< Back Dr. Charles E. Gannon Author Dr. Charles E. Gannon’s best known work is in the best-selling Caine Riordan hard sf series and the Vortex of Worlds epic fantasy saga. Winner of the Dragon, ALA Choice, & Compton Crook awards, he’s been a finalist for the Nebula (novel, 4x) and Dragon (2x). Multiple credits in other series include: Ring of Fire (Flint), Black Tide Rising (Ringo), Starfire (White & Weber), Honorverse (Weber), Known Space (Niven). Other credits: TV producer, Distinguished Professor, five-time Fulbrighter, and Beltway/media SME. Other Socials

< Back Brick Barrientos Operations Trivia Host Brick Barrientos hosts the movie trivia game show Silver Screen Test. He won a national championship in College Bowl and was a one-day champion on Jeopardy. Brick has been regularly hosting the Balticon trivia contest and can be found all over Maryland winning pub quiz trivia cash. The pandemic enabled him to host academic and trivia contests with participants from elementary school to adult, who were competing in Central America, Europe, East Asia, and Australia. He is the proud father of a daughter who is also a science fiction fan and may also have a cat. Other Socials

< Back Dr. Gillian Polack Literary Author Dr Gillian Polack is an award-winning Jewish Australian speculative fiction writer. She was the 2020 recipient of the A. Bertram Chandler (lifetime achievement in science fiction) award. Her most recent novel is The Green Children Help Out. Her next (much-delayed) novel will be released in 2025 and contains chocolate. In 2023, her short story from Other Covenants was a finalist for the Sidewise Award, which is wildly appropriate because she is also an ethnohistorian with a special interest in how story transmits culture, both Medieval and modern. Her current research is into how Modern western Germany sees its Jewish past, and also into what speculative fiction novels tell us about world building. Her study of culture in speculative fiction, Story Matrices: Cultural Encoding and Cultural Baggage in the Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy was released in 2022. Gillian and her books can be found on much social media under her own name. Other Socials

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< Back Cecilia Tan Literary Author Cecilia Tan is an award-winning trailblazer in queer science fiction and fantasy. She founded Circlet Press in 1992 and since then has been widely published in sf/f, literary, and queer fiction circles, including over 100 short stories in Asimov’s, Strange Horizons, and Ms. Magazine, essays in Uncanny, Queers Destroy Science Fiction, and Lambda Literary Report, and over 30 novels including the Magic University series, Slow Surrender, The Prince’s Boy, and others, plus several short story collections (Black Feathers; Telepaths Don’t Need Safewords: And Other Stories; White Flames; Edge Plays; Bent for Leather). Tan was inducted into the GLBT Writers Hall of Fame at Saints & Sinners Literary Festival in 2010. Her most recent books are The Mystery of the Bitten Peach (Neon Hemlock) and Bound by the Blood (book one of The Vanished Chronicles). She identifies as a biracial bigender bisexual and is also into baseball. Other Socials

< Back Bob Oliver Gaming Gamer I am a professional historian with some 25 years of experience, 17 with the U.S. Air Force. I have been a sci-fi/fantasy fan since the 1970s, and have been a player of RPGs and boardgames for more than 30 years. I currently serve on the board of the Games Club of Maryland, and I sit on the organizing committee for the annual EuroQuest gaming convention. Other Socials

< List of Vendors Looking for Artists Artist Alley Balticon’s Artists Alley is a place for artists to meet the public and interact with their fans. It is a place to demonstrate your artistic techniques and sell your original art: both originals and prints. Tables are curated so that we can offer fans a wide range of talented artists’ offerings. Artists Alley is located in an open public space, and cannot be secured. Artists are responsible for their art and other possessions, an d may wish to remo ve everything from their space, or secure it in some way when they leave each day. Balticon is not responsible for items lost or stolen from Artists Alley. If you have art that you’d like to exhibit in the Art Show, and you want to participate in Artists Alley, please consider registering for both. Applications are still being accepted. AT THIS TIME, Artists Alley WILL NOT ACCEPT ART WITH AI-GENERATED CONTENT OF ANY KIND. APPLY HERE: To register for an Artists Alley table: Create a new account or sign in to your existing account with the Vendor Portal * Update your profile with a URL where we can preview your art, as well as a description of your art. Request your Artists Alley table. When your registration has been accepted, make your payment through our portal. You may also be interested in entering the Balticon Art Show * The Vendor Portal is our online site for artists and vendors to register for the Artists Alley and Dealers Room. Through it, you can manage your personal information and make the payment for your registration. Vendor Portal*. Check out our list of confirmed Artists closer to the con. Read more if you're interested in joining Artist Alley.

