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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 5d

Did you know #Norwescon has a book club? Once a month Norwescon's Bibliophiles meet virtually to discuss a genre book of choice. October's book is Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. Join us Tuesday October 21 at 7 p.m. to discuss! More info at buff.ly/66oRK0H.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 8d

News From Norwescon October 2025: Learn about Artist Guest of Honor Geneva Bowers; Art Show, Club Table, Single Pattern Contest, and Masquerade applications are open; Special Events is looking for performers; and we're looking for vol… buff.ly/4LpAknL

News From Norwescon October 2025

Learn about Artist Guest of Honor Geneva Bowers; Art Show, Club Table, Single Pattern Contest, and Masquerade applications are open; Special Events is looking for performers; and we're looking for volunteers!

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 10d

#nwc48 club table applications are now open! Norwescon offers convention space for clubs, groups, conventions, and organizations that promote fannish interests. The priority application deadline is January 31, 2026. Apply at buff.ly/90n5OCE.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 15d

October Volunteer Meeting: October's ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, October 4 on Zoom to help plan Norwescon 48!… buff.ly/H2bwL7c

October Volunteer Meeting

October's ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, October 4 on Zoom to help plan Norwescon 48!

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 16d

Our condolences to the family and friends of Jon Lasser.

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Jon Lasser (1975-2025)

Writer Jon Lasser, 49, died in hospice on September 23, 2025. He had lung cancer. Lasser was born November 10, 1975 and worked in the technology industry. During his career, he published short stor…

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Sep 7

Today was the first volunteer planning meeting for #NWC48! However, our usual social media photographer for these posts was busy sitting in as secretary at the big kids’ table up front, so no photo was taken. Instead, we present this artist’s rendition of the meeting. (This is why he takes photos.)

A very simple and poorly drawn sketch of an L-shaped table with people at it along with three round tables with people around them. This is all done with simple circles and lines. We’re talking early childhood education level, not good enough for the family fridge door artwork. The artist should never do this again.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Sep 5

News From Norwescon September 2025: NWC48 planning has begun, introducing our guests of honor, register for Norwescon today, see us at the Washington State Fair, panelist applications and panel suggestions are open, and we're always wel… buff.ly/hmvr8Gx

News From Norwescon September 2025

NWC48 planning has begun, introducing our guests of honor, register for Norwescon today, see us at the Washington State Fair, panelist applications and panel suggestions are open, and we're always welcoming...

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Aug 31

Today is your last chance to buy a full four-day membership to #nwc48 for $80. That's only $20 a day for a huge selection of panels, dances, performances, gaming, workshops, and much more! Starting tomorrow September 1, the rate increases to $95. Visit buff.ly/FMDRVbp to get yours today!

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Aug 28

September Volunteer Meeting: September's ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, September 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport or on Zoom to help plan Norwescon 48!… buff.ly/OrelEBk

September Volunteer Meeting

September's ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, September 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport or on Zoom to help plan Norwescon 48!

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Aug 23

We're at Dragonflight GameCon this weekend to share about #nwc48 and the convention chairs are going head to head! Wanna know something about #Norwescon? Our friends at Dragonflight will once again be hosting all of the amazing gaming! Visit norwescon.org to pick up your membership for just $80.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Jul 30

Volunteer with Norwescon! We may be in our summer lull (and, well, there's this #Worldcon thing many of us are helping with), but we'd love to welcome you to the Norwescon team this spring at #NWC48! We've just posted our volunteer meeting schedule; save the dates today! buff.ly/koF6j9F

Norwescon 48: Volunteer with Norwescon! Norwescon 48 meeting schedule posted.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Jun 17

Announcing Artist Guest of Honor Geneva Bowers: Our Artist Guest of Honor for Norwescon 48 will be Geneva Bowers!… buff.ly/2FDd95c

Announcing Artist Guest of Honor Geneva Bowers

Our Artist Guest of Honor for Norwescon 48 will be Geneva Bowers!

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Jun 2

Ready to be on the other side of the table? We're looking right now for the pros who will shape the next #Norwescon. Find out more and apply to be a panelist for #NWC48 at buff.ly/4OkSAqa

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · May 29

NWC48 Executive Team: Please join us in welcoming this year’s executive team for Norwescon 48!… buff.ly/AClag3K

NWC48 Executive Team

Please join us in welcoming this year’s executive team for Norwescon 48!

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · May 17

One final hello from #NWC47 for the year, as we hold our post-con wrap up meeting! We’re discussing what went well and what we can improve on — to comment on your Norwescon experience, email us at [email protected] or fill out our feedback form here: www.norwescon.org/about/contac...

Norwescon’s staff gathered around tables in a hotel meeting room, with a Zoom window projects onto one wall.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Apr 27

2025 Speculative Film Festival Awards: Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Speculative Film Festival!… buff.ly/e1ivpns

2025 Speculative Film Festival Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Speculative Film Festival!

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Apr 27

Announcing Our First NWC48 Guests of Honor: As announced at our Masquerade halftime on Saturday night of Norwescon 47, we are pleased to introduce our first four guests of honor for next year's Norwescon 48: Ursula Vernon (T. Kingfisher), Summe… buff.ly/lG1XZWt

Announcing Our First NWC48 Guests of Honor

As announced at our Masquerade halftime on Saturday night of Norwescon 47, we are pleased to introduce our first four guests of honor for next year’s Norwescon 48! Writer Guest of Honor Ursula Vernon...

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Apr 25

More information is now available on our website: www.norwescon.org/con/hotel/#m...

Hotel – Norwescon

Norwescon once again makes its home at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport conveniently located in SeaTac, Washington.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Apr 25

We have identified a minor issue with the Hilton's mobile interface. If you are attempting to reserve your room from a mobile device and are having difficulties switching to dates in April, please click on the small grey arrow above the March calendar to switch to April.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Apr 25

Had a good time at #NWC47? Looking forward to #NWC48? Guess what? Hotel reservations are already open! Rooms for next year will be $167/night — reserve your room today to stay on-site and be mere moments away from anything you want to see! Full info is on our Hotel page: buff.ly/ffsQ58m

The text "Norwescon 48 hotel reservations are open" over a photo of the DoubleTree hotel, with a background of radio telescopes and the Milky Way.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Apr 24

Norwescon 47 Award Winners: Congratulations to everyone who won an award at this year's convention!… buff.ly/FBSx4L1

Norwescon 47 Award Winners

Congratulations to everyone who won an award at this year's convention!

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Apr 21

We'll see you again next year for #NWC48 with @tkingfisher.com, Summer Ash, Bradley Englert of @[email protected], and Dutch Bihary, and more guests to be announced later! (🧵 3/3)

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Apr 21

And, of course, thanks to all of our volunteers and all of our members from all of us at #NWC47 for another excellent year. We've had a blast and we hope you did too! (🧵 2/3)

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Apr 21

Aww…are we done already? Looks like it! A _huge_ thank you to our guests of honor @catvalente.bsky.social, Wayne Barlowe, Tracy Drain, @paizo.com's @mechaspacewitch.bsky.social and @mkimmel.bsky.social, and Isis Asare! (🧵 1/3)

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · Apr 20

It's about that time we start packing up at #nwc47 but you can catch up on all the latest news with our Sunday edition of the Daily 'Zine! Find pictures, articles, and info on all the latest happenings at the con, visit buff.ly/iTm0CUy.

Daily ’Zine – Norwescon

Each year during the convention, we produce Norwescon's official 'Zine. It's daily news sheet full of announcements, reminders, interactive columns and general silliness.

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