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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

LAcon V apologizes for the inaccessibility of the backstage ramp on the arena main stage and for hurtful, ableist language used during the Hugo Awards Ceremony rehearsal. We are very sorry for the harm that was caused. Our full apology can be found here: www.lacon.org/2026/09/11/a...

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Fuzzy says they miss all their friends and to stay tuned for a few more recaps from #LAconV before we sign off!

A group of people dressed as foxes for a meetup wearing fur suits, fox masks, and fox cosplays complete with fuzzy ears and gloves. A plush Fuzzy the Channel Island Fox is in the front in the middle of them.

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H.H. Pak @hhpak.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Fun fact, I watched the recording of Amal El-Mohtar's wonderful speech later because I spent the majority of it backstage in a state of senseless shock. I cannot express how immeasurably grateful I am to the SFF community for this honor. NEV would call you Those Kind Readers. Thank you all.

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Paul "Princejvstin" Weimer @princejvstin.com · 05/09/2026

608. #photography The @laworldcon.bsky.social Murderbot Panel: @brendaclough.bsky.social Chris Weitz Andrew Miano and @marthawells.com

Brenda Clough, Chris Weitz, Andrew Miano, Martha Wells

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

You can follow all the finalists (or at least all the ones who have Bsky accounts) for the 2026 Hugo Awards right here with this starter pack. go.bsky.app/mR4XaC

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buy my book @nmamatas.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Bluesky can't handle FB links easily, so here is a cap of my note of thanks to this Saturday's performance of The Failure of the Century at @laworldcon.bsky.social

Home from Los Angeles Worldcon, which was great! I managed to miss almost everyone (that wasn't the great part) unless they came by the PM Press booth in the dealer's room to say hi to me. Hotel lobby hamburger dinners for half-a-hundred bux just ain't for me, what can I say?
The Failure of the Century went amazingly well. It was a very "stagey" staged reading—99% a full performance except that the actors were on-book. Huge thanks to Scott Edelman Cody Goodfellow Rachel S. Heslin Jim Keller S Elizabeth Ransdell and Josh Wilson. Their performances (and Josh as publisher, house lights flicker-off-er and general dogsbody) were epic. The actors brought their own costumes from home (and made/got stuff such as a massive Egyptian nemes and a fake mustache), and props (typewriter! letter opener!), and special effects (blood! sound montage!) did stage management, and worked out blocking and gestural elements of their performances in an instant, despite only having rehearsed via Zoom previously.
We only got access to the venue and were even able to see what it was like ninety minutes before showtime too. The Worldcon tech crew was also thrillingly competent and hit all the sound and light cues despite zero time to practice.
As no theater company was involved, I'll have to mark the show as "self-produced" on my CV, but it wasn't. The actors and publisher produced it while I just rushed behind them saying that their great ideas were great ideas!
About thirty-forty people came and dozens watched virtually, and we sold many copies of the playscript both right after the show and throughout the rest of the con, including four on the historically dead Worldcon day of Monday.
It was very exciting, and more than a little exhausting. And now it's all over. That's the theater for ya!
Coming soon? Austin, Texas!

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Alex Kingsley @alexyquest.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

a smattering of @laworldcon.bsky.social pics

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Worldcon will return in "Avengers: Doomsday."

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An Unofficial Hugo Book Club Blog @hugobookclub.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Youngest-ever Hugo winning author @hhpak.bsky.social at the Hugos on Sunday night (Photo by Kelcey Bauer)

HH Pak. In a white shirt. Well lit professional photo. Creative Commons License Non-Commercial Attribution Required.

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Sophie Burnham @sophieburnham.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

a non-exhaustive list of @laworldcon.bsky.social highlights: - the joyous, fierce cameraderie of this year's astounding award finalist cohort - an incredible full-circle moment while @micaiahjohnson.bsky.social allowed me to wax poetic about how her work got me to the hugos in the first place

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Shawn Marier @smarier.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

LMAO

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Andy Dudak @andydudak.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Swag and remnants of a great week @laworldcon.bsky.social

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Jeremy Szal @jeremyszal.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Thank you so much to the whole team and all the volunteers of @laworldcon.bsky.social who all worked so damn hard to host a fantastic, memorable convention. We all had a blast!

