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Tracy A. Akers
I am a baby boomer raised on Disney classics, Tarzan, and Childcraft, but my primary interest has always been ancient worlds and mythologies. When I was a child, I longed to be an archeologist--what an amazing job that would be! But it never happened, not in the "real" sense at least. I am, however, doing the next best thing: I'm exploring realms through my imagination, and sharing my discoveries through the pages of my books.
Since becoming an author, I have spoken at many schools and libraries, and have also been a guest author and panelist at a number of events. Here are some of the highlights:
Fantasy & Science Fiction Conventions
Guest Author/Attending Professional/Panelist
Dragon Con Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention, Atlanta;
2007,2008,2011,2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Necronomicon SF/Fantasy Convention, Tampa/St. Petersburg;
2006,2007,2008,2011,2012, 2013, 2014
Tampa Bay Comic Con, Tampa; 2014, 2015
Mid South Con, Memphis; 2012
Writing & Educational Events
Guest Author
Florida Association for Media in Education Conference, Orlando, FL; 2006
Miami Book Fair International, Miami FL; 2006
Barnes & Noble Educators Event, Brandon, FL; 2006
Barnes & Noble Educators Event, Tampa, FL; 2007
Origins ‘09, Tallahassee, FL; 2009
Friends of the FSU Library Reception, Tallahassee, FL; 2007
Florida Library Association’s President’s Reception, 83rd Annual Conference, Orlando; 2007
Florida Library Association Annual Conference and Banquet; 2008
Florida Council of Teachers of English Professional Development Inservice; Lake Mary; 2012
Bayshore High School, Brandenton FL; Writing Workshop Presenter, 2013
Award Recipient
Florida Historical Heritage Awards Ceremony, Tallahassee, FL; 2008
Steering Committee & Panelist
Celebration of the Story, Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL; 2007
Guest Speaker
Florida Writers Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL; 2007
Leadership
Florida Writers Association; Tampa Group Leader, 2005
Young Writers of East Pasco, Wesley Chapel, FL; Group Leader, 2006-2007
Guest Author/Attending Professional/Panelist
Dragon Con Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention, Atlanta;
2007,2008,2011,2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Necronomicon SF/Fantasy Convention, Tampa/St. Petersburg;
2006,2007,2008,2011,2012, 2013, 2014
Tampa Bay Comic Con, Tampa; 2014, 2015
Mid South Con, Memphis; 2012
Writing & Educational Events
Guest Author
Florida Association for Media in Education Conference, Orlando, FL; 2006
Miami Book Fair International, Miami FL; 2006
Barnes & Noble Educators Event, Brandon, FL; 2006
Barnes & Noble Educators Event, Tampa, FL; 2007
Origins ‘09, Tallahassee, FL; 2009
Friends of the FSU Library Reception, Tallahassee, FL; 2007
Florida Library Association’s President’s Reception, 83rd Annual Conference, Orlando; 2007
Florida Library Association Annual Conference and Banquet; 2008
Florida Council of Teachers of English Professional Development Inservice; Lake Mary; 2012
Bayshore High School, Brandenton FL; Writing Workshop Presenter, 2013
Award Recipient
Florida Historical Heritage Awards Ceremony, Tallahassee, FL; 2008
Steering Committee & Panelist
Celebration of the Story, Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL; 2007
Guest Speaker
Florida Writers Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL; 2007
Leadership
Florida Writers Association; Tampa Group Leader, 2005
Young Writers of East Pasco, Wesley Chapel, FL; Group Leader, 2006-2007