, Sarah Cass.

When she’s not writing, Mary can be found in a variety of activities including knitting, gaming, and anything involving her favorite geekdoms. Mom, author and all around geek she loves spending time with her family. You can find Mary on Instagram, Facebook, and her website.

Mary Terrani lives a chaotic life as the mother of two boys of the 20-something variety. They keep her on her toes on a regular basis, so she’s happy to get lost in other worlds. Her long-standing passion for the written word drives her need to create chaos with her pen that only she can solve. She loves to dabble in many genres, from young adult to paranormal, and a post-apocalyptic piece she’s co-written with fellow author, Sarah Cass. When she’s not writing, Mary can be found in a variety of activities including knitting, gaming, and anything involving her favorite geekdoms. Mom, author and all around geek she loves spending time with her family. You can find Mary on Instagram, Facebook, and her website.

Stormraven has a knack for hyperfixating to an annoying degree on fictional characters. An avid 3D printer and aspiring clay artist, she’s normally found at home surrounded by fluffy critters and their well-loved chew toys.

Stormraven has a knack for hyperfixating to an annoying degree on fictional characters. An avid 3D printer and aspiring clay artist, she’s normally found at home surrounded by fluffy critters and their well-loved chew toys.

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

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

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Devo Spice is a nerdy comedy rapper from New Jersey who has been called “the red-headed stepson of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic and Eminem.” Over funky beats with crisp, clear vocals Devo raps about technology, Doctor Who, life’s daily frustrations, and even ridiculous suggestions sent in by his fans.

Devo Spice performs regularly across the country at science fiction conventions, music clubs, comedy clubs, and any place that has a sense of humor. He has shared the stage with Dr. Demento, Psychostick, MC Lars, Jonathan Coulton, Paul and Storm, and many others.

Devo Spice is a nerdy comedy rapper from New Jersey who has been called “the red-headed stepson of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic and Eminem.” Over funky beats with crisp, clear vocals Devo raps about technology, Doctor Who, life’s daily frustrations, and even ridiculous suggestions sent in by his fans. Devo Spice performs regularly across the country at science fiction conventions, music clubs, comedy clubs, and any place that has a sense of humor. He has shared the stage with Dr. Demento, Psychostick, MC Lars, Jonathan Coulton, Paul and Storm, and many others.

D. H. Timpko is the author of the Firma Twins adventures, science fiction novels for middle grade children (ages 8-12). Book 1, The Firma Twins and the Purple Staff of Death—identical twins learn they have fantastical powers far beyond anything they could have imagined. Book 2, The Firma Twins and the Flute of Enchantment, takes place at a science fiction convention and was shortlisted for the 2021 Gertrude Warner Book Awards for Middle Grade Fiction.

Timpko has just finished the first two books in the Mariah Rhodes series (Book 1: Escaping to Space and Book 2: Surviving the Danger Planet)—science fiction novels for middle grade kids about an abused teenage girl in the future whose uncontrolled telekinesis leaves her stranded in a lost colony on an unstable planet. She is now writing Book 3 in the series: Joining Space Fleet.

Under the pseudonym Alexis Dupree, she wrote Managing Major Chronic Diseases: Advice from a Patient and Knee Replacement Advice, Checklists, and Journal.

D. H. Timpko is the author of the Firma Twins adventures, science fiction novels for middle grade children (ages 8-12). Book 1, The Firma Twins and the Purple Staff of Death—identical twins learn they have fantastical powers far beyond anything they could have imagined. Book 2, The Firma Twins and the Flute of Enchantment, takes place at a science fiction convention and was shortlisted for the 2021 Gertrude Warner Book Awards for Middle Grade Fiction. Timpko has just finished the first two books in the Mariah Rhodes series (Book 1: Escaping to Space and Book 2: Surviving the Danger Planet)—science fiction novels for middle grade kids about an abused teenage girl in the future whose uncontrolled telekinesis leaves her stranded in a lost colony on an unstable planet. She is now writing Book 3 in the series: Joining Space Fleet. Under the pseudonym Alexis Dupree, she wrote Managing Major Chronic Diseases: Advice from a Patient and Knee Replacement Advice, Checklists, and Journal.

Dr. Bob Tesla is the official horror host for Saint Euphoria Pictures. We had a monthly live show until 2020 (I wonder what happened then?) but we now have a weekly show on Twitch!

