Norwescon 37 will be April 17–20, 2014
And speaking of Norwescon 37…we’ll be rolling our website over to Norwescon 37 information over the coming weeks. In the meantime, here’s a taste of what’s to come next year!
Executive Team
Announcements from the Norwescon Executive Team.
Thank you all for a wonderful Norwescon 36!
Thanks from all of us on the Norwescon 36 ConCom to all of you who attended, our volunteers, the pros and panelists, dealers and artists, the hotel, and of course, our wonderful Guests of Honor. We’ll see you again next year for Norwescon 37!
2013 Philip K. Dick Award Winner Announced
It was announced on Friday, March 29, at Norwescon 36, in SeaTac, Washington, that the winner for the distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during 2012 in the U.S.A. is LOST EVERYTHING by Brian Francis Slattery (Tor Books). Special citation was given to LOVESTAR by Andri Snær Magnason (Seven Stories Press).
At NWC36: Self-Publishing Games
Kickstarter is the new hotness in self-publishing, but there are pros and cons to crowd-sourcing. What are some other options for creating and publishing your own board games, video games, and role-playing games?
At NWC36: Write a Fanfic in an Hour
Have you ever wanted to write a fanfic, but just never were able to before? Fret not! In this panel, a team of fanfic writers will help you work past your fears and jump feet first into writing!
NWC36 Overflow Parking
This year overflow parking from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport will be at the Hilton Hotel down the street. The rate will be $8.00/day or $20 for the weekend.
At NWC36: Why Don’t We See More Ocean SF?
The earth is a water world, why don’t we see more SF and fantasy set in the ocean?
At NWC36: Save/Destroy the World Double Feature
Double feature: Will technology save the world…or will it destroy the world? Pick your side and state your case!
Finding Your Registration Confirmation and Barcode
We understand that many of you are looking for the “receipt with barcode” mentioned in this morning’s News From Norwescon e-newsletter. Read on for instructions on how to find it (or what to do if you cannot)!
At NWC36: Terry Brooks and Todd Lockwood: Dark Legacy of Shannara
Join Norwescon 36 Grand Master Terry Brooks and award-winning artist Todd Lockwood for visuals and discussion of their joint venture, The Dark Legacy of Shannara.
nwcMUSIC: All of the workshops. ALL of them. SO MANY.
nwcMUSIC is all about the DIY, which is why we have so many hands-on events and workshops.
At NWC36: Wedding Party at the End of the Universe
Ever wanted a fannish wedding? In honor of marriage equality, now’s your chance!
2013 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 2013 award year are Elizabeth Bear, Siobhan Carroll, Michael Kandel, Jamil Nasir, and Tim Sullivan.
nwcMUSIC: My God – It’s Full of Monstarrs
We have something super-special this year: a multiple-act Friday afternoon showcase of nerdcore, the hip-hop of geeks, called MONSTARRS OF NERDCORE.
At NWC36: Guest of Honor Autograph Session
Our Guests of Honor are available to sign autographs during this hour. PLEASE NOTE: So that as many fans as possible can participate, we will be enforcing a three-items-at-a-time (or single-sketch) autograph limit.
The Geekmusic Podcast – Episode One: Norwescon!
CRIME and the Forces of Evil are premiering a geekmusic podcast this very month, and episode one is also a sneak preview at what’s coming up in nwcMUSIC 2013 at Norwescon 36.
At NWC36: The Weirdest Things I Have Had to Build
As costume designers we are constantly challenged to create costumes and props of the most absurd kind. Our intrepid panelists share with you some of their biggest challenges and how they overcame those obstacles.
At NWC36: PK Dick Ceremony & Reception
The Philip K. Dick Award is given annually for the best original paperback novel published in the USA. Come join us for a little music, some refreshments, and the 2012 Philip K. Dick Award presentation with readings from attending nominees.
At NWC36: Best New Technologies for the Startup Mad Scientist
Saving the world is good, but taking over the world is even better! What field should the up-and-coming mad scientist get into on their path to unlimited power or enough money to get some really cool toys?
At NWC36: Let’s Make a Movie: Low Budget Special Effects
In lieu of an unspeakable budget, here is a collection of techniques and tricks, including live demonstrations, of some special effects that you can do on a more dinner-and-a-movie budget!