March 29-30, 2025
North Baltimore County, Pikesville
Demonologist, paranormal investigator Kevin Meares will be giving a workshop on the bsaics of paranormal investigation and recognizing the presence of a demonic being as opposed to ghosts. Kevin will […]
Mary Shelley was the daughter of social revolutionaries William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft, wife of romantic poet Percy Shelly, and mother of Frankenstein and his monster. But beneath the sweeping […]
Join author Brian McKinley for a fun and surprising look at some of the wild and varied vampires from world folklore. Before Bram Stoker's Dracula became the standard template, there […]
Join author Brian McKinley for a fun and surprising look at some of the wild and varied vampires from world folklore. Before Bram Stoker's Dracula became the standard template, there […]
Author Round Table with Ef Deal In the wide variety of settings for steampunk fiction, three elements anchor them all. Let's talk about the role of history and real science […]
The authors from An Assembly of Monsters invite you to join us for a madcap session of Literary Improv, where you provide the prompts and we tell the stories! Our […]
From the Arkenstone to Kyber Crystals, games and fiction are full of tempting, shiny objects mined out of the earth for power, glory, or adornment. Join jeweler and rockhound Meredith […]
You and several others have made the trek to Frankenstein's castle for various reasons, but not everything is as it seems. Game master Josh Widdowson will lead participants from the […]
Children of all ages, Miss Lala implores you to attend her story time where she will read picture books of questionable repute, teach you how to do appalling tricks with […]
Author Christine Norris will discuss her latest novel, A CURSE OF TIME AND VENGEANCE. A reading of the novel and discussion of writing historical fantasy, fairy tale retellings, and the challenges […]
Are you an author who loves vampires, werewolves, Frankenstein's monster and other classic creatures? Aren't sure how to write your own in a way that is either a unique take on the […]
Demonologist and paranormal investigator Kevin Meares will lead a workshop on the fundamentals of paranormal investigation, focusing on how to distinguish between ghostly activity and the presence of a demonic […]
Dacre Stoker’s compelling and informative Keynote presentation, Stoker on Stoker, the Mysteries Behind the Research and Writing of Dracula, weaves together the details of Dracula’s history with Stoker family lore, […]
Monsters and Mocktails - Join Denise Cutair on a journey into genre cookbooks to discover recipes that will enchant you and your guests. We will look at cookbooks, the artistry […]
“In Jessica Lucci's latest book of poems, it's like meeting her at a cemetery gate so to explore the marble gardens she created. Her poems may be eulogies of regret […]
In their novel, Frankenstein: Monsters of the Abyss, John L. French and Patrick Thomas literally rewrote Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. The panel will discuss the why and the how of what they did, […]
Join Michael Lake for an introduction to essential electronic tools and techniques, including wiring, repurposing affordable toys and decorations, and sourcing materials to create fantastical and imaginative costumes, cosplay accessories, […]
Round Table Discussion with Doc Coleman The right villain can make or break a story. Come talk about what makes a good villain, and how the bad guy fits into […]
Challenge your intellect and artistic flair! Join Louis Wolf (Unlockable Content) for a digital Pictionary game with a unique steampunk twist.
And the tradition lives on with another Forgotten Lore anthology! (Yes… it’s officially an annual event.) Following in the eerie footsteps of A Cast of Crows and A Cry of […]
Join Unlockable Content for a convention-themed twist on the classic fill-in-the-blank game, where your awkward personality and lackluster social skills turn into pure fun and chaos!
Step into the eerie world of Transylvanian legend with The Dracula Séance, an immersive evening led by renowned paranormalist Vince Wilson. In this spine-chilling experience, Vince will guide guests in summoning […]
Uncover the chilling truth in Vince Wilson's Haunted Murder Mystery: Dracula's Descendant! Among the unsuspecting guests lies the descendant of Dracula, harboring a dark and dangerous secret. As eerie events unfold and […]
Following the success of Bullshot Baffles Brains at Key City 2024, the panel show will return. Based on the British TV Game Show 'Call My Bluff, the panels will have […]
Round Table Discussions with Michelle D. Sonnier Join us for an engaging reading and discussion on how small changes can have a profound impact when crafting alternate world fantasy and […]
Join us for a captivating roundtable discussion with award-winning author Danielle Ackley-McPhail as she delves into the eerie and evocative world of To Those Who Are Ancient, from Assembly of […]
Join Debra Miller, actress and author of Historical Women of Letters for an overview of the subsequent novels written by the mother of science fiction. This one hour presentation will […]
oin panelist Diana Miller for an eye-opening discussion on the impact of fast fashion, textile waste, and landfills. Explore where your fabrics and clothing come from—and where they end up. […]
Join Dacre Stoker, great grandnephew of Dracula author Bram Stoker, as he facilitates an investigative session using copies of rare papers borrowed from libraries and archives around the world. Dacre […]
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