Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-16 GMT
Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-16 GMT
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Mar 17th-21st 2010 • Charolettesville, Charlottesville, VA 22903
The 16th Annual Virginia Festival of the Book! These five days of mostly free literary events are open to the public as we honor book culture and promote reading and literacy.
Mar 17th-21st 2010 • Orlando Airport Marriott, Orlando, FL 32822
academic, fantasy, literary, science fiction,
International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts - Guests: Nalo Hopkinson, Laurence Yep, Takayuki Tatsumi, Brian Aldiss
Mar 19th-21st 2010 • Hilton Rye Town, Port Chester, NY 10573
academic, anime, art, board game, cosplay, doctor who, fan, fantasy, filk, film, furry, geek, larp, literary, music, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space, steampunk, technology, writing,
Lunacon 2010 will be the 53rd annual regional literary convention run by the New York Science Fiction Society / The Lunarians. Join us for three days of interviews, debates with fellow fans, conversation, socializing with people who share your interests, and panel discussions covering a wide range of topics, including costuming, literature, media, science & technology, and society. We’ll also have a Masquerade, Anime Room, Films, Dealers’ Room, Book Exhibit and Charity Raffle, Gaming, and one of the best Art Shows in the country. Author GoH: Tanya Huff, Artist GoH: Theresa Mather, Music Guest: Allison Lonsdale, Fan Guest: Dominick Corrado.
Mar 19th-21st 2010 • The Holiday Inn I-275, Cincinnati, OH 45241
anime, fantasy, literary, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space,
MILLENNICON returns for its 24th year. After making it to the new Millennium, we’re moving on to new worlds. Along with our reputably fine programing of science fiction, space and science subjects we keep working to make this MILLENNICON something special.
Mar 21st 2010 • Guest House Inn, Mission Hills, CA 91345
Guest Authors and Artists: Karen Anderson, Ann Bannon, Bret Battles, Peter Beagle, Ray Bradbury (as available), Gary Brandner, Stuart Byrne, Edd Byrnes, Louis Charbonneau, Arthur Byron Cover, John DeChancie, L.J. Dopp, Dennis Etchison, Laura Freas, Bill George, David Gerrold, Mel Gilden, James Glass, Tony Gleeson, Donald Glut, Cody Goodfellow, Brett Halsey, Barbara Hambly Denise Hamilton, Jim Harmon, George Clayton Johnson, Jack Ketchum, Bruce Kimmel, Michael Kurland, Terrill Lankford, Jodi Kaplan Lester, Gary Lovisi, Richard Lupoff, Richard Christian Matheson, Jerry Murray, Larry Niven, William F. Nolan, Charles Nuetzel, Patrick O’Connor, Felice Picano, Frederik Pohl, Jerry Pournelle, Tim Powers, Robert Reginald, John Skipp, Harry Turteldove, Stephen Woodworth
Mar 25th-28th 2010 • Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Toni Morrison will be Honorary Chair for the Tenth National Black Writers Conference (NBWC). The conference will feature discussions, youth workshops, talkshops, author readings and signings. The theme of the Conference, And Then We Heard the Thunder: Black Writers Reconstructing Memories and Lighting the Way is taken from the title of John Oliver Killens’ novel on World War II. It draws upon the concepts of thunder, memory and light as a metaphor for both the historical representation of the literature of Black writers and the representation of new and future directions for contemporary and emerging literary voices.
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • Suffolk Community College, Brentwood, NY 11717
art, comics, cosplay, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, furry, larp, literary, manga, media, renaissance, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, star trek, technology, video game, zombie,
I-CON is a 3 day convention of science fiction, fact and fantasy and related genres, attended by over 7,000 people each year. Guests from film and TV, Authors, artists and scientists, speak and meet with I-con members in a causal setting. Games,events, demostrations, performances, awards, films and shows are also showcased during the 3 day convention.
