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Authors Alley @ ConCoction 2023 | Doran and Arman

3/17/2023

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Dan R. Arman
Barbara Doran
Barbara Doran is a New Pulp writer of SF and Fantasy with Airship 27. Barbara came by her love of reading early. Reading inevitably led to writing; beginning with fanfiction, she soon graduated to original works, some of which can still be found online if searched for by a dedicated investigator.

Her works include the GOLDEN DRAGON series, WU DANG: FIST OF THE WANDERER, and several short stories.



A long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away, Dan R. Arman decided he wanted to tell stories. Stories about other worlds populated by interesting characters, because he thought these people and worlds would help him reflect on the world he was living in, its beauty, horrors and absurdity. For several years, Arman worked as a newspaper reporter, an editor and now teaches literature and writing at an online high school. He holds a master’s degree in English literature and rhetoric from Kent State University.

Arman is the author of the NIGHT MAIDEN series, RIDING A BLACK HORSE, and BIFROST, among others.


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Both Doran and Arman will be at the Cleveland ConCoction 2023 Authors Alley!

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2023 Authors |  Dan R. Arman  |  Barbara Doran  ​
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Authors Alley @ ConCoction 2023 | Morgan and Balog

3/16/2023

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Cassandra Morgan
David F. Balog
When she’s not rescuing orphan kittens or doing voice acting for villainous purple mermaids, Cassandra Morgan can be found creating worlds of magic, suspense and friendship. A lover of doughnuts and a self-proclaimed Coffee Connoisseur, Cassandra hails from a family of writers, authors and journalists. 

Cassandra is the author of the YA Fantasy series THE KINGDOMS OF CHARTILE and THE SILVER FOX MYSTERIES.
 


David F. Balog was born, raised, and still lives in the Greater Cleveland area with his wife and cat. Ever inquisitive, he dove deeply into science, paranormal studies, mathematics, and mythology at an early age, and never let go of the idea that they were all tightly connected. 

Balog’s current series is YA dark high fantasy, the first of which is titled NECROMANCER'S LAMENT.


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​Morgan and Balog will both be attended and presenting content at Cleveland ConCoction 2023!

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2023 Authors | Cassandra Morgan | David F. Balog

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Authors Alley @ ConCoction 2023 | Blackrose and Fadeley

3/16/2023

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J. D. Blackrose
James Fadeley
J.D. Blackrose is fearful that so-called normal people will discover exactly how often she thinks about wicked fairies, nasty wizards, homicidal elevators, and the odd murder, even when she is supposed to be having coffee with a friend or paying something called "bills." As a survival tactic, she has mastered the art of looking interested. She credits her parents for teaching her to ask questions, and in lieu of facts, how to make up answers.

J.D. Blackrose wrote THE SUMMONER'S MARK urban fantasy trilogy for Bell Bridge Books and THE SOUL WARS, THE DEVIL'S BEEN BUSY, and ZOMBIE COSMETOLOGIST novellas through Falstaff Books.


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James Fadeley is a software engineer by day, a gamer in the afternoon, and writer by night. While this sounds hectic, he has recently become a father and thus no longer sleeps. When not feeding the milk vampire (his daughter), he can be found researching topics for his next story.

James is the author of the SAN CICARO series, THE BANNER SAGA, and a short story included in SECRETS IN SCARLET: AN ARCKHAM HORROR ANTHOLOGY, among others.
​Both authors will be in attendance at the Cleveland ConCoction 2023 Authors Alley!

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2023 Authors |  J. D. Blackrose  |  James Fadeley  ​
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Authors Alley @ ConCoction 2023 | Graham and Presby

3/15/2023

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Evan Graham
Joelle Presby
Evan Graham is an Ohio native who consistently refuses to seek help for his lifelong sci-fi addiction. Since there are not enough stories currently in existence to satisfy him, he had no choice but to start writing his own.

TANTALUS DEPTHS is Graham’s debut novel, and introduces his CALLING VOID series, an anthology of stories celebrating the wonder and terror of the Unknown.