Dr. Bob Tesla is the official horror host for Saint Euphoria Pictures. We had a monthly live show until 2020 (I wonder what happened then?) but we now have a weekly show on Twitch!

RavenCon 2026: April 24-26
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Pink Pony of Death Con 2026 – Nachlese Dies ist ein Folgebeitrag zu _Pink Pony of Death Con 2026 – Was ich anbiete und worauf ich mich freue_. Inhaltsverzeichnis Am 14. und 15.03.2026 war die _Pink Pony of Death_ -Con in Mainz und ich war dabei – irgendwie. Gleich vorweg: ich hatte die wahnwitzige Idee, sowohl am 14. als auch am 15.03. über Nacht an- bzw. abzureisen. Dadurch konnte ich aber am 14. nicht im ersten Spielslot mitspielen und auch am 15. beim letzten nicht, das war schade. Im Nachhinein war die Reiseplanung eine ganz, ganz schlechte Idee, weil ich doch nicht mehr 18 bin. Das mache ich nicht nochmal. ## Geleitet: Grotten am 14.03. Ich hatte richtig Glück mit meinen Mitspielenden, die ich vom Online-Open-Table oder der letztjährigen LoFi-Con kannte. Alex, Markus und Jule waren sofort dabei und machten – total in Ordnung! – sofort deutlich, dass wir das alles nicht sehr ernst nehmen würden. Wir hatten sooo viieell Spaß und haben uns, neben spannenden Kämpfen gegen Seuchenspinnen und anderem Gezücht, gegenseitig mit markigen Sprüchen eingedeckt, dass es eine Freude war! Die Gruppe wählte aus den von mir vorbereiteten Spielfiguren welche aus und los ging es in die Tiefe. In jedem Gang oder Raum wird gewürfelt, ob es dort etwas gibt und, falls ja, was. Strukturen, Monster, NPC, Gegenstände oder Bosse (nur in Räumen). Spielziel ist es, sich durch den Dungeon zu kämpfen und letztlich gegen das Bossmonster zu gewinnen. In der Zwischenzeit schnetzelte die Gruppe sich durch das Dunkel und die Figuren stiegen dadurch einige Male auf, wodurch sich ihre Werte wie Attribute, Trefferpunkte und Gesundheit verbessern konnten. Man kann _Grotten_ als reines Brettspiel zocken oder als Rollenspiel. Es wurde schnell klar, dass wir eher brettspielig spielen würden und wenn, dann asselige, total lustige Einzeiler bringen würden. Eine Figur starb tatsächlich unter Tage, die Spielerin wählte sich dann einfach eine andere vorgefertigte aus und platzierte sie am Eingang des Dungeons, um wieder zur Gruppe zu stoßen. Nach einer Weile traf die Gruppe durch einen W20-Wurf zwischen 18 und 20 auf ein Bossmonster, merkte aber schnell, dass sie zu dem Zeitpunkt noch keine Chance hatten, und sie machten die Biege. Bei der nächsten Begegnung mit einem Boss sah es schon ganz anders aus, denn: gleich mit dem ersten Angriff vernichtete eine der Spielfiguren den Boss! One-hit! Wir fielen vor Lachen und Überraschung alle fast vom Stuhl und brauchten eine Weile, um uns wieder zu beruhigen, haha! Nach den 3 Stunden Spielzeit kamen wir überein, dass wir so geschafft waren, dass wir keine zweite Runde oder Deathmatch anfangen wollten. Wir saßen danach mit einigen anderen Leuten im Sozialraum, erzählten von unserer Runde und sprachen über viele nerdige Themen. Hach, das Sozialisieren auf so einer Con ist für mich mindestens so gut wie das Spielen. Es hat sich im Nachhinein gelohnt, dass ich die Textinhalte des Spiels wie die Regeln, Prozeduren und Zufallstabellen zu _Obsidian_ transferiert hatte. 