Mar 26th-Apr 4th 2010 • NOLA Pyrate Week, New Orleans, LA 70116
art, celebrity, costume, craft, dance, fan, fantasy, free, historical, literary, media, music, pirate, steampunk,
Set yer bearings and mark yer maps, NOLA Pyrate Week is coming - all across New Orleans! Rebuilding homes & communities with lowernine.org (Tues/Wed/Thurs), fundraisers, live entertainment, art, fantastic food and drink, parades and a celebration of New Orleans Pyrates & culture! Special guest musical performers are PYRATES! (what else?) The UK’s #1 Pyrate band, the legendary Coco Robicheaux, Alex McMurray, Debauche and many more local artists & musicians! Two parades, burlesque shows, private tour of Blaine Kern’s NEW Mardi Gras World, rum tasting...fun up to yer Buccaneers! Land Of Nod & NOLA Pyrate Week
Mar 27th-28th 2010 • SUNCOAST HOTEL/CASINO, Las Vegas, NV 89145
art, fantasy, literary, science fiction, technology,
At last, Sin City has its own convention dedicated to the wonderful worlds of Science Fiction, Fantasy, imaginative art in all it’s guises and influence on technology. From rockets-to-the-moon to your garage band podcast, traditional art to CGI and digital graphics, movie magic, independent films to imaginative literature old and new! Media Guest: Oscar Winning Star Wars Effects Artist: Joe Viskocil; Artist Guest: Internationally aclaimed gothic artist: Brom; Author Guest: Multi-Award winning SF author: Robert J. Sawyer
Apr 1st-4th 2010 • , Seattle, WA 98188
fantasy, literary, science fiction,
Norwescon is one of the largest regional Science Fiction conventions in the United States. While maintaining a primarily literary focus, Norwescon is large enough to provide a venue for many of the other aspects of Science Fiction and the interests of its fans such as anime, costuming, art, and much, much more. Norwescon is the host convention for the prestigious Philip K. Dick Award, given to a distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during the award year in the U.S.A. - Writer Guest of Honor: Vernor Vinge; Artist Guest of Honor: John Jude Palencar; Special Guest: Cory Doctorow
Apr 2nd-4th 2010 • Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis, MN 55425
fantasy, literary, science fiction,
We’re pleased to announce that Brandon Sanderson, author of Elantris, the Mistborn Trilogy, and A Memory of Light (the final volume of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time) will be our Author Guest of Honor!
Apr 8th-11th 2010 • Little Rock Arkansas, Little Rock, AR 72201
The Central Arkanas Library Literary Festival
Apr 8th-10th 2010 • Ramada Plaza Beach Resort, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn how to hone your craft and network with authors, agents, and editors throughout the day, at the Friday night Happy Hour, and the closing keynote dinner.
Apr 9th-11th 2010 • Holdiay Inn Koger Center, Richmond, VA 23235
anime, art, board game, card game, craft, fantasy, filk, geek, horror, literary, media, miniatures, monster, music, mystery, paranormal, pirate, pulp, roleplaying game, romance, science, science fiction, space, space western, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, technology, writing,
Science Fiction & Fantasy return to Richmond with RavenCon 2010, a weekend celebrating the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. (And as we’re playing the Edgar Allan Poe angle, we’re Mystery friendly, too!) Join our guests for panel discussions and workshops that can only happen at RavenCon! Guests of Honor: Author: Rachel Caine; Artist: R. Cat; Gaming: Steve Long; Workshops, Gaming Room open 24/3, an ever expanding list of Guests, Costume Contest, Charity Auction, The FuMP, Groups and Organizations, lots of great stuff in the Dealer’s Room, Con Suite, spontaneous laughter and general merriment.
Apr 11th 2010 • Lansing Center, Lansing, MI 48933
The Midwest’s largest book show will feature over 75 dealers from around the country offering over a million old, rare, and collectible book & paper items for sale!
Apr 16th-18th 2010 • Radisson Hotel, Madison, WI 53719
animation, art, board game, card game, comics, fan, fantasy, geek, literary, music, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game, writing,
Odyssey Con is a general interest science fiction convention with great programming, consuite, gaming, art show, and more. Our Guests of Honor are Harry Turtledove, Tobias Buckell and Gaming Guest of Honor Monte Cook.
Apr 17th-18th 2010 • Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia, PA 19103
A burst of books, music, and inspiration on the Parkway! Join us at the Parkway Central Library for two days full of stimulating talks by award-winning writers, live music, children’s entertainment, and a bustling literary marketplace thronged with booklovers and booksellers. A fun, free way to spend the day, the Free Library Festival connects booklovers from throughout the mid-Atlantic region with the culture makers of the literary world.
