Marcon is Cook’ing

To start the year off we are announcing our first few guests.

Glen Cook is a contemporary American science fiction and fantasy author, best known for his epic fantasy series about a band of mercenaries known as The Black Company. The series, currently 10 novels long, has become something of a cult classic, especially among current and former members of the military. When asked about the series’ popularity among soldiers, Cook replied: “The characters act like the guys actually behave. It doesn’t glorify war; it’s just people getting on with the job. The characters are real soldiers. They’re not soldiers as imagined by people who’ve never been in the service. That’s why service guys like it.”

Heather Dale and her partner Ben Deschamps are cheerful, adventurous, free-spirited people who spend most of each year traveling around North America and Europe, sharing their music with ‘modern dreamers’ from all walks of life!

Heather is a Canadian recording artist and touring musician with her original songs that tap into legends, mythology, history and fantasy. “Her music is powerful stuff, reminiscent of Loreena McKennitt and Sarah McLachlan but with a depth and resonance rooted in its mythic sources.” (Vancouver Sun)

Eric Flint is an American author, editor, and e-publisher. The majority of his main works are alternate history science fiction, but he also writes humorous fantasy adventures. Eric is joining us this year as a guest with the 1632 Club and their MiniCon. Yes Marcon will be host the 2014 MiniCon for the 1632 Club. Keep a close eye out for more 1632 authors.

Well that is just a start, keep checking back and follow us on twitter for more info, complete bios of the above guests, and more guests. twitter.com/MarconOH

 

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Marcon 49 is underway!

First, we hope you all had a great time at Marcon 48.

Next, Marcon is moving back to May! May 9-11-2014 to be exact.

Finally – we will be working on the site for the next few weeks/months. Please be patience with us as we get it all updated to Marcon 49 info. Writing before July to tell us something is wrong or missing will just slow us down. After July, by all means, let us know if you find something wrong or missing so we can fix it.

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Current Guests
Glen Cook
Author Guest

Heather Dale & Ben Deschamps
Music Guests

Eric Flint and the 1632 MiniCon
Special Guests

Bios & More Guests Coming Soon!
Important Deadlines!
Pre-Registration Cutoff #1
  November 30, 2013
Dealers' Room Applications
  Janurary 1, 2014
Artists' Registration
  April 1, 2014
Panelists' Registration
  March 1, 2014
Game Master Registration
  March 15, 2014
Advertising Content
  March 15, 2014
Pre-Registration Cutoff #2
  April 20, 2014
Hotel Room Block
  April 15, 2014
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