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< Back Andrew Love Science Scientist Andrew Love has Masters degrees in Electrical Engineering and Physics and works as an engineer in Maryland. He has given talks about the science of science fiction, reasoning skills, general relativity, the likelihood of alien life and other topics to a wide range of audience; many of his talks are available online here http://www.larryniven.net/menu/features_menu.shtml. He’s married to author Pamela Love (author of the recent “A Miracle in the Kitchen"). In recent years, Andy has been published at Daily Science Fiction, James Gunn's Ad Astra, and Utopia Science Fiction magazine. Other Socials

< Back Bill Lawhorn Science Scientist Bill Lawhorn was the Capclave 2024 convention chair. He was the co-chair of the 2018 WFC held in Baltimore. As an economist, he studies projected staffing patterns and codes. Currently focusing on a new union steward role the AFGE. Other Socials

< Back Dan Jolley Literary Author Dan Jolley began writing professionally at age 19. Starting out in comic books, Dan has worked for major publishers such as DC (Firestorm), Marvel (Dr. Strange), Dark Horse (Aliens), and Image (G.I. Joe). He soon branched out into licensed-property novels (Star Trek), film novelizations (Iron Man), and original novels, including the Middle Grade urban fantasy series Five Elements, the superhero/horror Gray Widow Trilogy, and the “Southern-fried Stephen King” mystery-thriller The Storm. Dan began writing for video games in 2007, and has contributed storylines, characters, and dialogue to Transformers: War for Cybertron, Prototype 2, and Dying Light, among others. Most recently, Falstaff Books began publishing Dan’s high fantasy/detective novel series The Demon-Sleuth Scrolls, which so far includes The Runemaster Homicide, The Black-Horned Grave, and The Runebearer Curse. Dan lives with his wife Tracy and some largely inert felines in northwest Georgia.(G.I. Joe). He soon branched out into licensed-property novels (Star Trek), film novelizations (Iron Man), and original novels, including the Middle Grade urban fantasy series Five Elements, the superhero/horror Gray Widow Trilogy, and the “Southern-fried Stephen King” mystery-thriller The Storm. Dan began writing for video games in 2007, and has contributed storylines, characters, and dialogue to Transformers: War for Cybertron, Prototype 2, and Dying Light, among others. Most recently, Falstaff Books began publishing Dan’s high fantasy/detective novel series The Demon-Sleuth Scrolls, which so far includes The Runemaster Homicide, The Black-Horned Grave, and The Runebearer Curse. Dan lives with his wife Tracy and some largely inert felines in northwest Georgia. Other Socials

< Back Beyond the Score When a conductor of the stars tries to enforce order, an innovative star leads him to discover the beauty of creativity within structure. When a conductor of the stars tries to enforce order, an innovative star leads him to discover the beauty of creativity within structure. Previous Next

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< List of Vendors White, Richard C. Dealer's Room Rich made his first professional sale in 1975 when he sold a sports article to the Hallsville (MO) Top. Over the next several years, he became the sports editor, and wrote articles and editorials for the paper. He was a sports reporter at the University of Central Missouri’s radio station where he wrote/edited on-air copy and did interviews with local schools sports teams. After college, Rich joined the United States Army, where he was stationed in such exotic locations as Waynesville, MO, Ayer, MA, El Paso, TX, Clarksville, TN, San Angelo, TX, Sierra Vista, AZ, and Ft. Meade, MD. (Although, if you push, he will admit that the two tours to Monterey, CA weren’t really hardship tours.) After a number of years, Rich left the Army in 1999 and joined a defense contractor in Annapolis Junction, MD, where he recently retired to become a full-time house husband and writer. While still in the service, Rich sold his first comic script to StarWarp Concepts and then went on to create his own small press company, Nightwolf Graphics. However, launching a new company in the middle of the “Great Black and White Implosion” was probably not the best of timing. Still, his two comic series, Troubleshooters, Incorporated and Chronicles of the Sea Dragon have been released as e-comics by StarWarp Concepts and new comic endeavors lurk on the horizon. Author of: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Dark Fantasy, New Pulp/Noir, Non-Fiction, Fantasy Noir. http://www.richardcwhite.com

