Jonathan Maberry

DragonCon 2025 Schedule

Dragon-Con Schedule 2025 

FRIDAY 8/29

Title: War is Hell: Literary Fiction
Description: Dive headfirst into this panel about the war zone where trauma, fear, and the supernatural march side by side.
Panelists: Jonathan Maberry, Kacey Lyn Ezell, Scott Sigler, Wayland Smith(M), Rachel A. Brune, Henry Herz 
Time: Fri 10:00 am
Location: Peachtree 1-2 Westin (Length: 1 Hour)

Title: SF Lit signing Showcase: Defining Genre

Description:
Panelists: Matt Dinniman, John G. Hartness, Lucienne Diver, Jason Cordova, D.J. Butler, Jonathan Maberry 
Time: Fri 11:30 am
Location: Overlook Westin (Length: 1 Hour)

Title: New York Times Bestsellers
Description: These bestselling authors will share all their secrets about the writing life - how successful authors really live, work, & play.
Panelists: Jonathan Maberry, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Wesley Chu, Cinda Williams Chima, Venessa Giunta(M), Delilah S Dawson 
Time: Fri 02:30 pm
Location: Regency VI-VII Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)

Title: Ask a Publishing Pro
Description: Join us for a tell-all from the pros who publish fiction of all flavors. Got questions about how to break in? Questions about the editorial process? About the publishing process? Whatever your questions, you can get the scoop right here!
Panelists: John G. Hartness, Mel Todd(M), Lucienne Diver, Jonathan Maberry, Steve Saffel, Toni Weisskopf 
Time: Fri 04:00 pm
Location: Embassy EF Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)

SATURDAY 8/30

Title: Reinventing Fear: New Spins on Old Monsters
Description: Vampires, werewolves, zombies. Sometimes it needs more than a new coat of paint to make an archetype feel fresh. Our panel of authors will reveal how they keep classic monsters engaging.
Panelists: Brent Abell, Nat Cassidy, Erika Lance(M), Jonathan Maberry, Richard Kadrey, Jessi Ann York 
Time: Sat 11:30 am
Location: Peachtree 1-2 Westin (Length: 1 Hour)

Title: Signing at The Missing Volume
Time: Sat 3:00 – 4pm
Location: Dealers Room Booth #1300

Title: YA HORROR
Description: Horror literature taps into our deepest fears and primal instincts. In this panel, we'll dive into this world, dissecting its unique elements and understanding its enduring popularity.
Panelists: Delilah S Dawson, Lauren Thoman, Jonathan Maberry, Jessi Ann York, Sarah Brown(M), Alex Brown 
Time: Sat 05:30 pm
Location: A707 Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)

SUNDAY 8/31

Title: We're All Zombies: Day of the Dead and Land of the Dead
Description: Nothing says Sunday morning at Dragon Con like this tribute to the walking dead who know no sleep and feel only rage. Also, we talk about two classic zombie movies!
Panelists: Gary Mitchel(M), Jonathan Maberry, Shaun Rosado 
Time: Sun 10:00 am
Location: M103-M105 Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)


Title: From Page to Scream Media Tie-in and Beyond
Description: An insightful discussion about the relationship between literature and media tie-in books adapted to film and television, and shows and movies that spawn novelizations.
Panelists: Jonathan Maberry, Alex White, Andrew E.C. Gaska, Mari Mancusi(M), Charlaine Harris, Keith R.A. DeCandido 
Time: Sun 11:30 am
Location: Peachtree 1-2 Westin (Length: 1 Hour)


Title: It's the End of the World as We Know It 'n' I Feel Fine!
Description: Apocalyptic fiction often focuses on grim survival after the collapse of civilization. But what about stories where humanity thrives after disaster? This panel dives into uplifting tales that explore resilience, innovation, and hope, showcasing how humanity rebuilds and flourishes after calamity.
Panelists: Robyn McGlotten(M), Griffin Barber, Jonathan Maberry, Gini Koch, Mike Massa 
Time: Sun 05:30 pm
Location: Chastain G Westin (Length: 1 Hour)


Title: Crafting Quiet Horror
Description: Join our panelists in a discussion on how to create quiet horror-- the sort of horror that creeps up on your reader and sticks with them long after they've finished reading.
Panelists: Trisha J. Wooldridge(M), Violette L Meier, Venessa Giunta, Leanna Renee Hieber, Jonathan Maberry, KD Edwards 
Time: Sun 08:30 pm
Location: Embassy EF Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)