We've sold 26 tickets for PictCon2! I would love to sell 24 more before I pay the deposit next week. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictcon2-t... A Scottish science fiction convention about science fiction in Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Right UK folks - @justinleeanderson.com and I want to build communities we want to see in the world. We've created a discord whose purpose is to share news with one another, look at who to write to, when to get out and act etc. If you want in, DM me or Justin and we'll sling you an invite

I have my tickets and my hotel booking already and will be there with books, jewellery, miniatures and of course Drogon (who can't wait to see all his fans again).

Huge thanks to @effjayem.bsky.social for organising Pictcon 1 and asking me to be GoH! I was interviewd by the fantastic @megintransition.bsky.social ❤️ & concluded the day on a fab panel with @neilwilliamson.bsky.social @bethkesh.bsky.social @joannacorrance.bsky.social @shoreinf.bsky.social 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I survived the mists and made it to Perth! I've actually never been here before. I love exploring Scotland 💙

"The moment you allow AI to write a sentence for you, you lose your voice." Francesca Barbini @lunapress.bsky.social nailing it in her guest of honour interview with @megintransition.bsky.social. #pictcon

Various comfortable chairs at #Novacon

Novacon: @emilytesh.net interviewed by @neveahfs.bsky.social

@emilytesh.net is now giving a book reading from her magical school book The Incandescent at #Novacon. Hrry Pttr it is not. At all. The title of Chapter 1 is “Risk Assessment”.

I hope to be launching a book -- The Sword Garden -- at this one. Come one, come all! Let's have coffee.

Our table at @novacon.bsky.social is open. Come see us, buy a membership. It is a busy weekend for conventions. Hello to anyone at Novacon, Pictcon and Hotarucon as well as all the others.

Attending tickets for Iridescence 2026 ( Eastercon ) currently start at £50/£80 for adults, £20 for teens. This price will rise at the start of December 2025, so check out the link in the profile today and book! When? 3rd-6th April, 2026 Where? Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, UK.

The best cure for post World Fantasy blues is to book my ticket for @easterconuk.bsky.social! Having a con to look forward to is a great motivator.

I am indeed going to Novacon this weekend and I am very excited! I am ALSO going to Eastercon next April so if you miss me this time you can catch me there.

Congratulations to all the winners and all the nominees for the British Fantasy Awards! It was a fucking honour to be among you this year. And there were some fantastic queer voices that took home awards...we are so proud of and happy for you! 🎉🏳️‍🌈🎉💙🎉

Are you going to Novacon this weekend? ( @novacon.bsky.social ) The guest of honour is @emilytesh.net and it should be fabulous fun. Come see us at the Iridescence 2026 Fan Table, and pick up a membership for 2026's Eastercon coming to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, 3-6 April 2026.

Novacon 54 is proud to announce our Guest Of Honour is Emily Tesh!

Eastercon is the UK's annual science fiction convention for book lovers & writers Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social

It's Pictcon this weekend, a one day science fiction convention in Perth, Scotland. Guest of Honour is @lunapress.bsky.social's Francesca Barbini. The chair is @effjayem.bsky.social . We're really looking forward to it. See you there? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictcon1-t...

Looking forward to seeing you at Eastercon, Gareth.

Just booked my membership at @easterconuk.bsky.social so I will be putting in an appearance to celebrate the release of my next novel JITTERBUG in March.

And it's time for the #WorldFantasyAwards2025 presented by Ellen Datlow. Ellen is thanking the jurors. This year’s judges are James Brogden, Jessica Day George, Lee Murray, Jonathan Oliver, and Molly Tanzer. For more information, see the WFC website.

Can you guess who hosted this party at #worldfantasycon in #Brighton? (Thank you to @titanbooks.bsky.social ).

It's a rainy saturday morning at World FantasyCon 2025 in Brighton. But we're inside keeping warm in the Dealers' room. Come and join us – and buy a book or two 🤗 #WorldFantasyCon #Brighton #Fantasy

Who else is at World Fantasycon in #Brighton this weekend? @hws.bsky.social @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social

Coming in October, a thrilling (and very sapphic) new series from Chaz Brenchley. Of The Emperor's Kindness is launching at World Fantasy. "Of the Emperor’s Kindness left me breathless. An utterly gorgeous book!" - Melissa Scott

I'll be at World FantasyCon in Brighton! You can find me: - 9pm Thursday, Satirical Fantasy, Edinburgh Panel Room 3 - 1pm Sunday, Writing For That Popular Tabletop Wargame, Balmoral Panel Room 1 ...and just, y'know, generally around. I'll probably commit karaoke on Saturday.

