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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · 7d

Our Hotel: Virginia Crossings

1000 Virginia Center Parkway
Glen Allen, Virginia 23059
804-727-1400

The room block is now open!
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Photo of the Virginia Crossings hotel with the RavenCon banner across it. Underneath the RavenCon banner are the words "Richmond, Virginia".

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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · 7d

Be our guest...

Guest applications are open.
www.ravencon.com/applications...

#RVA #Conventions

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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · 10d

Let's kick off the weekend with an Author Guest of Honor announcement, K.B. Wagers.
kbwagers.com

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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · 16d

A little October tease of the full announcements to come.
www.ravencon.com

RavenCon 2026 Registration
www.ravencon.com/registration/

Applications
www.ravencon.com/applications...

#RavenCon #AmazingStories #AmazingStories100th #RVA #Fantasy #Horror #Nevermore #Artists #Writers #Virginia #Fandom

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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · 19d

It's that time again.

Issue 12
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Past Issues
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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · Sep 13

Guest Application
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Guest Application

RavenCon strives to create an original guest list every year. We work diligently all summer long to finalize our guest list for the following year. We book approximately 110 guests each year and offer over 300 hours of programming. We want to introduce the attendees of RavenCon to talented new writers and artists and allow them to meet and interact with them. RavenCon is the con of opportunity; it’s a place for people to network, create bonds and friendships, meet new people, read new books, see new art, to find a new writer or artist to follow.

If you would like to participate as a guest, please fill out the Guest Application. We require our guests to participate in a minimum of four (4) hours of programming. If you are accepted as a guest, you will receive 2 badges (large groups will receive badges based on the number of people participating in programming). Any financial reimbursements or compensations (hotels, travel, etc.) are reserved for our Guests of Honor only.

Applications for RavenCon 2026 are now open!

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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · Aug 28

It's that time again. Click the link to get the latest.
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Randee Dawn @randeedawn.com · Jun 18

Here's my charming chat with the lovely folks at The Halfling and the Spaceman podcast (who I met at @ravencon.bsky.social)! Discover what goes on behind the scenes at TV shows, how it fits into my pop culture funny fantasy -- and about my newest books!📚🎙️👀📺

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A Conversation with Randee Dawn Author of Leave No Trace with graphics of a halfling and a spaceman and author Randee Dawn

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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · Jun 27

RavenCon 2026 Registration
www.ravencon.com/registration/

#RavenCon #EstablishedIn2006 #AmazingStories #AmazingStories100th #Conventions #Cosplay #Poe #EdgarAllanPoe #ScienceFiction #RVA #Fantasy #Horror #UrbanFantasy #Science #Richmond #Artists #Authors #Writers #Virginia #Fandom #GeekLife

Registration

It's official... Registration for RavenCon 2026 is now open! All of the Registration information is listed on the RavenCon website. When you're finished there, you can go to our Online Store to purchase your badges.

RavenCon 2026 Weekend Registration Rates: April 24-26, 2026

Save money!
Buy your badges early!
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April 24-26, 2026

Virginia Crossings Tapestry Collection by Hilton - 1000 Virginia Center Parkway - Glen Allen, Virginia 23059

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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · Jun 4

2026 will be the 20th Anniversary of RavenCon & the Centennial Celebration of Amazing Stories. Both will be held at RavenCon in Richmond, VA.

More news to come.

RavenCon
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Amazing Stories
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#AmazingStories #RVA #Richmond #Virginia

Amazing Stories & RavenCon Present

100 Years of Science Fiction

The Official Centennial Celebration

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alix e. harrow @alixeharrow.bsky.social · May 15

the everlasting, out october 28th 🗡️💖

The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow. a book with teal sprayed edges and a floral cover. there's also, critically, a sword.

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Subterranean Press @subpress.bsky.social · May 2

It's true -- we have a whole slew of free original ebooks you should grab and read: subterraneanpress.com/free-ebooks/

Free Ebooks

subterraneanpress.com

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Brew Book & Candle @brewbookcandle.bsky.social · Apr 30

In celebration of a great @ravencon.bsky.social, we are extending our "con only"
discount! Now through Sunday May 4th, apply the discount code RAVENCON2025 to ANY purchase on the website for 15% off!

#RavenCon #independentauthors #smallpress #booksky

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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · Apr 27

RavenCon in Review starting in a few minutes in Brunswick (Madison Building, Third Floor).

Come tell us what you loved and how we can improve!

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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · Apr 27

Charity auction starting now! King William. Third floor Jefferson Building! Lots of great stuff available for a great cause!

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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · Apr 26

In case you didn't know: there are tunnels under the buildings that you can use to avoid getting wet! Go to the first floor and follow the signs!

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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · Apr 26

9pm in King William - you can bid on these items and many more all to support an amazing cause - The Dandelion Hive.

#RavenCon #CharityAuction

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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · Apr 26

Book Swap time! You don't have to bring books to take some so come and give some books a loving new home!

#RavenCon

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · Apr 26

Come party with us!

#RavenCon #independentbookstoreday #smallbusiness #sciencefiction #fantasy #BookSky #horror

Algorithms Don't Throw Parties
Indies do
Come out and party with us
The Scribbling Lion bookstore
Saturday morning, 10am
In Canaveral (Jefferson)
Cake, coffee, & conversations
Small press, self published authors, & small bookstores
Are especially invited

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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · Apr 25

Opening Ceremonies at 7pm in the Glen Restaurant! Come find out all the cool stuff happening this weekend, hear The Platypus Princess, and hear who won the 2024 Webster Award!

#RavenCon #geeklife #rva #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror #booksky #nonfiction #edgarallanpoe

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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · Apr 25

Day one has started.

It begins.

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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · Apr 25

Want to get the most Up to Date schedule information for the weekend? Check out schedoodle.app!

*Note: it's still in beta, so please report any issues!

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Schedoodle

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RavenCon @ravencon.bsky.social · Apr 24

The elves are busy getting all the last minute details in place for an amazing weekend! We can't wait to see everyone.

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Dark Boudoir @valentinewriting.bsky.social · Apr 22

@ravencon.bsky.social 18 is this weekend! I'm going to be there, along with a lot of great writers. Come check out our panels and readings. I'm also premiering my new book there, Creatures of the Night. I'm going to share the cover right here. It's a Blue Sky exclusive!

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Uncle Grayhawk (He/Him/FAFO) @unclegrayhawk.bsky.social · Apr 23

I'll be at @ravencon.bsky.social this weekend (April 25-27 in Richmond, VA!) Feel free to say "Hi" if you see me in the halls!

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