Apr 23rd-25th 2010 • Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta, GA 30346
fantasy, literary, science fiction, writing,
JordanCon programing will include three tracks of simultaneous programing over all three days. The Forum is dedicated to Wheel of Time theories, trivia and discussion, as well as the varied worlds of author Brandon Sanderson. The Workshop is dedicated to costuming, gaming, jewelry making, martial arts, dance and period crafts. The Writer’s track, which is new in 2010, is for writers, editors and publishers of genre literature. Our Dealers Hall will feature a variety of vendors, including Badali Jewelry, maker of Wheel Of Time and other licensed fantasy jewelry. JordanCon programming will also include our second annual Seanchan Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament, benefiting the Mayo Clinic, the Seanchan Homecoming Dance, author appearances, and much, much more. Guests this year include online humorist, David Wong, who’s critically acclaimed first novel John Dies at the End is a forthcoming release from St. Martins Press. We will also be joined by Atlanta based author, Jana G. Oliver, who’s Virtual Evil received a Pluto Award in 2008. Our Guest of Honor will be New York Times bestseller Brandon Sanderson. In 2007 Sanderson was selected to complete The Wheel of Time series.
Apr 23rd-25th 2010 • Days Inn at the Falls, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
fantasy, horror, literary, science fiction,
EerieCon programming will explore a variety of interests: Chat with our Guests of Honor; Author Readings; Lectures and Panels; What Line’s Mine? (a game show featuring a panel of authors); Midnight Guests of Honor Party, open to everyone; And MUCH, MUCH More....
Apr 23rd-25th 2010 • Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL 60148
A great event! Windy City has easily become the prime pulp related event, with a tremendous dealer’s room bursting with great material, a terrific art show, movies and more. Not to be missed by the serious collector.
Apr 28th-2nd 2010 • Hyatt Regency, Columbus, OH 43215
What sets the Romance Times BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION apart from any other Romance book industry convention? We mix business and networking with fellowship and fun: Begin each morning with a meet and greet mixer hosted by various authors and publishers.; Then choose from a rich variety of over 125 informative workshops for readers, writers and booksellers.; Cap off the afternoon with a fun-filled stimulating networking party.; At dark, it’s time to get ready for our sumptuous evening events.
Apr 30th-May 2nd 2010 • Crowne Plaza, Romulus, MI 48174
anime, comics, fan, fantasy, film, geek, literary, media, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, technology, video game,
More than 1,000 geeks who gather annually in southeast Michigan to celebrate science fiction and fantasy, free and open source software, and other geek interests. A party in a hotel all weekend bursting with creativity and intelligence--and free beer! Packed with scheduled content crossing disciplines, full of celebrities and experts, opening the source of everything by teaching you HOWTO. Encouraging you, the attendees, to teach us what you know. A half-dozen conventions combined. Concerts, anime, costuming, games, LAN party, comics, podcasts, and one of the most renowned hopitality suites in America. Mix and match a weekend that’s just for you!
May 8th 2010 • State Library of Ohio, Columbus, OH 43201
academic, fantasy, literary, science fiction, writing,
Join us at the State Library of Ohio as we present the third annual OHIOANA BOOK FESTIVAL - a day that brings together writers and readers to promote and celebrate books, reading, writing, and our state’s great literary tradition.
May 8th 2010 • Toronto Public Library, Lillian H. Smith branch, Mississauga, ON L5L 2E9
Canada’s premier pulp event! The show is a small but pulp specific event, with lots of great stuff for the collector and the curious alike.
May 15th-16th 2010 • Minnesota State Fairgrounds - Grandstand, Saint Paul, MN 55108
anime, art, card game, collectibles, comics, costume, fan, fan fiction, literary, manga, media, pulp, science fiction, star trek, star wars, writing, zine,
For the 22nd consecutive year, a celebration of a singular and unique art form will take place here in the Twin Cities. The Midwest Comic Book Association is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization devoted to the recognition, appreciation, and preservation of the art of the comic book. Our annual two-day SpringCon Comic Book Convention is an event for people throughout the Upper Midwest. Fans young and old have the opportunity to meet and visit with creators, writers, and artists of independent, alternative, nationally- and internationally-known comics such as Superman, Batman, Justice League, and many others. Special events will include a show of collectibles and comic art with examples from some of the masters of the craft, as well as educational Q&A panels with professional artists and retailers. The annual charity auction will feature comic art donated by guest artists, with proceeds going to local and national charities. Live bands will perform daily. Grab bags will be given out to the first several hundred attendees, and door prizes will be awarded all weekend long. Comic dealers from across the Upper Midwest will have collectibles available ranging from investment-grade comics to that first issue of Spider-Man you read as a kid. Comics are more than just words and pictures. Join us and see the people and the art that lay just beyond the capes.