Join Eastercon 2026 before the our rate rise on the 1st December! From the 1st December our Adult Attending rate will rise to £90, all our other rates will stay the same. Adult Low Income prices are self-declared: if you need the discount, you qualify. You can join here eastercon2026.org/register

Programme at Iridescence! Want to be on a panel, run a workshop, or give a talk? Fill in the form and submit your ideas. We are excited to build an awesome programme with you! eastercon2026.org/programme

Reminder to all Iridescence Bursary Scheme First deadline: 31 October 2025 Need support with attending Iridescence? We’ve got a bursary scheme to help. The scheme is open to anyone in the UK or Ireland. Full details and the application form can be found here eastercon2026.org/bursary-sche...

Hotel Booking Open to General Members. If you are a registered member of Iridescence you should have received an email with booking instructions. Please check your spam if it isn't in your inbox. If you've any questions please email [email protected]

Reminder that hotel bookings will open to wider membership tomorrow - 30th September. The booking link will be sent by email and only to registered members - so if you've not joined yet now is a good time to do so! If you've any questions email [email protected]

Reminder that hotel booking will open to the general membership on the 30th September. Booking information will only be sent to registered members so if you've not joined the convention yet then now is a great time to do so. Join or check your registration via eastercon2026.org/register

Iridescence Bursary Scheme Now Open Need support with attending Iridescence? We’ve got a bursary scheme to help. The scheme is open to anyone in the UK or Ireland. First deadline: 31 October 2025 Full details and the application form eastercon2026.org/bursary-sche...

We are looking for volunteers. Volunteering is at the heart of Eastercon. It is what makes the convention possible! By giving a little of your time, you help shape the experience for everyone while joining a welcoming, creative community. The form is on our website eastercon2026.org/volunteering

Display in the Iridescence Art Show. The Art Show at Iridescence is all about celebrating the incredible creativity in our community. It is a space where fans can admire, celebrate, and buy art directly from creators. Full info on the website eastercon2026.org/art-show

Fan table applications launched Fans are the heart of Iridescence, the passion and glue that keeps our community together. So, whether you’re representing a club, a project, or a cause, fan tables are a place to gather, share, and celebrate what makes fandom special.

Dealers applications launched! Step into the excitement of the Iridescence Dealers’ Room and bring your artistry and merchandise to an eager audience ready to discover something new and wonderful. Form to apply can be found on our webpage eastercon2026.org/dealers

Hotel Booking: Opening Dates, Rates, and Access Notifications. We are excited to announce that we will shortly be opening hotel bookings for the Hilton Birmingham Metropole! Hotel booking will be via a link, sent to members. If you’re not yet a member, then join now! eastercon2026.org/register

Programme klaxon! The programme team are working on lots of ideas to bring you a brilliant programme, but we need to hear from you! We’ve created a *very* short survey for you to pass on your suggestions and to tell us if you’d also like to take part in programme: forms.office.com/e/rN9T4wEX1N

Hello lovely Easterconners - We've been busy in the background getting things in place to bring you an amazing Eastercon next year! If you're a member you should have received an update email today. We're sorry if you got it more than once, we're tech wrangling and grateful for your patience.

Congratulations to Sierra Greer who is now 39th winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for their book, Annie Bot. Pictured here with the other nominees.

And this is where the horn is pointing: www.kickstarter.com/projects/bon...

I had an amazing time at @cymerafestival.co.uk yesterday in conversation with Sanjida Kay about our stories in upcoming @commapress.bsky.social horror anthology, The Monster, Capital! You can preorder the book here: commapress.co.uk/books/monste...

'The Pleasure of Reading' - a great way to start the day at @cymerafestival.co.uk

This is my @cymerafestival.co.uk programme for today! It’s going to be great fun 🩵🤖

All packed up for @cymerafestival.co.uk!

📢 Tickets are NOW LIVE for #Cymera2025 events—such as panels, workshops, agent one-to-ones, live performances and more 📢 There are a variety of in-person and digital events to choose from, plus livestream tickets for our in-person panels: www.cymerafestival.co.uk/cymera25-eve...

We're smashing into Pride 2025 with a gang of radical queer writers and a brand new book: #WrathMonth We're channeling our fury into a new collection of biting, blood-splattered stories at the cutting edge of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. 💙📚🪐📚🌈📚🌈🚀💫

Happy Birthday to our Guest of Honour, @rjbarker.bsky.social