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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · 2d

Aussie Author Highlights: Kathleen Jennings
How do you describe your work? Fairy-tale/Gothic fiction and illustration.
Where can we find you? tanaudel.wordpress.com, tanaudel @ Bsky, Insta, and Tumblr; girlfleeshouse on Bsky and Tumblr

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · 3d

This weekend, you'll find us @ Conflux
Swing by, say hi, grab a postcard 👋
Good luck to everyone up for a Ditmar tonight!

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Aug 30

We felt that them not having the chance to say their piece was unfair, so we reached out.

"Fair go" is a very important thing to the Aussie character.

Xopher Halftongue RESISTS! (86 47) @halftongue.bsky.social · Aug 25

I just heard that the Kigali in '28 bid committee couldn't get visas to come to WorldCon in Seattle, but that @brisbanein28.bsky.social gave their presentation.

Damn, people. :happy_tears_face:

That is fandom at its very best. Thank you, Brisbane, for that example of grace. 😍

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Aug 30

What more could you ask for? Vote for Brisbane in 2028.

Seanan McGuire @seananmcguire.bsky.social · Aug 30

Vote Brisbane 2028! There will be swans there and I will 100% chuck my sweet ass into a billabong if I win a Hugo!

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Aug 16

More photos from the Bid Party!

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Aug 16

Were you there at the Brisbanein28 Bid Party?

Tag yourself

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Aug 15

Valid feedback, we will do better.

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Aug 15

The Brisbane in 28 party is happening now (until 1am) in Union Tower 2652!

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Aug 14

*everyone likes vegemite, right?

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Aug 14

There will be masks available, but we won’t require them at the door.
Snacks and (non-alcoholic) drinks will be available for to go, and almost everything will be individually packaged.
The alcohol you'll have to hang around and drink.
2 air filters running, (brand new hepa filters.)

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thursday night, Union tower 2652,
BrisbaneIn28 Bid Party!
Bid Party? BID PARTY
From 8pm - 1am(ish)
Most the snacks will be individually packaged (so you can take them to go),
Australian booze, food, and delicacies*
Homemade Anzac biscuits
To go containers for anything not in packets

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Seattle Worldcon 2025 @seattlein2025.org · Aug 13

The wait is over—#SeattleWorldcon2025 starts TODAY! Happy geekdom, everyone! 🛸✨

Panels, exhibits, films, games, signings—the fun kicks off all day long and keeps going.

Wrap up your first day with Opening Ceremonies at 7 p.m. in Ballroom 1 featuring Guest of Honor Martha Wells. 🚀

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Aug 13

No, we're not that cruel.

There may be vegemite though...

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Aug 12

Note: Nearly all the snacks for the party are individually packaged so you can take some when you go, plus there will be homemade ANZAC biscuits (cookies to the Americans) and takeaway containers.

Also, Australian alcohol and drinks and stuff!

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Aug 12

Seattle is almost upon us, and... WE ARE HERE!

We have a bid table, number 42 (yes, we are the answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything!).

Note: some of the merch may be a little bit late in arriving.

We have a party! Thursday night, 8pm to 1am, room to be announced once I have it!

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Jul 27

At the moment yes, we are planning on having at least one person there, but that depends on organisational capabilities.

*fingers crossed*

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Jul 21

SMOFCon is really good for those who want to know *how* to run a convention.

Glasgow 2024, A Worldcon For Our Futures @glasgow2024.bsky.social · Jul 21

Want to help shape the future of fan cons?

Glasgow 2024 is offering up to 18 bursaries (for aspiring & experienced conrunners alike) to attend SMOFcon 42 in Stockholm this December!

Deadline: 31st August 2025

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An Unofficial Hugo Book Club Blog @hugobookclub.bsky.social · Jul 11

If you’re going to be at the Worldcon in person, right now is a good time to get a COVID booster because four weeks from now will be your peak immunity.

(We just got ours.)

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Jul 11

Are you going to Seattle Worldcon and want to help the Brisbane bid while you are there? Well, have we got a form for you! :)

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Volunteer Sign Up - Seattle Worldcon '25

Going to Seattle Worldcon? Brisbane28 needs you!

docs.google.com

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Jul 10

Reminder: less than 2 weeks for vote for this year's Hugo awards!

Seattle Worldcon 2025 @seattlein2025.org · Jul 9

Just 2 weeks left!

Don’t forget to cast your votes for the 2025 Hugo Awards! Voting closes on July 23 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

Make your voice is heard and help celebrate the best in science fiction and fantasy!

Vote now: seattlein2025.org/wsfs/hugo-aw...

How to Vote

Instructions for voting in the 2025 Hugo Awards.

seattlein2025.org

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Jul 8

We apologise for the silence.

The plan was to build up momentum in the lead up to Seattle, but do to some personal tragedies that had to be put on hold.

However, we are back, and we plan on making Brisbane the best Worldcon it can be.

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Jul 8

The plan was to build momentum in the lead up to Seattle, but due to some person tragedies things had to be put on hold.

However: better late than never, and we're getting on top of things right now.

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Jul 8

Then please, let us know! Either reply to this, or email us on [email protected].

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Jul 8

Brisbane in 28 needs your help.

Would you like to help us run our bid? Could you help us run our social media, or help design our web site, or attend a local convention on our behalf, or make suggestions of what we should be doing, or help in another of the myriad other ways that we need help with?

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Brisbane in 28 @brisbanein28.bsky.social · Oct 31

Addendum: @edmontonin2030.bsky.social has just announced a bid for 2030, and they're on BlueSky!

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