El Paso Comic Con 2024

El Paso Comic Con is a community-based pop culture experience for all that reflects today’s fandom. At El Paso Comic Con you’ll get to indulge in all your favorite fantasy, sci-fi, and other pop culture genres, such as comics, games, film, television, and more! You’ll also get to attend panels and workshops hosted by creative pros as well as get autographs and photo ops with your favorite creators and celebrities.

The 2024 El Paso Comic Con dates are April 12-14. It will occur at the El Paso Convention Center in downtown El Paso, Texas. The hours of operation are Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, and Sunday 10am-5pm. You can get more information about the event at: https://elpasocomiccon.com/

Among the guests at this year’s El Paso Comic Con are Zachary Levi, Lori Fetrick, Scott Innes, Mela Lee, and Patrick Warburton.

Zachary Levi has proven himself a triple threat- he is an accomplished actor, singer, and dancer that was displayed with his Tony- nominated performance for “Best Leading Actor in a Musical” in the critically praised Broadway production, She Loves Me. Levi reprised his role as Shazam! in the Warner Bros. DC franchise, Shazam! Fury of the Gods Directed by David F. Sandberg. This was the sequel to the successful, Shazam! which held the #1 spot at the box office for weeks following its release.

Lori Fetrick is best known as Ice from the American Gladiators. She has also appeared in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993), The Outer Limits (1995) and Ellen (1994).

Scott Innes is a multi award winning radio personality. He’s written songs for some of Nashville’s biggest stars. Kenny Rogers, Shenandoha, Sammy Kershaw, John Schneider, and more. In 1998 he became the voice of Scooby Doo, Shaggy Rogers, and Scrappy Doo! Voicing some of the biggest Scooby Doo movies of all time, not to mention hundreds of video games, Talking toys , and TV commercials! He has also gone on to voice over 30 of the most popular cartoon characters in the world: Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, Yogi and Boo Boo Bear, Papa Smurf, Popeye , Foghorn Leghorn to name a few!

Mela Lee is a voice actress and vocalist based in Los Angeles whose work can be heard in over two hundred animated series, films, television shows and video games. She is best known as the voice of Lifeline in Apex Legends, and the voice of Jade in Mortal Kombat 11, Rin Tohsaka in the Fate Stay Night Franchise and Tikki in Miraculous Ladybug, and Kikimora in The Owl House for Disney.

Patrick Warburton has played David Puddy on Seinfeld, the title character on The Tick, Jeb Denton on Less Than Perfect, Jeff Bingham on Rules of Engagement, and Lemony Snicket on A Series of Unfortunate Events. His voice acting roles include Joe Swanson on Family Guy, Kronk in The Emperor’s New Groove, Buzz Lightyear in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, and Brock Samson in The Venture Bros.

When I’m not checking out events, you’ll find me at booth A15 in the Vendor Hall, as noted in the map above. I’ll be sharing the booth with Tamsin Silver, amazing author of the Untold Legends Series. We’ll be delighted to talk to you about our writing and publishing adventures. I hope all of you in the El Paso and Las Cruces area are able to make it to El Paso Comic Con!

Las Cruces Comic Con 2023

It’s time once again for our home town convention. Las Cruces Comic Con will take place at the Las Cruces, New Mexico Convention Center on August 19 and 20. The hours of operation are Saturday 10am-7pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. Las Cruces Comic Con is a community-based pop culture experience for all that reflects today’s fandom. At Las Cruces Comic Con you’ll get to indulge in all your favorite fantasy, sci-fi, and other pop culture genres, such as comics, games, film, television, books, and more! You’ll also get to attend panels and workshops hosted by creative pros as well as get autographs and photo ops with your favorite creators and celebrities! Among this year’s featured guests are Noah Hathaway and Charlie Schlatter. Noah Hathaway is best known as the actor who played Atreyu in The NeverEnding Story and he also played Boxey in the original Battlestar Galactica. Charlie Schlatter is perhaps best known for starring in Dick Van Dyke’s long running CBS hit series, Diagnosis Murder. You can get more information about the convention at https://lascrucescomiccon.com/

Author Tamsin Silver and I will be leading a panel called “From Idea to First Draft and Beyond” at noon on Sunday of the convention where we’ll discuss the process of actually developing an idea into a story or a novel. Tamsin L. Silver is a writer of Urban Fantasy, YA Urban Fantasy, and Historical Fantasy. Originally from Michigan, Tamsin has lived in the Carolinas (North & South), New York City, and now resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She holds a BA in Theatre and Secondary Education (with a minor in Creative Writing and Shakespeare) from Winthrop University in South Carolina and has taught both middle and high school drama. The two of us will also share booth 79 in the Exhibit Hall. Right near us, in booth 83, you’ll find Tyree Campbell, a great author in his own right and owner of Hiraeth Publishing, which publishes The Hungur Chronicles, which has featured some of my short stories. They’re also the publisher of my collection Blood Sampler.

There will, of course be other great vendors. Others to make sure to catch include ZooDoo dolls who make fabulous and hilarious voodoo-like dolls that are irreverent, fun, and cute. Dan Klimut will also be at the convention with his terrific artwork.

