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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 3h

Some information about metro track work on the Red, Silver, and Orange lines this weekend for people coming to Capclave via metro. Reminder we are across the street from the Twinbrook station on the Red line. www.wmata.com/ride/planned...

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Planned Track Work | WMATA

Metro conducts regular preventive maintenance and planned capital work. Overnight and weekend hours will be used for enhanced upkeep and asset preservation work.

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Rebecca Roanhorse @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social · 12h

My schedule for CapClave this weekend, including events, panels, and signings. A text version of the schedule can be found at CapClave.org

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The largest WSFA Press book is Roots to Touch Sky by @shereereneethomas.bsky.social Will be available at Capclave next week and available online after the convention. Thanks again to Simba for taking time out of his schedule to supervise the making of this book

The latest in WSFA Press book, Roots to Touch Sky by Shereé Renee Thomas. The book as a yellow cover with the title in white text with an image of a person covered in constellations. The book will be available at Capclave in the dealer's room October 2-4, 2026 and online after the convention. Each book is signed and numbered

Simba the cat is an orange tabby and a bit of a cuddler. He is in a loaf position on a section of a cat tree covered in beige carpet. Next to him is the window so he can supervise his domain.

Simba lives with his human staff and sister, Princess Quincy. His hobbies include trying to get outside when he's not allowed, and pestering his sister.

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John Picacio @johnpicacio.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Baltimore Homies: Mark your calendars for @charmcityspec.bsky.social’s September 25th author extravaganza featuring @marygthompson.bsky.social @justinkey.bsky.social @restingdinoface.bsky.social and more at The Ivy Bookshop. cc: @sarahpinsker.bsky.social @nottenst.bsky.social @capclave.bsky.social

Graphic promoting Charm City Spec’s September 25th author reading lineup at the Ivy Bookshop (featuring peacock feather background).

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Jean Marie Ward @jeanmarieward.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Award-winning author and “bewildered pilgrim” @jamesmorrowauthor.bsky.social takes the spotlight in this interview from @capclave.bsky.social 2019. The interview is published here for the first time in cooperation with Buzzy Multimedia LLC. youtu.be/mtXcO50sL8Y

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The Washington (DC) Science Fiction Association (WSFA) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 WSFA Small Press Award for Short Fiction: “Bag of Holding” by Liz Westbrook-Trenholm, On Spec, Vol 35., No. 3, Issue #133, Copper Pig Writers' Society (October 2025), ed. by Diane Walton; and

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

A friend of Capclave informed us they received a scam email claiming the hotel block is full and to click a link for additional rooms. There are still rooms available in the hotel block. Find them here at the link below or go to Capclave. org and click on hotel www.hilton.com/en/attend-my...

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We have a Capclave table! We're near the elevators on the 5th floor, next to LA Con. Grab a membership since rates go up on June 1st. WSFA Press books make great gifts

A person sitting at the Capclave table, in front of him are WSFA Press books and Pedro helping out. In addition to Pedro and his siblings, there are books by Guests of Honor Nino Cipri and Rebecca Roanhorse. Behind him is the banner and video screens promoting Balticon programming related to dinosaurs

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

While the rest of the extinction does the last minute checklists, Pedro takes a moment to remind you they Capclave will have a table at @balticon.bsky.social this weekend.

Pedro wearing his pink sombrero is patiently sitting in his dodo carrier while the rest of the extinction runs around with last minute packing. Pedro packed last night and got up early to do the final checklist. What should he read while wait?

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

All set up at the Gaithersburg book festival in scenic Gaithersburg, MD. Say hi to the dodos and learn about Capclave

The usual suspects up very well to set up a table for the Gaithersburg book festival. This is a two table set up with one table on the left has books by Guests Rebecca Roanhorse and Nino Cipri and dodos. The table on the right is perpendicular to the table on the left and has books, lots of books.

Did we mention books make great graduation gifts

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Just set up the table for RavenCon, looking forward to a weekend seeing old friends and meeting new friends.

A Capclave staffer wearing a grey shirt with a dodo laughing at a bad joke. The Capclave table is full of dodos, books by Guests Rebecca Roanhorse and Nino Cipri, and WSFA Press books. Yay books!

We're by the dealers room

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Pedro knows it's hard work getting the hotel room ready for parties, this is why he delegates that task to the humans #Ravencon

Pedro the small plush dodo wearing a Hawaiian shirt and black bowler hat supervises his human staff putting the hotel room into dodo party central at RavenCon.

