Frayed Knot Massage is a small, boutique, veteran-owned mobile massage outfit based in Richmond, VA. Frayed Knot proprietor, N. Doc Thomas, views massage therapy as a form of healthcare. Be it a series of sessions or just one time, Frayed Knot Massage aims to make personalized treatment more accessible to anyone in need.
In Tera’s world, she is dedicated to driving stronger engagement at her place of work, creates innovative programming for SF conventions—including her own (ConGregate), and writes short stories that tug on the emotional heartstrings of her readers.
With over twenty years of event planning experience, Tera Fulbright uses that knowledge to create new and different programming at ConGregate—a convention for the fans, by the fans. Outside of fandom, as a SHRM-CP and PHR certified human resources professional, she works at the Center for Creative Leadership as a Total Rewards Administrator.
She is also the author of several short stories including her first, “History in the Making,” published in the anthology Rum & Runestones in 2010. Her stories have continued to be published in various other anthologies, including Athena’s Daughters and three Tales of Fortannis anthologies. Her last story, “A Charming Encounter,” was published in Tales of Fortannis: A Bard Act to Follow.
When not writing, working or running cons, you can find Tera with her family and friends playing Pathfinder, coming up with a new costume idea or curled up with a good book.
It’s a rookie Ghostbuster’s first job—can he show his surly teammate he has what it takes to catch a pesky poltergeist? Ghostbusters: Don’t Make Me Laugh is a fan film created by the members of the real Ghostbusters, Virginia.
A.M. Giddings is a writer, scientist, and independent filmmaker from North Carolina. She has a PhD in Microbiology and authored multiple scientific articles in virology, cell line design, and gene therapy. She is the author of the futuristic dark fantasy series Dance of Ages, which begins with Shadow into Light. Recently, she has had short stories published in various anthologies and has written and directed a short horror film with Sick Chick Flicks. She is also the co-director of the Sick Chick Flicks Film Festival.
Sean is a fan of film and television of all types, but especially horror and sci-fi of all types. He is one of the hosts of the Doctor Who’s That? podcast (currently on hiatus for health reasons), as the “Expert Host” on the show.
Sean lives alone in a dusty apartment, surrounded by movies, books, and memorabilia. His cat, Spock, silently judges him, unless it’s feeding time; then Spock loudly and bitingly judges him.
Nicole Glover is the author of the historical fantasy series, Murder and Magic, which included The Improvisers. When she’s not writing, she’s working as a UX researcher where her knowledge about murder and other mysteries is surprisingly useful. The Improvisers, is a finalist for this year’s Webster Award.
David A. Godwin was born in Tennessee, during a simpler era when daydreaming was still allowed. He prefers to spend his time exploring made-up worlds filled with magical creatures and endless possibilities, and is often observed in deep conversation with his imaginary friends.
His first epic fantasy novel, Eyes of the Blind, was released in 2018, with new books in the Guardian’s Prophecy series arriving every year thereafter.
Mr. Godwin currently lives with his family in Virginia.
Jason is a writer of words, a doodler of drawings, and fixer of other peoples’ words and doodles. Many years ago, he founded Prospective Press. Before that, he slogged through University and earned a Master of Science degree in the Arcana of Genetics. Oh, and he was once punched—lightly—by Muhammad Ali. You should ask him about that last one, because no one ever does.
Shane Gries is a retired soldier, student of history, and Dragon Award finalist. He spent over eighteen years serving overseas in Europe, Asia and Oceania, and can order beer in several languages. Shane started off as a young enlisted man and then commissioned later on as an infantry officer. He’s a graduate of airborne school, ranger school, earned his expert infantryman badge, and did some time in combat. He’s even got a family hanging around someplace that continues to put up with his nonsense.
Dr. Robert E. Hampson is a neuroscientist, professor, and science fiction author who spends his days decoding how memories work and his nights trying to remember where he left his keys. With a PhD in Physiology & Pharmacology, he’s been on a lifelong quest to figure out what’s going on inside our heads—though he’s still baffled by how people can willingly watch bad sci-fi with terrible science. When he’s not mentoring students or conducting cutting-edge research on brain-computer interfaces, he’s crafting hard science fiction that’s as accurate as it is fun.
In 2015, Dr. Hampson turned his love for science fiction into a writing career, proving that yes, scientists can do more than just stare at lab equipment. His stories, which often involve futuristic medical tech and military adventures, have earned him praise for being “hard science fiction with a vengeance”—but he swears he’s really a nice guy.
As a professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Dr. Hampson teaches science communication, ensuring young scientists know how to explain their research to the public without sounding like they’re from another planet. With over thirty short stories, several novels, and countless lost pens, he continues to explore the exciting—and sometimes baffling—worlds of both science and fiction.
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