Oh hey, nice writeup of @seattlein2025.org and @concurrentseattle.bsky.social in the U. of Washington Daily (byline @chaitnad.bsky.social I believe, though the webpage seems to be missing it...) www.dailyuw.com/article/seat...

Oh! And the post includes picspam from both Writers with Drinks hosted by @charliejane.bsky.social and @charliesqueerbooks.bsky.social (no relation) and @concurrentseattle.bsky.social ! With gorgeous event photos by Jo Sisodia and Lauren Ring.

You'd think with the con over that we'd be able to rest, but there are still a few things to wrap up. I'm handling financials tonight. It's not a perfectly-in-focus snapshot, but here's the estimate. You gave us $5000. Our final tally? $5015.20. Nailed it. (Almost.)

You'd think with the con over that we'd be able to rest, but there are still a few things to wrap up. I'm handling financials tonight. It's not a perfectly-in-focus snapshot, but here's the estimate. You gave us $5000. Our final tally? $5015.20. Nailed it. (Almost.)

This was a phenomenally well-run (and well-attended!) event.

ConCurrent Seattle Wrap-up file770.com/concurrent-s...

Thread. If nothing else, this is a reminder of why we need to support organizations like @concurrentseattle.bsky.social, which made us all feel welcomed and seen. And it was fun!

*deep sigh*

We'd like to shout out Seattle's Clean Air Collective and mask bloc for providing us with free masks and air filters during ConCurrent. We could not have run the event without that help, and it was given to us for free. For FREE! What an amazing public service. Thank you so much.

We'd like to shout out Seattle's Clean Air Collective and mask bloc for providing us with free masks and air filters during ConCurrent. We could not have run the event without that help, and it was given to us for free. For FREE! What an amazing public service. Thank you so much.

(hello i made a zine recently for @concurrentseattle.bsky.social & it was so much fun i put it up on ko-fi.com/s/f14f5d4a85 )

Okay, last panel of the day: "Erotica & Horror: Polar Opposites or Twins Separated at Birth?" with ML Krishnan, Cecilia Tan, Sumiko Saulson​, Diana Pho, and Coral Alejandra Moore! #ConCurrent2025 #WorldCon

Next up, "Music and Monsters: A Sinners Panel" with LD Lewis, LP Kindred, Rebecca Roanhorse, Erin Roberts, and Nicole Glover! #ConCurrent2025 #WorldCon

Back to panels after a lovely lunch break! Next up is "Worlds and the Spaces Between: Exploring the Liminal in Science Fiction" with PH Low, Yume Kitasei, Micaiah Johnson, Charlie Jane Anders, and Felicia Martínez! #ConCurrent2025 #WorldCon

Missed ConCurrent? @voleuseck.bsky.social was wonderful enough to livepost panels 2-5 in the thread below. Thank you so much!

Nabbed from the @concurrentseattle.bsky.social instagram. Everyone was masked, panelists and audience. Thank you for keeping us safe @itsamia.bsky.social 💖 I found a pink one for the ocassion!

Yeah.... that was me. Fuck AI ❤️

ConCurrent is over. Thank you to everyone who liked, shared, spoke about us, donated, paneled, moderated, volunteered, worked, attended. Our mission was successful. All this can be done as it always has been done, with thoughtfulness, precision, safety, and attention to detail. I'm so grateful.

It can be tricky getting to the Bullitt Cabaret. Fear not! Have a video. And when in doubt, follow the rainbow.

Please don't make me do a Canva graphic. Here's my Worldcon Schedule: **THURS 8/14** Authors Against Book Bans table @ Worldcon 11:30a-1p SINNERS Panel @ ConCurrent 2:30p-3:30p My Very Own Table Talk @ Worldcon 4:30p-5:30p HOZIER 6p-? **FRI 8/15** Clarion West table @ Worldcon 12p-2p

It can be tricky getting to the Bullitt Cabaret. Fear not! Have a video. And when in doubt, follow the rainbow.

Prepping... Will post a "how to navigate the UAC" vid later!

So, we've given up on our early check-in thing after seeing some numbers. Just show up! We'll be there! Don't bring any jerks! And don't pretend to be someone you're not!

Introducing our mascot, Sparkles the UFOnicorn! Limited quantities of Sparkles stickers will be available at the registration desk 15 minutes before each panel. Please take only one; Sparkles is temperamental. (Thank you to the ConCurrent backers!) credit @rosefinchie.bsky.social

We're now up to date on our registration confirmation emails! Tomorrow, if you've registered, you'll receive our day-before email with a final early check-in link (makes it so we can just give your badge to you after you tell us who you are).

What's this? Our website looks a bit different now! The landing page has been redesigned to provide you with pertinent info at a glance. Walking directions from Summit as well as a map are now up front, as well as links to our credo, our FAQ, and our registration page. concurrentseattle.weebly.com

What's this? Our website looks a bit different now! The landing page has been redesigned to provide you with pertinent info at a glance. Walking directions from Summit as well as a map are now up front, as well as links to our credo, our FAQ, and our registration page. concurrentseattle.weebly.com

Five sleeps until ConCurrent! Today, we're strategizing on how best to wrap the UAC's stair railing in rainbow crepe paper.