May 25th-27th 2010 • Jacob J. Javits Center, New York, NY 10001
Join us at the new and reformatted BEA—the premier event for the North American publishing industry. This year, youll benefit from quality over quantity, seeing and learning exactly what you need to survive todays changing industry and challenging economy. Meet 500+ authors and discover hundreds of new titles on a Show floor bristling with 1,500 exhibitors (check out BEA Exhibitor Show Specials) and featuring the NEW Downtown Stage and Uptown Stage and the ever popular BEA Autographing Area. Learn the trends during 60+ focused sessions at the NEW Big Ideas at BEA Conference and dont miss this years Global Market Forum: Books & Publishing in the Arab World. Experience the buzz of the book business at dynamic Special Events (buy your Special Events Tickets now). Conduct rights business at the largest North American International Rights Center. And enjoy NEW Show floor amenities such as more seating and places to eat. All of this, plus all of New York City—the publishing capital of the world.
May 27th-31st 2010 • Concourse Hotel, Madison, WI 53703
black, fantasy, feminist, glbt, literary, science fiction,
This is the world’s leading feminist science fiction convention. WisCon encourages discussion and debate of ideas relating to feminism, gender, race and class. WisCon welcomes writers, editors and artists whose work explores these themes as well as their many fans. We have panel discussions, academic presentations, and readings as well as many other uncategorizable events. WisCon is primarily a book-oriented convention... with an irrepressible sense of humor.
May 27th-29th 2010 • Embassy Suites Omaha, Omaha, NE 68102
An annual crime-fiction conference. Guest of Honor: Deborah Crombie; Toastmaster: Marcia Talley; Caroline Willner Special Guest: Steve Hamilton
May 28th-30th 2010 • Hyatt Regency, Kansas City, MO 64153
fantasy, literary, science fiction,
Special Guests: Michael Swanwick, Author Guest of Honor - Winner of Hugo, Nebula, Sturgeon, & World Fantasy Awards; Toni Weisskopf, Toastmaster - Publisher, Baen Books; Geri Sullivan, Fan Guest of Honor - Conventioneer, Fan Editor, Club Fan, Historian; Pete Abrams, Special Guest - Writer and Illustrator, Sluggy Freelance
May 28th-31st 2010 • Ruby’s Inn & Convention Center, Missoula, MT 59808
art, fantasy, filk, literary, science fiction,
Author Guest: Harry Turtledove; Artist Guest: Sarah Clemens; Filk Guest: Eben Brooks;
May 28th-30th 2010 • Holiday Inn Select, Atlanta, GA 30342
comics, doctor who, horror, literary, media, science fiction, star trek, stargate,
TimeGate is an annual science fiction / fantasy covention that focuses on Doctor Who and Stargate, though all interests are represented. So if you’re into Stargate SG-1, Doctor Who, Stargate Atlantis, Torchwood or the Sarah Jane Chronicles--or you’re excited about the upcoming show Stargate Universe--this is the con for you! But if not, we’ll also have Star Trek, Battlestar, Heroes, literary, horror and comics programming too, along with many other topics.
May 28th-30th 2010 • Radisson Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
academic, animation, anime, art, board game, card game, collectibles, comics, cosplay, costume, craft, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, filk, film, geek, historical, horror, larp, literary, lovecraft, manga, media, miniatures, monster, music, paranormal, pirate, pulp, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space, space western, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, technology, ufo, vampire, war game, writing,
Annual general science fiction and fantasy convention held in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is the longest-running convention in Utah and in the inter-mountain west. Events and activities include panels, presentations, workshops, masquerade, a large art show, gaming, a media room and anime room, and general fun for everyone. We are a family-friendly convention.
