Our 2018 Special Guests
Author Guest of Honor
Alexander S Brown
Alexander S. Brown is a Mississippi author who was published in 2008 with his
first book Traumatized. Reviews for this short story collection were so favorable that it
has been released as a special edition by Pro Se Press. Brown is currently one of the
co-editors/coordinators with the Southern Haunts Anthologies published by Seventh
Star Press. His horror novel Syrenthia Falls is represented by Dark Oak Press. His
current short story collection The Night the Jack O’ Lantern Went Out, published by
Pro Se Press, received bestseller status under three literary categories on Amazon.com upon release.
He is the author of multiple young adult steampunk stories found in the Dreams of Steam Anthologies, Capes and Clockwork Anthologies, and the anthology Clockwork Spells and Magical Bells. His more extreme works can be found in the anthology Luna’s Children published by Dark Oak Press, Reel Dark published by Seventh Star Press and State of Horror: Louisiana Vol 1 published by Charon Coin Press.
Brown is also the producer of, and actor, in the short film The Acquired Taste inspired by a story in his book Traumatized and directed by Chuck Jett.
first book Traumatized. Reviews for this short story collection were so favorable that it
has been released as a special edition by Pro Se Press. Brown is currently one of the
co-editors/coordinators with the Southern Haunts Anthologies published by Seventh
Star Press. His horror novel Syrenthia Falls is represented by Dark Oak Press. His
current short story collection The Night the Jack O’ Lantern Went Out, published by
Pro Se Press, received bestseller status under three literary categories on Amazon.com upon release.
He is the author of multiple young adult steampunk stories found in the Dreams of Steam Anthologies, Capes and Clockwork Anthologies, and the anthology Clockwork Spells and Magical Bells. His more extreme works can be found in the anthology Luna’s Children published by Dark Oak Press, Reel Dark published by Seventh Star Press and State of Horror: Louisiana Vol 1 published by Charon Coin Press.
Brown is also the producer of, and actor, in the short film The Acquired Taste inspired by a story in his book Traumatized and directed by Chuck Jett.
Artist of Distinction
Mike Mabrey
We have a bit of sad news to tell everyone.
Our Artist of Distinction, Mike Mabrey, will be unable to attend HallowCon this year.
Mike has very recently been diagnosed with lympsarcoma. It is a rare cancer, and thanks to several misdiagnoses over the year, the tumor is now so large that he may very well need SEVERAL rounds of chemo/radiation treatments before it can be removed surgically. The full story is in the GoFundMe link below.
Sadly,trhis means he will be out of pocket for a little while.
We wish upon a Mike a successful round(s) of treatment(s), an end to this cancer, and a speedy recovery! Please keep Mike and his family in your thoughts and prayers in the coming months and through next year.
While thoughts and prayers are very nice, his family will also have some large bills coming due within the very near future. If you are able to do so, please consider helping fund the GoFundMe set up by his wife Catherine.
You WILL beat this Mike!!! We will see you at HallowCon next year!
https://www.gofundme.com/join-in-our-fight-against-sarcoma
Our Artist of Distinction, Mike Mabrey, will be unable to attend HallowCon this year.
Mike has very recently been diagnosed with lympsarcoma. It is a rare cancer, and thanks to several misdiagnoses over the year, the tumor is now so large that he may very well need SEVERAL rounds of chemo/radiation treatments before it can be removed surgically. The full story is in the GoFundMe link below.
Sadly,trhis means he will be out of pocket for a little while.
We wish upon a Mike a successful round(s) of treatment(s), an end to this cancer, and a speedy recovery! Please keep Mike and his family in your thoughts and prayers in the coming months and through next year.
While thoughts and prayers are very nice, his family will also have some large bills coming due within the very near future. If you are able to do so, please consider helping fund the GoFundMe set up by his wife Catherine.
You WILL beat this Mike!!! We will see you at HallowCon next year!
https://www.gofundme.com/join-in-our-fight-against-sarcoma
Master of Ceremonies/Toastmaster
John B. Pyka
aka
"Big Daddy Cool"
“Big Daddy Cool” is the swingin’ alter ego of award-winning entertainer, broadcaster, and storyteller John B. Pyka. For over 20 years, John B. Pyka has been entertaining audiences all over the world with his distinctive theatrical fusion of Vocal Music, Amazing Magic, and Situational Comedy with Larger-Than-Life Characters and Audience Participation. He is an award-winning actor, singer and magician whose credits include MTV's Spring Break, A&E's An Evening At The Improv, the touring production of the Broadway Musical Closer Than Ever, Norman Bulansky in ABC's The Boys Next Door, PBS documentary Magical Time Travelers, and the BBC special The Convention Crasher. John also fulfilled a dream recently when he was invited to appear as a guest vocalist at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City with the New England Symphony in a performance of Fuare's "Requiem." As an entertainer John has appeared all over the country performing for millions of people in nearly every venue imaginable; from singing at Carnegie Hall, to appearing on the BBC documentary The Convention Crasher and appeared as “Big Daddy Cool” in the Off-Broadway production of Swingin' At The Roxy. www.johnpyka.com
Cosplay Guest
Alice Infinity
Alice is an Award-Winning Cosplayer, Host, Gamer, Artist, Photographer and an Internationally Published Cosplay Model based out of Georgia. She also reviews costumes from costume shops on her website. Alice began attending conventions in 2011 and began cosplay modeling in 2012. By 2013 she was an award-winning cosplayer and model. She has been published in gaming and cosplay magazines. She is also the founder of the “Legends of Wonderland” cosplay group formally known as “Ladies of Wonderland”.
