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Authors & Publishers

Falstaff Books
The Misfit Toys of Books
Falstaff Books
Gold Dust Publishing
LGBTQIA+ Publisher
Gold Dust Publishing
Mocha Memoirs Press
Diverse Speculative Fiction
Mocha Memoirs Press
Space Wizard Science Fantasy
Indie Science Fiction and Fantasy
Space Wizard Science Fantasy

Conventions & Events

AtomaCon
North Charleston, SC Fan Convention
AtomaCon
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Oct - Nov Portal to Fairhaven
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Charlotte Comicon
Great One-Day Family Friendly Comic Book Show
Charlotte Comicon
ConCarolinas
Carolinas' Longest Running Sci-Fi & Fantasy Con
ConCarolinas
ConGregate
Fan-Friendly Convention in Winston-Salem
ConGregate
ConVivial
Newer Convention in Williamsburg, VA
ConVivial
DragonCon
fan-based con Labor Day Weekend Atlanta, GA
DragonCon
Multiverse Con
Sci Fi Con in Peachtree City, GA
Multiverse Con
Queen City Anime Convention
Charlotte Anime Convention
Queen City Anime Convention
RavenCon
Glen Allen, VA Sci Fi Convention
RavenCon
Ret-Con
Fandom Convention in Raleigh, NC
Ret-Con

Groups & Organizations

Charlotte Roller Derby
Skater-Owned and Operated League
Charlotte Roller Derby
NC LUG
NC Lego Users Group
NC LUG
Swordwind – Historical Swordmanship
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA)
Swordwind – Historical Swordmanship

Local Businesses

Comic Monstore
Comics & Games in Salisbury, NC
Comic Monstore
Get Some Game
Game Store with Open Play
Get Some Game
Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find
Comic Books and HeroesCon
Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find
Mug’s Coffee
Our Favorite Coffee Shop
Mug’s Coffee
Park Road Books
Charlotte's Favorite Independent Bookstore
Park Road Books
Parker Banner Kent and Wayne
Cornelius Comic and Games Store
Parker Banner Kent and Wayne
Rebel Base Comics & Toys
Best selection of collectible toys and comics
Rebel Base Comics & Toys
Visart Video
Charlotte's Film and Video Archive Mecca
Visart Video

Musicians

Mikey Mason
Comedy Rock Geek
Mikey Mason
Valentine Wolfe
Victorian Goth Metal
Valentine Wolfe

Podcasts

Geek Radio Daily
All the geek without the wait!
Geek Radio Daily
Outworld Fleet Radio
24/7 Streaming transmission of awesome
Outworld Fleet Radio
Poprika Podcast Network
Movie Reviews and More
Poprika Podcast Network