I’m going to my first ever Worldcon! I have a panel with Victor Manibo, Van Hoang, & Salinee Goldenberg. Plus, @sarahpinsker.bsky.social is generously sharing her reading slot w/ me. 🥹 I’m also paneling at @concurrentseattle.bsky.social w/ Sam Asher, Lauren Ring, LaShawn Wanak, & David Levine!

Doing some research for @concurrentseattle.bsky.social 👀👀

Six days until ConCurrent! Pro tip: Check badges to figure out who's who. All badges will have "attendee," "staff," "volunteer," or "panelist" on them, as well as corresponding icons (sparkles, spaceship, Space Needle, or space unicorn). Register now! concurrentseattle.weebly.com/register.html

As I'm getting ready for @concurrentseattle.bsky.social and @seattlein2025.org next week, I remember how anxious these events always make me. With that in mind, if anyone would like a hug from a Big Queer Dad who's built like a grumpy bear while we're in Seattle, just let me know. I've got you.

ConCurrent's 1 pm panel is Worlds and the Spaces Between: Exploring the Liminal in Science Fiction with @lowph.bsky.social @micaiahjohnson.bsky.social @yumewrites.bsky.social @feliciafm.bsky.social @charliejane.bsky.social. Come join us next Thursday!

More ConCurrent registration confirmations have gone out. If you've registered and haven't yet received a confirmation, please check your spam folder! Our last batch of confirmations went out around 9:20 am ET. Registered sparklecorns, there's an email coming to you later today. ONE WEEK TO GOOOOOO

my @concurrentseattle.bsky.social @seattlein2025.org schedule ~ hope to see y'all there! + sneak peek of the swag stash

I'll be at both cons, covering them for @thedailyuw.bsky.social! So if you end up coming to either, let me know because I'd love to hear about your experience!

I had the chance to chat with SunnyJim Morgan, division head for programming at WorldCon Seattle, and @itsamia.bsky.social (Mia Tsai) organizer of ConCurrent, to see what the cons have to offer science fiction fans next week in Seattle!

Oh. My. Goodness. Our badge ribbons have arrived. Worldcongoers, if you're coming to ConCurrent, we'll have these beauties awaiting you! And if we have spares after ConCurrent, you can grab one even if you're not registered.

Oh. My. Goodness. Our badge ribbons have arrived. Worldcongoers, if you're coming to ConCurrent, we'll have these beauties awaiting you! And if we have spares after ConCurrent, you can grab one even if you're not registered.

Under 2 weeks to go until ConCurrent and we're finalizing all the things! Badges have arrived. Swag is starting to arrive. Covid tests and masks are en route. I designed hand fans with the schedule on them and blank space on the back to do whatever with. This is what you've funded. ❤️

A numbers post, if you're into that! ConCurrent panel capacity: 120 # of registrants for Short fiction: 29 BIPOC author silo: 39 Worlds & spaces: 49 Sinners: 41 Horrorotica: 29 We do expect walk-ins, but the only way to guarantee a seat is to register! concurrentseattle.weebly.com/register.html

ANNOUNCEMENT: ConCurrent Seattle is fully funded! That's right, we have hit our fundraising goal! Thank you to every single donor who has sent hard-earned money our way, and thank you ESPECIALLY to the kind souls who donated 200 or more dollars. See y'all in Seattle on August 14!

ANNOUNCEMENT: ConCurrent Seattle is fully funded! That's right, we have hit our fundraising goal! Thank you to every single donor who has sent hard-earned money our way, and thank you ESPECIALLY to the kind souls who donated 200 or more dollars. See y'all in Seattle on August 14!

Okay y'all, we're getting closer to the end of the month and our funding deadline of August 7. We have $253 left before we're fully funded. Only $253 left to tell everyone no, we don't need genAI in the arts! www.paypal.com/donate/?camp...

Worth hitting a 9 am panel for. Can't find this quality anywhere else but the rainbow space sparklecorn con

ConCurrent's 4pm panel is "Erotica & Horror: Polar Opposites or Twins Separated at Birth?" with @emelkrishnan.bsky.social @ceciliatan.com @coralm.bsky.social @dianapho.bsky.social & Sumiko Saulson. If you're like Fry or are aspirational, join us! concurrentseattle.weebly.com/register.html

Can y'all believe we're THREE WEEKS AWAY from ConCurrent!? I can't. But our print orders are in and we're handing over the final payment to the ACT/UAC! We're also looking for day-of volunteers, so if you want to help us out, drop us a line at [email protected].

Can y'all believe we're THREE WEEKS AWAY from ConCurrent!? I can't. But our print orders are in and we're handing over the final payment to the ACT/UAC! We're also looking for day-of volunteers, so if you want to help us out, drop us a line at [email protected].

I'll be at ConCurrent!! Come, come!! It'll be fun!! At some point I'll probably say something about taking the leap from short fiction to novel, which I'm doing literally right now. I've been taking notes on the differences btwn my approach in each length. Excited to discuss this with others!

We all love merch, right? We're planning a small bit of merch. Nothing too out there. Thanks to your donations, we'll have some commemorative items - plus ribbons for your badge if you're going to WorldCon!