< Back Ann Chathamann Art Artist Ann is a writer, crafter, and naturalist who makes things semi-compulsively because her head is full of ideas and it generally seems like a better idea than screaming. Her preferred media include secondary world fantasy, plants, textiles, clay, wood, watercolor, and gel pen, with periodic digressions. She is fond of history, functioning ecosystems, and reclaimed materials, and is happy to take inspiration from whatever odd connections her brain has been making lately. Other Socials

< Back Jennifer Blackstream Special Guest Jennifer Blackstream is a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy and fantasy romance. She is amazed and grateful to have made a writing career out of a Master’s degree in Psychology, hours of couch-detecting watching Murder She Wrote, and endless research into mythology and fairy tales. She firmly believes that whether it’s a village witch deciding she wants to be a private investigator, or a single mother having a go at being a full time writer, it’s never too late for a new adventure. A passionate rock hounder, Jennifer can often be found wandering the foothills of Colorado looking for more geologic treasures. When she’s not looking for rocks, Jennifer can be found watching cozy mysteries or shark movies with her husband, fellow author Jim Butcher, or building another Post-it filled, efficiency-improving binder for life or writing. Jennifer loves to talk about shark movies and Post-its, and she can ramble a bit. You’ve been warned.

< Back Lee Hawkridge Literary, Content Creator, Fan Content Creator A budding streamer, compulsory world-builder, and a occasional author of short stories, Lee has been in the fandom for nearly fifteen years. Other Socials

< Back Wendy Van Camp Literary Author Wendy Van Camp writes science fiction, fantasy, historical regency, along with poetry and non-fiction essays. Her poetry and essays have appeared in Indie Author Magazine, Star*Line, Scifaikuest, and Worlds of IF. She has edited four issues of the sci-fi poetry anthology series Eccentric Orbits, was inaugural editor of Anaheim Poetry Review. Van Camp was also an editor for SFPA's Eye to the Telescope. Her latest project is the speculative poetry journal, "Starwoven." She appears as a guest podcaster regularly, but also produces her own podcast, "No Wasted Ink Ramblecast." Wendy was named Anaheim Poet Laureate (2022-2024) and served a two-year term as community organizer, poetry editor, and mentor. Currently, she is Co-Chair of the Poetry Committee at SFWA and works at her woman-owned imprint "Indigoskye Press," an editorial and writing coach business. She lives between a writing desk and painting easel in Anaheim, CA. You can learn more at her website. Other Socials http://wendyvancamp.com

