< Back Bjorn E. Hasseler Literary Author Bjorn was in a library looking for Timothy Zahn's Thrawn Trilogy when he found David Weber's Honor Harrington books. Once he read those, he saw that Eric Flint's novel 1632 was also from Baen Books and took a chance. It was fantastic and led him to a community where fans were not just allowed to write in the series but encouraged to do so—and got paid. He has written five books and twenty-seven stories. Four of the books are the Neustatter's European Security Service within the 1632 universe. He is the editor-in-chief of Eric Flint's 1632 and Beyond magazine. Other Socials

< List of Vendors Omnihedral Dealer's Room Omnihedral is committed to "enriching life, learning, and doing through curated creative play". We sell all manner of tabletop games and STEM activity kits, and have a vast library of board games to rent. Events are a large part of what we do, focused on both gaming and STEM education. Omnihedral has gradually opened in early 2021, and is currently open for business in the Cotton Shed Building of Historic Savage Mill in Savage, MD. Omnihedral is committed to "enriching life, learning, and doing through curated creative play". https://www.omnihedral.com/

< Back Weird to Be Human The year is 2194. Transfers between the digital and physical worlds are routine. In specialized facilities, bodies are cultivated for artificial intelligences seeking human form. At one such facility, an officer from the Department of Embodiments arrives to speak with a being completing its transformation. https://vimeo.com/1055542535 Previous Next

Vendors Magical Mysteries-Fairy Hair Sparkles Artist Alley Fairy Hair-Silk Sparkle Strands are delicate strands of Sparkling Thai Silk which are hand-tied to individual hairs. Read More Pink Lotus Company, The Dealer's Room We have crystals, fairies, dragons, tarot cards, accessories of mystical and mythical. Read More Molly's Sundries Dealer's Room Fiber Art Read More Painting Dragon Feathers Dealer's Room 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. Read More Maryland Writers' Association Dealer's Room 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. Read More Heroes' Hoard Dealer's Room 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. Read More Jolley, Dan Dealer's Room I'm an author, but I'll also be offering some laser-cut wood decorative items. Read More Games By Bee Dealer's Room TTRPG accessories - dice bags, dice trays, pencil cases, and more Read More Caezik SF & Fantasy Dealer's Room An award-winning small press based in Rockville, Maryland. Read More Larry Smith Book Seller, LLC Dealer's Room New books: science fiction, fantasy, mystery and oddities Read More Crit Harder Dealer's Room Imminent Peril; Potions of Fidgeting; Geeky Arts and Crafts Read More Tadesse, Besu Dealer's Room Books (horror novels and short story collections): The Ghosts of Poplar Valley (ISBN: 979-8986302218), Broken Persons (ISBN: 979-8986302225) Read More Wendra Colleen Dealer's Room Modern fantasy author: books, short stories, and screenplays Read More Dealers Wanted Dealer's Room Check out our list of confirmed vendors closer to the con! Read more to learn about becoming a Dealer! Read More Walt's Cards and Games Dealer's Room Cards & Collectables Read More Running2Write Dealer's Room Ben Pick is an indie author of several novels and related merchandise - magnets, bookmarks, and stickers. Read More Art By Brittany Cole Dealer's Room Original fantasy, sci fi and whimsical art and art prints. Read More Sign of the Unicorn Dealer's Room Hand made jewelry in Science Fiction and Fantasy themes, mostly one-of-a-kind, in sterling silver and unusual semi-precious stones; commissions invited. Read More Fantastic Books Dealer's Room Independent book publisher. Read More Patrick Thomas Dealer's Room 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. Read More Mahali Pengine Ent LLC Dealer's Room Novels, Graphic Novels, Comics, Art Prints, and Stickers. Read More Old Earth Books Dealer's Room Publicaions of Old Earth Books Read More Mind’s Eye Bookstore, The Dealer's Room used SF&F books Read More Adventures of Cobasfang, The Dealer's Room Four family oriented fantasy novels with coloring books and memorabilia Read More Greek Gods Giggling Dealer's Room Handmade woodburned home decor and novelty items. Graphic designer. Read More Fantaminals Dealer's Room Designer of free standing jigsaw puzzles, fretwork, and dragons of all types... Read More Tigereyes Press Dealer's Room Books, mostly small press and imports. Specializing in slipstream and post-new wave sf. Read More Omnihedral Dealer's Room Omnihedral is committed to "enriching life, learning, and doing through curated creative play". Read More Sol, Jonathan Dealer's Room Jonathan Sol is a Science Fiction & Fantasy author Read More Undiscovered Treasures Dealer's Room Jewelry and curios Read More French, John L. Dealer's Room John is an author of science fiction, pulp, horror, fantasy, and, of course, crime fiction. Read More Silver Satyr Designs Dealer's Room 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. Read More WOW! Fudge and WOW! Spices Dealer's Room fudge, truffles, turtles, toffee, spices Read More Bayside Books of Maryland Dealer's Room Rare and Used Books of all kinds, but specialized in SF, Fantasy, Weird and genre adjacent Read More White, Richard C. Dealer's Room Author of: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Dark Fantasy, New Pulp/Noir, Non-Fiction, Fantasy Noir. Read More Steampunk Garage Dealer's Room 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. Read More Jones, N. D. Dealer's Room Kuumba Publisher, Fantasy Author fantasy novels, coloring books, and notebooks/journals. Read More Distractia Dealer's Room Kilts, costumes, accessories, and the soap with the dice in it! Read More Rare Dandy Dealer's Room Gothic fashion, handmade with vintage and secondhand materials. Read More Looking for Artists Artist Alley Check out our list of confirmed Artists closer to the con. 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< Back Tris Lawrence Literary Author Tris Lawrence has been writing since she was a child, filling notebooks with the worlds, dreams, and voices inside her head. She declared in sixth grade that she wanted to be a writer, started drafting her first novel, and never looked back. When not writing, she is a wife, a mother (to two children, two cats, and a dog), a knitter, a system administrator, a black belt in taekwondo, an avid reader, and a music aficionado. Sleep, she claims, is optional.Tris can be found on most social media platforms as tryslora, talking about writing and fandom in equal measure. She is most active on Bluesky, Tumblr, Pillowfort, and Mastodon. Other Socials

