The Dragon Page closed for good in December 2014. The text versions of the “Cover to Cover” archives can still be found here.
Thank you all for your opinions, conversations, contributions and support over the years.
Michael R. Mennenga: Host & Executive Producer
Michael R. Mennenga (MEN-en-gay) was born in Nebraska, and grew up on a small farm outside of Holdrege. He began writing in late 1986 but it took a couple of years for Michael to develop his style. He began working on his first book in 1988 and spent the next six years submitting manuscripts, talking with publishers and agents, learning the ins and outs of this changing industry.
Michael A. Stackpole: Co-Host
Michael A. Stackpole is the multiple New York Times bestselling author of over forty fantasy and science fiction novels, his best known books written in the Star Wars® universe, including I, JEDI and ROGUE SQUADRON, as well as the X-Wing graphic novel series. He has also written in the Conan, Pathfinder, BattleTech and World of Warcraft universes, among others.
Currently the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona State University Distinguished Writer-in-Residence, Stackpole’s other honors include: Induction into the Academy Gaming Arts and Design Hall of Fame, a Parsec Award for “Best Podcast Short Story,” and a Topps’s selection as Best Star Wars® Comic Book Writer. Stackpole is the first author to sell work in Apple’s App Store, and he’s been an advocate for authors taking advantage of the digital revolution.
Full bio at michaelastackpole.com
Brian Brown: Contributor
Brian Brown was shanghaied.
One would think it would be with rum, loose women and the promise of booty. No, he was lured with the promise of books to read, a place to use his yet undiscovered vocal talents and a place to geek out when he wanted. Brian is a longtime friend to Summer Brooks and it was her sultry voice that lured him into a meeting with Michael “NEVER FORGET THE R.” Mennenga.
Little did Brian know that the beer he was offered was spiked with some sort of addictive chemical. Soon enough, Brian realized it was futile to try and run because he’d just be back soon enough, so he has thrown his lot in with this scurvy band and eargerly participates in their nefarious plans.
On a side note — Brian has been reading sci-fi and fantasy since he discovered Ray Bradbury in the 4th Grade. He is an avid reader, gamer, music aficionado, hacker, thespian, and a general geek all wrapped in a big ball of contradictions.
Lorrie Mennenga: Contributor
I’ve been a teacher of special education for 7 1/2 years. I currently work for Deer Valley Unified school District teaching language arts and mathematics to 7th and 8th grade special education students. Although there are moments I feel like I’m a million years old, for the most part, they keep me young and laughing every day.
My husband Michael and I have been together for nearly 18 years (married for 16 of those years). We opted out of having children, but opened our home to 11 foster kids over the years. We still keep our doors open, and our floor space available to friends and family. Mike and I have two pets, an Amazon parrot, and a spoiled cat (who firmly believes she is an only child). I’d like to add a dog to the family, but neither of us is too interested in the poop-scooping chore that goes along with the dog.
I jealously guard any downtime I have, and bury myself in books. Reading is my passion, and I’m happiest with a book that won’t let me quit until I’ve finished it. I love that I have the opportunity to interview some pretty amazing authors, which suits me just fine– that just means more books!
Web Genii: Book Reviewer
Laith Preston: Book Reviewer
Tia Bowman: Book Reviewer
Darcy Low: Book Reviewer
Lora Friendanthal: Book Reviewer
Summer Brooks: Producer
Summer is the producer for the Dragon Page and a handful of other shows. She is a an avid writer and reader who first stepped into the realms of speculative fiction by reading Anne McCaffrey’s Pern novels in high school. She’s been a fan ever since.
Summer is the resident SF media geek, putting her ninja fact-checker skills to good use in the arcane knowledge of science fiction and fantasy in television and film. She is an executive producer for “Slice of SciFi”, the co-host of “The Babylon Podcast” and host of “The Kick-Ass Mystic Ninjas”. She is an avid reader and writer of scifi, fantasy and thrillers with a handful of publishing credits to her name. Next on her agenda is writing an urban fantasy tale, and a B-movie creature feature.
Currently, Summer does voiceover work for promos, also does narrations for StarShipSofa, Crime City Central and Far Fetched Fables, among others, and also conducts the occasional interview for Slice of SciFi.
