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Authors Spotlight!!!!!! David F. Balog and Meg Engelhardt!!

1/16/2026

Cleveland ConCoction welcomes Authors David F. Balog and Meg Engelhardt to our 2026 Author's Alley!!

David F. Balog was born, raised, and still lives in the Greater Cleveland area with his cat. He grew up in the libraries of Lakewood and Parma, and his babysitters were the creatures of the Cleveland Aquarium. 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, and other studies, were all tightly connected.

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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.

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Announcing Cosplay Guest: Mogchelle

12/26/2025

Cleveland ConCoction 2026 welcomes back Cosplay Guest: Mogchelle!!!!!

Mogchelle started in cosplay by just being an average geek attending an anime convention in 1999. Her love for the artwork in anime, video games, and comic books made her want to bring the 2D images from the pages and screen to real life. She’s also been featured in several national and international magazines, and several online entertainment news sources for her costuming, and has done work for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

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Announcing Cosplay Guest: Knightmage

12/19/2025

Cleveland ConCoction 2026 is thrilled to announce Cosplay Guest: Kightmage!!!

Michael “Knightmage” Wilson was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and now resides in Youngstown, Ohio. Michael has been cosplaying since 2012. Having created over 400 costumes, Michael is an award winning cosplayer with many of his creations being praised and displayed on numerous platforms in print and online. Michael is noted as one of the most influential and diverse male cosplayers in the world.

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Announcing Cosplay Guest: Big Girl Little World

12/15/2025

Cleveland ConCoction 2026 is SUPER excited to welcome back Big Girl Little World as a Cosplay Guest!!

Big Girl Little World has been apart of Cleveland ConCoction for many years and we couldn’t be happier to welcome her back as one of our fantastic Cosplay Guests this year! She enjoys crossplaying characters like Terry Bogard from "Fatal Fury," Papa Legba from mythology, and Killer Croc from "Batman," for which she won Best Villain. Don’t miss out on attending her panels, getting to share tips and tricks for cosplay (and gaming) as well as visiting at her Hall table where you can bid on a Steam Deck for charity. Proceeds will go to “By The Dawns Early Light A New Beginning” Charity!! Welcome back to Cleveland ConCoction Big Girl Little World!

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Announcing Cosplay Guest Rose Royce

12/10/2025

Cleveland ConCoction 2026 is SUPER excited to welcome back Rose Royce as a Cosplay Guest!!

You can look forward to meet and greets as well as other amazing panels and fun with Rose Royce at Cleveland ConCoction 2026!!!! For more information on Rose Royce, Click here

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Hotel Booking for 2026 Cleveland ConCoction

12/3/2025

Cleveland ConCoction is happy to announce the opening of Hotel Booking for the convention!!

Why book a room at the Hotel???

By staying at the hotel for the event you are close to all the action when you need to be, and you can be here from begining to end! As well, you will be able to reserve your room at special event pricing through the contact options provided. Staying at the hotel also ensures you unlimited in and out priviledges from the parking lot.

Having a room gives you a save point to stash your loot, take a shower and gives you a place to nap during the day. You don't want to run the risk of being an online sensation by napping in the public spaces - you never know who could be watching with camera in hand! There are onsite food options in the Paws restaurant, food trucks and the ConSuite.

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Cleveland ConCoction 2026 Convention Dates!!!!

11/6/2025

We are more than excited to Officially announce the dates for our 2026 Cleveland ConCoction Convention!!!

Please join us March 6-8, 2026 at the Bertram Inn & Conference Center in Aurora, Ohio to Celebrate "The Ragnarok of the Rings!!!!!!

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2025 Attendee Survey

6/1/2025

The 2025 Cleveland ConCoction Post Con Attendee Survey is ready and waiting for everyone to take a peek! If you have a few moments, it is greatly appreciated to anyone who fills it out. This will help us to make your convention experience better in future Cleveland ConCoction events!!!!!

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As always, thank you for your feedback in helping Cleveland ConCoction be the convention you want it to be!

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2025 Vendors Highlight!!! (part 4)

3/8/2025

Are you curious about who will be in our Exhibit Hall this year??? Have a sneak peak.....

We offer an immersive, premium gaming experience in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment in Brunswick, OH.

Authors Alley Highlight!!!! (part 4)

3/7/2025

Meet some of our Authors who will be at Cleveland ConCoction 2025!!!

Marcus V. Calvert

Marcus V. Calvert is a native of Detroit who grew up with an addiction to sci-fi that just wouldn't go away.

Author of Ty and the Blood Fairy Prince, Ty and the Bloody Road Trip, Ty and the Blood Fairy King, King Sal and the Battle for Ione. She also writes under the pen name Rose Withering and has a couple stories on Kindle Vella.

Megan Engelhardt

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.

Sara R. Cleveland

Sara R. Cleveland is an indie novelist and software engineer. She self-published her first novel, Saving the Dragon in 2015.

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