Details on the party board or stop by the Capclave table Friday for details

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Reminder today 3/31 is the last day to submit stories to the WSFA Small Press Award. Prize $500 USD. Deadline March 31 at 11:59 pm EDT wsfasmallpressaward.org/The_Rules.php

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Washington Science Fiction Association's Small Press Award

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Reminder the WSFA Small Press Award accepting submissions until March 31, 2016 at 11:59 PM EDT. Cash prize of $500 USD to the winner. Rules and details below www.wsfasmallpressaward.org

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Washington Science Fiction Association's Small Press Award

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Arrived at Awesome Con, at our home for the weekend table 1206. Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new friends. Here's our table

The Capclave table at awesome con, it has dodos, books, and information about Capclave. We're at booth 1206

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Pedro getting ready for a big day. Capclave is at table 1206 at #Awesomecon this weekend. We have stickers and dodos, it's going to be a great weekend

A close up of Pedro wearing his Hawaiian shirt and bowler hat at a jaunty angle. He is on top of a bag that has images of an old school Nintendo controller. He's doing his final checklist to make sure we have everything for the table.

Pedro has a checklist for every con since he tends to forget things without it. For example, he just forgot his water bottle. Hydration is important

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The dodos made it safely home from #Mysticon. They're enjoying hot chocolate and catching up on reading. Remember to be safe when shoveling and remember the proper technique, and check up on the vulnerable people in your community.

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Greetings from Mysticon on a snowy Sunday morning. We're at the table and spending the night is snowy Roanoke and return to dodo central Monday morning. Reminder that there's no snow in Maryland in October and you get to see pretty leaves

View from the Capclave table with a rear view of dodos that may have partied too hard Saturday night. Next to them is the candy bowl full of individually wrapped candies

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Pedro taking a water break during a party, remember to take water breaks while partying. Speaking of parties the old fashioned party is in room 336. We also have mocktails and soft drinks for non drinkers or anyone partaking in Dry January

Pedro in his party dodo Hawaiian shirt and hat in a jaunty angle is taking a water break from a clear glass. He's also socializing with his fellow dodos.

Remember to hydrate early and often

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Setting up the Capclave table at Mysticon, we're close to registration. Looking forward to a fun weekend, snow and daleks just add to the fun

One of the dodos hanging out with the daleks, have to be careful with them since daleks really know how to party.

Our dodo is wearing a white raglan style shirt with light blue sleeves and orange trim. He's also wearing a fancy hat. Why is a dodo wearing a fancy hat? Come to room 336 from 9pm to 12 midnight to see why

The dalek is red and ranting about exterminating the snow.

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Just arrived at the #Mysticon hotel, looking forward to seeing everyone

Photos of two signs the first sign on the left explains Mysticon con etiquette and policies about personal space, props, weapons, hygiene, and badges. The second sign gives advice on having a healthy convention. It suggests 5 hours of sleep, 2 hot meals, and 1 shower every day. The dodos totally approve

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

A little dodo says the WSFA Small Press Award is open for submissions until March 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST. Prizes: a nifty trophy and $500 USD prize will be presented at Capclave on Oct 3rd wsfasmallpressaward.org/The_Rules.php

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Washington Science Fiction Association's Small Press Award

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Good morning, Phil con! Handsome boy Pedro is wearing a bowler hat instead of his sombrero, guess the reference and he will give you a custom ribbon.

Pedro wearing a Hawaiian shirt and a bowler hat as one does. Remember if you get the reference/cosplay hr will give you a custom ribbon. Pedro is on the edge of the table today since he want to live on the edge.

Someone's fingers are in the frame, still went with the photo because Pedro blinked during other photos

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Capclave table set up for @psfs.bsky.social Say hi to the dodos and preregister for Capclave, remember it's in early October next year

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Pedro getting settled in the hotel room for @psfs.bsky.social Pedro and friends have a table for Phil con this weekend. Will post location when we get our table. Now time to enjoy the cookie and get in a bit of reading

Pedro the small Capclave dodo wearing a Hawaiian shirt and green sombrero is eating a chocolate chip and walnut cookie while standing by the tv. You can see his older sister Gwendodolyn in the background.

The dodos are having a chill day and reading before getting ready for Phil con.

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Capclave will return.... October 2-4, 2026 Rockville, MD Guests of Honor Nino Cipri and Rebecca Roanhorse Mark your calendars

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Capclave 2025 is winding down, the con suite is almost empty. Thank you to everyone who made Capclave a success, especially Guests Joe and Gay Haldeman and Naomi Kritzer. Thank you to the participants, volunteers, and members who make everything happen. Safe travels and get a good night's sleep

A very energetic yet tired Pedro supervising the con suite tear down. He has flyers for the WSFA meeting on October 3rd via zoom. Go to wsfa dot org for more info.

