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April 22, 2015
The New Writer’s Survival Guide – Wizard World Las Vegas Comic Con
12:30 – 1:15PM CALLING ALL ASPIRING WRITERS! THE NEW WRITER’S SURVIVAL GUIDE (ROOM S229)
Join this high-powered panel divulging the in’s and out’s of writing, the impact writing can have on people’s lives and just what to expect when writing full-time. Join Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com) Maxwell Alexander Drake (The Genesis of Oblivion Saga, Everquest Next) PJ Perez (Pop Goes the Icon) and Richard Becker (Copywrite, Ink.) discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks to a literary career and how to navigate both.
Wizard World Comic Con
Las Vegas 2015
April 24-25-26, 2015
Fri-Sat-Sun
LOCATION
Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
SHOW HOURS
Friday, April 24, 2015 – 3pm – 8pm
Saturday, April 25, 2015 – 10am – 7pm
Sunday, April 26, 2015 – 11am – 5pm
April 21, 2015
The Creativity Engine – Las Vegas Comic Con
5:00 – 5:45PM THE CREATIVITY ENGINE: WHERE DOES THE POWER COME FROM? (ROOM S231)
There is often nothing more challenging than the development of the creative process. Is art birthed from the spontaneous or is it a result of a carefully crafted rhythm and structure? In this panel, Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com) Alex Raffi (Creative Courage, Imagine Communications) Eric Kieron Davis (Senior Producer, Creative Director) and Deryl Skelton (Artist) will describe how to overcome creative obstacles and share their keys to unleashing creativity.
Wizard World Comic Con
Las Vegas 2015
April 24-25-26, 2015
Fri-Sat-Sun
LOCATION
Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
SHOW HOURS
Friday, April 24, 2015 – 3pm – 8pm
Saturday, April 25, 2015 – 10am – 7pm
Sunday, April 26, 2015 – 11am – 5pm
Career in Video Games Panel at Wizard World Las Vegas
SATURDAY, APRIL 25th
1:30 – 2:15PM A CAREER IN VIDEO GAMES: IS IT ALL IT’S CRACKED UP TO BE? (ROOM S229)
As one of the fastest evolving industries we’ve seen to date, find out what to expect when seeking a career in gaming. The opportunities as well as the challenges are not always what they seem! Join Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com) Jason Hayes (Co-founder, Composer – Critical Hit) Michael Gluck (Co-founder, Executive Producer – Critical Hit) Eric Kieron Davis (Senior Producer, Creative Director) and Michael Salvatori (Composer –Halo, Destiny) as they reveal their experience working within the video game industry. Don’t miss this exciting topic!
Wizard World Comic Con
Las Vegas 2015
April 24-25-26, 2015
Fri-Sat-Sun
LOCATION
Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
SHOW HOURS
Friday, April 24, 2015 – 3pm – 8pm
Saturday, April 25, 2015 – 10am – 7pm
Sunday, April 26, 2015 – 11am – 5pm
October 9, 2014
Young Genese Davis – First Hosting Video
Hosting must be in my blood! Who knew that I had started down this path of hosting, moderating, and becoming a media personality since I was a young girl. :)
September 2, 2014
Genese Davis to Host OC TALK RADIO: Critical Mass Business Broadcast
TUNE IN LIVE from 4:00pm-5:00pm PDT
www.OCTalkRadio.net
Today, Genese Davis will interview three fantastic guests on the Critical Mass Radio Show:
Kent Schmidt – Dorsey & Whitney Attorneys
Adron and Wendy Buske – Nerd for a Living
TO LISTEN LIVE, CLICK HERE
OR CATCH THE REBROADCAST ON ITUNES, STITCHER.COM, SPREAKER.COM AND OTHER BUSINESS PODCASTS
Dorsey & Whitney Attorneys
Dorsey is a business law firm, applying a business perspective to clients’ needs. We make it our first priority to know the context in which you do business – your market, your competitors, your industry.
Because we understand your business, you can rely on Dorsey for legal solutions that fit your unique circumstances. Leading companies think globally, and we understand the challenges and opportunities of the global marketplace. To compete around the world, businesses must enter new markets, establish joint ventures overseas, and navigate international law. With offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, Dorsey offers access to native legal experience virtually anywhere in the world.
Nerd for a Living
The mission of Nerd for a Living (N4AL) is to assist people of the nerdish persuasion* to discover fulfilling, profitable and sustainable career paths in the worlds they love. Whether you’re an comic artist trying to get your work recognized, or an accountant who dreams of using your expertise in the gaming industry, N4AL provides tools and information to help you pursue and achieve those goals. N4AL aims to provide unique insights and actionable information for a wide variety of career-seekers of differing skills, interests and goals.