May 28th-31st 2010 • Marriott Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
art, fantasy, filk, film, horror, literary, science, science fiction, technology,
Over 300 Hours of Multi-Track Programming featuring authors, publishers, editors, artists, scientists, musicians and other creative SF luminaries. Join over a thousand SF fans for the area’s largest and longest running convention of its kind! Visit our huge art show, dealer’s room, concerts, dances, gaming room and video room. Everything Science Fiction and Fantasy in one huge package. And don’t miss The Sunday Night Short Film Festival, an audience-judged competitive film festival screening independent live-action and animated science fact, science fiction, fantasy and horror films under 52 minutes each.
May 28th-30th 2010 • Marriott Downtown Orlando, Orlando, FL 32801
fan, fantasy, filk, literary, roleplaying game, science fiction,
Writer Guests of Honor: Sharon Lee and Steve Miller: Liaden series, Balance of Trade, Fledgling, Carousel Tides; Artist Guest of Honor: Richard C Livingston: Conceptual Artist and Designer Battlestar Galactica (2003) Mulan, Tarzan(1999), Lilo and Stitch; Fan Guest of Honor: Michael Hinman: Creator of the Syfy name, site coordinator of Airlock Alpha, Rabid Doll, Inside Blip; Filk Guest of Honor: Rob Balder: Rich Fantasy Lives, For Amusement Only, “Always a Goth Chick”, “Sympathy for George Lucas” PartiallyClips, Erfworld.
May 28th-30th 2010 • Hilton Hotel, Toronto, ON M5H 2L2
The Canadian Mystery Conference.
Jun 4th-6th 2010 • Days Inn Stadium, Nashville, TN 37213
academic, art, board game, card game, cosplay, doctor who, fan, fantasy, film, geek, goth, halloween, horror, literary, lovecraft, monster, music, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, writing, zombie,
Speculative Fiction/Gaming convention in Nashville. Literary tracks with a strong writing and horror emphasis. Various gaming. Independant Film making track. Room devoted to British TV. We’re proud of our Con Suite. Hypericon 6 will have Author Guest of Honor Ramsey Campbell. Past guests have included Sherrilyn Kenyon, Tom Piccirilli, Brian Keene, Tim Powers, Scott Nicholson, Deborah LeBlanc and Jonathan Maberry.
Jun 4th-6th 2010 • Hilton University Place, Charlotte, NC 28262
fantasy, literary, media, science fiction, star trek, star wars,
ConCarolinas is a general multi-genre multi-media convention. We called ourselves a sci-fi convention but in truth we cover all speculative fiction - science fiction, fantasy and horror. It hosts a variety of fandom related events and guests, including gaming, discussion panels, costume events, music events like Klingon Karaoke, charity auction, SCA events, fan groups like the 501st Stormtroopers, Starfleet, and Klingon Assault Group, and something different every year. Writer Guest of Honor: Jerry Pournelle; Artist Guest of Honor: Tom Fleming; Music Guest of Honor: Bill Sutton & Brenda Sutton
Jun 4th-6th 2010 • Biltmore Hotel Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK 73108
anime, art, collectibles, comics, cosplay, fantasy, film, literary, miniatures, roleplaying game, science fiction,
SoonerCon is a fan-run multi-genre convention held annually in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. While originally created as a traditional sci-fi/fantasy convention, SoonerCon now crosses over to many different aspects of fandom including gaming, comics, literature, anime, miniature modeling, costuming, art, and film.
Jun 11th-13th 2010 • Holiday Inn, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
61st Annual Philadelphia Writers’ Conference: 160 to 200 writers in attendance, representing many disciplines.
Jun 11th-13th 2010 • Lake Charles Civic Center, Lake Charles, LA 70601
anime, art, board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, filk, harry potter, literary, media, miniatures, music, science, science fiction, space, star trek, technology, twilight, video game, writing,
Louisiana’s premiere Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention.
Jun 18th-20th 2010 • Holiday Inn Select, Naperville, IL 60563
anime, filk, film, furry, literary, media, roleplaying game, science fiction,
We’ve got something for everyone, from our fabulous Young Fan programming, science and literature panels, writer’s workshops, special events like Build-a-Blinkie, Critter Crunch and the longest running Klingon Love Poetry of any con in the country. We pride ourselves on being a family friendly convention with fun things to do for fen of all ages.
