Guests
Science Fiction Author
Timothy Zahn
Timothy Zahn is the author of more than forty science fiction novels. He has also written many short stories, as well as Cascade Point, which won the Hugo Award for best novella. His other works include the Dragon back series, of which Dragon and Thief was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, and the bestselling Star Wars™ novel, Heir to the Empire. Zahn lives in Oregon.
Fantasy Author
Kevin A Davis
Kevin A Davis is a fantasy author with two published series set in modern settings; the Khimmer Chronicles and the AngelSong series.
His newest series, the DRC Files, features Kristen, the new agent on a secret team that tracks down the worst paranormals to seep through the realms.
Voice Actor/ Author
Perry F. Bruns
Perry F. Bruns is a voice actor and writer from Tampa Florida. A 20-plus-year writer and host for Necronomicon and OASIS, he's performed for Tampa Fringe, acted for Westerfield Productions, and hosted the Calm Mystery podcast for two seasons and performs live shows with the Murder Mystery Company across the state. He also narrates audiobooks and short stories. The latest, Luci: Rhoades to Hell by Anna Rose, debuted in July.
"Matron of the Macabre"
Betty Genesis
Betty Genesis, Matron of the Macabre, is a Tampa based burlesque producer known for her fully immersive variety shows. When not running live shows like Death Becomes Them, Betty produces and coordinates horror and sci-fi themed events for all occasions. Disruptively creative and ridiculously resourceful, Betty is a sparkly cocktail blend of Southern Momma charm, dry humor and a double shot of whiskey. Laughing at life through trial and terror, she's the love child of Martha Stewart and Florida Man minus the jail time...allegedly.
Fantasy and Horror Author
Richard Lee Byers
Richard Lee Byers’s books include The Things That Crawl, The Hep Cats of Ulthar, This Sword for Hire, and the two Marvel Legends of Asgard novels The Head of Mimir and its sequel The Rebels of Vanaheim. He is perhaps best known for his Forgotten Realms fiction. He has also written many pieces of short fiction, a graphic novel, and material for electronic and tabletop games.
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Author
Kat Heckenbach
Kat Heckenbach graduated from the University of Tampa with a bachelor's degree in biology, went on to teach math, and then homeschooled her son and daughter while writing and making sci-fi/fantasy art. Now that both kids have graduated, her writing and art time is constantly interrupted by her 96 lb. boxer mix. She is the author of YA fantasy series Toch Island Chronicles and urban fantasy Relent, as well as dozens of fantasy, science fiction, and horror short stories in magazines and anthologies. Enter her world at www.katheckenbach.com. Find her prints and original art at www.JumpingRails.etsy.com.