Genese Davis — Author, Host, International Media Personality | iGR Woman of the Year | Publishers Weekly featured novelist | Award Winner: THE HOLDER’S DOMINION
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer In You and was recently awarded iGR Woman of the Year. Her writing expertise expands across various literary genres including thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, gamer-lit, new adult, and young adult, along with screenplay, playwriting, video game lore, characterization, and narrative. Davis is an in-demand host, speaker, and moderator, appearing internationally for TV, radio, web-series, conventions, academic fairs, publishing workshops, as well as literary and entertainment expos. In addition, she is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com. Residing in Irvine, CA, Davis advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visit GeneseDavis.com | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Flickr
Ric Franzi – Author, Critical Mass Radio Show Host, Chair: CEO Peer Groups
As an internationally known speaker, author, and radio host, Richard Franzi explores topics targeted for CEOs seeking to strengthen their firm and improve their decision ecosystems. Franzi is the chair of CEO Peer Groups, a firm dedicated to helping business executives lead and grow their firms. Franzi’s philosophies have been featured in prominent business magazines and published in three books written for executives of middle market firms. To find out more, visit LinkedIn.com/in/RicFranzi
Huge Thanks to OC Talk Radio, Ric Franzi, the staff at Critical Mass Business Radio, and to the special guests
August 29, 2014
Y.I. Washington Interviews Genese Davis
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: GENESE DAVIS
by Y.I. Washington (SciFi Author)
READ THE EXCLUSIVE GENESE DAVIS AUTHOR INTERVIEW BY YOLANDA WASHINGTON. YOLANDA AND GENESE DISCUSS WRITING, CREATIVITY, VIDEO GAMES, NOVELS, THE EDITING PROCESS, AS WELL AS GENESE DAVIS’S PATH TO BECOMING A NOVELIST, HOST, COLUMNIST, AND MEDIA PERSONALITY FOR VARIOUS ENTERTAINMENT MEDIUMS SUCH AS TV, RADIO, CONVENTIONS, EXPOS, WORKSHOPS, AND MORE!
Click here to be directed to the Genese Davis interview by Y.I. Washington
August 20, 2014
MMORPG.com: World of Warcraft: It Continues to Surprise Us Year After Year
“I don’t know how Blizzard does it every time, but they do it every time,” said GameSpot’s Chris Watters after the cinematic for Warlords of Draenor premiered at the Ace Theatre. The emphasis Watters had in that statement resonated with more than a thousand attendees who watched with bated breath as the event took place. I also watched breathless as the cinematic debuted. Blizzard’s cinematics have always been state-of-the-art examples to the premium quality this company strives to achieve for each of their games.
The line for this event was incredible and gave an example of the amazing loyalty and fandom gamers have around the world for World of Warcraft. Thousands of people gathered for a chance to gain entrance into the theatre to watch the reveals. One gamer even arrived at the theatre two days before the event and waited outside on the sidewalk to ensure his seat!
It is really interesting to compare the Mists of Pandaria expansion with the Warlords expansion—how different they feel, how diverse and intriguing they both are in their own way. Mists gave such a feeling of serenity, a focus on the earth, peace, and balance; reminders to slow down, enjoy the little things, and appreciate what life can offer. Warlords details showcase an almost entirely opposite feeling, but in such a powerful, meaningful way. The cinematic and mini series reveal new stories and a new spotlight on Orcs. These storylines draw together elements of desperation, darkness, a focus on strength, tenacity, the voracious, the pain of betrayal, and the allure of power. We are on the corner of Serenity and Savagery, and it’s going to be an exciting shift beginning on 11.13.14!
Before the event began the whole theatre waited patiently, then erupted with cheers when Mike Morhaime took the stage. Morhaime welcomed and thanked everyone profusely for joining the event. Two World of Warcraft designers, Ion Hazzikostas and Brian Holinka, took the stage next and kept the audience captivated by their passionate descriptions of the Warlords of Draenor expansion. Chris Watters asked the developers about a number of aspects, starting with the level 90 character boost option. Hazzikostas and Holinka described the mentality behind this boost as a way to enable players who may be a bit behind in leveling to be able to join their friends more quickly in the current expansion. They elaborated briefly about how there will be a method and designated place to get to know the boosted class to keep the returning player from feeling too overwhelmed.