Joelle Presby lives in Ohio with her husband and two daughters. She demonstrates a continued suspicion of Earth’s motives by maintaining both earthquake and flood insurance. She prefers to keep as many books as possible in easily portable ebook form, because, one day, we might need to evacuate the planet.
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Presby’s novels include the near-term science fiction debut solo novel, THE DABARE SNAKE LAUNCHER, and a continuation of the MULTIVERSE series which David Weber began with Linda Evans, The Road To Hell.
Graham and Presby will both be at Cleveland ConCoction 2023!
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2023 Authors |  Evan Graham  |  Joelle Presby  ​
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Authors Alley @ ConCoction 2023 | Lady and Vibbert

3/15/2023

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 Jason Lady
Marie Vibbert
From a family of avid readers, Jason Lady was encouraged to read fantasy and science fiction and write his own stories and comic strips from an early age. Jason wrote his first novel-length story in high school - a parody of Robin Hood that starred all his friends - which got passed around on the bus and read on the way to cross-country races.
 
Jason's books have been accepted to the Ohioana Book Festival, the Kentucky Book Festival, and the Heartland Book Festival. Jason is currently at work on the fourth book in the MAGIC PEN ADVENTURE series.
 
Marie Vibbert has sold over 80 short stories to magazines like Nature, Amazing Stories, and Fantasy and Science Fiction. ​Her debut novel, GALACTIC HELLCATS, made the long list for the British Science Fiction award in 2021. She made the long list for the Hugo for short story in 2022.


Vibbert’s latest novel, THE GODS AWOKE, is about an amnesiac goddess discovering where she came from.
 
Be sure to check out both authors at Cleveland ConCoction 2023!
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2023 Authors |  Jason Lady  |  Marie Vibbert  ​
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Authors Alley @ ConCoction 2023 | Engelhardt, Arman, and Cook

3/7/2023

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Megan Engelhardt
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Mary R. Arman
Marcus Cook
Megan Engelhardt is a Pennsylvania transplant, cryptid enthusiast, and stay-at-home mom to four. Her work has appeared in Asimov's, Daily Science Fiction, and Crossed Genres, among others.
 
Mary R. Arman is the author of TY AND THE BLOOD FAIRY PRINCE, TY AND THE BLOODY ROAD TRIP, TY AND THE BLOOD FAIRY KING, and KING SAL AND THE BATTLE FOR IONE. She also writes under the pen name Rose Withering. Mary is the proud wife of Author Dan R. Arman. 
 
When Marcus Cook is not writing, he likes spending time with his wife and cat and playing board games. He recently joining a Dungeons and Dragons group, where he’s learning more about character development and world-building.
                                                                                               
Marcus has over three dozen short stories published in a variety of anthologies, including STORMING AREA 51, BURNING, and DEATH AND BUTTERFLIES ANTHOLOGY. He is currently editing his first novel and writing a novella.
 
All three authors will be in attendance at the Cleveland ConCoction 2023 Authors Alley!
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2023 Authors |  Megan Engelhardt |  Mary R. Arman  |  Marcus Cook
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Food Trucks @ Cleveland ConCoction 2023

3/6/2023

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Everyone loves food. Everyone needs food. And we at ConCoction want you to have as many food
choices as possible when you join us for the weekend. So with that in mind, we will be having three
local food trucks (or really two trucks and one pop up food vendor) at the con this year.

Puentes Tijuana Tacos will be serving up their excellent Tijuana style tacos (which I’ve never had but look really kinda amazing).

Best Damn Smoked Meats BBQ will be bringing the smoke and sauce.

​And The Real Chef’s Food Truck will be there as well. TRCFT has a sort of rolling/rotating menu, but decisions will be made soon as to what the con menu will be.

You can find it on this blog and on our Facebook Stuffs.
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Over the next few days, pay attention to this page. There will be another post about each of these most
excellent noms provider’s, including menus, so you know what you have to look forward to.