Accessibility Day Opens Closes Friday, May 23 10 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24 10 a.m. — 7 p.m. Sunday, May 25 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. Monday, May 26 1 p.m. — 10 p.m. 5th Floor, across from Registration Accessibility Advocates can be found at the Accessibility Table which is located directly across from the Registration table on the 5th floor of the hotel. Stop by and say "Hi". BSFS and Balticon are committed to being an inclusive event and will seek to provide accommodation for people with disabilities. Please let us know if you need specialized equipment or services by emailing accessibility@balticon.org or filling out the form below. Please contact us as soon as possible, preferably at least 6 weeks before the convention. The earlier we are approached, the more likely we will be able to provide assistance. We recognize not all disabilities are visible. We will not ask unnecessary questions about the nature of a disability. Visitors: If you are a visitor with a disability, the MTA will be happy to assist you use the MobilityLink service for up to 21 days each year. Simply fax us your eligibility determination letter from your service provider to 410-764-8509. We need to know your name, and when you want to travel and how we should send you information confirming your eligibility for Mobility. It may take up to 3 days to process so please plan ahead. If you have not been certified by another transit system and wish to use our service, please tell us what mobility device you use or provide a doctor’s note confirming a disability along with the information requested above. Parking Parking is available in many garages and commercial lots around the convention hotel. Balticon has secured a discount rate in the garage in the same building as the Renaissance Harborplace hotel, accessible through a shared elevator. Reserved parking can be purchased ahead of time through the https://www.premiumparking.com/ website. More information about parking can be found here . Getting around Balticon Balticon is accessible by elevator, including exhibition spaces and all public facilities. Floor 5 – Balticon Main Floor (Turn right after exiting elevator lobby to find registration.) Registration Dealer Room Artists' Alley Art Show Fan Tables Gaming Restaurant Autographs Science Artist Alley Floor 6 Quiet Lounge** Medical Video Music Readings Floors 7 & 12 Children's programming Workshops All restrooms and water fountains are wheelchair accessible. Companion care restrooms are available on the first floor in the east and west wings opposite the escalators, and on the second floor in the east wing only. **The Quiet Room is located on the 6th floor, Rm. 6xx, and is wheelchair accessible. This room is a space that is meant for attendees (and volunteers) to wind down. The room includes several cushioned chairs with arms, two tables, and electrical outlets to charge (attended) devices. NOTE: Balticon is not responsible for any unattended or attended devices. Manual wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis while visiting the Balticon. Attendees may ask for assistance from Balticon Volunteers at the Accessibility Center, located across from Registration. Pre-seatings for high profile events Pre-seating availabilities are available for high profile events. If attendees with accessibility needs require a pre-seating confirmation, please contact the accessibility associate. (Each seat comes with a +1 seating, so the attendee may sit with a friend.) Visitors who are deaf or have hearing loss American Sign Language advocates are available upon request. This service is provided by xyz service. Visitors who are blind or have low vision Visual descriptions of select highlight objects are available on signage found near the Registration table. Some exhibitions offer more extensive visual descriptions that can also be accessed through QR codes in the gallery space. Tactile markers (bars) on the floor indicate the location of QR codes. Instructions for using QR codes are available on our website. Docent-led visual description tours with sighted guide assistance and tactile elements are available upon request. Two weeks’ notice is preferred. Please call xxx-555-1234 or ask at the Accessibility table. Visitors with cognitive disabilities We need clarification if we need to offer these services. Balticon pre-visit materials We have a quick-tip guide to assist attendees with narratives, and visual schedules designed to help people with cognitive and sensory processing disabilities and their families to enjoy themselves at the con. Sensory information Light, noise, and crowds vary widely throughout the building. Consider bringing noise reducing headphones. If you would like more information, please contact our accessibility volunteers at our accessibility table. For younger visitors and teenagers Our children-based events are located on the 7th floor of the hotel and is geared toward children aged 6 and older. We offer multiple tactile experiences and limits its number of visitors to prevent overcrowding (though a wait for admission may be necessary). Resources to help you prepare for your visit are available here. MTA Mobility Website Let's Talk About Your Accessibility Needs Email accessibility@balticon.org First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