Jun 22nd-26th 2010 • Crowne Plaza, Knoxville, TN 37902
The convention of the Western Writers of America.
Jun 25th-27th 2010 • Doubletree Park Place, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Fourth Street is a small convention for people who are serious about good fantasy and good books - serious about reading them, serious about writing them, serious about appreciating them in all their various forms. It’s also for people who are serious about having a good time. It’s a weekend of high-quality, high-intensity, mind-stretching fun, focused on books - there’s a single track of programming that is at the heart of it all. When everyone sees the same panels, it leads to fascinating conversations in the consuite, hotel bar, and corridors. Typical panel topics range from the sublime to the frivolous, from the uses of symbolism in fantasy to the symbolism of shoes in fantasy, from subtext to developing taste. The always controversial Moral Fiction panel is a favorite. Come and argue for yourself!
Jun 25th-27th 2010 • DoubleTree Houston Intercontinental Airport, Home, PA 15747
fantasy, literary, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
ApolloCon offers information and entertainment for fans of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other genres of speculative and imaginative fiction in all their forms, including literary, media, and interactive gaming.
Jul 1st-4th 2010 • Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis, MN 55439
anime, art, fantasy, filk, literary, media, science fiction,
CONvergence is a convention for fans of Science Fiction and Fantasy in all media. It features three days of nearly round-the-clock entertainment including: Local and National Guests, Two Full Floors of Cabana Room Parties, Panels and other Programming, Live Music and DJ Dance, Costume Contest/Masquerade, Cinema Rex Movie Room, Theater Nippon Anime Room, Dealers Room, Art Show and Auction, ConSuite, COF2E2 Free Coffee Shop, Harmonic CONvergence, Connie’s Space Lounge, Silent Auction, and more!
Jul 2nd-4th 2010 • Indianapolis Marriott East, Indianapolis, IN 46219
fantasy, filk, literary, science fiction,
Sponsored by the Circle of Janus Science Fiction and Fantasy Fan Club, InConJunction is Indianapolis’ premier Science Fiction and Fantasy convention. InConJunction hosts programming and panels for your enlightenment and enjoyment, as well as a dealers’ room, art show, gaming, movies, dances Friday and Saturday night, and much more.
Jul 8th-11th 2010 • Burlington Marriot, Burlington, MA 01803
fantasy, literary, science fiction,
Readercon is, depending on your point of view, either an annual literary conference (except it’s infinitely more fun than that) or an annual science fiction convention (except we’ve stripped away virtually everything except talking about and buying books). Readercon is the only small convention regularly attended by such giants of literary sf as Samuel R. Delany, John Crowley, Barry N. Malzberg, and Jonathan Lethem.
Jul 9th-11th 2010 • Comfort Inn & Suites, Chattanooga, TN 37412
fantasy, literary, science, science fiction,
Literary Guest of Honor: Terry Brooks; Artist Guest of Honor: Darrell K. Sweet; Special Guest: Dan & Sarah Hoyt; First Ever Science Guest: Les Johnson; Master of Ceremonies: Eric Flint
Jul 15th-18th 2010 • Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI 02809
fantasy, horror, literary, science fiction, writing,
The Northeastern Writers’ Conference, affectionately known as Camp Necon. Necon has been a yearly event for nearly three decades and is the best of the small writers’ cons.
Jul 16th-18th 2010 • University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045
academic, literary, science fiction, writing,
This year’s topic is “Theodore Sturgeon and the Science-Fiction Short Story.”
Jul 23rd-25th 2010 • Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh Airport, Coraopolis, PA 15108
fantasy, filk, literary, science, science fiction,
Confluence is: A small, friendly conference focused on the literature and art of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Many award-winning authors and editors who enjoy meeting and talking with Confluence members. Panel discussions and talks that will broaden and deepen your appreciation of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Poetry readings, filk concerts, a video room and other entertaining fare. A taste-testing consuite, a terrific art show, and a book-crammed dealers room. Confluence is about programming that lets fans of science fiction and fantasy hear about the views and visions of some of the leading authors, editors, and critics in the genre.
Jul 23rd-25th 2010 • Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE 68106
art, literary, science, science fiction,
The Omaha Science Fiction and Fantasy Festival: An Omaha SF/F convention with something for everyone.