Las Cruces Comic Con is a fairly small event as pop culture events go, but it’s been good to see an event like this appear in Las Cruces. I particularly enjoy getting to interact with my friends and neighbors and even in a town the size of Las Cruces, I meet lots of new people as well. After all, it is a growing, university town which attracts a lot of people from all around the country. If you’re one of my neighbors in Las Cruces, or if you happen to find yourself in town for the weekend, I hope you’ll drop into the convention and check it out.

El Paso Comic Con 2023

El Paso Comic Con is a community-based pop culture experience for all that reflects today’s fandom. At El Paso Comic Con you’ll get to indulge in all your favorite fantasy, sci-fi, and other pop culture genres, such as comics, games, film, television, and more! You’ll also get to attend panels and workshops hosted by creative pros as well as get autographs and photo ops with your favorite creators and celebrities.

The 2023 El Paso Comic Con dates are April 22-24. It will occur at the El Paso Convention Center in downtown El Paso, Texas. The hours of operation are Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, and Sunday 10am-5pm. You can get more information about the event at: https://elpasocomiccon.com/

Among the guests at this year’s El Paso Comic Con are Michael Rooker, John Barrowman, Sam Jones, and Luci Christian.

Michael Rooker made his film debut, playing the title role in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. He has also starred in some of the most iconic films, such as Mississippi Burning, Sea of Love, JFK, Tombstone and Jumper to name a few. In August 2014, Rooker starred in one of the most memorable franchises in the Marvel Universe, Guardians of the Galaxy, as Yondu, the blue-skinned renegade space pirate and surrogate father to Peter Quill.

John Barowman is best known for his portrayal of Captain Jack Harkness in the sci-fi hits Doctor Who and Torchwood, and Malcolm Merlyn in the TV shows: Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow and Flash.

Sam Jones has over 70 films and numerous television shows to his credit. He is best known for his roles in Flash Gordon, The Spirit, The Highwayman, SG-1’s The Bounty Hunter and for his memorable comedic performances in Ted and Ted 2.

Luci Christian is one of the most prolific anime voice actors in North America, voicing fan favorites Ochaco Uraraka in My Hero Academia, Nami in One Piece, and Honey in Ouran High School Host Club. I know her work from Gatchaman and Bodacious Space Pirates among other shows.

I will be presenting a panel at 5pm on Saturday of the convention called How science inspires my writing. In the panel, I’ll discuss how my work in astronomy influences me and how it helps me be a better and more productive writer. My tips can help anyone juggling a love of art with a day job.

When I’m not on my panel or checking out events with the other guests, you’ll find me at booth A15 in the Vendor Hall, as noted in the map above. I hope all of you in the El Paso and Las Cruces area are able to make it to El Paso Comic Con!

Phoenix Fan Fusion

From Thursday, May 23 through Sunday, May 26, I will be at Phoenix Fan Fusion in Phoenix, Arizona. It is a major pop culture event featuring numerous celebrity guests from television and the movies including such folks as Jeff Goldblum, Paul Reubens, Nichelle Nichols, Catherine Tate and many more. There are also numerous writers and artists from the comic industry, many writers from Arizona and beyond, and a huge dealer floor where you can find toys, videos, comics, books, and much more. You can learn more about the event at: https://phoenixfanfusion.com/

I will have a table at the Amazing Wykid Writer’s Island in the vendor hall. This group is organized by talented author, artist, and jeweler, Terry L. Smith. She writes mythology/science fiction fusion, sells jewelry to match her books, and now has art. Her paintings continue the theme of space mythology fusion. Also in our group are a wide array of science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, and non-fiction writers, artists, and editors such as DuAnn Black, Dr. Bruce C. Davis, Hal C.F. Astell, Deena Remiel, K.C. Klein, Jenn Windrow, Sara Fujimura, J.F. Castillo, The Klute, Ross Caligiuri, Patrick Tylee, Joel Cunningham, Mariann Asinuma, Mark Rude, John B. Newsome III, and David Mogan. I have no doubt if you visit us, you will find a book or some art you will want to take home. Andrea Ritschoff has written a terrific introduction to all the authors and artists of the Amazing Wykid Writers and you can read that at: http://www.duncansbooksandmore.com/phoenix-fan-fusion-one-more-week/

You can find the Amazing Wykid Writers in the lower level exhibitor hall at tables A1701 through A1814. If you’re a Star Trek fan, you can probably remember that first table number pretty easily. Here’s a map of the lower level exhibitor hall. We’re the group of tables marked with the red oval.

Of course, Phoenix Fan Fusion is not just about exhibitors. Several of the Amazing Wyked Writers will be on panels over the course of the weekend. I will be on a panel from 1:30-2:30pm on Saturday, May 25 called “Global Warming and the Future World We Build in Books.” Earth is changing, whether we want it to or not. Global Warming is real, as are the consequences. As authors, have we built these changes into the books we’re writing? Probably not. Should we? How might Global Warming actually change Earth beyond what we recognize today? How might it change the populations of our world? Come listen to our authors as they share their insights, professionally and prospectively. On the panel with me are Dr. Bruce Davis, the Klute, Lloyd Pulley, Katie Salidas, and T.L. Smith.

I last had the chance to go to Phoenix Comic Con in 2015. I missed 2016 because I was in Baltimore for the release of the anthology Gaslight and Grimm. My observatory schedule prevented my attendance in 2017, and in 2018 I was attending my daughter’s graduation in New Orleans. So, it’ll be good to be back in Phoenix for Memorial Day weekend. If you’re in town, I hope you’re able to join us!