< Back Bryant Johnson Literary Author My thoughts have always been in the clouds and eyes on the stars, and I stay captivated by the mysteries of the great beyond. I'm inspired by Star Trek, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Star Wars, and I've set out on to explore strange new worlds and discover new life—through the lens of writing. Since the beginning of my writing journey, which started in 2017, I've learned valuable lessons about both myself and others. I have a background in journalism. I studied radio, TV, and newspapers in college and even interned at CNN/TBS. This experience shaped my approach to storytelling, adding journalist’s eye for detail and authenticity. People often share their true stories with me, and I strive to push the boundaries of science fiction, always seeking to learn more and expand the creative horizons. Other Socials

Art Show Guidelines & Rules All Balticon Members are expected to follow our policies, so we can have a fun, safe convention together. General Guidelines Accepted Art How to Register General Guidelines Previous buyers are not permitted to resell works. Art sales do not include reproduction rights. Guidelines for Accepted Art The following media are acceptable for the MAIN ART SHOW: Paintings: acrylics, watercolor, oil Drawings: chalk, ink, crayon, pencil, dye Jewelry: all forms Sculpture: wood, stone, metal, clay, acrylics, glass, fabric Weaving and Textile: all hand forms and non-commercially produced Ceramics: hand and thrown ware; self‐created molded items limited to runs of 100, marked item# / run# Decorative Crafts: leather, metal, wood, glass, stone, plastic Fine Art Photography and Computer Generated Art: They must fit within the following guidelines and be labeled. Unique Image – Data Files Erased / Negative Destroyed, or Data / Negative Archived, or Limited Edition Print – Data Files Erased / Negative Destroyed, or Data / Negative Archived True Limited Editions / Multiple Original Category (With a print run of 250 or less): All hand-pulled prints, serigraphs, photographs, silk‐screens, etchings, lithographs, woodblocks must have the following clearly visible information written or printed on the print itself. Artist’s signature Title of the piece, Date Print# / Run# If you work in a medium not listed above, please reach out to artshowadmin@bsfs.org for more information. The Main Art Show will NOT accept the following: AI-generated art. Commercial multi‐lithographic copies, unlimited photoprints or photocopies of any kind, hand-colored or remarked prints. Commercial ceramic molds, painted commercially cast pieces, kits of any kind. The art show doesn’t permit items for resale; Original works only. The Print Shop WILL accept the following Commercial multi‐lithographic copies, unlimited photo prints or photocopies of any kind, hand-colored or remarked prints. Items using patterns or designs by others must credit the second party. Originality and creativity are the qualities prioritized by the directors. Anything transformative should be changed in such a way that the artist’s influence on the piece is unreplicatable. Examples of transformative work: The customization of a pre-existing object, the assembling of jewelry, and collage work. Items that violate copyrights or which are judged to have libelous content in regard to known persons or well‐known characters will not be permitted. There is a maximum of 50 items! All decisions by the Art Show Directors on the eligibility of artwork are final. Please reach out to artshowadmin@bsfs.org if you have any questions. How to Register Be sure to read all of the Art Show Artist Guidelines to be fully informed on our process. Registration begins January 1st. Create a new account using the Artist Portal Artist Portal is our online site for artists and vendors to register for the Art Show. Through it, you can manage your personal information and fill out important documents like your control sheets and bid sheets. If you are a first time artist, please either include a URL to your website, Etsy, etc. or send photos of your art to artshowadmin@bsfs.org. If you are a returning artist, please ensure your personal information is up to date. If you are interested in mailing in your art rather than attending in person, please create your account as a MAIL-IN ARTIST. 