Jul 28th-31st 2010 • Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN 37214
Be sure to join us to enhance your writing and knowledge of the ins and outs of publishing at more than 100 workshops; get the inside track at panels and round-tables featuring publishing professionals; schedule a one-on-one pitch meeting with an acquiring editor or literary agent; attend parties and network with the stars of romance fiction; and be a part of RWA’s massive, 500-author strong “Readers for Life” charity book signing. And let’s not forget the 2010 RITA and Golden Heart Awards.
Jul 30th-Aug 1st 2010 • Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Columbus, OH 43229
art, collectibles, comics, fantasy, horror, literary, lovecraft, mystery, pulp, science fiction, westerns, writing,
PulpFest 2010 continues the proud tradition of a summer pulp con, now in its 39th year. A new and improved version of the venerable convention for fans and collectors of vintage popular fiction and related material returns to Columbus, Ohio in 2010. Following the resounding success of the inaugural PulpFest, the 2010 show will be bigger and better. Sellers of pulp magazines, digests, vintage paperbacks, and other paper collectibles will find a larger dealers’ room while those members partaking of the evening presentations will be able to enjoy an expanded programming area.
Aug 6th-8th 2010 • Nampa Civic Center, Nampa, ID 83651
animation, board game, comics, cosplay, fan, fantasy, literary, science fiction, video game,
Featuring a host of amazing new events, such as our new variety talent show Fanspiration, and a new aspect of Fandemonium we like to call Fandom Featurettes; such as the all new Fandom in the Flesh. All this plus; new and returning honored Guests, Music Video, Short Story, Costume & Cosplay Contests, Video Gaming & Tabletop Gaming tournaments, and tons of prizes to be won from our huge prize vault.
Aug 27th-29th 2010 • Renaissance Hotel Austin, Austin, TX 78759
animation, art, literary, media, roleplaying game, science, science fiction,
The primary focus of ArmadilloCon is literary science fiction, but that’s not all we do -- we also pay attention to art, animation, science, media, and gaming. Every year, dozens of professional writers, artists and editors attend the convention. We invite you to attend the convention especially if you are a fan of reading, writing, meeting, sighting, feeding, knighting, and all the other things folks do at a sci-f/fantasy convention.
Sep 1st-5th 2010 • Camp Arowhon, Huntsville, ON P1H 2G6
Camp Feral! is the furry fandom’s premiere summer escape! A convention, a summer camp, and a party all rolled into one! Held in the beautiful Canadian wilderness of Algonquin Park against picturesque Tee Pee Lake, the rustic Camp Arowhon offers dozens of camp activities such as archery, lake sports, and wall climbing and Camp Feral! supplies the rest: furry workshops, special events and activities, and dances held in a cabin in the woods! The all-inclusive registration covers your activities, food and lodging for five days and four nights as well as special events such as the Pre-Feral BBQ and Dead Dog! A paid registration covers everything, you just need to show up!! (and if you need help showing up, we even have a bus leaving from Toronto to get you here for an additional fee!)
Sep 17th-19th 2010 • , Addison, TX 75001
art, board game, card game, costume, fan, fantasy, filk, film, geek, literary, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space,
FenCon VII Guest of Honor: Spider & Jeanne Robinson Music Guest of Honor: Ookla the Mok Fen Guest of Honor: Kevin Roche & Andrew Trembley Artist Guest of Honor: John Picacio Toastmaster: Joe R. Lansdale Special Guest: Ginjer Buchanan plus many more guests Theme: Mad Science!
Sep 17th-19th 2010 • , Pittsburgh, PA 15241
art, board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, comics, costume, film, geek, ghosts, horror, literary, paranormal, twitter, writing, zombie,
Horror Realm is Pittsburgh’s modern horror convention produced by fans for fans in the zombie capital of the world.
Oct 7th-10th 2010 • , Vail, CO 81657
academic, fan, fantasy, feminist, literary, science fiction, writing,
Inspired by the daring adventures of women characters and compelled by the brilliant works by women authors, Sirens is dedicated to women in fantasy literature. Within our focus on women in fantasy, each year Sirens selects a type of female character to feature--and in 2010, we will feature faeries of all kinds: powerful and mischievous, helpful and ruthless, kind and vengeful. Our guests for 2010 are Holly Black, Marie Brennan, and Terri Windling, each of whom has written of myriad fey, faery courts, and even mortals. In addition, all attendees are welcome to submit presentations of all styles on all topics related to women in fantasy literature.