Balticon 59 Filmfest Finalists 1st Place Stephen Kings's The Reach Italy | Dir. Luca Caserta 2nd Place Invasion '53 USA | Dir. Danielle Weinberg 3rd Place Dad in the Echo China | Dir. Jacky Heng Sun Sunday Night Schedule: An Old Friend (2024) USA | Nuk Suwanchote G 13:47 Akashic Spheres (2021) USA | James Scott PG 10:57 Invasion '53 (2024) Maryland | Danielle Weinberg PG 10:01 Zerk (2024) Maryland | Theo Jack-Monroe PG 6:31 Dad in the Echo (2023) China | Jacky Heng SUN Sub PG 22:37 Eunice (2018) UK | Eric Garro G 11:27 M.T. Nestor ( 2023) USA | John Schlag G 16:38 The Hairdo (2024) UK | Catherine Ruby Yeats PG-13 6:58 Intermission #1 10:00 8:52 p.m. Fire of God (2024) Belgium | Yannick Mourcia Sub PG 2:39 Frederic Brown's The Hobbyist (2016) USA | George Vatistas PG-13 8:37 Battle of LA (2024) USA | Patrick Pizzolorusso PG 14:36 Forever (2018) France | Donia Summer PG-13 6:45 Under Siege (2025) Greece | Nikos Nikitoglou R 4:34 Stephen King's The Reach (2024) Italy | Luca Caserta Sub PG-13 28:00 The Faun of Healwood The Edge (2023) France | Stephane Artus PG-13 15:57 Intermission #2 10:00 10:16 p.m. In The Walls (2023) Argentina | Ramsés Tuzzio PG-13 7:00 Leïla et les fantômes (2023) France | Chiraz Chouchane Sub R 21:47 Howard Waldrop's Mary Margaret Road Grader (2024) USA | Steven Paul Judd PG-13 25:03

< Back Art Sierra Literary Author Art Sierra (1987), Santiago, Chile. BA in Philosophy. Writes hard-SF. Publications include short stories and a novelette in Spanish, and in English a short story in Sci Phi Journal, March 2022 edition, and a short story to appear in EscapePod by mid May. Other Socials

< Back Dustin Holifer Music Filk Dustin Holifer entered this world with no prior experience. He's since toured the country in punk rawk bands, slammed through the indies of pro wrasslin', and learned how to communicate almost exclusively through quotes from grindhouse and drive-in flicks. He once audited a creative writing class, so now he thinks he can write novels . . . . . . Humor him. His sage advice for you today: "Buckle up, baby! This ride only brakes for cat cafes (minus the cafe part), BBQ pits, and firework stands!" Other Socials

< Back John Appel Literary Author John Appel is a science fiction, fantasy, and RPG adventure writer. Now retired from the IT trenches, he lives with his wife and two adult children smack between downtown Baltimore and downtown Annapolis and makes daily trips to the word mines. His debut novel ASSASSIN’S ORBIT was published by Rebellion in July 2021 and was a finalist for the 2022 Compton Crook Award. John is a graduate of the Viable Paradise workshop and a founding member of the Maryland Space Opera Collective writing group (MD SPOC). Other Socials

< Back Sydney Olivia Literary Author Sydney Olivia is a soon-to-be traditionally published author who writes fantasy, romance, fantasy romance, romantasy, and anything else that tickles her fancy. She is an avid fan of her apartment complex's stray cats, but they don't seem to appreciate her love. Her debut novel, Viper Among Kings will be published through Daphne Press and Illumicrate in August of 2026! Other Socials