About Me

Who am I?

Edward Swing is a writer of stories, software developer, avid gamer, and otaku. He has been a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, learned taekwondo, traveled both within the United States and internationally, and studied diverse topics including astronomy, mythology, and mathematics. The father of three teens, he lives with several pampered cats.

Interviews

Upcoming Appearances

Annapolis Book Festival

May 2, 2026
Key School, Annapolis, MD

Every year thousands of , bringing nationally renowned authors to the community to discuss their books and the craft of writing and featuring a day filled with children's activities, live music, food, a huge used book sale, and a literary marketplace.

people enjoy this community Festival that celebrates the beauty, power, passion, and excitement of the written word. The Festival will be celebrating its 23rd year

Big Lick Comic Con - NOVA

May 30-31, 2026
Manassas Mall, Manassas, VA

The Big Lick Comic Con - NOVA is the place to be! This is the ultimate celebration of all things comic, toy, gaming, and pop culture alike!

LeHigh Valley Comic Con

Jun 6-7, 2026
Allentown Fairgrounds and Epo Center, Allentown, PA

Lehigh Valley Comic Convention has MANY DEALERS (over 500+ tables of fun!) with comic books, toys, PoPs, minifigures, Manga, non-sports cards, and much more!

Station Unity

Jun 19-21, 2026
Hilton Hotel, Tyson's Corner, VA

Station Unity is an annual 3-day fan convention held in the D.C. metro area for Science Fiction & Fantasy enthusiasts and entertainment. Station Unity is produced by Katsucon Entertainment, Inc. (KEI), an educational organization dedicated to bringing information about animation, culture, society, and entertainment to fans everywhere.

Stellar-Con

Jun 27, 2026
CEI Arena, Catonsville, MD

You Belong Here. From the nerds at Transcendent Events!

Creatures, Crimes, and Creativity

Sep 18-20, 2026
Doubletree Hotel, Columbia, MD

This convention's purpose is to gather readers and writers of genre fiction - mystery, suspense, thriller, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal - to meet in an informal atmosphere so that everyone can have fun connecting, and learning about writing, the authors and their books.

Baltimore Comic-Con

Sep 25-27, 2026
Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

America's Greatest Comic Book Convention returns!

Maryland Writers Conference

Oct 10-11, 2026
Baltimore Hilton of BWI, Linthicum Heights, MD

An annual conference where writers can get together, get inspired, and get noticed. With keynote speakers, workshopt to sharpen your writing skills, literary agetsn, networking opportunities, and much more!

Glen Burnie High School Winter Craft Fair

Dec. 5, 2026
Glen Burnie High School, Glen Burnie, MD

Get your holiday shopping done at the 41st annual Glen Burnie High School Winter Craft Fair. Join us as over 140 crafters display their unique arts and crafts. Shop for one of a kind wood crafts, soap and body products, candles, home goods, jewelry, glassware, holiday decorations, dog treats, sweet treats and many more handmade items. Lunch and snacks are available. Admission is free. We hope to see you there!