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< Back Ken Schrader Literary Author Ken Schrader writes Science Fiction, Steampunk, Fantasy, Weird Westerns, and anything else he can get away with. He’s a shameless Geek, a fan of the Oxford comma, and he makes housing decisions based upon the space available for bookshelves. He sings out loud when he thinks there’s no one around, enjoys a good grilling session, and needs music like he needs to breathe. He can also procrastinate so well you’d think it was a superpower. He lives in Michigan, and despite the seasonal allergies, he always enjoys mowing the lawn. Other Socials

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< Back Robyn Wyrick Science Scientist Robyn Wyrick is a Maryland-based novelist and AI researcher. His novel, Eviction Notice, is a science-fiction/fantasy about cosmic absurdism, fantasy and satire, love and death, and bravery when it's all you have left. Robyn holds a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence and an MBA. He works professionally in AI systems integration for the National Institutes of Health, and is founder of Deep Alignment, a research initiative exploring intrinsic AI alignment. Other Socials

< Back Compton Crook Award The Compton Crook Award is presented to the best of each year’s English language first novel by an author in the field of science fiction, fantasy, or horror. The 2025 Compton Crook Award winner will be announced in Spring 2025. The Compton Crook Award is presented to the best of each year’s English language first novel by an author in the field of science fiction, fantasy, or horror by the members of the Baltimore Science Fiction Society at our annual science fiction convention, Balticon, the Maryland Regional Science Fiction Convention. Awards have been presented since 1983. The award is also known as the Compton Crook/Stephen Tall Award. The list of eligible books is published in the monthly newsletter so all club members will have a chance to read and vote. The winning author is invited to Balticon (BSFS pays transportation and lodging) for two years, and presented with the cash award of $1,000 and an award plaque. Compton Crook, who wrote under the name of Stephen Tall, was a long-time Baltimore resident, Towson State University professor, and science fiction author. He died in 1981. The 2025 Compton Crook Award Finalists

< Back Andrew Lillien Literary Author My name is Andrew, and I have been playing RPGs since 2005. I started out with D&D 3 and 3.5, and fell in love with participating in stories. I started GMing in 2008, and have run all sorts of campaigns, one shots, and outright ridiculousness. I currently run Blades in the Dark as a permanent campaign, and I am running The Rules of the Deep as the Pathfinder 2e campaign I am in just wrapped up a four year long campaign. My favorite game designers are GS Howitt, Spencer Moore, and Avery Adler. I have got married in 2011, have three kids, two of which like to play RPGs as well. When their busy schedules allow, we play Chasing Adventure. I like to read science fiction, fantasy, and the history of pretty much anything if it is well written. Other Socials

< Back dave ring Literary Author dave ring is a writer and editor of speculative fiction living in Washington, DC. He is the author of The Hidden Ones (Rebel Satori Press), numerous short stories, and an upcoming short story collection from Off Limits Press. He is the editor of Baffling Magazine and also the publisher and managing editor of Neon Hemlock Press, where his work includes the Shirley Jackson Award-winning anthology Unfettered Hexes. Find him online. Other Socials http://www.dave-ring.com

< Back Dealers Room 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! Balticon’s Dealers Room is a curated selection of vendors catering to fandom. We offer space for everything from games and gaming paraphernalia to jewelry, booksellers, authors, and more. While Artist’s Alley focuses on artists and their creations, our Dealers Room is open to creators and resellers alike. We work hard to offer the members of Balticon a variety of selections so we’re careful to curate our vendor applications (this mostly means we try not to have duplicate vendors). Balticon’s Dealers Room is a curated selection of vendors catering to fandom. We offer space for everything from games and gaming paraphernalia to jewelry, booksellers, authors, and more. While Artist’s Alley focuses on artists and their creations, our Dealers Room is open to creators and resellers alike. We work hard to offer the members of Balticon a variety of selections so we’re careful to curate our vendor applications. This means we try not to have duplicate vendors. Please select the following button to be added to the email list: Balticon Dealers Room Registration We are only accepting vendors related to Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror literature and geek culture to ensure a good fit for our event (Companies not currently being accepted include but are not limited to: travel, home improvement, direct/home sales, etc.). Thank you for your understanding. Half Table (authors only) $100 6’ x 8’ space $190 10’ x 10’ space $330 To register for an Dealers Room table: Fill out the Dealers Room Application Form. After being accepted, you will receive an email with the Dealers Information Packet and a Square invoice. For more information, email dealers@balticon.org .

< Back Sherri Cook Woosley Literary Author Sherri Cook Woosley has a Master's Degree in English with a focus on comparative mythology from the University of Maryland. She drew on her experience of living in Prague, Czech Republic as an English teacher for her first illustrated children's book, Postcards from a City of Monsters (Improbable Press, 2024), which won the gold level from Mom's Choice Awards. The cryptid novella "Mother's Instinct" (2024) drew on mythology, but this time from western Ireland. She's published over 20 stories and the best will soon be released as an illustrated anthology from e-Spec Books. She also writes epic fantasy under the pseudonym Searby Gray. Other Socials http://www.SearbyGrayBooks.com

< Back hymie! Gaming Staff hymie! is here because his wife is making him. She has involved him in the boardgaming community for over 20 years. She has also forced him to work on the Balticon web site and run the Hal Haag Memorial Game Room. Yes, he does indeed spell his name with an exclamation point, and prefers the lowercase 'h'. Other Socials

< Back Brie Tart Literary Author Brie Tart, short for Brie Tartaglia, is a fantasy author and publishing services professional. Her stories include a YA Irish portal fantasy series, Exiles of Eire, an urban fantasy series about one mom's fight against the fae, Heart of Hellfire, and a twisted retelling of Cupid and Psyche coming out July of 2025 in the anthology, Chaotic Cupids: When Love Goes Awry by WordFire Press. She also teams with The Book Break empowering authors and publishers to overcome their own obstacles. She holds an MA in creative writing and publishing from Western Colorado University, and has worked with fiction, nonfiction, and comics for over a decade. When not immersed in the book world, she plays with languages as an interpreter and prepares for her next Renaissance Festival. Follow her escapades at brietart.com or brietartaglia.com. Other Socials http://brietart.com

< Back Father John Robison Fan Fan A Native of Maryland, John is a lifelong fan of Science Fiction and Fantasy. He loves Star Wars, both versions of Battlestar Galactica, and anime. He holds degrees in History, and Philosophical Theology, with a particular interest in the history of ideas, and paradigm shifts in thought. He is sarcastic, opinionated, and has a deep dislike of a particular long running television program. He is also a Priest in the Old Catholic Church, Provence of the United States a Progressive denomination, with roots in the Netherlands. No, he doesn't say Mass in Latin. Unless you ask really nicely and promise not to make fun of his pronunciation. Other Socials

< Back Adeena Mignogna Science Scientist Adeena is a physicist and astronomer and software engineer working - by day - for nearly three decades in the aerospace industry as a Mission Architect (which just means she's been doing it so long they had to give her a fun title). By night, early mornings, and any other time she can squeeze in, Adeena is a science fiction writer, and book publisher. She is author and producer of the 4-book Robot Galaxy series, the standalone novel Lunar Logic, and has much more in the pipeline. Adeena is also a passionate science fiction fan and blogs routinely about sci-fi and science and is one of the co-hosts of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast. adeenamignogna.com Other Socials http://adeenamignogna.com