Guests of Honor

Jim Butcher is the author of the Dresden Files, the Codex Alera, and a new steampunk series, the Cinder Spires. His resume includes a laundry list of skills which were useful a couple of centuries ago, and he plays guitar quite badly.

The Faithful Sidekicks are the husband and wife Geek Rock duo of Eric and Jen Distad.

Frank is a two-time AnLab Award winner for outstanding science fiction writing, six-time Analog contributor, and a four-time Hugo Award winner.

Jennifer Blackstream is a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy and fantasy romance.

Samantha Mills won the 2025 Compton Crook Award for her novel The Wings Upon Her Back