GUILDIFI CON GUESTS!
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KT Hanna
Born in Australia, K.T. Hanna met her husband in a computer game, moved to the U.S.A. and went into culture shock. Bonus? Not as many creatures specifically designed to kill you.
KT creates science-fiction, fantasy, and LitRPG, with a dash of horror for fun! She is a member of the SFWA and NINC. Her hobbies include gaming, reading, and lake time!
No, she doesn’t sleep. She is entirely powered by caffeine, Chipotle, and sarcasm.
Michael Head
Broken guy writing OP MCs.
Neil Hellegers
Neil is an actor, educator, and award-winning audiobook narrator who lives in Brooklyn, NYC with his wife, son and mutt. He has narrated over 400 titles, with a focus on GameLit, Sci-Fi/Fantasy and Literary Fiction. He has also been seen portraying various professionals, typically bearded, in film and on TV, or wandering forests muttering Shakespeare in lost, archaic accents. He is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and PANA.
Matt Herrmann
Hooked on NES and Super NES classics such as The Legend of Zelda and Donkey Kong Country at a young age, Matt savored the challenge and sense of adventure that video games provided. Having less time for them these days, he often incorporates video game elements and mechanics into the stories he writes. An avid hiker, gardener, and home chef, he’s always looking for new ways to challenge himself and find adventure in the real world.
James Hunter
James Hunter is a bestselling author of Rogue Dungeon, Vigil Bound, Discount Dan, Wasteland Warlords, and the LitRPG epic Viridian Gate Online! In addition to writing, he also runs Shadow Alley Press, an industry leader in LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, and Gamelit publishing!
Tess Irondale
An in-demand narrator for over a decade, with hundreds of audiobooks performed, Tess has long specialized in LitRPG and Fantasy storytelling. She has collaborated with every major publisher in the business, in addition to dozens of independent producers and authors. A member of Podium’s elite AudioCollab cohort, she hosts a live audiobook server on Discord where she narrates almost daily. Her voice can be heard across a variety of mediums, including Amazon, NBC, Hulu and more.
Jolly Jupiter
JollyJupiter hails from west of the Rockies where he lives with his supportive wife and darling daughter. A full-time teacher and fuller-time father, writing is a beloved hobby alongside playing the ukulele and throwing axes. He writes to make you laugh, but if all else fails he'll accept a groan at a dad joke as a consolation prize. He owes his pen name to his favourite song, and his love of NASA, who snapped the picture used in his profile!
Joshua Kern
My name is Joshua Kern and I am an anxiety riddled individual who is trying to write for a living. I’ve always loved reading and the escape books provide from everyday life. Writing stories was something that I always wanted to do at some point in the future. I just wasn't sure when, and now I have finally decided to take the plunge.
I am currently writing several series that span a few different genres from LitRPG/GameLit, and Fantasy to even a bit of Romance.
I was born in a little town situated somewhere in Ohio and raised in an even smaller town some place in Colorado. I attended University for a time, where I discovered that while I enjoyed Electrical Engineering and Computer Science my true passion lay in writing. I live primarily in Colorado but have been known to move around as the need arises. When not writing, I enjoy riding motorcycles, reading anything I can get my hands on, and anime.
Aleron Kong
Aleron Kong is an African-American physician turned WSJ Best Selling Author. His comedic fantasy opera, The Land, has eight novels and a main character that is an everyday kind of guy. The series has over 100,000 five-star reviews and has sold over 1,000,000 copies. Chosen as Audible’s Customer Favorite of the Year, it has wide appeal whether you are reading or listening. He has recently converted his novels into a webcomic.
The author is also extremely proud of his fandom, which has raised over $150,000 for various charities over the past few years. Over 40 of his fans have also gotten tattoos of his artwork, and three babies have been named after his characters. His fans are united by the words, “Through Service, Ascendance. Through Dedication, Transcendence.”
Stephen Landry
Sci-fi & Post-Apocalyptic LitRPG, cultivation, horror, harem, deckbuilding, monsters, KAIJU-CORE. Death Metal. Video games and anime are my specialties. ADHD. Spinning chaos into art and writing. Mostly chaos.
Create. Inspire. Evolve.
Jeffrey “Falcon” Logue
Jeffrey "Falcon" Logue is a man of many talents: being an author, woodworker, and game designer. He is the originator of the dungeon core genre.