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Thanks to the @ocregister.bsky.social for such a great article to mark the end of #LAconV. (We can't believe it's over already!)

Orange County Register
World Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention in Anaheim draws literary legends, celebrates genre’s best
A global gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans brought thousands to Anaheim to celebrate the Hugo Awards this weekend.
A large crowd of varying people attending a book signing.

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Worldcon will return in "Avengers: Doomsday."

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Ricky Manning @froonium.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

SHE GOT A BIG VOICE @catvalente.bsky.social battles with the PA & automistranscription equipment at her @laworldcon.bsky.social reading, gives up, and goes Unplugged.

Cat Valente looking at a monitor which is attempting to transcribe her speech; it reads "need to bite. So it doesn't matter if it's not actually working, which I think it's not,"

The aforementioned monitor, now displaying "actually working, which I think it's not / / I got a big voice."

Cat V, having abandoned all microphones, holds her book (well, her tablet) in both hands and preaches to a rapt audience (offscreen, but trust me)

Cat V, having been provided a microphone on a boom stand regardless of her big voice, throws up her hands, bravely accepting the cards fate has dealt her

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KC Grifant, Author @kcgrifant.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A highlight of @laworldcon.bsky.social was reconnecting with my scifi #writing mentors! I met Joe and Gay Haldeman through an MIT class and the writing center about 15 years ago. They were so incredibly supportive and encouraging. Full circle moment: now I’m teaching/ mentoring students like them 🫶

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Ricky Manning @froonium.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Another @laworldcon.bsky.social highlight: The radiant @tamikathompson.bsky.social reads a spellbinding chapter from her NEW NOVEL "The Curse of Hester Gardens."

The author in question, book and microphone in hand.

Same, with a big smile. (The author, not the book.)

The author eyes the audience. She knows something we don't know. Mua ha ha.

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Tara Campbell @taracampbell.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Guys, I don't want to brag, but I helped catch a #ghost today at @laworldcon.bsky.social #ghostbusters Check out Ghostbusters of Orange County--they do exhibits and charity events year round: linktr.ee/GhostbustersOC

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Opening Ceremonies is happening! Stream it here on our YouTube channel now: www.youtube.com/@lacon-online

Opening Ceremonies with a crowd of people watching a stage with LAcon V branding displayed

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Art Process of Stan Sakai was a unique look into how our Guest of Honor Stan Sakai creates and draws his iconic characters. This panel gave attendees a rare opportunity to witness the process and was a lot of fun!

Stan Sakai smiling and sitting at a table behind a projector and holding a drawing pad and marker.

A starting sketch of Stan's character Usagi Yojimbo.

A 4 paneled sketch in black marker showing a village and a character walking through it panel by panel.

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Masquerade participant and winner photos are now up on Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/20078... Info about all of our amazing contestants can be found with each photo, or you can check the LAcon V site!

A person wearing an elaborate dress with frilled sleeves has their arms outstretched. They are wearing red hair pulled up with a red flower tucked on the side. A person in a suit stands behind them.

Two people stand in front of a landscape background. One is dressed as the Rocketeer with their helmet off and the other is dressed in mechanics clothing and a gray wig.

A kaiju suit, which resembles a blue dragon, holds another green dragon while pointing out at the audience with one claw.

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Official con merchandise has now been discounted! Come grab your Fuzzy the Fox plushie, playing cards, and tote bags at a new low price! While supplies last, closing at 4pm!

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A. L. Raden @radenstudios.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who said hi, watched/participated in a panel, brought a piece of art home, and, in general, celebrated with this amazing community this weekend at @laworldcon.bsky.social!! I appreciate you all so much! What a wildly beautiful five days!

