This con is always a blast, and I got to meet some new people (Shane and DJ) along with panelling beside people I’ve known for years such as Milton Davis.
I spent most of my time at High Fantasy Track with Jennifer and Jimmy Liang, but I did get a chance to jump into one Urban Fantasy panel over at the Weston and meet up with Jennifer Morris.
Looking forward to whatever next year brings!
First I accepted the award from Florida Authors and Publishers Association for Golid in Adult Fiction: Fantasy/Occult (paranormal) in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. That was fun though it made for a long day with having to race home ahead of hurricane Debby!
My headshot they requested of me holding Book One in the DRC Files
Next, Atlanta’s Guide to Cryptids got a five star review and then an Honorable Mention from Reader’s Choice awards in Fiction – Paranormal category. I won’t be able to attend the ceremonies in Miami as I have convention booked that weekend. Please – no more hurricanes.
Honorable Mention is technically fifth in the category — still pleased.
This con was a blast!
I’m a little late on posting but I had a great time. The panels were on fire and I got to meet some new people all around. DRC Files were the most popular series on my table though Khimmer Chronicles sold well too.
Word of South was amazing!
Being so close to home I got to meet up with friends like Pete from the Crumbox – an infamous character in the Khimmer Chronicles since he suggested Ahnjii’s location.
Music, art, and tons of bookstores and authors! I couldn’t imagine a happier place.
This was possibly one of my favorite JordanCons!
First I got to help my Klingon mate teach a fine crew how to make book hedgehogs, then I was off to sign anthologies which support the Mayo Clinic, then staff the Authors Workshop Track where we help writers with reviews and hands-on activities. Best ever.
This is a new favorite convention with a hundreds of readers who love to talk about books and writing! The panels were a blast and everyone was having fun. Met some great people and reconnected with a few. I hope to be invited back again next year!
SYFY Bartow is always a magical event and this year was no exception!
Sold some books, met some readers, and had a fabulous time.
Started Superstars with a walk through Gardens of the Gods, as usual. Got to hang out with a few people I already knew and meet a couple new ones.
The tour guide is great.
Craft day ended up having some awesome moments with Craig Martelle and Jim Butcher. There were some tips I’ll be putting to use.
Dinner with Jonathan Maberry was a blast as was the party hosted by Jeff Hays of Soundbooth Theatre. I was able to moderate some panels and sneak into a few more to bring home a number of actionable plans for writing and marketing.
Reviewed by Alicia DeBerry for Readers’ Favorite
Kevin A. Davis shows us a world that is hidden within our world in Atlanta’s Guide to Cryptids. Kristen, a witch, and the latest recruit to the Department of Realm Containment, has no time to adjust to her new crew. They get a case on her first day. She thought she was just joining the FBI but soon discovers that’s not the case. Now working with an experienced team of witches, werewolves, vampires, and dragon shifters, she must use all her wits and experience to stay alive. With their combined abilities, they work to solve the cases that involve instances of the use of the dangerous Tarus realm to unleash deadly cryptids into the city.
I love the theme that secret branches are working together to protect the world’s fragility and keep things in balance. Kevin A. Davis’s descriptions of each crime scene and action scene are so vivid that at times I felt like I could see and smell what was happening. The pace moved just right so I never got bored during the investigation scenes. As knowledge was revealed about the different entities they encountered, the abilities of the crew kept me entertained and intrigued for more. I connected with the lead character Kristen’s struggles as she voiced her opinions despite her lack of experience. I enjoyed watching her grow in trusting her abilities and becoming a new valuable member of the team. I recommend Atlanta’s Guide to Cryptids to lovers of fantasy, paranormal, supernatural, action, and drama.
Met some great people here and knew a lot of the readers and authors from events around Florida, and even our bookstore!
Introduced some new people to the DRC Files and Khimmer Chronicles. Best of all, had some great conversations!
This an annual must for readers with 200 authors and a wide spread of genres.