4. Decide how much space you would like Balticon uses a space-based hanging fee system. Space is available on Panels and Tables. Tables are 6 feet long by 18 inches deep. For Tables, a Space is one quarter of a Table: 18 inches by 18 inches. Artists can reserve a whole Table or part of a Table in increments of Spaces. Panels are 6 feet wide by 4 feet high. Art Show panels and Print Shop panels are the same size. For Panels, a Space is one-third of a Panel; divided vertically: 24 inches wide by 4 feet high. Artists can reserve a whole Panel or part of a Panel in increments of Spaces. SPACE IS LIMITED: Attending artists can register for a maximum of 9 spaces, which can be a combination of tables, art show panels, and print shop panels. MAIL-IN ARTISTS can register for a maximum of 4 spaces, which can be a combination of tables, art show panels, and print shop panels. There is a maximum of 50 pieces per artist . 5. Calculate the cost ART SHOW HANGING FEES Panel Space Table Space MAIL-IN HANDLING FEE is $8 6. Register and make your payment DO NOT attempt to register or pay through email. Selecting MAIL-IN ARTIST will automatically filter the specific information needed for mail-in artists Please DO NOT email CREDIT CARD INFORMATION . If you wish to pay by CHECK , please contact the art show director at artshowadmin@gmail.org Receipts for account creation and registration will be sent by email. Please check your spam filters if you do not receive an emailed receipt. 7. Once your registration has been accepted, fill out your control sheet. If you are being REPRESENTED BY SOMEONE ELSE , such as an agent or other carrier, the artist must fill out and sign the Agent/Carrier section of the control sheet, or provide the agent/carrier with a letter from the artist authorizing the agent/carrier to represent them at Balticon 60. AFTER REGISTERING Website and BSFan Listing: If you would like us to print a link to your contact information and/or up to 10 lines (i.e., 200 words, 1100 characters) of biographical information on our website or BSFan souvenir book, please send that information to webmaster@balticon.org and bsfan@balticon.org with ARTIST BIO in the subject line Facebook Group You can communicate with other artists before, during, and after the convention through the Balticon Art Show Facebook Group. MAIL-IN ARTISTS IMPORTANT: Balticon Art Show’s address is CHANGING . Keep your eyes peeled for updated PO BOX INFORMATION . Please make sure your art is postmarked no later than Friday, May 15, 2026 to allow for shipping delays. DURING THE CONVENTION The Art Show opens to the public at 5pm on Friday, and runs until 5pm Sunday. Artist Check-In: Begins at noon on Friday. Note: We do not have space to store packing materials or portfolios in the Art Show. Artist Check-Out: Begins at 3pm on Sunday and ends at 5pm on Sunday Note: Please have your art packs and ready to check out between 3pm and 5pm on Sunday. AFTER THE CONVENTION All PAYMENTS TO ARTISTS will be made by check. All checks will be mailed within 60 DAYS or the artist will be contacted concerning unreconciled paperwork. Unsold MAIL-IN ART will be shipped within 10 days after the convention. DISCLAIMER: Art Show Directors reserve the right to make changes or interpretations under unforeseen circumstances. Special requests, problems, or inquiries please CONTACT artshow@balticon.org Dimensions (width by height) Space Fees ⅓ Panel (2ft by 4ft) 1 $11.00 ⅔ Panel (4ft by 4ft) 2 $17.00 Full Panel (6ft by 4ft) 3 $22.00 Dimensions (width by depth) Spaces Fees ¼ Table (18in by 18in) 1 $7.00 ½ Table (3ft by 18in) 2 $10.00 ¾ Table (4.5ft by 18in) 3 $14.00 Full Table (6ft by 18in) 4 $17.00 Artist Portal