Oct 8th-10th 2010 • Crowne Plaza Hotel, Romulus, MI 48174
art, filk, literary, science, science fiction,
Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy! Literary Guest of Honor: .M. Stirling; Omnibus Guest of Honor: Juanita Coulson; Artist Guest of Honor: Peri Charlifu; Fan Guest of Honor: Doug Lughart (aka L. Warren Douglas)
Oct 8th-10th 2010 • Doubletree Westshore Tampa, Tampa, FL 33607
anime, board game, card game, collectibles, comics, cosplay, costume, fan fiction, fantasy, geek, karaoke, literary, manga, pulp, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game, weird, writing, zombie,
The Tampa Bay OddCon is a three day Grown-up, let-it-all-hang geekstravaganza dedicated to celebrating all things in glorious geekdom! Comics, Games of all kinds, Anime and other Animation, Fantasy and Sci-Fi and so much more! This is a mature atmosphere for the immature to enjoy panels, costume contests, guest speakers and other alternative activities will keep you coming back for more! Spend a weekend with YOUR kind, OUR kind
Oct 16th 2010 • Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, MN 55108
animation, anime, art, card game, collectibles, comics, costume, craft, fan, fan fiction, geek, literary, manga, media, pulp, science fiction, star trek, star wars, stargate, writing, zine,
The One Day Wonder!
Oct 22nd-24th 2010 • Hilton Bayfront, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
anime, art, board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, computer, craft, dance, doctor who, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, filk, film, geek, goth, horror, larp, literary, lovecraft, manga, miniatures, music, paranormal, pirate, renaissance, robot, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, twitter, vampire, video game, weird, writing, zombie,
Necronomicon is a Convention for Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror fans based in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, now in its 29th year! Our GoH this year is none other than David Gerrold, author of many wonderful works including everyone’s favorite Star Trek episode “Trouble With Tribbles”. Featuring gaming, panels, trivia, video, costumes, LARP, LAN, Dealer’s Room, Art Show, Con Suite, Guest of Honor Banquet, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog - The Sing-Along, Necronomi-Prom, Ghourmet Bheer Tasting, Adult Scavenger Hunt, Charity Raffle and Filk.
Oct 29th-31st 2010 • Seattle Center, Seattle, WA 98109
academic, animation, art, board game, celebrity, collectibles, comics, computer, cosplay, costume, dance, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, geek, goth, halloween, historical, horror, karaoke, literary, media, monster, music, pulp, roleplaying game, romance, science fiction, star trek, technology, twitter, video game, weird, westerns, writing, zombie,
ZomBcon mashes the obsession of an extreme fan culture, together with the leading edge of entertainment industry hysteria for fans of all ages to celebrate one of the world’s most electrifying movie icons, the Zombie.
Nov 4th-7th 2010 • Society Hill Playhouse, Philadelphia, PA 19147
A celebration of Noir writing
Nov 19th-21st 2010 • Ramada Plaza Toronto, Toronto, ON M5B 2C5
cosplay, costume, filk, literary, roleplaying game, science fiction,
We are planning a new Science Fiction and Fantasy literary convention in downtown Toronto. We’re going to be friendly to all the members of our community, including filkers, gamers, costumers, et. cetera.
Apr 28th-May 1st 2011 • Doubletree Hotel Austin, Austin, TX 78752
The international gathering of horror’s brightest talents and their fans will take place in Austin, Texas. Our Guests of Honor list is already outstanding, with award winning and bestselling authors like Sarah Langan, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, and Brian Keene on the roster. More guests will be announced in the months to come.
Jul 1st-4th 2011 • Fairmont San Jose, San Jose, CA 95113
art, fantasy, literary, science fiction, steampunk,
Guests include: Patricia A. McKillip, Phil & Kaja Foglio, Mike Willmoth
Jul 13th-17th 2011 • Boston Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116
harry potter, literary, media,
LeakyCon 2009 will bring Harry Potter fans together from around the world for fun, fellowship, and an opportunity to practice the greatest lessons of Harry Potter: bravery, nobility, acceptance, and above all, love.
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