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Authors Alley @ ConCoction 2023 | Berrier and Walker

3/5/2023

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Olivia Berrier
Vik K Walker
Olivia Berrier is often clueless and always shoeless. She left behind many footprints at Hollins University in Virginia, where she studied Creative Writing and Mathematics. After college, her bare feet have carried her through many experiences, but her life remains anchored by writing. She is in love with candles, tea, yoga, running, snail-mail correspondence, napping, and memorizing the decimals of Pi.
 
Berrier is the author of A BOOK WITHOUT DRAGONS and THE WORLD THAT FORGOT HOW TO DANCE.
 
Vik K Walker has been telling stories since she learned how to speak.  Hand in hand with her most trusted friend, an imaginary boy named Charlie, she wove many a tale of aliens and evil clones who impersonated her elder brothers. When Charlie faded away, she continued to live in her own fantasy world, telling her stories to her stuffed animals, and finally writing them down when she was old enough to know how.
 
Walker is the award winning author of paranormal romance and fantasy fiction, including the ENLIGHTENED series.
 
Be sure to check out their work at Cleveland ConCoction 2023!
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2023 Authors |  Olivia Berrier |  Vik K Walker​



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Authors Alley @ ConCoction 2023 | Kincade and Gates

3/3/2023

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Weston Kincade
Tory Gates
Weston Kincade’s thrilling short stories have been published in Alucard Press’ 50 SHADES OF SLAY, Kevin J. Kennedy’s bestselling collections, and other suspenseful anthologies. He is a member of the Horror Writers Association (HWA) and the founder of Cleveland ConCoction's Authors Alley.
 
Kincade writes character-driven fantasy, paranormal, and horror novels that stretch the boundaries of imagination, and often genres. His current series include the A LIFE OF DEATH trilogy and THE PRIORS.
 
A broadcaster with more than thirty-five years’ experience, Tory Gates is a journalist, a presenter, and producer. ​ He takes readers to exotic locales, everyday places and brings to life characters that are relatable and real, while addressing real-life issues. A native of Vermont, Tory lives in Harrisburg, PA with a cat named Kao, and can be found anyplace that serves good coffee!
 
Gates is the author of, among other titles, the SWEET DREAMS series, a trilogy of works that combine time travel, Japanese culture and the power of music published by Sunbury Press Books.
 
Kincade and Gates will both be attending and presenting content at Cleveland ConCoction 2023!
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2023 Authors |  Weston Kincade |  Tory Gates

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Cleveland ConCoction 2023 Welcomes The Harp Twins!!

2/26/2023

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Please help us in welcoming back The Harp Twins as a Musical Guest to ConCoction 2023! 

Identical twin harpists Camille and Kennerly Kitt, known as the HARP TWINS, have achieved extraordinary success by taking Electric Harps and Concert Grand Harps to unprecedented levels and smashing boundaries between different genres of music. The twins’ ability to reinvent the harp has given them the opportunity to represent the United States at four different World Harp Festivals. The duo has amassed over 2.5 million fans across their social media sites and over 150 million views on their YouTube music videos, making Camille and Kennerly the most followed and recognizable harp duo in the world. Mixing their virtuoso harp skills with their stunningly complex arrangements of rock, metal, Celtic, Renaissance, and soundtrack classics - as well as Celtic Nordic inspired original songs - the Harp Twins deliver exciting, comedic, and interactive family-friendly performances that audiences cannot forget!

PRESS QUOTES:

“Intrepid musicians. If you live long enough, you get to hear this (Harp Twins’) version of White Wedding! ~Billy Idol

"Rather than turn their attention to obvious, classically grounded territory, The Harp Twins have made a name for themselves covering the likes of Iron Maiden, offering classics a fascinating new lease on life." ~Metal Hammer Magazine

"Elegant, wistful, excellent!" ~CBS News

​“Some things in the world are so beautiful and pure attempting to describe them in words would be futile. Such is the case with electric harpists, and identical twins, Camille and Kennerly.” ~HuffPost

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Check out more on our website and be sure to say hi at ConCoction 2023 in March!



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