Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who helped make such a wonderful weekend - the guests, the volunteers, and most particularly, our attendees.
We should do this again next year!
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Shore Leave 42 July 10 - 12, 2020
Delta Hotels Baltimore in Hunt Valley, Maryland
Latest News!
March
14 Please read this important update regarding the corona virus pandemic. (The convention is still on.)
February
21 We're excited to announce Shore Leave 42 actor guests:
- Brandon Routh, known for his roles as Superman Return's Clark Kent, Arrow's Ray Palmer/The Atom, and Chuck's Daniel Shaw.
- BarBara Luna, known for her roles as Star Trek's Marlena, Buck Rogers' Koori, and Zorro's Theresa Modesto.
- Eddie McClintock, known for his roles as Warehouse 13's Pete Lattimer, Supergirl's Col. James Harper, and Agents of SHIELD's Vin-Tak.
19 Please join us in welcoming:
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Authors
Keith R.A. DeCandido, Andrew Hiller, Amy Imhoff, Jim Johnson, Susan Olesen, and Steven H Wilson -
Scientist
Jerry Feldman and Ray Villard
18 We are now accepting ads for the Shore Leave 42 program book. Don't miss out on the chance to promote your organization.
17 Ante up for the Eleventh Annual Robbie Greenberger Memorial Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament by making a donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (see page for details.)
16 We are now accepting vendor room applications.
15 Please join us in welcoming:
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Authors
Kelli Fitzpatrick, Dayton Ward, and Richard C White -
Scientist
Wayne Bird
9 Please join us in welcoming:
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Authors
Rigel Ailur, Lorraine Anderson, Derek Tyler Attico, Diane Lee Baron, John Coffren, Russ Colchamiro, Greg Cox, Kathleen David, Peter A. David, Kevin Dilmore, Mary Fan, Michael Jan Friedman, Dave Galanter, Phil Giunta, Robert Greenberger, Glenn Hauman, Heather E. Hutsell, David Mack, Joshua Palmatier, Scott Pearson, TJ Perkins, Roberta Rogow, Aaron Rosenberg, Jenifer P Rosenberg, Hildy Silverman, Laura Ware, and Howard Weinstein. -
Scientists
Kenneth G. Carpenter, Timothy C. Miller, Stephanie J. Slater, Timothy F. Slater, and Ariel Vitali. -
Performers
Luna-C and The Boogie Knights
January
15 We're excited to announce Shore Leave 42 actor guest:
- Brent Spiner, known for his roles as ST:TNG's Lt. Cmdr Data, Warehouse 13's Brother Adrian, and Threshold's Dr. Nigel Fenway.
Gates McFadden and Brent Spiner will each sign one item for no additional charge during the official autograph sessions on Saturday and Sunday.
5 Our hotel is sold out. (Only the hotel, not the convention.) A waiting list is available. In the meantime, you may wish to make arrangements to stay at one of the other hotels in the area.
December
18 We're excited to announce Shore Leave 42 actor guests:
- Alex Kingston, known for her roles as Doctor Who's River Song, Arrow's Dinah Lance, and Discovery of Witches' Sarah Bishop.
- Gates McFadden, known for her roles as Star Trek: TNG's Dr. Beverly Crusher, Marker's Kimba, and Hunt for Red October's Caroline Ryan.
- Robert Duncan McNeill, known for his roles as Star Trek: Voyager's Lt. Tom Paris, Chuck's Operative, and 24's FBI Agent.
14 You'll likely want to watch this spot in case of upcoming guest announcements....
November
26 We're excited to announce Shore Leave 42 actor guests:
- Jewel Staite, known for her roles as Firefly's Kaylee Frye, Stargate: Atlantis' Dr. Jennifer Keller, and The L.A. Complex's Raquel Westbrook.
- Adam Baldwin, known for his roles as Firefly's Jayne Cobb, Chuck's John Casey, and The Last Ship's XO Mike Slattery.
7 We're excited to announce our first actor guest for Shore Leave 42:
- Denis Lawson, known for his roles as Star Wars' Wedge Antilles, Bleak House's John Jarndyce, and New Trick's Steve McAndrew.
October
14 Preregistration is now open.
1 Registration opens Columbus Day, October 14, 2019.
July
Shore Leave takes place every summer at the Delta Hotels Baltimore, located at 245 Shawan Rd., Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Shore Leave 42 will include:
Writing Workshops: Learn how to improve your writing from some of your favorite writers. Past panels have included writing about the non-fictional part of Trek; How to express point of view in your story; The trials and tribulations of being a writer and more.