< Back Morgan Hazelwood Literary Author Morgan Hazelwood (she/her) writes from her lair in Northern Virginia. She’s been sharing “Writing Tips & Writerly Musings” with writing tips from the pros and her own writerly musings since 2015, first as a blogger, and now as a vlogger and podcaster. An actively querying fantasy author, her short story, “Just a Hike In The Woods” was published by the Dark Recesses webzine in January 2022. When not writing, you can find her devouring book series on her Kindle, learning to scroll saw, or feeding her webcomic addiction. A volunteer for her local science fiction and fantasy convention: Balticon, she is also a voice actor for Anansi Storytelling — a fairytale audio drama podcast. Other Socials

Exhibits 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! Read More Art Show The Balticon Art Show spotlights unique creations from all the genres dear to our geeky hearts. Science fiction and fantasy fans can enjoy a display of paintings, prints, sculptures, and jewelry. Try your luck in the silent auction, or ensure your success with a quick sale purchase! Our show is open to artists of all ages and talent levels. If you’re interested in showcasing your own work, take a look at our Art Show Guidelines & Rules page (see the button below). Read More Artist Alley Our Artist Alley is home to original artwork and crafts of all kinds, and the artists who create them. Read More

< Back Suzanne Buck Science Veterinarian When Suzanne A Buck was a girl, her older sister bet she would end up working with animals because even as a toddler she had a natural gift. Her sister would have won, during her career she has worked as a Veterinary technician with large and small domesticated animals, exotics and as a zoo keeper at Smithsonian's national zoo adventally specializing of big cats. Ms. Buck holds a dual Bachelors of science in zoology and veterinary science from University of Maryland College park. Due to heath she has medically retired but champion's the cause of her beloved big cats, ecology, and education. In her free time, she dabbles in writing, both gaming with computers and pen and paper role playing, fishing, music, and helping Big Cat Rescue. Other Socials

< List of Vendors Patrick Thomas Dealer's Room What do you like to read? That’s what I’m likely to ask you if you stop by my table at a con. If you don’t like to read, then this site is probably not for you. It’s okay, you can go. No hard feelings. But if you do like to read, boy have you come to the right place. Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Patrick Thomas and I’ve written almost forty books and been in over fifty anthologies and more than forty magazines. I’ve been writing for over 20 years. Surprised you’ve never heard of me? Yep, I get that a lot. But let’s see if we can’t fix that, shall we? First, let’s go back to my question when you got here – what do you like to read? Chances are I’ve written something you might like. Like humor? You’re in luck. I write the beloved and humorous Murphy’s Lore urban fantasy series. It takes place at Bulfinche’s Pub in NYC. Owned by a leprechaun named Paddy Moran who bought it with his pot of gold, so rainbows tend to lead people in trouble there to get help from the likes of Dionysus who’s one of the bartenders. Or Hercules – he’s the bouncer. Or any one of the patrons who range from gods from all pantheons to cursed cabbies, drunk psychics, werewolves, vampyres, and everyday New Yorkers. Not to mention the wisecracking, but very human bartender John Murphy who narrates the tales. The latest The Mug Life comes out St. Patrick’s Day. In Startenders, the story fast forwards about 30 years and the crew goes out into space, but not in starships. They do it in barships. Like your humor a little more dark and twisted? Then Dear Cthulhu is for you. The elder one is dispensing his wisdom to the masses of humanity and he is hilarious. If you love Cthulhu and enjoy laughing then give it a try. Don’t know who Cthulhu is? Not to worry. It’s not a necessity. All you need to know if that a vastly powerful, inhuman monster is giving advice to those that can’t or won’t ask Ann Landers or Dear Abby and it is twisted and funny. By Valintine’s Day the series will be up to 6 books because nothing says love and romance like Cthulhu. 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. http://www.PatThomas.net

< Back Nate Hoffelder Fan Fan Nate has been helping people fix broken tech since 2010. He turns broken down Wordpress sites into sites which convert visitors into superfans, also builds sites from scratch, and helps authors with their social media and newsletters. Nate is on the board of the Florida Writers Foundation, and works with SF conventions as a webmaster. When he is not volunteering, he writes bad jokes on Bluesky and creates memes and graphics. His current obsessions include collecting autographs, designing con badges, and finding novel uses for a thermal postage printer. Other Socials