It was announced on Friday, March 29, at Norwescon 39, in SeaTac, Washington, that the winner for the distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during 2015 in the U.S.A. is APEX by Ramez Naam (Angry Robot Books). Special citation was given to ARCHANGEL by Marguerite Reed (Arche Press).
Video Channel is Offline
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have unfortunately had to cancel the Norwescon video chanel. There’s more fun to be had in the programming space. 🙂
Speeding Through Registration – Tips for Arrival
Brief tips for picking up your badge for Norwescon 39 as quickly and easily as possible!
Norwescon Art Show Emerging Artist Competition Winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Norwescon Emerging Artist competition!
Thanks to Blue Sky Hobbies
Scheduled gaming would like to give a shout out to Blue Sky Hobbies in Bremerton for donating $300 worth of prizes this year! Thank you Blue Sky for supporting gaming so consistently the last few years!
Pre-Registration Is Closed
As of this morning, pre-registration for Norwescon 39 has closed. Full-weekend (four-day) memberships will be available at the convention for $75.
March ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? March’s Norwescon 39 planning meeting will be held Saturday, March 12th, 2016.
Keith & Alan’s Movie News & Previews are Back!
Celebrating our 10th year, Alan Halfhill and partner Keith Johnson are delighted to bring our unique brand of Movie Previews & News back to Norwescon. We commit countless hours of behind-the-scenes toil to bring you the latest movie news, rumors, and trailers out of Hollywood and beyond.
Haute Horror Fashion Show and Tell
This year, the fashion show at Norwescon 39 will be a showcase of horror haute couture. The call is going out to all dark denizen designers of the night, to leave their crypts and castles and come stalk our runway. Show us your dark passion for fashion, and the pleasure of leather!
The NWC39 Schedule is Live!
The full program schedule for Norwescon 39 is now live! Head on over to our Schedule of Events page, and get planning!
Programming Grids are Live!
We’re still putting the final touches on the full detailed program listings, and we’ll have those up as soon as we can…but in the meantime, we’ve just posted the program grids for Norwescon 39!
2016 Philip K. Dick Award Judges Announced
The five Philip K. Dick Award judges for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original format in the United States in the 2016 award year are…
February ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? February’s Norwescon 39 planning meeting will be held Saturday, February 20th, 2016.
Norwescon 39 Prop Making Contest: Ray Guns
New for Norwescon 39, we’re holding a prop making contest! This year’s prop: ray guns!
You’re Invited to a Party!
The Norwescon Stuffing Party will be held Sunday, March 20 at the SeaTac DoubleTree Hotel at 1 p.m.
January ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? January’s Norwescon 39 planning meeting will be held Saturday, January 9th, 2016.
Wanted: Your memories!
While most of our attention is focused on this year’s Norwescon 39, we are also starting to look forward to next year’s Norwescon 40 — and we’d like your help with one of our ideas, especially if you’ve been attending Norwescon for a long time.
December ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? December’s Norwescon 39 planning meeting will be held Saturday, December 12th, 2015.
Norwescon 38 PostCon Report
Norwescon had a good year this year. Thanks to the popularity of our GoHs, we drew in a large number of new members, while still keeping costs under control. We ended with a surplus, which goes into our reserves to be used for years when we run at a loss.
November ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? November’s Norwescon 39 planning meeting will be held Saturday, November 14th, 2015.