Stargazing: View the planets, stars and galaxies that are visible from the Baltimore area.
Meet the Pros Party: Join our author guests for Shore Leave's autograph party. Be sure to meet the authors of the latest Pocket Book Trek or SF release.
Game Room: The Shore Leave game room offers many actitivies including Role Playing Games, Collectible Card Games, Miniature War Games, and more!
Photo Ops: Get your photo taken with your favorite stars and get the photos back in time to get them signed without the need to leave the hotel!
Fan Panels: We're always looking for ideas for fan-led panels and people to lead them. If you have suggestions for a panel, please Let us Know.
We now have an announcements e-mail list for all the latest news. Instructions on how to subscribe and unsubscribe are only a click away!
If you would like to be on our mailing list (specify email, snail mail or both), please contact us.
In memory: René Auberjoinois
We're saddened by the passing of René Auberjoinois. Auberjoinois was a prolific actor with more than 200 credits to his name, but was perhaps best known as Benson's Clayton Endicott III and Deep Space Nine's Constable Odo. In 1993 he was a guest at Shore Leave 15 and again in 1996 at Shore Leave 18.
René Auberjoinois passed away on December 8 at the age of 79.
In Memory: Aron Eisenberg
We are saddened by the passing of actor Aron Eisenberg. Eisenberg was known to his fans for roles in The Liars' Club, Playroom, appearances on The Secret World of Alex Mack, Wonder Years, and of course, as Nog from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. In 2018, he was a guest at Shore Leave 40.
Aron Eisenberg passed away on September 21, 2019 at the age of 50.
In Memory: Barbara March
We are saddened by the passing of actress Barbara March. March was best known by her fans for her portrayal of Lursa in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and the movie Generations. In 1999, she was a guest at Shore Leave 21.
Barbara March passed away on August 11, 2019 at the age of 65.
In Memory: Loretta Shaneybrook
We are saddened by the passing of our friend and long-time committee member, Loretta Shaneybrook. Loretta was a constant presence at Shore Leave, working behind the scenes for decades. If you ever volunteered at the convention, you likely remember Loretta as the lady on the scooter, bringing snacks and water to the people working at the event. She is survived by her husband, Randy Bruner.
Loretta Shaneybrook passed away on June 12, 2019.
In Memory: Keith Birdsong
We are saddened by the passing of artist Keith Birdsong. Birdsong made a name for himself with his photo-realistic paintings, many of which graced the covers of Star Trek novels. In 1992, he was a guest at Shore Leave 14 and again in 1996 at Shore Leave 18.
Keith Birdsong passed away on June 4, 2019 at the age of 59.
In Memory: Carmen Argenziano
We are saddened by the passing of of actor Carmen Argenziano. Argenziano was known to his fans for a variety of roles ranging from The Godfather: Part II, to Don Quixote, to appearances on Castle, and of course, Jacob Carter on Stargate SG1. In 2006, he was a guest at Shore Leave 28.
Carmen Argenziano passed away on February 10, 2019 at the age of 75.
In Memory: W. Morgan Sheppard
We are saddened by the passing of of actor W. Morgan Sheppard. Sheppard was known to his fans for his numerous credits including Max Headroom's Blank Reg, Seaquest's Professor, and numerous appearances in Star Trek. In 2008 he was a guest at Shore Leave 30.
W. Morgan Sheppard passed away on January 6, 2019 at the age of 86.
In Memory: Celeste Yarnall
We are saddened to note the passing of Celeste Yarnall. She was known to her fans for roles in Land of the Giants, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Wild Wild West, and, of course, Yeoman Martha Landon in the classic Star Trek episode, "The Apple." In 2001, Celeste Yarnall was a guest at Shore Leave 21.
Celeste Yarnall passed away on October 7, 2018 at the age of 74.
In Memory: Richard Searfoss
We are saddened by the passing of astronaut Richard Searfoss. He was a crewmember on Space Shuttle flights STS-58 (1993), STS-76 (1996) and STS-90 (1998), spending 39 days, 3 hours and 18 minutes in space. In 2002, Richard Searfoss was a guest at Shore Leave 24.
Richard Searfoss passed away on September 29, 2018 at the age of 62.