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Gwyan Rhabyt @rhabyt.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Standing room only for Historical Fiction Meets SF/F at @laworldcon.bsky.social Monday morning doesn't stop enthusiastic fans!

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Choco Bash @ASC BLFC FurPoc @transformartive.com · 31/08/2026

Last day to check out the Con History booth before the exhibit hall closes at 4pm. At noon until 1pm I am running my panel Storytelling in the Age of Franchise: Mechanics for Making a Hit Franchise in 253A (ACC North). Last day of @laworldcon.bsky.social!

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Casey Coukos @caseycoukos.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Acquired a couple new books at @laworldcon.bsky.social 😬

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The final issue of The Fuzzy Pink Papers is out now: www.lacon.org/newsletter/i... Read about last night's Hugo Award winners and so much more!

Fuzzy the Channel Island Fox illustrated with fuzzy pink slippers

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Karen Tanenbaum @drtanenbaumii.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Somehow we have acquired too many books, both purchased and adopted. The @laworldcon.bsky.social freebie table is clearly a fae trap designed to sell suitcases. #worldcon

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Lynne M. Thomas 🏳️‍🌈🚀🦄 📜 @lynnemthomas.com · 31/08/2026

Thank you, @laworldcon.bsky.social. I had an amazing time making new friends, reconnecting with old friends, and being reminded why I love this community so much. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to make it happen.

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The last day of LAcon V is here! Fuzzy says you should take advantage of the book signings, panels, board games, readings, author and artist booths, exhibits, and so much more before the con is over. We hope you have an amazing day and a great rest of your 2026 Worldcon!

Fuzzy the Channel Island Fox posing in bushes outside Anaheim Convention Center with a display of LAcon information

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A whirlwind final day at @laworldcon.bsky.social! A reading, a signing at the @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social table, co-hosting the @carlbrandon.bsky.social Society Tea, and a 2026 Debut Authors panel. Highlight: my editor @dianapho.bsky.social took home her 3rd Hugo Award for Best Editor Long Form!

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Novel goes to The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow (Tor US; Tor UK).

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Novella goes to The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar (Tordotcom; Arcadia UK).

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Novelette goes to “Never Eaten Vegetables” by H.H. Pak (Clarkesworld, Issue 220).

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Short Story goes to “In My Country” by Thomas Ha (Clarkesworld, Issue 223).

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Series goes to Old Man’s War by John Scalzi (Tor US; Tor UK).

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story or Comic goes to A Wizard of Earthsea: A Graphic Novel, written by Ursula K. Le Guin, adapted and art by Fred Fordham (Clarion Books; Walker UK).

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Related Work goes to Inventing the Renaissance by Ada Palmer (University of Chicago Press US, Head of Zeus UK).

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form goes to Sinners, screenplay by Ryan Coogler, directed by Ryan Coogler (Proximity Media, Warner Bros. Pictures).

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form goes to Murderbot: “All Systems Red”, written by Paul Weitz & Chris Weitz, directed by Roseanne Liang, based on the book All Systems Red by Martha Wells (Apple TV).

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Game or Interactive Work goes to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive, published by Kepler Interactive.

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Editor, Long Form goes to Diana M. Pho.

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Editor, Short Form goes to Neil Clarke.

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist goes to John Picacio.

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Semiprozine goes to Uncanny Magazine, publisher and editor-in-chief: Michael Damian Thomas; managing editor Monte Lin; poetry editor Betsy Aoki, podcast producers Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Fanzine goes to nerds of a feather, flock together, editors Roseanna Pendlebury, Arturo Serrano, Paul Weimer; senior editors Joe Sherry, G. Brown, and Vance Kotrla.

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Fancast goes to Hugo, Girl!, presented by Haley Zapal, Amy Salley, Lori Anderson, and Kevin Anderson.

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer goes to Jason Sanford.

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist goes to Yuumei.

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