He first began writing his stories online while in college, an escape from the stresses of lab work. His first success, The Slime Dungeon, came about from a NaNoWriMo challenge with high praise and popularity, pushing him to continue writing. Since then, he has written 20 novels in 7 years and graduated college, with plans to write more novels and finish a video game based around his slime monsters. He is proud of his contribution to the dungeon core genre and gamelit/litrpg genre.
Visit his site at https://slime-verse.com/ for more by Jeffrey "Falcon" Logue.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/Dungeonstories/ to learn more about dungeon core stories.
TJ Lombardi
TJ Lombardi is a US Air Force Veteran and found himself diving into the world of writing 3 years ago. He started out in epic progressive fantasy but was encouraged to join the world of LitRPG. He has written the series, The Scalpel Chronicles, which is considered "One of the most brutal stories in all LitRPG." and is working on his highly anticipated series, "Golem Master."
Lars Machmüller
Lars Machmüller lives in Denmark with his wife and three kids. Family comes first, and as such, he spends a lot of time perfecting the art of packed lunches, cleaning food off the floor and delivering kids to and from school, playdates, sports and whatnot.
Whenever somebody is not crawling on his shoulders, he dedicates every waking moment attempting to exorcise all those LitRPG plot bunnies that keep finding a place to live within his skull.
Whatever little time remains, he distributes evenly between his towering to-be-read pile, his trusty PC, and music.
Malory
Author of Welcome to the Dark Age.
Ryan Maxwell
Ryan Maxwell, author of Grand System Vending, was born in Fort Worth Texas, and currently resides in Arlington Texas. He now works in the IT field as a QA Engineer for a company called Nelnet working on school management software working to provide the best experiences for schools that utilize the School Information System to manage their data and daily needs. He has been an avid reader since a very young age, idolizing the likes of many great authors such as Steven King, J.R.R Tolkien, and Isaac Asimov. He has been reading the LitRPG genre for the last 6 years with some of his favorite series being The Land, Underverse, and Noobtown. He has been writing for the last two years and has multiple completed manuscripts. Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife, and three children as well as their many pets. He has been a volunteer foster parent to many dogs over the past 11 years and his hobbies include playing D&D with friends, traveling to the beach and mixed drink destinations, playing video games, reading, and listening to audiobooks.
Timothy McGowen
Timothy McGowen, a Kansas-based author, cherishes the joys of family life with his wife and two daughters. His journey in the literary world began in grade school, and it's a passion that continues to flourish. Inspired by the imaginative realms of Terry Brooks and Brandon Sanderson, Timothy endeavors to follow in their footsteps, crafting stories that resonate with fantasy and adventure enthusiasts.
Prior to dedicating himself to the art of storytelling, Timothy honed his skills as a Software Developer, an experience that not only enriched his technical knowledge but also subtly influences his narrative style. This unique blend of technology and creativity is evident in his work, where he seamlessly integrates elements of Fantasy with splashes of Sci-Fi and the innovative concepts of LitRPG/Gamelit.
Timothy's passion for both reading and writing books is the lifeblood of his creative journey. For those who share this enthusiasm, he warmly invites you to join his newsletter. Stay updated with the latest news and embark on an exciting journey with each new book release.
Mystic Neptune
Mystic was born and raised on an island surrounded by temperate rainforests, lakes, mountains and an endless ocean off the horizon.
Mystic started writing books when she was 12, and by 14 she'd written her first novel. It was about an elven space princess whose evil stepmother messed up her transdimensional portal trip to university and sent her to a war torn restricted universe. It was very cheesy, and the nine book series she wrote was lost forever on the family windows 95 computer that died a very final death one summer when she was sixteen.
By sixteen, Mystic was living with her very sick single mother and her disabled little brother, and working nights to help pay the bills. There was time to read during her school breaks but there wasn't time for much else - and no money to replace the home computer.
She wrote notebooks filled with the beginnings of stories, and then got another laptop in college. Around that time she also met the love of her life who read just as much as she did! They got married but only after a terrible accident had befallen her! One day when Mystic was walking to the mall, an iron fence from a construction site fell on her.
She suffered from amnesia so bad that she had to relearn English. She had to remeet all her friends and family. She walked past her mother in the street and didn't recognize her. It's OK though! She got better!
Mystic started reading webnovels after she could read again because she was tired of picking up books only to remember the ending half-way through! Translated light-novels were new at the time, so she could read without worry that her silly memory would come back and spoil the ending.
Mystic enjoys reading light-novels, webnovels, litrpg, gamelit, and fantasy. She also loves Middle Grade and YA. Her favourite authors are Patricia C. Wrede, Tamora Pierce, CasualFarmer, Ryan Rimmel and Diana Wynne Jones.
