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50 Kingsmill Road

Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Guests of Honor

Armin Shimerman

Sherrilyn Kenyon

Sherrilyn Kenyon

Betrayal of Angels, A Sea of Troubles, Imbalance of Power

Sherrilyn Kenyon

Sherrilyn Kenyon

Sherrilyn Kenyon

Born of Blood, Eve of Destruction, Shadow Fallen 

Hailey Piper

Sherrilyn Kenyon

Hailey Piper

No Gods for Drowning, Queen of Teeth, 

The Worm and His Kings

Tim Lebbon

Maurice Broaddus

Hailey Piper

The Last Storm, The Silence, Mesmer

Ronald Malfi

Maurice Broaddus

Maurice Broaddus

Come With Me, The Night Parade, Floating Staircase

Maurice Broaddus

Maurice Broaddus

Maurice Broaddus

Sweep of Stars, The Voices of Martyrs, Apex Magazine (editor) 

Jonathan Janz

Laurel Hightower

Laurel Hightower

The Siren and the Specter, The Dark Game, Marla

Laurel Hightower

Laurel Hightower

Laurel Hightower

Below, Crossroads, Whispers in the Dark

L. Marie Wood

Laurel Hightower

Cynthia Pelayo

The Promise Keeper, Crescendo, The Realm

Cynthia Pelayo

Cynthia Pelayo

Cynthia Pelayo

Children of Chicago, Into the Forest and All the Way Through,  Lotería

Rio Youers

Cynthia Pelayo

Rio Youers

No Second Chances, Lola on Fire, Westlake Soul

Gemma Amor

Cynthia Pelayo

Rio Youers

Full Immersion, Dear Laura,  Cruel Works of Nature 

Bitter Karella

Bitter Karella

 

Bitter Karella

Bitter Karella

Bitter Karella

 Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals 

Bitter Karella

 

Programming

An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe

An Evening with Psychic and Medium Dakota Lawrence

An Evening with Psychic and Medium Dakota Lawrence

 FRIDAY, March 31, 9:00 P.M. - AUDITORIUM


 A one hour program with dramatic performances of "The Tell Tale Heart" and "The Raven." Actor Campbell Harmon speaks in character as Poe with the audience about the author's life, his death, and his profound influence on American literature; dispelling the myths that have surrounded his legacy to show how his works continue to influence literature and culture today. This program is suitable for all ages. 


AuthorCon admission DOES NOT include a ticket to this performance! Please buy your ticket separately at the link below.

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An Evening with Psychic and Medium Dakota Lawrence

An Evening with Psychic and Medium Dakota Lawrence

An Evening with Psychic and Medium Dakota Lawrence

 

Saturday, April 1st, 7:00pm (Second Floor, Room 17)

Price $40 per person
Limit: 40 people


In this group setting, renowned psychic and medium Dakota Lawrence will conduct live readings regarding loved ones, participant’s lives, and more. 


This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available for purchase at convention registration. 


Please note that participants will be chosen at random, and a ticket does not guarantee a reading.

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Scares That Care Writers Retreat

Scares That Care Writers Retreat

Scares That Care Writers Retreat

An intense 2-1/2 day workshop from March 29 - 31. Registration includes free admission to AuthorCon '23!

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Scares That Care Film Festival

Scares That Care Writers Retreat

Scares That Care Writers Retreat

The Scares That Care Film Festival celebrates the artistry of independent cinema to raise funds for children and families which are supported through our charity.

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Workshops

Writing Personal Horror

Writing For Video Games (What You Need To Know)

Writing For Video Games (What You Need To Know)

Friday, March 31, 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Second Floor, Room 15)

Price: $25 per person
Limit: 20 people


 

In order to write effective and original horror, you have to dig into your own psyche and find out what scares you. By focusing on your own personal fears and giving them shivery life on the page, you’ll be connecting to your audience – guaranteed. In this session, participants will learn techniques from instructor Tim Waggoner for drawing on their past, their presents, hopes, dreams, fears, obsessions, and current observations to create horror that stands out from the pack. Participants should bring something to write with/on.

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Writing For Video Games (What You Need To Know)

Writing For Video Games (What You Need To Know)

Writing For Video Games (What You Need To Know)

 Saturday April 1st, 6:00pm to 10:00pm (Second Floor, Room 15) 

Price: $50 per person
Limit: 20 people


Video game industry veteran Richard Dansky  

(Crytek, formerly Red Storm, Ubisoft) leads this highly interactive seminar on how to write for video games. Participants should bring something to write with/on. 


This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available for purchase at convention registration.



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Guest Cancellations

V. Castro

Christopher Golden

Christopher Golden

 

Regretfully, V. Castro will be unable to attend.

Christopher Golden

Christopher Golden

Christopher Golden

Regretfully, Christopher Golden will be unable to attend.

Matt Serafini

Christopher Golden

Matt Serafini

Regretfully, Matt Serafini will be unable to attend.

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