LepreCon 33 Guests of Honor
Artist Guest of Honor Jael
Jael is a fascinating artist who does both bookcovers and other
fantasy/sf art. Over a professional span of close to 50 years,
Jael has created more than 38,000 paintings/images.
Her lush use of color and gorgeous images combine with un-paralleled
vision and whimsical perspective. Her originals and limited
editions are in consistently high demand, and she receives frequent
awards and recognition for her work. Jael is a frequent nominee
covering several categories, for the Chesley Awards; the most
prestigious award presented world-wide, for Fantasy and Science Fiction
Art.
Author Guest of Honor Karen Traviss
Karen Traviss writes both in the Star Wars universe, and original works
of SF. Book four of her Wess'har War series Matriarch was
published in October 2006. Karen wrote the highly acclaimed Star
Wars Republic Commando books Hard Contact and Triple Zero and Star Wars
Legacy of the Force: Bloodlines. This summer, she will follow
these with a new Star Wars Republic Commando title True Colors, and a
new Star Wars Legacy of the Force Sacrifice.
Local Featured
Artist Nola Yergen-Jennings
Nola Yergen-Jennings has been designing
costumes for 20+ years. She has worked 8 years designing for and
teaching at Grand Canyon University's Ethington Theater, designing over
35 theatrical shows. Her design awards include two \AriZoni\ Awards,
many Zoni nominations as well as individual awards for specific
costumes. Her specialties range from Historical Costuming to Fantasy
Costumes. She has studied historical fashions and their construction.
Her emphasis is on Elizabethan Costuming although her historical
experience extends from ancient Middle Eastern costumes to Victorian
and Edwardian Era styles. She also makes shoes, hats, and other
accessories that help to complete any costume. She is continuing her
education studying for a master's degree at California State University
at Long Beach. In addition to her professional credits, Nola is a
costuming Laurel in the SCA.
Music Guest of Honor Emma
Bull
Emma Bull is known for her writing and her music. She's been part
of several musical groups, including The Flash Girls and Cats Laughing.
Her latest novel, Territory, is due this summer.
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