Alan Dean Foster.

Phoenix Comic Fest and Kids Need to Read hosted Drinks with Creators. This event provided an opportunity for Comicon members to meet their favorite writers and creators in an informal atmosphere and have a glass or two while discussing all the things. You never know what might happen with a lively bunch of science fiction and fantasy authors and this year did not disappoint with colorful MC Angela Fox with a swear jar, raffles anchored by James A. Owen, Amy K. Nichols, and Ryan Dalton, meanwhile, Sylvain Neuvel leading a group rendition of Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer", and the irrepressible Myke Cole lead the auction shenanigans with frequent encouragement from Sylvain Neuvel, a cartwheel by Christopher Paolini, and a promise of sparing Myke physical damage by Romina Russell auctioned off the signed glasses, banner, and a special edition of the Complete Peanuts collection. All of the three auctions bested last year’s signed photo frame plus starting a family of three with Pierce Brown and picking the children's genders!