Watters also asked the designers about the new PVP elements that will come with Warlords. The PVPers in the audience cheered when the designers mentioned skirmishes and bringing back a world PVP feeling and a resemblance to the old Alterac Valley four-day events. They mentioned new RTS elements getting implemented in Warlords and how this will bring a Warcraft feeling into WoW. Matching up a server mostly populated by horde with a server mostly populated by alliance will bring balanced faction battles to the game. There will be a PVP playground where players can flex abilities such as finding ways to sneak up on other players as well as looting rare and unique items—items such as special tomes with limited time buffs. The designers gave a priest example where the levitate spell could fly the character off the ground for a matter of moments, and a paladin example where laying down a judgment spell could send another player to a faction based prison. The audience in the theatre erupted in what sounded like gasps of surprise and shouts of glee when the designers described these new PvP elements—especially when they mentioned that in certain zones, when you kill another player, the killer can loot half the dead player’s PvP currency.
Events to kick off WoD are in store, much like past events such as the zombie plague. The dark portal in Warlords will be the first threat and first objective where players will need to address the Orcs laying waste to the Blasted Lands. The developers mentioned how they are really looking forward to this expansion and how so much of Draenor was built from the ground up. All of the Warlords zones and raids looked gorgeous up on that massive screen at the Ace Theatre. Audience members were pumping their fists and cheering in excitement in anticipation to play this expansion.
Chris Metzen also took the stage and introduced one of my favorite moments during the event: the release of part one of the mini-series, Lords of War. This may have been a quick cinematic but its appeal held a massive weight. The story centered around Kargath Bladefist and his clan, The Shattered Hand. The artwork was stunning, and the heartfelt glimpse into this Orc’s history—in an animated graphic novel 2d art form—was really impactful.
World of Warcraft has been such a fun game to play over the years. It’s really unique and fun to string together and re-experience all the memories I have of my time playing various expansions. This giant MMORPG continues to surprise and excite us year after year. I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Blizzard Entertainment and the countless producers, designers, artists, writers, supporters, and fans. Thank you for your dedication and passion for video games and for gamers worldwide.
Check out more columns by Genese:
Action-RPG Panel Insights: David Brevik, Jared Gerritzen, & more
eSports Panel Insights: Sean “Day[9]” Plott, Ryan “Fwiz” Wyatt
Ten Most Voted MMORPGs For Female Characters
Nine Novels Set In & Around the MMO Genre
/ Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer In You and was recently awarded iGR Woman of the Year. Her writing expertise expands across various literary genres including thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, gamer-lit, new adult, and young adult, along with screenplay, playwriting, video game lore, characterization, and narrative. Davis is an in-demand host, speaker, and moderator, appearing internationally for TV, radio, web-series, conventions, academic fairs, publishing workshops, as well as literary and entertainment expos. In addition, she is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com. Residing in Irvine, CA, Davis advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visitGeneseDavis.com.
Published at MMORPG.com
August 18, 2014
MEGA PRIZES UP FOR GRABS! Submit Your Holder’s Dominion Video Review to Enter!
Adam Simon reveals ALL in this 30-second video!
Adam Simon invites you to grab a camera and film your review of The Holder’s Dominion for a chance to win all of the following mega prizes:
$50 Amazon Gift Card!
Autographed copy of THE HOLDER’S DOMINION by author Genese Davis!
Entrance to the RED CARPET PREMIER for the movie SYNAPSE written by Adam Simon, directed by Kenlon Clark, and produced by Hollywood Locations and Los Angeles Center Studios!
Your Choice of a 10×12 ROB PRIOR PRINT!
To Enter:
Film yourself giving a review of your reading experience of The Holder’s Dominion and post your video on any social media channel such as YouTube, Google +, Facebook, etc., then paste the link on The Holder’s Dominion Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/TheHoldersDominion) by 12:00pm PST on September 12th and you will be entered to win.
Guidelines:
In your video, discuss your reading experience of The Holder’s Dominion, what you liked about this next-generation suspense novel, what drew you in, your favorite chapter, and your favorite character. Be Creative! Have fun! Go all out! Share your video with friends and family!
Haven’t read The Holder’s Dominion yet? No worries, just grab your copy, read it, and film your review to enter by September 12th
On September 12th ( Which happens to be National Video Games Day AND author Genese Davis’ birthday ) Adam Simon will reveal the winner at 4:00pm PST
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind mega-fun contest!
Links:
The Holder’s Dominion: http://www.theholdersdominion.com
The Holder’s Dominion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHoldersDominion
Rob Prior Art: http://www.robprior.com/
Synapse the Film: http://www.synapsethefilm.com/
Deadline: 12:00pm (PST) September 12th, 2014; winner announced at 4:00pm (PST)! Be sure to LIKE and FOLLOW The Holder’s Dominion Facebook page to watch the updates and catch the announcement of the winner!