In Mystic's spare time, she writes and does edit swap date-nights with her author husband, JollyJupiter. Oh he of famed dwarven comedy. She also runs after her daughter Phoebe Vaara. Phoebe is named after Saturn's moon, and Vaara actually means Danger in Finnish and Stranger in Greek. Phoebe is a rock-star social diva toddler who hikes mountains and has more friends and enemies than her parents combined, so it fits.
Mystic is probably writing right now.
Rachel Ní Chuirc
Rachel Ní Chuirc is a chaos gremlin who spent six years working on Baldur's Gate 3 as a writer. When she found LitRPG it was lovely at first sight. Based in Dublin, she has since left her job to pour (what is left of) her soul into Knights of Eternity - a trilogy about a girl who gets trapped in the body of an arcade game villain. Her hobbies include wrestling swans, kicking the moon, and lying about her hobbies.
Brian J. Nordon
Brian J. Nordon is a LitRPG Author from Dundalk, Ireland. He got his break on Royal Road, where his debut story, Wildcards: The Dread Pirate, hit the top ten in the site-wide rankings. After learning more about writing as a craft, and making a lot of mistakes throughout, Brian created a side-project just for himself.
It was a story that would incorporate the invaluable feedback he gained from his readers, and would finally quiet the voices in the back of his head that demanded he write it. Quest Academy was born, and got picked up by The Legion Publishers. It’s Brian’s first proper foray into publishing, and he’s so proud of it, he’s putting his own name on it.
Outside of writing, Brian works as a Recruiter for a video game company in Dublin. He spends his time interviewing writers and designers of some of the most critically acclaimed role-playing games in the world. He lives alone and is constantly torn between traveling the world, or getting a dog. If everything works out, he may very well do both.
Mike Noris
Mike Noris is an exciting new voice in the literary world, making his mark as a first-time author in the realms of LitRPG and Cultivation genres with his first novel Awoken book One of his Primal Age Series. Residing in Plato, Missouri, he draws inspiration from the tranquil countryside and the vibrant community around him. As a lifelong reader and avid fan of fantasy and science fiction, Mike's love for immersive storytelling led him to embark on his own writing journey.
Influenced by literary giants like Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson, Aleron Kong, Will Wight, and Michael Chatfield, Mike sought to create captivating narratives that seamlessly blend intricate world-building, rich character development, and exhilarating action. Their works served as beacons of inspiration, igniting his imagination, and fueling his passion for crafting epic tales.
Beyond his writing endeavors, Mike actively engages with the writing community, attending conventions and participating in workshops to further hone his skills. When he's not crafting worlds or delving into the latest gaming trends, Mike can be found exploring the great outdoors, seeking inspiration from nature's wonders. He also enjoys spending time with his family and friends, sharing stories, and nurturing his creative spirit.
With his boundless imagination and deep admiration for the literary greats, Mike Noris is poised to leave an indelible mark on the LitRPG and Cultivation genres, captivating readers with his innovative narratives and enchanting worlds.
Sean Oswald
Sean was born on Krypton, Zenn-La, or Planet Vegeta, depending on which one of his kids is asking and what mood he is in. He served in the USMC straight out of high school before going on to obtain a highly useful degree in ancient languages.
Then, onto the mission field to work at an orphanage in India with his wife and 2.5 kids before returning to the US and surrendering to the dark side. Some say Sith, but his business card reads attorney or at least it did till he gave it up to make up stories.
Now he lives with his wife and nine (yes 9) children in central Illinois. Although to be fair, some of the kids are moved out and now he has version 2.0 called grandkids—which are even more fun, despite still having an 8 year old of his own.
When he isn't moving furniture for his wife or playing with his kids, he is busy trying to force all the stories in his head onto a piece of paper.
Gabriel Rathweg
For as long as I can remember, I have had a foot in multiple worlds. Born in the nation's capital to a 6"5 blonde hair blue-eyed father and a new to United States Korean mother, my childhood took me to many lands. I have spent formative years in Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Saudi Arabia, but most of my time has been in Cocoa Beach, Florida. I am currently living with my partner and two cats in the Bavarian State of Germany.
I grew up in areas where a lot of people didn't look like me. I ended up joining the worlds created by fantasy authors. Starting with the classics like Tolkien and Lewis, I devoured fantasy literature. At the tender age of ten, my sister opened my mind to the works of Anthony and Pratchett and my love for the genre intensified.