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Pedro hanging out in the con suite, have a snack or pick up one for the road. We're open until 2pm

Pedro in his finest Hawaiian shirt and green sombrero has his beak in a coke can because Sunday afternoon comes after Saturday night. Even dodos need to caffinate

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

The winner of the WSFA Small Press Award is “A Catalog of 21st Century Ghosts” by Pat Murphy, Lightspeed Magazine (December 2024) ed. John Joseph Adams Congratulations!

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Yoshi from BSFS announcing the winner of the BSFS amateur writer awards The winners are: First Place: "The Werewife" by M. Engle-Pratt of Baltimore. A woman who lives alone in the woods is visited on the full moon every month by a wolf who becomes human only on that night.

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Capclave Sam Lubell welcoming everyone to the award ceremony

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Soon we will know the winner of the WSFA Small Press Award, it's so secret even the dodos don't know who won. We will find out soon Here's a list of the shortlist WSFA Small Press Award Nominees Presented September 20, 2025 Capclave, Rockville, MD

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

The mass signing started plenty of time to get your books signed. Here's a photo of the room and there will be cake.

Photo of the people getting books signed by the guests of honor and others sitting

Photo of the cake as part of the festivities, a vanilla cake with white frosting and fruit decorations

A chocolate cake for the festivities, has chocolate frosting with red frosting decorations and fruit decorations. Chocolate cake is also Dawn's favorite cake, she wants you to know

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Danielle Ackley-McPhail @dackleymcphail.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Hanging out at @capclave.bsky.social this weekend, come visit us in the dealer's room for treats and books! @especbooks.bsky.social @neoparadoxa.bsky.social

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Dodo Esquire took a break to chat with a friend from Balticon. Best part of cons is seeing old friends and making new friends

Dodo Esquire is a small dodo wearing a suit, he's always a dapper dresser. He's in conversation with a dragon friend from Balticon. The dragon is black with purple wings and green chest. Dodo Esquire is sitting on their shoulder.

There's a jack-o'-lantern on the floor next to the dragon because September is Halloween eve.

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Reminder that the WSFA Small Press Award ceremony is in the Eisenhower room close to registration and the cash bar the hotel is currently setting up

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Be like Rosie and buy your Capclave 2026 memberships. They make great gifts and you get to meet Guests Nino Cipri and Rebecca Roanhorse Oct 2-4, 2026!

Rosie the dodo puppet wearing a purple lei around her neck with her Capclave badge with Rosie the dodo handwritten on it. She is in front of a clipboard with the Capclave 2026 preregistration information. She was gracious to pose for a photo before writing anything down.

Did we mention that Capclave memberships make great gifts? For early holiday shopping, birthdays, or to say happy Tuesday.

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Pedro had a great night's sleep, and a healthy breakfast. Now he's volunteering in the con suite, say hi to Pedro. Thank you to all the volunteers that make Capclave happen.

Pedro the small plush dodo wearing a Hawaiian shirt and green sombrero sits next to a bottle of chocolate milk and behind a bowl of rice crispy squares.

Pedro thanks all the volunteers for their hard work.

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Superheroes versus the Law panel. Batman is a form of wish fulfillment where he always gets the bad guy even though he breaks the law. Every super criminal would be acquitted due to Fourth Amendment violations. I'm not a lawyer so I'm probably not explaining it right

Three people sitting at a table speaking about superheroes versus the Law.

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

We now return to our regularly scheduled Capclave posts already in progress

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Confirmed with a male volunteer that the accessible men's room across from Plaza III and by the elevators have larger stalls with bars. The hallway to get to the restrooms by the elevators is narrow and wheelchair uses may have issues turning.

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Accessibility restrooms part 2. Another set of accessible restrooms are in the lobby by the elevators. There's a small black sign with white text that says restrooms. Follow the hall to the restrooms The women's room has one accessible stall with multiple bars. No photos for privacy reasons.

View of the accessible restrooms sign from the lobby by the elevators. The black sign is near the top of the entryway. It has white text that says "Restrooms". Next to it is a screen advertising hotel restaurant. It also has helpful information about locations and hours

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Bathroom update, the accessible restrooms are across from Plaza III. The women's room has 2 larger stalls with hand rails and a baby changing space. No photos of the inside of the restroom due to privacy reasons.

A photo of the women's restroom in the hotel across from the Plaza III room. The door is dark grey with a metal handle and lock. The black placard with white text says women with a graphic of a figure wearing a dress and the accessibility symbol.

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