May 31 – June 2, 2013 at The Hilton Anatole Dallas

Esther Friesner at A-Kon 24

Esther Friesner  at A-Kon 24

09/23/12

Nebula Award winner Esther Friesner is the author of thirty-seven novels and over one hundred eighty-five short stories, in addition to being the editor of ten popular anthologies.

Review of “PSY – 6 Rules,” aka “Gangam Style”

Review of “PSY – 6 Rules,” aka “Gangam Style”

09/22/12

Let’s be real here – I just want to talk about “Gangnam Style,” even if the review is a month or two late to the party. And soon!! You will get some delicious Gangnam goodness if you keep reading, because I wanted to take a unique angle to reviewing it.

Meet Lee Martindale at A-Kon

Meet Lee Martindale at A-Kon

09/22/12

They don’t call writer, editor & publisher Lee Martindale “Hell on Wheels” for nothing  Since her first professional sale to Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Snows of Darkover anthology, Lee’s stories have appeared in numerous other anthologies and venues, including Turn The Other Chick, Witch Way To The Mall, and Fangs For The Mammaries (all edited by Esther...

Elizabeth Moon returns to A-Kon

Elizabeth Moon returns to A-Kon

09/22/12

Elizabeth Moon grew up in south Texas and started writing at an early age.   She attended Rice University, earning a degree in history,  then joined the Marines, serving on active duty from 1968-1971.  After that, she went for a second degree, this time in biology, from the University of Texas at Austin.  She did graduate work in biology at U.T. San Antonio....

Robin Wayne Bailey at A-Kon 24

Robin Wayne Bailey at A-Kon 24

09/20/12

Robin Wayne Bailey is a best-selling fantasy and science fiction author and a former president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. (SFWA). Robin is the author of numerous novels and short stories. His works include the best-selling DRAGONKIN books, a series written in the tradition of WATERSHIP DOWN and the REDWALL, for adults, young...

Panel Requests & Submissions

Panel Requests & Submissions

09/15/12

All panel suggestions should be sent to programming (at) a-kon.com for consideration. Suggestions or requests must include who would run it including group affiliation if any, what equipment needs you might have, why you think it would be a good addition to the convention, a requested day and time, expected attendance, and a brief blurb or write-up for the...

Todd Haberkorn comes to A-Kon

Todd Haberkorn comes to A-Kon

09/15/12

Todd Haberkorn received his BFA in acting from Southern Methodist University and continues to work professionally, primarily in Los Angeles as an actor, director, producer, and writer.

Meet Sonny Strait at A-Kon

Meet Sonny Strait at A-Kon

09/15/12

As a voice actor, Sonny Strait is considered one of the most recognized in the business. Besides Dragonball Z’s Krillin he has played Full Metal Alchemist’s Maes Hughes, One Piece’s Usopp, Lupin III’s Lupin III, Cartoon Network’s Toonami Tom, Kenechi’s Apachai, Moon Phase’s Seiji, Black Butler’s Drocell, Kodacha’s Zenjiro and Samurai Seven’s Kyuzo.

Kyle Hebert returns to A-Kon

Kyle Hebert returns to A-Kon

09/15/12

Kyle Hebert is a Los Angeles-based anime and video game voice actor whose credits include Wreck-It Ralph/Street Fighter (Ryu), Naruto (Kiba), Bleach (Aizen, Ganju), X Men Arcade (all male voices) and Gurren Lagann (Kamina).

A-Kon 23 CosPlay Winners

A-Kon 23 CosPlay Winners

09/11/12

Sorry for the lateness in getting this info out.

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