![NWC43 Writer Guest of Honor Jacqueline Carey](https://www.norwescon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/JC-by-Kim-Carey_crop.jpg)
New York Times bestseller Jacqueline Carey is the author of the critically acclaimed and award-winning Kushiel’s Legacy series of historical fantasy novels, The Sundering tragedy duology, postmodern fables Santa Olivia and Saints Astray, the Agent of Hel contemporary paranormal trilogy, Shakespearean adaptation Miranda and Caliban, and the epic fantasy standalone, Starless. Jacqueline enjoys doing research on a wide variety of arcane topics, and an affinity for travel has taken her from Iceland to China to date. She currently lives in west Michigan.
![NWC43 Writer Guest of Honor Jacqueline Carey](https://www.norwescon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/JC-by-Kim-Carey_crop.jpg)
New York Times bestseller Jacqueline Carey is the author of the critically acclaimed and award-winning Kushiel’s Legacy series of historical fantasy novels, The Sundering tragedy duology, postmodern fables Santa Olivia and Saints Astray, the Agent of Hel contemporary paranormal trilogy, Shakespearean adaptation Miranda and Caliban, and the epic fantasy standalone, Starless. Jacqueline enjoys doing research on a wide variety of arcane topics, and an affinity for travel has taken her from Iceland to China to date. She currently lives in west Michigan.
![NWC43 Artist Guest of Honor Sana Takeda](https://www.norwescon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sana-takeda-crop.jpg)
Sana Takeda is an Eisner and Hugo Award winning illustrator and comic book artist from Japan, known for her work on the Monstress series. At age 20 Takeda started working as a 3D CGI designer for the Japanese video game company, SEGA. Her comic book career includes work for Image Comics, Aspen, and Boom Studios, among others. She has worked on several titles for Marvel, including X-23, X-Men, Venom, Civil War II, and Ms Marvel. Sana Takeda lives in Tokyo, Japan.
![NWC43 Artist Guest of Honor Sana Takeda](https://www.norwescon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sana-takeda-crop.jpg)
Sana Takeda is an Eisner and Hugo Award winning illustrator and comic book artist from Japan, known for her work on the Monstress series. At age 20 Takeda started working as a 3D CGI designer for the Japanese video game company, SEGA. Her comic book career includes work for Image Comics, Aspen, and Boom Studios, among others. She has worked on several titles for Marvel, including X-23, X-Men, Venom, Civil War II, and Ms Marvel. Sana Takeda lives in Tokyo, Japan.
![NWC43 Science Guest of Honor Susan Langley](https://www.norwescon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/susan-langley-crop.jpg)
Dr. Langley is the State Underwater Archaeologist for Maryland, a Dive Safety Officer, and a Master Scuba Diver Trainer through PADI. She received her B.A. in anthropology from the University of Toronto with a minor in Far Eastern Art and Architecture, her M.A. and Ph.D. in archaeology, and a Certificate in Heritage Resource Management from the University of Calgary. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses for several colleges and universities on maritime archaeology and the anthropology of piracy. In addition to maritime archaeology and the history and anthropology of piracy, she is a recognized authority on textiles and beekeeping, both past and present.
![NWC43 Science Guest of Honor Susan Langley](https://www.norwescon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/susan-langley-crop.jpg)
Dr. Langley is the State Underwater Archaeologist for Maryland, a Dive Safety Officer, and a Master Scuba Diver Trainer through PADI. She received her B.A. in anthropology from the University of Toronto with a minor in Far Eastern Art and Architecture, her M.A. and Ph.D. in archaeology, and a Certificate in Heritage Resource Management from the University of Calgary. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses for several colleges and universities on maritime archaeology and the anthropology of piracy. In addition to maritime archaeology and the history and anthropology of piracy, she is a recognized authority on textiles and beekeeping, both past and present.
![NWC43 Spotlight Publisher Tor Books](https://www.norwescon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Tor-Logo_black_crop.jpg)
Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, is a New York-based publisher of bestselling and critically acclaimed fiction in all formats. Founded in 1980, Tor publishes what is arguably the largest and most diverse line of award winning science fiction and fantasy, with its books receiving every major award in the SF and Fantasy field. Tor has been named Best Publisher 30 years in a row in the Locus Poll, the largest consumer poll in SF. Representing Tor at Norwescon will be Tor Senior Editor, Claire Eddy.
https://www.tor.com/
![NWC43 Spotlight Publisher Tor Books](https://www.norwescon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Tor-Logo_black_crop.jpg)
Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, is a New York-based publisher of bestselling and critically acclaimed fiction in all formats. Founded in 1980, Tor publishes what is arguably the largest and most diverse line of award winning science fiction and fantasy, with its books receiving every major award in the SF and Fantasy field. Tor has been named Best Publisher 30 years in a row in the Locus Poll, the largest consumer poll in SF. Representing Tor at Norwescon will be Tor Senior Editor, Claire Eddy.
https://www.tor.com/
![NWC43 Spotlight Publisher Representative Claire Eddy](https://www.norwescon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ClaireEddyFull_crop-1.jpg)
Claire Eddy is an executive editor at Tor/Forge Books and has been with the company for over 30 years. Working primarily in fantasy, science fiction, and horror, she has worked with such authors as Jacqueline Carey, Juliet Marillier, and Sherrilyn Kenyon and is always looking for that new best voice to bring to readers.