2025 bei meiner ersten Runde _Grotten_ musste ich viel zu viel in den Ausdrucken herumsuchen und die Schrift war doch etwas zu klein für mich. Das konnte ich diesmal optimieren. Besonders die Verlinkungen von meinem Ablaufspickzettel zu den Tabellen war Gold wert, fand ich. Würfeln, auf die entsprechende Unterseite gehen, nochmal würfeln und ausspielen, dann per Zurück-Knopf wieder auf den Spickzettel. ### Regelauslassungen, die nicht weh taten Ich bin _immer_ aufgeregt, wenn ich was leite oder moderiere. Und wenn die Luft sich aufheizt, heize ich mich kopfmäßig mit auf. Es blieb nicht aus, dass ich wenige Regeln vergaß bzw. nicht ins Spiel brachte: * Den Agility-Test, um einem eigentlich erfolgreichen Angriff auszuweichen – das schien durch die leichte Rüstung, die alle trugen, nicht sehr ins Gewicht zu fallen, auch wenn immer mindestens 1 Punkt Schaden durchkam. Außerdem fand die Gruppe so einige Heiltränke. * Die explodierenden Würfel (eh optional), mit den Luck-Punkten konnte man aber maximalen Schaden ohne Würfeln erzeugen. Ich erinnere mich nicht mehr, wie oft bei den Angriffen der Spielenden der höchste Würfelwert gewürfelt wurde, es wäre aber schon spannend zu sehen, wie sich das auswirkt. ## Mitgespielt: AD&D am 14.03. Nachdem ich mit einigen anderen Spielern den Dönerladen gegenüber unsicher gemacht hatte, schaute ich, welche Runden für den Abend angeboten wurden. Es gab neben einigen vollen Runde noch eine für _AD &D_, bei der sich bisher nur eine einzige Person eingetragen hatte. Da trug ich mich dann auch ein, _AD &D_ hatte ich noch nie gespielt. Ansonsten hätte die Runde auch nicht stattgefunden. Wir haben dann zu zweit mit jeweils zwei Spielfiguren eine von unten unsichtbare, schwebende Insel besucht und herauszufinden versucht, was da abging. Die andere Spielerin und ich waren zugegebenermaßen ziemlich müde, gaben uns aber jede Mühe. Da wir nach drei Stunden aufhören wollten und das Abenteuer auf 5-7 Stunden angelegt war, konnten wir das Rätsel nicht komplett selbst lösen. Der Spielleiter war aber so nett, es für uns kurz aufzulösen. Abgesehen davon wurde mir recht deutlich, dass _AD &D_ als Regelwerk nichts für mich ist. THAC0, absteigende Rüstungsklasse, zu kleinteilig für mich. ## Fazit Ich hatte viel Spaß, auch wenn die Zeit, die ich spielend auf der Con verbrachte, aus anfangs genannten Gründen gefühlt ziemlich kurz war. Es war toll, wie bei der Lofi-Con 2025, einige Leute von der damaligen Con und vom Online-Open-Table wiederzusehen. Das hat ein bisschen was von Klassentreffen, auch wenn wir nie auf dieselbe Schule gegangen sind. Hach. Im September gibt es vermutlich wieder eine LoFi-Con in Leipzig, zu der ich gern wieder fahren möchte. Dann aber mit besserer Reiseplanung und mehr Zeit. Ganz bestimmt.

Neu im Blog: „Pink Pony of Death Con 2026 – Nachlese“ – thopan.de/artikel/pink-pony-of-dea...

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Helping @carolinamangalibrary at #Katsucon2026 was so much fun, especially seeing everyone relax with a good book. It's awesome catching shots of cosplayers enjoying the quiet. What's your go-to read at a con? #Conventions #DailyPicture

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Past President of the @SMFSocy, Robert Lopresti, shares his experiences at the recently concluded, Left Coast Crime. #Writing #Conventions

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Fantasy Forge 2026 is now ON! Tickets are live and available, with plenty of hotel booking :)

Please check it out, and I'll see you there on Halloween! Info below 👇👇👇

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Lee Nielsen and I had a blast @terminalcitycon.ca!

See you this weekend @breakoutcon.bsky.social!

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Multiverse Convention: All-Ages Geek Culture Convention in Peachtree City, GA Join us at Multiverse Convention in Atlanta, GA, every October for a fun, inclusive, all-ages geek culture event celebrating fandoms of all kinds! Whether you're into comics, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, ...

Please consider joining us in Peachtree City, Georgia, this October. Even if you aren’t wanting to be a guest, DEFINITELY put it on your calendar to come hang out with us for the weekend.

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