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Brown Posey Press Special--The Voices of Cleveland ConCoction 2025

March 18, 2025

March of every year brings about spring, but it is also a unique time in a certain place south of Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland ConCoction, or CleCon, completed its 2025 event recently at the Bertram Hotel & Conference Center in Aurora. Your host, Tory Gates, once again took part in this annual event of authors, board and video game enthusiasts, Star Trek fans, artists, and cosplayers.

During this three-day event, Tory got to speak with organizers, volunteers, and especially those who come to show off and sell their wares, but also to network and be with friends of a unique tribe.

All of the guests and their doings can be found on the CleCon website -- Tory speaks with:

Melissa Stasko, Organizer/Manager, Cleveland ConCoction

Weston Kincade

Mike Harness, aka "Duerger," Volunteer, Right Hand to Melissa

David F. Balog

Megan Leigh, Artist

Marie Vibbert

Marcus V. Calvert

Jarod K. Anderson

Clif Flynt

Meg Englehardt