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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Rosie poses with Rebecca Roanhorse, Sheree Renee Thomas, and Nino Cipri. She's having a great time with new friends

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Rosie went to the mass signing after the ceremony. She wanted to say everyone is so nice

View from the entrance of the mass signing, there are people at tables with books to sell and sign

Rosie at the signing table waiting to greet people

Photo of the cake that was served at the award ceremony. It is chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and orange and yellow frosting

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Photo on the left are the finalists and their editors/publishers with their certificates.

A group of four people standing in front of tables with a black drape posing for photos after the WSFA Small Press Award ceremony

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

And the Winner is "Guardians of the Well," by Rose Strickman, In Another Time Magazine, Issue 3, (June 2025), ed. by Agatha Grimke Rose Strickman is unable to attend in person

Photo of the clear lucite award given to the winner of the WSFA Small Press Award.

The text says Guardians of the Well by Rose Strickman. In Another Time Magazine Issue 3 (June 2025). WSFA 2026 Small Press Fiction Award

Congratulations!

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Rosie is seated and ready for the WSFA Small Press Award and the BSFS Avery/Deutsch Amateur Writing Contest ceremony in Washington.

Rosie is seated using a black messenger bag as a booster seat. She is studying a flyer with the awards information

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Preregister for Capclave 2027 at the registration desk today and tomorrow. Weekend rate at Capclave is $55. Dates September 24-26, 2027 GoH Alix E. Harrow

A paper on a lack matt board describing the rates for Capclave 2027.

Full weekend $55 at Capclave only, register now

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Rosie taking a break to talk to Minerva from @balticon.bsky.social and other friends. Meeting with current friends and meeting new friends is Rosie's favorite part of Capclave Learn about other area conventions in the fan table alley

Rosie sitting on the Balticon table with Minerva, a purple crochet wyvern. Stop by the fan table alley to learn about Balticon and other area conventions

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Some of the great items in the silent auction, open until 5pm today. Bid early and often in the dealer's room

Books, coffee cups, and stuffies just some of the items that are part of the silent auction in the dealer's room

So much stuff it can't fit into one photo. Bowls of candies, shirts, and games. Auction open until 5pm

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Rosie is a bit of a scardy dodo when it comes to horror, so Pedro agreed to keep her company during @ninocipri.bsky.social Guest of Honor interview

Pedro still in his green sombrero sits close to Rosie because she's a scardy dodo when it comes to horror. Pedro reminds Rosie that horror writers are some of the nicest people ever

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Pedro enjoying a snack while Rosie recommends books at the con suite. Lots of snacks and drinks. Remember to eat healthy meals and drink lots of water

Pedro enjoying a bag of popcorn while Rosie excitedly talks about all the book recommendations she has received.

Lots of snacks available at the con suite, remember to eat healthy meals as well

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The dealer's room is in Roosevelt, earlier photo of them setting up. Now is the time to do all of your holiday shopping

Photo of vendors setting up for the weekend

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The gaming room is in adams near the end of the hallway. Play games and meet new friends. Thanks to our friends at @balticon.bsky.social for loaning us the games. They have an epic collection.

Rosie with a bunch of board games borrowed from our friends from the Baltimore Science Fiction Society aka BSFS

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The accessible restrooms are across from Plaza III. If you walk past the double doors by the dealer's room keep walking until you see the sign

A photo of the outside of the accessible restrooms. They are by Plaza III

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Restrooms near the elevators in the hotel lobby. The hallway ti reach them is long and narrow so it may be challenging for people with accessibility needs

Photo of the restroom near the elevators in the lobby.

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Here's the dodocent tour by Rosie Multiple posts incoming

Rosie standing on a round table surrounded by chairs. It took time to get a photo with her eyes open.

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Rosie gets settled as she prepares for her discussion group. Topic: Dodos are awesome. Discuss

Two dodos sitting in grey chairs in front of a table with a black drape. Rosie is on the left and Pedro is on the right facing Rosie. He is very impressed with her point

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Rosie just got her wings on the latest WSFA Press book release Roots to Touch the Sky by @shereereneethomas.bsky.social Available at the Capclave dealer's room this weekend. They make great gifts

Rosie posing with two copies of Roots to Touch the Sky on each side of her. She is on the side table in the hallway of the hotel.

She bought tie copies one to keep and another time give, as WSFA Press books make great gifts

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Rosie is slightly confused because she was told to go to the green room for a delivery. There's nothing green in here. How can it be a green room without green? Set up continues as Rosie ponders the mysteries of the convention

Rosie ponders why the green room is called the green room when there's nothing green in it. She is waiting on a delivery while sitting on a round table surrounded by ten chairs. The walls are white and the carpet is grey with a brown design

No more time to think about it, deliveries are on their way

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Just arrived at the Capclave hotel. Busy morning working on con set up

Pedro wearing a green sombrero and Rosie wearing a purple lei and a name tag saying Rosie the dodo are sitting on a grey chair while waiting for the gaming room supplies to arrive. It's here! Off we go to help

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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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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 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

Capclave Sam Lubell welcoming everyone to the award ceremony

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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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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

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

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

Pedro is ready to go to Capclave and meet new friends. The humans need a few minutes to double check a few things and load the dodomobile

Pedro the small plush dodo is impatiently waiting for the humans to get going. He is wearing a green sombrero and his head is poking out of a black travel bag. The bag is on a beige couch on top of a black, yellow, and pink blanket.

Pedro and his dodo family will be at Capclave this weekend in scenic Rockville MD

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Pedro and friends are having a great time at #LitRPGcon No table, say hi to them and get a cool ribbon as a gift

Three plushies in a row. From left to right, rusty the red panda cosplaying as Queen Akira, Cinnamon the brown bunny cosplaying as Sylvie, and Pedro wearing a Hawaiian shirt and bowler hat at a jaunty angle. Say Hi to them and they will give you a ribbon

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Our Dodo Esq visits his plushie friends from @psfs.bsky.social and @balticon.bsky.social . While telling people about Capclave is fun, it's also great to see friends.

Dodo Esq catching with friend Minerva from Balticon. Dodo is sitting next to Minerva, a purple bookwyrm. In front of them is a container full of hard candies and next to a sign promoting their writer's group.

Dodo Esq with the Philly Phanatic and Gritty at the Philcon table. Esq is more of a Nats and Caps fan, it's okay friends can have different tastes and interests and still be friends.

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Ser Darth 🔜 Capclave @capclave.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Capclave has a table at the #Shoreleave convention center in scenic Lancaster, PA. Say hi to the dodos and buy a Capclave membership, they make great gifts for all occasions. We're sharing a table with LA Con V, remember to check them out too.

A dodo plushie wearing a Star Trek command gold uniform sits on a black chair, she wished that everyone reading the alt text lives long and prospers.

The Capclave half of the fan table with the usual Capclave table drape, Capt Dodo in command yellow, a smaller blue dodo with a Capclave bandanna, WSFA Press books, plus the usual bookmarks and flyers. There's also origami dinosaurs because everything is more fun with origami dinosaurs. Remember one can never have too many bookmarks

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