August 15, 2014
Genese Davis joins forces with Geek and Sundry’s Kiriosity
Catch this one-of-a-kind discussion What Can We Gain from Video Games with Genese Davis.
Kiri Callaghan and Genese Davis dive in and reveal the secret side of video games and the affects they can have on you, your family, your friends, and even people you haven’t met yet! Hear Kiri and Genese discuss authorship, The Holder’s Dominion, and how gamer culture is more than the negative stereotypes mainstream media perpetuates.
Kiri Callaghan
Bard by profession, Kiri Callaghan dedicates her life to storytelling through multiple mediums, whether it be by stage, film, photography, song or written word. Callaghan also enjoys sci-fi, fantasy, books, and gaming. She is an actor and director with a BFA in Theater from Cornish College of the Arts. She is also a clothing designer and seamstress.
Genese Davis
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer In You and was recently awarded iGR Woman of the Year. Her writing expertise expands across various literary genres including thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, gamer-lit, new adult, and young adult, along with screenplay, playwriting, video game lore, characterization, and narrative. Davis is an in-demand host, speaker, and moderator, appearing internationally for TV, radio, web-series, conventions, academic fairs, publishing workshops, as well as literary and entertainment expos. In addition, she is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com. Residing in Irvine, CA, Davis advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visit GeneseDavis.com.
July 30, 2014
VIDEO GAMES CHANGE LIVES | WIZARD WORLD MUST-SEE PANEL
WHAT VIDEO GAMES CAN TEACH
Sunday, August 3rd
2:00 – 2:45PM
ROOM 212
WHAT VIDEO GAMES CAN TEACH
Join this high-powered panel divulging how much of an impact video games can have on people’s lives in-game as well as offline. Parents advocating for a learner-centered approach often bring up the question, “Won’t my kids just play video games all day?” Although the answer to that is multi-faceted, we know that no experience is devoid of learning. And, in fact, some may have more opportunities for development than we first believe. Join our featured panelists Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion; MMORPG.com; The Gamer In You) Robert Bell (Minister of Games – Enspire) Billy Joe Cain (Wing Commander: Prophecy) and Garry Gaber (Game Designer; Artist; Director; Founder – Escape Hatch Entertainment) as they discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks to video games and how to navigate both. This high-powered panel will plunge into video game culture and its social development divulging how video games affect our lives and education.
Genese Davis
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation video game thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer in You and was recently awarded IGR Woman of the Year. She is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com and appears internationally for literary and entertainment events all over the world. She lives in Irvine, CA, where she advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visit GeneseDavis.com
Robert Bell
Robert Bell is Minister of Games at Enspire – the instructional design lead in the company’s custom game and simulation group. He has worked at Enspire since 2008 and has a decade’s worth of experience in education and instructional design. Robert is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and Brooklyn College, where he received an M.S. in Education. In his time at Enspire, he has worked on serious game and simulation projects for a variety of organizations, including ConAgra Foods, International Disaster Assistance & Relief Training (IDART), Doorways to Dreams (D2D), and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Robert has presented sessions on the subject of games-based learning at ASTD TechKnowledge and ICE, Training Magazine Conference & Expo, and Serious Play Conference, among others.
Garry Gaber
Garry Gaber is a veteran American game designer, writer, studio head and educator. He is the project leader of Starlight Inception, a space combat game on Steam, Sony PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. Gaber began his career at LucasArts Entertainment Company, creating art for “Jedi Knight” “Shadows of the Empire” and “Rebel Assault II” before becoming a project leader on the highly successful games “Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds” and “Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds Clone Campaigns”, a franchise that has sold over 1,000,000 units worldwide. After moving to Austin, TX, Gaber founded Escape Hatch Entertainment, where he designed and created several serious game titles geared toward game-based education before launching a successful Kickstarter for Starlight Inception. Gaber also acts as Director of the Game Development Institute at Austin Community College, where he helps to train and mentor tomorrow’s industry gaming professionals. To learn more, visit eschatch.com. visit producedbyeric.com
Billy Joe Cain
Billy Cain started his game industry career at Origin Systems in 1992, and has participated in the creation of over 250 hit games for home game systems, mobile platforms, and PC / Mac, and has launched three game development studios in Austin, Texas. He believes that games are going to save the world through improving brain plasticity in adolescents as well as making education fun.
Wizard World Comic Con
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SHOW HOURS
Friday, June 20, 2014 – 12 noon – 7pm
Saturday, June 21, 2014 – 10am – 7pm
Sunday, June 22, 2014 – 11am – 5pm
LOCATION:
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San Antonio, TX
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