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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 30/09/2026

Membership Rates Increasing October 1st: The full (four-day) adult membership rate will increase from the current $80 rate to $110 on October 1. This rate will continue through mid-March (to be announced before that date) after which it will…

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Membership Rates Increasing October 1st

The full (four-day) adult membership rate will increase from the current $80 rate to $110 on October 1. This rate will continue through mid-March (to be announced before that date) after which it…

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 26/09/2026

#Norwescon held a CATAN qualifier at #nwc48 and our own staff member Ean P., is now participating in the CATAN US National Championship 2026. Congratulations Ean! Watch here: buff.ly/80oty6n Sign up for our newsletter and follow @norwescon to learn about the qualifier at #nwc49.

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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 · 02/09/2026

September Volunteer Meeting: May's ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us in person or on Zoom on Saturday, May 9 to wrap up Norwescon 48!…

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September Volunteer Meeting

May's ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us in person or on Zoom on Saturday, May 9 to wrap up Norwescon 48!

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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.

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 Panelist Applications Are Open!

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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 · 05/07/2026

News From Norwescon July 2026: About the NWC49 guests of honor, our summer camping trip is coming soon, our historical archives continue to grow, memberships and hotel room reservations are available, and how to let us know who you…

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News From Norwescon July 2026

About the NWC49 guests of honor, our summer camping trip is coming soon, our historical archives continue to grow, memberships and hotel room reservations are available, and how to let us know who…

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 04/07/2026

Clarion West Awards the Norwescon Scholarship: Clarion West is an intensive six-week workshop for writers preparing for professional careers in science fiction and fantasy, held annually in Seattle. Norwescon provides an annual scholarship to Clar…

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Clarion West Awards the Norwescon Scholarship

Clarion West is an intensive six-week workshop for writers preparing for professional careers in science fiction and fantasy, held annually in Seattle. Norwescon provides an annual scholarship to…

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 30/06/2026

Join Us for the Norwescon Camping Trip on July 10–12: Spend some time in nature with fellow fans! The Norwescon Camping Trip is open to all past members of Norwescon.…

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Join Us for the Norwescon Camping Trip on July 10–12

Spend some time in nature with fellow fans! The Norwescon Camping Trip is open to all past members of Norwescon.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 30/06/2026

Wow! The Doubletree has definitely had a remodel since that time so hard to say where exactly that shot is from - but the vibe is there!

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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.

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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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Ink to Film @inktofilm.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

T. Kingfisher (@tkingfisher.com) joined us for a LIVE episode at @norwescon.org in was a fascinating conversation about retellings, adaptations, and her novel WHAT MOVES THE DEAD 🐇🍄 Now we’re excited to share it with everyone! 📺 bit.ly/4e3Vj4Z 🎙️ bit.ly/4u1KKnM #whatmovesthedead #norwescon

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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 · 07/05/2026

News From Norwescon May 2026: Thanks for a great Norwescon! Our volunteer appreciation picnic is coming up on June 7, our summer camping trip will be July 10–12, we want to know what you want to do for Norwescon 49, and Norwescon … buff.ly/66v9eGT

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News From Norwescon May 2026

Thanks for a great Norwescon! Our volunteer appreciation picnic is coming up on June 7, our summer camping trip will be July 10–12, we want to know what you want to do for Norwescon 49, and Norwescon...

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 06/05/2026

May Volunteer Meeting: May's ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us in person or on Zoom on Saturday, May 9 to wrap up Norwescon 48!… buff.ly/qFNa3v8

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May Volunteer Meeting

May's ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us in person or on Zoom on Saturday, May 9 to wrap up Norwescon 48!

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 06/05/2026

2026 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 2026 award year are Deji Bryce Olukotun, Adam Rakunas, Rebekah… buff.ly/wDSXQxA

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2026 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 2026 award year are Deji Bryce Olukotun, Adam Rakunas, Rebekah...

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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 · 22/04/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Hugo Award Nominees: The 2026 Hugo Award nominees have been announced, and we're thrilled to see many Norwescon former guests of honor, Philip K. Dick Award nominees and winners, and attending professionals on the list of… buff.ly/GG9Zr5J

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 14/04/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Locus Award Finalists: The 2026 Locus Award finalists have been announced, and we're thrilled to see many Norwescon former guests of honor, Philip K. Dick Award nominees and winners, and attending professionals on the list … buff.ly/VOByQC5

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Congratulations to the 2026 Locus Award Finalists

The 2026 Locus Award finalists have been announced, and we're thrilled to see many Norwescon former guests of honor, Philip K. Dick Award nominees and winners, and attending professionals on the list...

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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!

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 06/04/2026

#NWC48 is officially done! A heartfelt thank you to our guests of honor T. Kingfisher, Geneva Bowers, Summer Ash, Bradley Englert of Orbit Books, and Dutch Bihary ContoursFx, all of our amazing volunteers, and all of our members. We'll see you again next year for Norwescon 49!

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 05/04/2026

You can also send us feedback about the convention by emailing onionsandroses@norwescon.org or using our feedback form at buff.ly/qrWqMzs. (🧵 2/2)

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 05/04/2026

It's almost that time! Closing ceremonies will be at 3 p.m., followed by the Onions and Roses panel at 4 p.m., both in Evergreen 3 & 4. Tell us what worked or didn't work for you this year, and we'll use that feedback for planning our future conventions! (🧵 1/2)

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 05/04/2026

Announcing our Norwescon 49 Guests of Honor: As announced during halftime of tonight's Norwescon 48 masquerade, we are thrilled to announce our guests of honor for Norwescon 49: Writer GOH Seanan McGuire, Artist GOH Todd Lockwood, Science GOH Er… buff.ly/JrgQDct

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Announcing our Norwescon 49 Guests of Honor

As announced during halftime of tonight's Norwescon 48 masquerade, we are thrilled to announce our guests of honor for Norwescon 49: Writer GOH Seanan McGuire, Artist GOH Todd Lockwood, Science GOH Eric...

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 05/04/2026

There is still plenty to do! At noon check out the "Best of 2026 Speculative Film Festival" in Evergreen 1 & 2 or a concert with Griff the Filker in the Tower Lounge. Or show off your costume and join the "Ash, Moss, and Bone: The Dark Forest Molds Us Photoshoot" in the lobby photo area.

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 05/04/2026

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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

Today's guest of honor panels and events part 2: T. Kingfisher and Dutch Bihary ContoursFx are both on "Artist Burnout, Recovery, and Support" at 1 p.m. in Cascade 9 or on Twitch: buff.ly/foDJrhu.

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Norwescon 48 - Northwest Speculative Reading: Norwescon 2026

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Norwescon @norwescon.org · 05/04/2026

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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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