Balticon’s Dealers Room is like a pop-up mini mall of geeky goodness. You’ll find an assortment of vendors with all sorts of fannish delights, including books, games and gaming accessories, collectibles, clothing, jewelry, and more! Just outside the Dealers Room, you’ll find Artists Alley, where you can meet the artists behind the tables, browse a selection of fine art and handcrafted goods, and even commission custom art! Dealers Room & Artist Alley Balticon’s Dealers Room is like a pop-up mini mall of geeky goodness. You’ll find an assortment of vendors with all sorts of fannish delights, including books, games and gaming accessories, collectibles, clothing, jewelry, and more! Dealers Room Hours: Just outside the Dealers Room, you’ll find Artists Alley, where you can meet the artists behind the tables, browse a selection of fine art and handcrafted goods, and even commission custom art! Day Open Closed Friday, May 22, 2026 2 p.m. 7 p.m. Saturday, May23, 2026 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2026 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2026 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Dealers & Artists (from Balticon 59) Adventures of Cobasfang, The Four family oriented fantasy novels with coloring books and memorabilia Dealer's Room Read More Art By Brittany Cole Original fantasy, sci fi and whimsical art and art prints. Dealer's Room Read More Bayside Books of Maryland Rare and Used Books of all kinds, but specialized in SF, Fantasy, Weird and genre adjacent Dealer's Room Read More Caezik SF & Fantasy An award-winning small press based in Rockville, Maryland. Dealer's Room Read More Crit Harder Imminent Peril; Potions of Fidgeting; Geeky Arts and Crafts Dealer's Room Read More Dealers Wanted Check out our list of confirmed vendors closer to the con! Read more to learn about becoming a Dealer! Dealer's Room Read More Distractia Kilts, costumes, accessories, and the soap with the dice in it! Dealer's Room Read More Fantaminals Designer of free standing jigsaw puzzles, fretwork, and dragons of all types... Dealer's Room Read More Fantastic Books Independent book publisher. Dealer's Room Read More French, John L. John is an author of science fiction, pulp, horror, fantasy, and, of course, crime fiction. Dealer's Room Read More Games By Bee TTRPG accessories - dice bags, dice trays, pencil cases, and more Dealer's Room Read More Greek Gods Giggling Handmade woodburned home decor and novelty items. Graphic designer. Dealer's Room Read More Heroes' Hoard Heroes Hoard sells handmade gear for those of the geek persuasion, including but not limited to: Cloaks, dice bags, trays, plushes, and keychains. All items are handmade using embroidery and/or sewing. Dealer's Room Read More Jolley, Dan I'm an author, but I'll also be offering some laser-cut wood decorative items. Dealer's Room Read More Jones, N. D. Kuumba Publisher, Fantasy Author fantasy novels, coloring books, and notebooks/journals. Dealer's Room Read More Larry Smith Book Seller, LLC New books: science fiction, fantasy, mystery and oddities Dealer's Room Read More Looking for Artists Check out our list of confirmed Artists closer to the con. Read more if you're interested in joining Artist Alley. Artist Alley Read More Magical Mysteries-Fairy Hair Sparkles Fairy Hair-Silk Sparkle Strands are delicate strands of Sparkling Thai Silk which are hand-tied to individual hairs. Artist Alley Read More Mahali Pengine Ent LLC Novels, Graphic Novels, Comics, Art Prints, and Stickers. Dealer's Room Read More Maryland Writers' Association The Maryland Writers' Association (MWA) is a voluntary, not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the art, business, and craft of writing in all its forms. Dealer's Room Read More Mind’s Eye Bookstore, The used SF&F books Dealer's Room Read More Molly's Sundries Fiber Art Dealer's Room Read More Old Earth Books Publicaions of Old Earth Books Dealer's Room Read More Omnihedral Omnihedral is committed to "enriching life, learning, and doing through curated creative play". Dealer's Room Read More Painting Dragon Feathers Stop by Painting Dragon Feathers to find all kinds of real, extinct, and fantastical animals, from mythozoological specimens, fossil reproductions, dioramas and terrariums, original artworks in block print, scratchboard, watercolor, tarot decks and zines, and novels such as CryptoZoo. Dealer's Room Read More Patrick Thomas Author of Fantasy, SF, Horror, and Mystery books inlcuing Murphy's Lore, Dear Cthulhu, Mystic Investigators, and Bikini Jones. Author or YA, Middle Readers and kids' books as Patrick T. Fibbs. Dealer's Room Read More Pink Lotus Company, The We have crystals, fairies, dragons, tarot cards, accessories of mystical and mythical. Dealer's Room Read More Rare Dandy Gothic fashion, handmade with vintage and secondhand materials. Dealer's Room Read More Running2Write Ben Pick is an indie author of several novels and related merchandise - magnets, bookmarks, and stickers. Dealer's Room Read More Sign of the Unicorn Hand made jewelry in Science Fiction and Fantasy themes, mostly one-of-a-kind, in sterling silver and unusual semi-precious stones; commissions invited. Dealer's Room Read More Silver Satyr Designs Fantasy themed crafts including dioramas in glass jars, jewelry/keychains made from wood, resin, and pu leather. Wooden etched items including coasters, cutting boards, and boxes. A few self published coloring books. Hand painted resin figures. Dealer's Room Read More Sol, Jonathan Jonathan Sol is a Science Fiction & Fantasy author Dealer's Room Read More Steampunk Garage Heavy-duty chainmaille jewelry and scalemaille made from stainless steel and titanium. I'll have some scalemaille dice bags as well as a couple aluminum shoulder pieces. Dealer's Room Read More Tadesse, Besu Books (horror novels and short story collections): The Ghosts of Poplar Valley (ISBN: 979-8986302218), Broken Persons (ISBN: 979-8986302225) Dealer's Room Read More Tigereyes Press Books, mostly small press and imports. Specializing in slipstream and post-new wave sf. Dealer's Room Read More Undiscovered Treasures Jewelry and curios Dealer's Room Read More WOW! Fudge and WOW! Spices fudge, truffles, turtles, toffee, spices Dealer's Room Read More Walt's Cards and Games Cards & Collectables Dealer's Room Read More Wendra Colleen Modern fantasy author: books, short stories, and screenplays Dealer's Room Read More White, Richard C. Author of: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Dark Fantasy, New Pulp/Noir, Non-Fiction, Fantasy Noir. Dealer's Room Read More