As I got older and read all that there was to read, video games were exponentially rising in popularity. You mean a real, live, choose-your-own-adventure game? Sold! Literature, video games, and music have been my solid companions in life. It is an honor to share what I create with you, the reader. I hope my books bring you the joy and friendship I have always found comfort in within the science fiction fantasy world.
Rose Reynolds
Rose Reynolds (TJ Reynolds pen name) grew up catching lizards and dreaming of dragons in flight. She joined the Army Infantry at 18, spent some time in the sand. In between conducting raids and combat patrols in the city of Mosul, Rose played Gears of War and Halo, keeping her love of gaming alive. Rose earned degrees in English before spending a few years teaching as an adjunct professor.
By a miracle of Fate, luck, and force of will, she now writes Fantasy books for a living, focusing on Progression Fantasy and LitRPG. Her best known work is First Fist: Seventh Bridge to the Heavens, under the pen name TJ Reynolds. Book 2 in the series is due for publication Spring 24. A new Progression Fantasy novel is on the horizon: The Heroes, Monk and Mage, scheduled for Fall 2024.
Perhaps her greatest accomplishment yet, however, has been learning to survive as a transgender woman. Reclaiming her mind, soul, and body, she’s never felt more herself. Joyous though this change has been, the social and financial cost of transition are devastating. Send the trans folks you interact with a bit of kindness and grace: many of us are barely hanging on.
For updates on books, or if you’ve a mind to chat about anime, JRPGs, or the solemn duty of raising otaku children, reach out to Rose on Facebook or Discord, and remember to follow her pen name TJ Reynolds on Amazon.
Daniel Schinhofen
A lifelong fan of Fantasy and Science Fiction, I usually spent my nerdy energy creating overly elaborate homebrew RPG campaigns. As it became harder and harder to juggle schedules for a half dozen players, I eventually made the logical choice and just cut them out of the picture entirely.
Now I write novels. They whine a lot less about critical failures.
Richey Stephens
Host of Chattin' Stats and new narrator.
Shami Stovall
Shami Stovall is a multi-award-winning author of fantasy and science fiction. Before that, she taught history and criminal law at the college level and loved every second. When she’s not reading fascinating articles and books about ancient China or the Byzantine Empire, Stovall can be found playing way too many video games, especially RPGs and tactics simulators. She loves John, reading, and writing about herself in the third person.
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Aoife Wai
Aoife hails from a long line of Irish storytellers, baptized in the sacred springs of Celtic lore and legends. Ever since she was a child, she has loved reading and writing fantasy filled with arse-kicking action and mythical creatures. Now, she writes a unique blend of cultivation and LitRPG with her co-author, R. A. Cooper in the Uncharted Bloodlines Universe and beyond. She lives with her husband, three amazing kiddos, and a super dog who gets up to all sorts of shenanigans when he thinks they're not looking..
Cailan Wilkinson
I strive to create Complex Characters and Thrilling Plots! I’m Cailan Wilkinson, a young author in the LITRPG genre. I was born in Hawaii but moved to Delaware at a young age. You can find my books on Amazon and Audible!
Shawn Wilson
Married to a beautiful and loving wife, as well as a father of six children (four biological and two adopted). I have enjoyed sharing my love of fantasy with them. We are lovers of movies and enjoy Netflix and hanging out as a family. I travel the world with my children and do humanitarian work in other countries once or twice a year, taking them when possible.
Daniel Wisniewski
Daniel is a NYC based performer originally from Philadelphia, PA. After graduating from Ithaca College with a BFA in Musical Theatre and having apprenticed at the Walnut Street Theatre (America's oldest continuously operating theatre), he performed in a variety of international, regional, and Off-Broadway stage productions.
Since 2019, he has also worked full time as a voice actor. He most notable work has been in the world of audiobooks, having produced over 200 (and counting!) while also becoming a multi-time Audible Best Seller and having been award the 2023 Readers' Favorite Award Gold Medal for Best Fiction Audiobook.
Tao Wong
Tao Wong is a Canadian author based in Toronto who is best known for his System Apocalypse post-apocalyptic LitRPG series and A Thousand Li, a Chinese xianxia fantasy series. His work has been released in audio, paperback, hardcover and ebook formats and translated into German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and other languages. He was shortlisted for the UK Kindle Storyteller award in 2021 for his work, A Thousand Li: the Second Sect.
When he’s not writing and working, he’s practicing martial arts, reading and dreaming up new worlds.
Tao became a full-time author in 2019 and is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), and Novelists International.