RavenCon
Encyclopedia
RavenCon is an annual American
science fiction convention
founded in 2006 and held in Richmond, Virginia
. The name "RavenCon" was chosen as a tribute to author Edgar Allan Poe
.
as author guest of honor, Tom Kidd as artist guest of honor, and Lee & Alexis Gilliland as fan guests of honor. The convention took place at the Doubletree Inn at the Richmond Airport in Sandston, Virginia
.
RavenCon 2007 was held April 27-29, 2007, with Robert J. Sawyer
as author guest of honor, Steve Stiles as artist guest of honor, and Jan Howard Finder as fan guest of honor. The convention took place at the Doubletree Inn at the Richmond Airport in Sandston, Virginia.
RavenCon 2008 was held April 25-27, 2008, with C.S. Friedman as author guest of honor and Stephen Hickman
as artist guest of honor.
RavenCon 2009 was held April 24-26, 2009, with Jack McDevitt
as author guest of honor and Alan F. Beck as artist guest of honor.
RavenCon 2010 was held April 9-11, 2010, with Rachel Caine
as author guest of honor, R. Cat Conrad as artist guest of honor, and Steve Long as gaming guest of honor. The convention was held at the Holiday Inn Koger Center in Richmond, Virginia.
RavenCon 2011 was held April 8-10, 2011, with John Ringo
as author guest of honor, Kurt Miller as artist guest of honor. The convention was held at the Holiday Inn Koger Center in Richmond, Virginia.
as author guest of honor. The convention will be held at the Holiday Inn Koger Center in Richmond, Virginia.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
science fiction convention
Science fiction convention
Science fiction conventions are gatherings of fans of various forms of speculative fiction including science fiction and fantasy. Historically, science fiction conventions had focused primarily on literature, but the purview of many extends to such other avenues of expression as movies and...
founded in 2006 and held in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area...
. The name "RavenCon" was chosen as a tribute to author Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was an American author, poet, editor and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective...
.
Past events
RavenCon 2006 was held April 21-23, 2006, with Terry BrooksTerry Brooks
Terence Dean "Terry" Brooks is an American writer of fantasy fiction. He writes mainly epic fantasy, and has also written two movie novelizations. He has written 23 New York Times bestsellers during his writing career, and has over 21 million copies of his books in print...
as author guest of honor, Tom Kidd as artist guest of honor, and Lee & Alexis Gilliland as fan guests of honor. The convention took place at the Doubletree Inn at the Richmond Airport in Sandston, Virginia
Sandston, Virginia
Sandston is a census-designated place in Henrico County, Virginia, United States, near the state capital of Richmond. The population as of the 2010 Census was 7,571. Sandston is adjacent to the Richmond International Airport.-History:...
.
RavenCon 2007 was held April 27-29, 2007, with Robert J. Sawyer
Robert J. Sawyer
Robert James Sawyer is a Canadian science fiction writer. He has had 20 novels published, and his short fiction has appeared in Analog Science Fiction and Fact, Amazing Stories, On Spec, Nature, and many anthologies. Sawyer has won over forty awards for his fiction, including the Nebula Award ,...
as author guest of honor, Steve Stiles as artist guest of honor, and Jan Howard Finder as fan guest of honor. The convention took place at the Doubletree Inn at the Richmond Airport in Sandston, Virginia.
RavenCon 2008 was held April 25-27, 2008, with C.S. Friedman as author guest of honor and Stephen Hickman
Stephen Hickman
Stephen Hickman is an award-winning American artist, illustrator, sculptor and author. He is best known for his work in science fiction and fantasy with over 350 book and magazine covers to his credit. His efforts have brought an extra dimension to the stories of Robert A. Heinlein, H. P....
as artist guest of honor.
RavenCon 2009 was held April 24-26, 2009, with Jack McDevitt
Jack McDevitt
Jack McDevitt is an American science fiction author whose novels frequently deal with attempts to make contact with alien races, and with archaeology or xenoarchaeology....
as author guest of honor and Alan F. Beck as artist guest of honor.
RavenCon 2010 was held April 9-11, 2010, with Rachel Caine
Rachel Caine
Rachel Caine is a pen name of Roxanne Longstreet Conrad, an American writer of science fiction, fantasy, mystery, suspense, and horror novels. She also publishes media tie-in novels as Julie Fortune.-Personal life:...
as author guest of honor, R. Cat Conrad as artist guest of honor, and Steve Long as gaming guest of honor. The convention was held at the Holiday Inn Koger Center in Richmond, Virginia.
RavenCon 2011 was held April 8-10, 2011, with John Ringo
John Ringo
John Ringo is an American science fiction and military fiction author. He has had several New York Times best sellers. His books range from straightforward science fiction to a mix of military and political thrillers...
as author guest of honor, Kurt Miller as artist guest of honor. The convention was held at the Holiday Inn Koger Center in Richmond, Virginia.
Upcoming events
The RavenCon 2012 event will be held April 13-15, 2012, with Glen CookGlen Cook
Glen Cook is a contemporary American science fiction and fantasy author, best known for his fantasy series, The Black Company. Cook currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri.-Biography:...
as author guest of honor. The convention will be held at the Holiday Inn Koger Center in Richmond, Virginia.