With the new website redesign I keep having to modify existing section and add new ones...  I've just added a new section that I really hated doing.

G.K. Hayes was an author who was planning on attending LibertyCon this year, but unfortunately we received word yesterday that he had passed away due to a heart attack.  You can read more about it in the "In Memoriam" section...  the one I wish I'd never had to put in.

Hi All. The art show now has three guest artists and 16 additional artists participating! Space is going quickly as we get closer to the convention. If you want art show panel space, please contact Shannon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your space.

Yes, I said panel space because the tables are already sold out!

While it's still officially 'concept' art, this is probably the design that we're going with for the shirts this year.

We absolutely loved Vincent di Fate's artwork from last year that we used on the Program Book, and so we really wanted to have it be on the shirts this year.  We try to stay away from the 'picture block on your chest' effect that you see with a lot of convention shirts, and we think this works pretty well!

Let us know what you think, and here's to seeing you guys at the Con!

And if you'd like, you can also see it with Grey, Green, Navy, Red, and Brown backgrounds.  And remember that you can order them on the Online Registration / Order page regardless of whether you've already pre-registered or not.

[Edit 4/29]

Just a quick update, Brandy just sent this over for me to post real quick:

Hey all!  I have just spoken with the t-shirt printer and they need the LibertyCon t-shirt order no later than June 1^st.  This means that all t-shirt orders must be in by May 31^st so that I can get all of the information together and send it on.  This is earlier than normal, however we wanted to use the best t-shirt printer that we could find (and June is apparently a VERY busy month).  We will not be ordering many extras, so PLEASE get your t-shirt order in either by PayPal or snail mail.  If you cannot pay now, email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and tell me your name, the type of t-shirt, the color and the size and I will add it to the reserved list.  You can get all of the t-shirt information on the Online Store page.

LibertyCon 26 will have an incredible lineup of talent once again this year.  Just go to the new website and see for yourself!  We have 50 Authors so far, as well as a host of artists, scientists, fan guests and performers who will tickle your fancy and inspire your imagination. Over a dozen pros are new to LibertyCon this year, so y'all give them a great LibertyCon welcome!  Highlights this year include our outstanding GOH lineup; a return to the old Liberty tradition of the GOH banquet; some of the best kids programming in the South; the Catherine Asaro show; the Painfully Funny comedy troupe out of Atlanta; 20 "Mad Scientists"; many authors will have books available for sales during their autograph sessions, while the 15 authors from the "Heroes in Hell" series will be available for autographs throughout the con at the Perseid table (Note: other authors with tables available for signings throughout the con include Kevin Anderson, Stephanie Osborn and Mike Williamson); 3 book launch parties in the Con Suite on Saturday night; and TWO performances by ARTC. Having been some days in preparation a splendid time is guaranteed for all!