![NWC43 Spotlight Publisher Representative Claire Eddy](https://www.norwescon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ClaireEddyFull_crop-1.jpg)
Claire Eddy is an executive editor at Tor/Forge Books and has been with the company for over 30 years. Working primarily in fantasy, science fiction, and horror, she has worked with such authors as Jacqueline Carey, Juliet Marillier, and Sherrilyn Kenyon and is always looking for that new best voice to bring to readers.
Guest of Honor Banquet
Each year, we host a Guest of Honor Banquet on Thursday evening. Having dinner and chatting with our GOHs is a great way to kick off your convention weekend! Please see our Guest of Honor Banquet page for more details.
Writer Guest of Honor Jacqueline Carey
![NWC43 Writer Guest of Honor Jacqueline Carey](https://www.norwescon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/JC-by-Kim-Carey_crop-150x150.jpg)
New York Times bestselling writer Jacqueline Carey is the author of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning Kushiel’s Legacy series of historical fantasy novels, The Sundering tragedy duology, postmodern fables, Santa Olivia and Saints Astray, the Agent of Hel contemporary paranormal trilogy, Shakespearean adaptation Miranda and Caliban, and the epic fantasy standalone, Starless. Jacqueline enjoys doing research on a wide variety of arcane topics, and an affinity for travel has taken her from Iceland to China to date. She currently lives in west Michigan.
Further information is available at her website. Join her on Facebook or follow her on Twitter.
Artist Guest of Honor Sana Takeda
![NWC43 Artist Guest of Honor Sana Takeda](https://www.norwescon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sana-takeda-crop-150x150.jpg)
Sana Takeda is an Eisner and Hugo Award winning illustrator and comic book artist from Japan, known for her work on the Monstress series. At age 20 Takeda started working as a 3D CGI designer for the Japanese video game company, SEGA. Her comic book career includes work for Image Comics, Aspen, and Boom Studios, among others. She has worked on several titles for Marvel, including X-23, X-Men, Venom, Civil War II, and Ms Marvel. Sana Takeda lives in Tokyo, Japan.
For more information, visit Sana’s website, join her on Facebook, or follow her on Instagram.
Science Guest of Honor Dr. Susan Langley
![NWC43 Science Guest of Honor Dr. Susan Langley](https://www.norwescon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/susan-langley-crop-150x150.jpg)
Dr. Langley is the State Underwater Archaeologist for Maryland, a Dive Safety Officer, and a Master Scuba Diver Trainer through PADI. She received her B.A. in anthropology from the University of Toronto with a minor in Far Eastern Art and Architecture, her M.A. and Ph.D. in archaeology, and a Certificate in Heritage Resource Management from the University of Calgary. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses for several colleges and universities on maritime archaeology and the anthropology of piracy. In addition to maritime archaeology and the history and anthropology of piracy, she is a recognized authority on textiles and beekeeping, both past and present.
More information about Dr. Langley can be found on her website.
Spotlight Publisher Tor Books
![NWC43 Spotlight Publisher Tor Books](https://www.norwescon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Tor-Logo_150sq.jpg)
Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, is a New York-based publisher of bestselling and critically acclaimed fiction in all formats. Founded in 1980, Tor publishes what is arguably the largest and most diverse line of award winning science fiction and fantasy, with its books receiving every major award in the SF and Fantasy field. Tor has been named Best Publisher 30 years in a row in the Locus Poll, the largest consumer poll in SF. Representing Tor at Norwescon will be Tor Senior Editor, Claire Eddy.
Find out more about Tor Books on their website or at Tor.com, or follow Tor Books on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
![NWC43 Spotlight Publisher Representative Claire Eddy](https://www.norwescon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ClaireEddyFull_crop-1-150x150.jpg)
Claire Eddy is an executive editor at Tor/Forge Books and has been with the company for over 30 years. Working primarily in fantasy, science fiction, and horror, she has worked with such authors as Jacqueline Carey, Juliet Marillier, and Sherrilyn Kenyon and is always looking for that new best voice to bring to readers.
Do you have suggestions for people you’d like to see as future Norwescon Guests of Honor? We’d love to hear from you about who you’d like us to invite. You can check out the guidelines we use on our FAQ page, and at any time during the year, you can contact our Guest of Honor Committee to send in your suggestions!