Jason King would say he’s a lover, not a fighter, but really isn’t good at either. He was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, shaped by the dark forces of 16-bit consoles, anime, junk food, and tabletop games, and was mentored by the ghost of an Aztec shaman. Jason is married (sorry, ladies) …
Rick Partlow is that rarest of species, a native Floridian. Born in Tampa, he attended Florida Southern College and graduated with a degree in History and a commission in the US Army as an Infantry officer. His lifelong love of science fiction began with Have Space Suit—Will Travel and the other Heinlein juveniles and traveled …
Tyler Tarter grew up throughout the western United States, getting to live in several different places and experiencing several different states. After a few years of living in Brazil and on the east coast, he pursued his two loves of writing and technology. He currently spends his days working in the IT and Cyber Security …
David J. West writes dark fantasy and weird westerns because the voices in his head won’t quiet until someone else can hear them. He is a great fan of sword & sorcery, ghosts and lost ruins, so of course he lives in Utah. Schedule: Fri, 4pm: “Sword & Sorcery” (panel) Sat, 11am: “Horror is Bacon …
Joe Vasicek fell in love with science fiction and fantasy when he read The Neverending Story as a child. He is the author of more than twenty books, including Genesis Earth, Gunslinger to the Stars, The Sword Keeper, and the Sons of the Starfarers series. As a young man, he studied Arabic at Brigham Young …
Angela Wilson has been writing since second grade, when she turned a one paragraph writing prompt into a 4-page action-adventure story (hand written, both sides). She is published in multiple short story anthologies and is a two-time finalist in the NYC Midnight challenge. Even though she loves epic fantasy, she is passionate about teaching the …
Larry Correia is the creator of the Wall Street Journal and New York Times best-selling Monster Hunter International series, with first entry Monster Hunter International, as well as urban fantasy hardboiled adventure saga The Grimnoir Chronicles, with first entry Hard Magic, and epic fantasy series The Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, with first entry Son of the Black Sword. He is an avid gun …
Andrea Pearson is a USA Today bestselling author with 85+ books and over a decade of experience helping writers turn hobbies into sustainable careers. A recognized leader in the indie author space since 2011, she teaches authors how to build engaged audiences and sell consistently, without relying on guesswork. Andrea specializes in newsletter strategy and …
E.L. Dawn is a passionate author with a deep love for fantasy worlds and storytelling. She is thrilled to debut her series, Ethereal Intervention, which currently includes two captivating books: Fall From Heaven and Rise From Hell, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in her writing career. In just one year, E.L. Dawn …
Alexander Rob fell in love with reading at a young age, and has been in love with fantasy and sci-fi since before he could remember. When he is not writing or reading, he can be found spending time with his wife and children, or playing the occasional video game. His works include Everfont, When the …