Even though, she has struggled with having Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum), Alice instantly fell in love with the convention community and knew this was where she belonged. She feels right at home with her fellow geeks.
Alice enjoys making people smile with her cosplay costumes and meeting new people. Also, she is always sharing her love of sewing and creating with her fellow cosplayers. As she grows as a cosplayer and model, Alice hopes to inspire others to never give up and always follow their dreams.
www.AliceInfinityCosplay.com
Facebook: AliceInfinity4Cosplay
Instagram: AliceInfinityCosplay
Twitter: Lil8bitAlice
Even though, she has struggled with having Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum), Alice instantly fell in love with the convention community and knew this was where she belonged. She feels right at home with her fellow geeks.
Alice enjoys making people smile with her cosplay costumes and meeting new people. Also, she is always sharing her love of sewing and creating with her fellow cosplayers. As she grows as a cosplayer and model, Alice hopes to inspire others to never give up and always follow their dreams.
www.AliceInfinityCosplay.com
Facebook: AliceInfinity4Cosplay
Instagram: AliceInfinityCosplay
Twitter: Lil8bitAlice
Makeup Artist
Cynthia Bonner
Cynthia Bonner aka Zqueen is from Mississippi. She a self taught artist who specializes in special effects makeup, body painting, prop making, cosplaying, and armor making.
She loves pushing herself to make awesome looks She has been outstanding costumes and makeup for 8 1/2 years.
She loves pushing herself to make awesome looks She has been outstanding costumes and makeup for 8 1/2 years.
Media Guest
Josh Turner
Josh "TKO" Turner is a Pro-Wrestler & Actor from Indiana. Josh trained at OVW when they was the WWE training center. Josh went on to have not only sucess in the ring, but outside of the ring as well. Josh is known for his work as "Tattooed Savior" from The Walking Dead, "Jeter Brother" from Under The Dome, "Jake The Truck Driver" from Banshee, "Jolenes Boyfriend" from Nashville. Josh has also had roles on The Originals, The Vampire Diaries, Leverage, Antman, and many other different network shows and films. Josh is also big in working with different charities such as Fighting For Autism, Pops For Patience, Julianana Barbara Foundation, and many more.
Media Guest
Scott Lane
Scott Lane is an Actor/Pro-Wrestler based out of TN. Scott has been a independent wrestler for 18 years under the name "Insane Lane." Scott was one of the Motorcycle Saviors from The Walking Dead Season 8, Scott was also an Inmate in Spider-Man HomeComing. Scott has also been in many other major productions, such as Antman, The Originals and many more.
Author
Kenyon T. Henry
Kenyon T. Henry is the author of the young adult Christian fantasy series, "Chronicles of Stephen." The first book, "Choice of The Mighty," released March 2017. Book two of the series, "Trials of The Mighty," is expected to release March 2018. Kenyon also maintains and inspirational blog on his website, www.kenyonthenry.com.
Author
Seth Tucker
Seth Tucker was born; it was then that his adventure began. He has traveled the world and seen great sites. He began writing at an early age. His first novel Friedkin's Curse: A Werewolf Tale of Terror was published in 2011. Since then he has published the Winston & Baum Steampunk Adventures series, the fifth volume will be available in 2018. His three great loves are his wife, horror, and BACON. He is quite the elusive creature, many search parties have never returned while trying to find his lair. It is suspected that he resides near Atlanta. You can follow his misadventures and leave comments about the book at www.radioactiverabbitink.com.
Author
D. Alan Lewis
Chattanooga native, D. Alan Lewis’s debut novel, The Blood in Snowflake Garden was a finalist for the 2010 Claymore Award and is currently in development to be a TV series. Alan’s other novels include, The Lightning Bolts of Zeus, Keely, and The Bishop of Port Victoria. He is the editor of four anthologies from Dark Oak Press, Capes & Clockwork 1 & 2 and the 2 Luna’s Children volumes. Alan has numerous short stories published, and won multiple awards for his steampunk short stories and novellas. He is a frequent speaker/guest at various genre conventions and runs writing & publishing workshops.
You can follow Alan at his website: www.dalanlewis.com Or on Facebook: Author-D-Alan-Lewis Or on Twitter: @Dalanlewis
You can follow Alan at his website: www.dalanlewis.com Or on Facebook: Author-D-Alan-Lewis Or on Twitter: @Dalanlewis
Authors
Mandy and G.D. Burkhead
Mandy and G.D. Burkhead met in high school in a writing chatroom, where they began an episodic story together. They attended college together at Lindenwood University and both received BA's in Creative Writing.
They currently live in the Nashville area. Mandy does proofreading and G.D. works for the newspaper. When they aren't working or writing, they enjoy reading, playing video games, cosplaying, and attending conventions.
You can find them on Facebook and Twitter @Burkshelf and on Goodreads. Or you can visit their website, www.burkshelf.com.
They currently live in the Nashville area. Mandy does proofreading and G.D. works for the newspaper. When they aren't working or writing, they enjoy reading, playing video games, cosplaying, and attending conventions.
You can find them on Facebook and Twitter @Burkshelf and on Goodreads. Or you can visit their website, www.burkshelf.com.
