Professional Guests
The invitations have been sent, but we have a couple pros that have said they are going to be here. Please take a look at the ever expanding list of professional guests who will be attending this year’s DemiCon.
Sarah Butcher-Burrier
Artist ~ This Des Moines artist helps promote the love and joy of art with the classes she teaches for children at the Des Moines Art Center. As her website says, she paints fairies, mermaids and angels from the heart.
Sarah's Website
Elaine Bergstrom
Author~ Lives in Milwaukee, MI . Her first published piece of fiction was her first novel, Shattered Glass (1989). The novel was a critical success and since then, Bergstrom has written five other novels in the series, including Daughter of the Night, which featured Elizabeth Bathory as a half-breed Austra vampire. She also works as a television critic and feature writer. Her interviews have included the novelist David Morrell and director Wes Craven.
Glen Cook
Author ~ Glen is best known for his stellar military fantasy series, The Black Company. Glen can be found in the Dealer's room, with a great assortment of literature for you to purchase
Glen Cook Wiki
John and Denise Garner
Artists ~ This husband and wife duo are an art powerhouse.
Denise's Website
John's Website
Lars Pearson
Author ~ One of the foremost experts on Doctor Who in North America. He thanks God that the new series has finally silenced those who preferred to overlook the original show's imagination in favor of giggling over how the spaceships looked like dish soap bottles. He's also pleased that the new show has gotten his wife interested in Doctor Who.
Lars Pearson Wiki
Lettie Prell
Author ~ One of our own Des Moines Science Fiction and Fantasy writers. Lettie uses the blend of technology and magic for her wonderful works.
Scott Ross
Artist ~ One of our own Des Moines Science Fiction and Fantasy artists. Scott is a freelance graphic designer, sculptor, banjo player and master costumer.
Scott's Website
Shannon Ryan
Author ~ Shannon Ryan is an author, computer programmer, and paranormal researcher. He writes books about Satanic telemarketers and non-sparkly vampires.
Shannon's Website
Mary Wilson
Author ~ Mary is one of our own Des Moines authors. She is also a publicist for the metaphysical.
