Guests Of Honor
WRITER GUEST OF HONOR
Brian K. Morris
Brian K. Morris is an internationally published author, freelance editor, Facebook-Famous YouTuber, "award-winning" playwright, and former mortician's assistant. A professional writer for over 25 years and full-timer since 2012, he's written in a number of genres and dispenses humor and information on his Rising Tide Broadcast Network, an assemblage of like-minded creatives who love to help people rise. Brian's shows include Nevermind the Furthermore (a three-times a week creative conversation program), Comic Book Spectrum (a panel discussion on current comics), BKMinutes (one-minute morsels of thought), and Clever Title Pending (special broadcasts where creatives talk about creativity and the business behind it). A former Illinois native, Brian lives in Central Indiana with his wife, no children, no pets, and too many comic books. Brian also writes comic books for various independent publishers and edits books like The Zombieful World of Oz, Heel Turn, and Grim 101.
Media GUEST OF HONOR
Santiago Cirilo
Santiago Cirilo was born April of 1973 in Puerto Rico, He is No#6 of seven children to Hector and Maria Cirilo both originally from Puerto Rico. Santiago lived in both Ohio and Puerto Rico at a young age. Being bilingual and adapting to America culture was the easy task. During his teenage years to adult hood Santiago always had the passion for the entertainment business, but never had that push to precede it. Santiago was involved in numerous high school Dramatic Arts Programs hosted and coordinated events. After college Santiago enlisted in the United States Army Infantry. For 6 years Santiago was a member of the 101st Airborne Infantry at Ft. Campbell Ky.Santiago's dedication to America has earned him numerous achievement awards and metals to add helping in one mission as a Translator and Infantryman for USA Special Ops, Marine Recon, and Navy Seals. He started going back to school for a Paralegal & Performing Arts Degree. Working 8 plus hours and going to school at night and weekends, gave Santiago the dedication and Drive to be successful in both professions
Nerdy Birdy Burlesque
featuring
Ginger Oh Snap
Appearing at Shadowcon this year if the Nerdy Birdy Burlesque Troupe. The group is composed of performers from Nashville and Memphis plus a couple of ladies from other areas. Their themed
performances are highly suited for our con attendees. You may see a superhero, an evil queen, or even a mermaid. There could be anything or anybody. So come to the burlesque to see what we have this year and stash a couple of bucks to bring and toss in the hat for the ladies.
Artist Guest of Honor Drew Geraci
Drew has worked 20+ years in the comic world. His first work was with Dave Johnson on Superpatriot: Liberty & Justice. Drew has inked comics for DC Comics, Marvel, Crossgen, Star Trek, Star Wars, and more.
You can see Drew’s work at these links: