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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 04/10/2026

Are you a vendor of geeky and fandom goods? Interested in vending those goods with a few thousand #Norwescon members? Applications are open now! The deadline to apply for #nwc49 is November 20, 2026. Visit our website to find out more and get started: buff.ly/yacfu4B.

A picture of an elf with white hair, holding a sword standing at the mouth of a cave, a growling panther at their side looking out into a wilderness. In the top right corner are the words Norwescon 49 in black, and the words To Boldly Go in brown. In the center of the image are the words Dealers' Room Applications Now Open

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 24/09/2026

Don't forget! On October 1, the four-day adult membership rate will increase to $110. Until then, a four-day adult membership to #nwc49 is only $80. At #Norwescon we give you a real badge, so start thinking about ribbons, stickers, and badge swag! Memberships at buff.ly/1bFaedS.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 20/09/2026

Keep the book talk going all year with the Norwescon's Bibliophiles group and discuss a new book each month. See what books we're reading, track events, and join the conversation by becoming a part of the Norwescon's Bibliophile Facebook group. Info at: buff.ly/2g0c58G.

Picture is a book cover for Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson. Background is a weathered black with a light grey outline of a cross-style shape. The title of the book is in yellow letters at the bottom of the image.

Picture is of a book cover for The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz. The background is an illustration of a cityscape set against a rugged evergreen coastline. A large tree is in the center of the image and the title of the book in white letters runs vertically on top of the image of the tree.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 18/09/2026

We're at the Puyallup Fair! Find us in the Expo Hall by the Gold Gate entrance. Come say hi and learn about what we're planning for #nwc49. We're sharing the space with other convention friends, Crypticon Seattle and @dfgamecon.bsky.social. We're here today through Saturday!

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 14/09/2026

The Norwescon Writers Workshop is open for submissions, accepting short story or novel excerpts in the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror genres! No fee with con membership. Deadline is February 1, 2027. Info at buff.ly/PA5zIkE. #nwc49 #writing #wip #seattle #pnw #writersworkshop #scifi #fantasy

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 12/09/2026

It’s September! You know what that means? Just six months until #NWC49! Our first planning meeting of the year is kicking off now. Want to help out? Visit our Volunteers page for all the details: buff.ly/IC0ROIH #norwescon #norwesconvolunteers

Lots of people gathered around round tables in a hotel conference room, with a large straight table at the front with our Executive team, and a Zoom window projected on one wall for our remote attendees.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 05/09/2026

It's September already? We bid good bye to summer and head into fall we must also say good bye to our current membership rate. On October 1, the four-day adult membership rate will increase to $110. Until then, a four-day adult membership is only $80. Purchase at: buff.ly/DJErSm8.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 29/07/2026

Welcome to Wednesday! We asked Crystal Lloyd on our Social Media team, "What are you reading?" #norwescon #NWC49 #norwesconvolunteers

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 26/07/2026

Calling all authors, artists, scientists, crafters, fandom experts, and more for #NWC49! Our panelist applications are open and we're ready to hear from you. We recommend filling out the application by mid-August. Apply here: buff.ly/T1LhsYD.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 22/07/2026

Happy Wednesday! Today we talk with Eric Lloyd, one of our volunteers and ask, "What are you reading?" #norwescon #NWC49 #norwesconvolunteers

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 19/07/2026

At Norwescon, we love reading and collecting books. Do you have a collection you want to show off? Post a picture of your bookshelves in the comments. Be creative, show us your book loving pets too! #norwescon #NWC49

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 15/07/2026

Welcome to Wednesday! Today we asked our Philip K. Dick Award Ceremony Coordinator, Michael Hanscom, "what are you reading?" #norwescon #NWC49 #norwesconvolunteers

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 08/07/2026

It's Wednesday! Today we ask our Personnel Director, Salt Hale, "What are you reading?" #norwescon #NWC49 #NorwesconVolunteers

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 07/07/2026

We want panel suggestions for #NWC49! Had a geeky conversation and thought the topic would make a great panel at a convention? If it's a panel you want to run, complete the panel suggestion form at our website. For a more casual idea you hope to see others develop, email programming@norwescon.org.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 24/06/2026

It's Wednesday! Today we asked our Publications Director Michelle Morrell, "what are you reading?" #norwescon #NWC49 #norwesconvolunteers

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 19/06/2026

If you didn't get chance to see the #nwc48 masquerade in person you can now watch it at the #Norwescon historical archives. Browse the collection to find prior years' program books, badges, 'zines, and more! Watch the masquerade and explore the archives at: buff.ly/iJ1zfzM.

Photo shows a stage with the convention theme backdrop on a screen. Eight figures are on the stage dressed in varying costumes.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 13/06/2026

It's almost time for camping! Join #norwescon for the annual camping trip July 10-12, 2026 and hang out in the woods with fellow geeks. Don't forget to RSVP to campout@norwescon.org.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 10/06/2026

It's Wednesday! We asked our Norwescon49 Chair, Rob Stewart, "What are you reading?" #nwc49 #norwescon @nwcinterviews

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 07/06/2026

It’s the annual Norwescon summer volunteer appreciation picnic! (Well…summer-ish this year.) if you’re here, great! If not? Join us next year! In the meantime, enjoy your summer, and look for more info about #NWC49 starting this fall! www.norwescon.org

Lots of Norwescon volunteers gathered around tables under a large picnic shelter in a park.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 07/06/2026

The #Norwescon Bibliophiles book club is going strong! June's book is A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett. Join us Tuesday June 16 at 7 p.m. to discuss the book and meet other bibliophiles! For more information join the dedicated Facebook group: buff.ly/8rvP8RO.

Image is of a black and silver book cover, title is A Drop Of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett. There is an image of a plant with a hand coming out of the roots. Beside the book cover is a strip of bright green succulent plants, some are trailing onto the cover.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 04/06/2026

Don't forget! #Norwescon volunteers are invited to join our annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic on Sunday, June 7, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Steel Lake Park in Federal Way. Friends, family, and new volunteers are welcome! Location details and Facebook event link at: buff.ly/kxSyOmR.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 28/05/2026

We are so excited for #nwc49 that hotel room reservations are already open! Book your room and get ready to have a blast at #Norwescon 49, March 25-28, 2027. Visit norwescon.org to secure a hotel room at our special convention price.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 27/05/2026

Our friends at the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) want to remind our reading, writing, and book-loving community about the upcoming 61st Annual Nebula Awards Conference and Nebula Awards Ceremony! Tickets: buff.ly/U0PW02o

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 10/05/2026

Congratulations to the #NWC48 masquerade winners! Visit the masquerade page of our website for the complete list of winners with more photos coming soon to the #Norwescon Flickr account. If you were in the masquerade comment below and say hi! buff.ly/UQe6juY and buff.ly/67KRMzK.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 09/05/2026

Greetings from the final meeting of #nwc48! This is our post-con meeting where we go over our internal “onions and roses” - what didn’t work and needs to be improved, and what worked well. If you’d like to let us know what you thought, you can do so here: www.norwescon.org/about/feedba...

Lots of Norwescon staff gathered around tables in a hotel meeting space, with a Zoom window projected on one wall for remote attendees.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 25/04/2026

#Norwescon volunteers are invited to join our annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic on Sunday, June 7, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Steel Lake Park in Federal Way. Friends, family, and new volunteers are welcome! Location details and Facebook event link at: buff.ly/kxSyOmR.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 06/04/2026

Sunday at #norwescon. Thank you to our Sunday cosplayers for sharing their creativity with us. #nwc48 is done!

Two cosplayers dressed in adventuring garb

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 05/04/2026

Norwescon is proud to announce the winners of our annual Speculative Film Festival! Part Two of Two. #NWC48 #NorwesconSpeculativeFilmFestival

Winner of Best Horror Film is Amira (Spain). Director is Javier Yanez.

Winner of Best Animated Film is Back to You (Chile). Director is Martina Diaz Martinez.

Winner of Best Pacific Northwest Film is Firecrow (Canada). Director is Markham Samuels.

Winner of Best Student Film is Uncertainty Principle (Spain). Director is Andre Brugnara Petry.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 05/04/2026

Norwescon is proud to announce the winners of our annual Speculative Film Festival! Part one of two. #NWC48 #NorwesconSpeculativeFilmFestival

Winner of Judges Choice for a Film 10 minutes or under is Invasion '53 (United States). Directed by Danielle Weinberg

Winner of Judges Choice for a Film Over 10 Minutes is Spirit Slayer: Rise of the Apprentice (Singapore). Director Joel Lim.

Winner for Best Science Fiction Film is Star-Crossed (United States). Director is Bud Myrick.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 05/04/2026

What?! Day four of #NWC48! Youth can join a hunt for prizes at 9 a.m. in Olympic 1. Readings start at 9 a.m., and 10 a.m. for panels and gaming. Maybe you need a beverage and breakfast? The convention lounge opens at 9 a.m. or visit The Coffee Market in the lobby to fuel up for the last day of con.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 05/04/2026

#Norwescon Saturday had plenty of great cosplays in the halls. Thank you for sharing your cosplay skills with our social media team today! #NWC48

cosplayer in a dress holding books related to the character

Cosplayer dressed as monogolian hunter with a bow.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 05/04/2026

As revealed at the Masquerade halftime, we are excited to announce our first four Guests of Honor for next year's #NWC49! Our Writer Guest of Honor will be Seanan McGuire @seananmcguire.bsky.social Our Artist Guest of Honor will be Todd Lockwood...(🧵1/2)

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 05/04/2026

Let's get ready for Saturday night at #NWC48! Masquerade starts at 7 p.m. in Grand 3, doors at 6 p.m.. Come see the best in costume and cosplay and a not-to-be-missed halftime show! (🧵1/2)

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 04/04/2026

Day three of #NWC48! Readings start at 9 a.m and gaming and panels start at 10 a.m. The con lounge opens at 9 a.m., and the BIPOC & AAPI and Oasis (quiet) lounges open at noon. The first art-in-action demonstration is Brittany Otto with hand-cut layered paper artwork at 10 a.m. in the art show.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 04/04/2026

#Norwescon Social Media team roamed the halls today, admiring cosplayers of all genres. Here are our "Cosplays in the Hall" for Friday. Thank you to all the amazing cosplayers we saw today. pose for our social media team on Saturday, and get your own "I got social" ribbon. #nwc48

Cosplayer dressed in an asian themed cosplay.

3 cosplayers dressed in jewel toned capes made for the pattern contest.

3 cosplayers. 2 dressed in Adventure Time and one in a goth ensemble.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 04/04/2026

It's Friday, which means the Philip K. Dick award at 7 p.m. in Grand 2 or stream the ceremony on YouTube (buff.ly/luJEcna). There's Northwest Speculative Reading in Cascade 9 or on Twitch (buff.ly/foDJrhu), and karaoke in the Tower Lounge with DJ #CSharp, both at 8 p.m., (🧵1/2)

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 04/04/2026

Ready for events? Catch our screening of Labyrinth featuring a shadow cast at 5 p.m. in Grand 3. More blocks of the Speculative Film Fest at 6 p.m. in Evergreen 1 & 2, First Page Idol is with audiobook narrators at 6 p.m. in Cascade 12, or game with TWO Magic drafts from 6 to 10 p.m. in Olympic 2.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 03/04/2026

Day 2 of #NWC48! Start with a reading at 9 a.m. while the kids have cartoons and coloring (Olympic 1). At 10 a.m. our first artist in action, Lizzy D. Hill, will demonstrate painting in Grand 1 (Art Show), Speed Friending in Olympic 2, a Gary Davis concert in the Tower Lounge, or Lakeside Gaming.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 03/04/2026

Join us and our guest of honor for opening ceremonies for Norwescon 48 at 6 p.m. in Grand 3 or streaming on YouTube (buff.ly/ethOm3F). At 8 p.m. find Dave O’Neill’s SF&F Pub Trivia Extravaganza in the Tower Lounge, or learn to play Daggerheart TTRPG in Olympic 2 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 02/04/2026

#NWC48 is here! Registration, info table, and con office (Olympic 3), are open. Buy your membership at our website then hop in line to pick up your badge. We have a new lounge and new hours: BIPOC & AAPI lounge (7101), con lounge (7106 & 7108), and the NEW Oasis/quiet lounge (7204) all open at noon.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 01/04/2026

Don't forget! The price for a full four-day membership to #NWC48 increases to $125 on Thursday April 2. We also have single-day memberships available. Remember to pick up your single-day membership only on the day it is valid and prior to 8 p.m. Memberships at: buff.ly/x5mSbe2

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 01/04/2026

Happy Wednesday! This is our final three question interview. Meet Rob Stewart, the Chair of Norwescon 48. Look for him at the convention, which starts tomorrow! #norwescon #NWC48 #norwesconvolunteers

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 29/03/2026

Conventions can be overwhelming spaces, we get it! This year we have three lounge spaces: The convention lounge in rooms 7106 and 7108, the BIPOC & AAPI lounge in room 7101, and the brand new Oasis (quiet) lounge in room 7204. More at: buff.ly/dxq4NRF.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 28/03/2026

The #NWC48 souvenir program book and pocket programs are available. Download if you prefer electronic copies or pick up the printed versions at the Info table while supplies last. When you are done, if you don’t want it as a keepsake, please bring it back for recycling! buff.ly/r9esefM.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 27/03/2026

Only nine days left to submit your work to be read at First Page Idol at #NWC48! Try out your first page on a live audience with the help of professional voice actors. To submit work, email your first page with genre designation at the top to idol@norwescon.org by noon on Friday, April 3.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 26/03/2026

How's your Thursday looking? Welcome to our weekly series, the three question interview. Today was talk to Pat, our Hotel Liaison. #norwescon #NWC48 #norwesconvolunteers

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 26/03/2026

Don't miss our holiday photos for a cause at #NWC48. Come grab a photo with Santa! Every snapshot supports Page Ahead, a nonprofit dedicated to building childhood literacy. Join us in the lobby photo area on Saturday April 4 at 1 p.m. You can also donate now at the link: buff.ly/a0siBR7.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 24/03/2026

Meet the films that will be a part of Norwescon’s Speculative Film Festival at #NWC48. Check out four short films: Uncertainty Principle (Spain) Unknown User (U.S.) We Look Like You (U.S.) Work from Home (Netherlands) Join us Thursday and Friday of the convention to see all the films!

Movie poster of a woman looking frightened and the words unknown user

Movie poster for we look like you, with women in space suits in a modern city

movie poster of a woman kissing her daughter's forehead

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 23/03/2026

See the official souvenir t-shirt for #NWC48! T-shirts and other #Norwescon merch available at the con from our vendor Arkham Bazaar. Arkham Bazaar and Sigh Co. Graphics specialize in original design literary and horror graphic tees. Shop online at arkhambazaar.com and find them in the lobby.

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