It’s that time of year again – Dragon Con! And I am super stoked that two episodes of Jeremiah Willstone and the Plague of Gears will be performed by the Atlanta Radio Theater Company this Dragon Con!
- Friday, August 29 7:00pm Hyatt Regency VI-VII
Jeremiah Willstone: The Plague of Gears – Ep01 Hour of the Wolf
Written by Anthony Francis, adapted for audio by Tony Sarrecchia.
Two fisted steampunk adventure! Victoria cadet Jeremiah Willstone battles clockwork monsters and time-bending ghosts in a whirlwind of romance, danger, and daring heroics!
Also featuring Maid of the Mirror Written for audio by Ellie Cook - Sunday, August 31 7:00pm Hyatt Regency VI-VII
Jeremiah Willstone: The Plague of Gears – Ep02 The Time of Ghosts
Written by Anthony Francis, adapted for audio by Tony Sarrecchia.
Two fisted steampunk adventure! Victoria cadet Jeremiah Willstone battles clockwork monsters and time-bending ghosts in a whirlwind of romance, danger, and daring heroics!
Also featuring Nothing-at-All Written for audio by Kelley S. Ceccato
The stories behind these were written by me for the Twelve Hours Later anthology, adapted by my friend Tony Sarrecchia, and performed by ARTC, my favorite radio theater company. I am working with Tony and ARTC to put together full audio dramatizations which we’re hoping to bring to Dragon Con 2026.
But that’s a bit far out! This year, my full schedule is:
- Fri 01:00 pm ~ Hyatt Embassy EF
From Story Seed to Plot
Tyra Burton(M), Gerald L. Coleman, Anthony Francis, Paige L. Christie, DL Wainright, Nancy Knight
How do you go from having your initial story idea—which may only be a character, scene, or setting—to a full-fledged story plot? Our panelists will share their tips and tricks. - Fri 07:00 pm – Hyatt Regency VI-VII
ARTC Presents: Maid of the Mirror & Jeremiah Willstone Ep01
Atlanta Radio Theatre Company, Anthony Francis(O), Tony Sarrecchia(O)
An audio drama extravaganza: Deep below the mountains of Ireland, a faerie warrior guards a magic mirror & its occupant, the Knight of Scars. By Ellie Cook. ALSO Cadet Jeremiah Willstone battles monsters & ghosts in two-fisted steampunk adventures. By Anthony Francis, adapted by Tony Sarrecchia. - Sat 04:00 pm ~ Hyatt Learning Center
Reading Session: Anthony Francis
I will be reading from my latest work! - Sat 07:00 pm ~ Hyatt Embassy CD
IP Here, There, & Everywhere! Intellectual Property!
James P. Nettles(M), Anthony Francis, Courtney Lytle, Dwayne K. Goetzel, Scott Macmann, John Goodwin
Its great to have an idea or create a new world—but how do you go about that while still making sure your shiny stays yours? Join experts in a discussion about what this means for creatives. Can you trademark a genre? How about a term? Game mechanics? If one person can dream it, what comes next? - Sun 01:00 pm ~ Courtland Grand Augusta Courtland
A Master Class: Introducing Technology to Alternate History
Henry Herz, Robert W Ross(M), S. M. Stirling, Steve Saffel, Anthony Francis
Join our masters of writing as they discuss how they decide what technology they keep, what they remove, and what they completely reinvent for their novels. What influences these decisions, and how do they make their world feel like a shift from the real world? Joint with the Writers Track. - Sun 07:00 pm ~ Hyatt Regency VI-VII
ARTC Presents: Nothing-at-All and Jeremiah Willstone Ep02
Atlanta Radio Theatre Company, Anthony Francis(O), Tony Sarrecchia(O)
When a healer with no name, a patient with no hope, and a Wizard with no heart cross paths, will magic, love, and redemption follow? By Kelley S. Ceccato. ALSO Cadet Jeremiah Willstone battles monsters and ghosts in two-fisted Steampunk adventures. By Anthony Francis, adapted by Tony Sarrecchia. - Sun 10:00 pm ~ Hyatt Embassy EF
The Evolution of the Vampire in Speculative Fiction
Anthony Francis(M), Violette L Meier, Patricia L. Briggs, R. E. Carr, Elizabeth Donald, DL Wainright
From Carmilla to Sinners, vampires have been monsters, heroes, and everything in between. This discussion aims to break down how vampires have evolved in our entertainment, why they’re so alluring to readers and viewers alike, and how to use them in our fiction effectively.
I hope to see you all there!
-the Centaur
Pictured: Fans on Thursday morning, watching Star Wars robots!
