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NornCon Belfast @norncon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Let’s turn this day into a top-notch Thursday, shall we? NornCon 2027 tickets are ON SALE NOW! 30 April - 2 May, 2027, with Guests of Honour Tade Thompson and NI’s own CJ Cooke! Grab your membership: Norncon.org #NornCon #BelfastEvents #BelfastSFF #SFFConvention #HorrorConvention

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NornCon Belfast @norncon.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Not going to lie, I’m excited for this!

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Tommy Ferguson @tferguk.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Going to be a fantastic con. Well done to the programme team - knocked it out of the park!

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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

@norncon.bsky.social is only a few weeks away now! I'm one of the Guests of Honour alongside @aptshadow.bsky.social The programme has now been finalised and looks AMAZING! And Belfast is such a lovely city. #books #booksky #fantasy #fantasybooks #sff

I'm delighted, excited and maybe slightly overawed to be a Guest of Honour at the inaugural NornCon in Belfast this May, alongside the great Adrian Tchaikovsky.

Mat 8th to 9th, Hilton Lanyon Place, Belfast.

Belfast is a beautiful, friendly city; I've visited several times and love it there.

While the Ulster Cycle has had a huge influence on my own writing, especially The Making of This World Ruined.

And outside of the con there's Game of Thrones tours, the Titanic museum, whiskey, the Belfast fry...

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Irish Writers Centre @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Brand-new Irish Science-Fiction journal Sci-Fi Ireland will launch their inaugural issue at @norncon.bsky.social in Belfast on Saturday 9th May! Featuring past International Debut Novel Competition winner RB Kelly 🌟 More info: norncon.org

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NornCon Belfast @norncon.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Badges! Have you grabbed a membership yet? @norncon.org

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NornCon Belfast @norncon.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Nice to see @ianmcdonald.bsky.social flying the Norncon colours @luxcon! Ian will be joining us on panels as well as interviewing @aptshadow.bsky.social - we’re so excited!

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Queen of Grimdark @annasmithspark.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

As one convention disappears into exhausted memory, another hoves into view... I'm so excited to be a GoH @norncon.bsky.social at the Hilton Lanyon place, Belfast, on 8th to 9th May, alongside @aptshadow.bsky.social #fantasy #fantasybooks #books #epicfantasy #booksky

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Glasgow Eastercon 2027 @eastercon2027.org · 03/04/2026

We’re at Iridescence! Stop by at our fantable to ask all your burning questions about next year’s Eastercon, join the convention, volunteer, or just to have a chat and grab a ribbon! #eastercon2026 #eastercon2027 #iridescence2026 #unconfined2027

A painting of a rising phoenix. An ombre silhouette of a phoenix, red at the top, fading to orange, and yellow at the base. The background is light blue, paler around the edge of the phoenix. Across the centre is semi-opaque purple banner with the words ‘Iridescence Eastercon 2026’ in white written on it.

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Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Any votes appreciated :)

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Glasgow Eastercon 2027 @eastercon2027.org · 01/04/2026

There will also be a rate rise on the 1st May, so be sure to get your membership at their current low price, either online (link in description) or in-person from us at Iridescence! The last day of the current membership rates is 30th April, with the rate rise being implemented on 1st May. (2/3)

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Emma Newman @emmanewman.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

First blog post in months is up! Contains news, my schedule for @easterconuk.bsky.social and some previews of the art that I'll be exhibiting in the art show. enewman.co.uk/the-roots-ar... Boosts would be gratefully received x

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The roots are down there

Hello my lovelies, How the devil are you? It’s been a while, hasn’t it? As I am typing this, the neighbours across the way from me are having the huge Leylandii trees in their back garden trimmed b...

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Sci-FI-Ireland @sci-fi-ireland.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Starting off our author profiles ahead of issue 1 is @payperbacwriter.bsky.social !!! We can't wait bring her phenomenal story to the fandom and to have her read at our launch at @norncon.bsky.social. Tickets for NORNCON available at: norncon.org #sciencefiction #ireland #author #convention

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Tommy Ferguson @tferguk.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Did you get paid today? Saving up to buy your membership? Now is the time. This is the way -

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NornCon Belfast @norncon.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Looking forward to welcoming Mike Chinn! Mike lives in Birmingham with his wife and their tribe of guinea pigs. He’s written fiction that runs from Westerns to Sword & Sorcery and Space Opera, via Horror and his Damian Paladin pulp adventure stories and the occasional Sherlock Holmes pastiche.

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Tommy Ferguson @tferguk.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Just finished her book Edge of Heaven - really looking forward to hear from her.

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Tommy Ferguson @tferguk.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Jack has a wealth of knowledge of Irish SciFi, Fantasy and Horror. Really excited to see him in Belfast at @norncon.bsky.social in May!

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NornCon Belfast @norncon.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Lots of guest announcements to come starting with an author we love - Ruth Frances Long/ Jessica Thorne who writes romance and fantasy from the heart which often strays into weird and wonderful liminal places. @rflong.bsky.social

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NornCon Belfast @norncon.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE! In 700 words or less! Welcome to all writers both new and old, apply for the chance to have your moment on the stage! Send submissions to: openmic@norncon.org Come and join us Friday 8th of May for our open mic at NornCon! Tickets @ norncon.org

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NornCon Belfast @norncon.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

We are so excited to welcome @annasmithspark.bsky.social as our guest of honour with @aptshadow.bsky.social - come along!

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Mandy S Knight is Querying! @mandysknight.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Sent out a bunch of emails to local Irish authors in my role as Head of Programming for @norncon.bsky.social - Belfast's newest science fiction and fantasy convention! If you're a speculative fiction author who would like to get involved, give me a shout! 🛸 #Belfast

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Want to follow in Dracula’s footsteps while you’re at #Dublin2029? Here’s some places known for their connection to Bram Stroker 🧵 (1/3)

A book bound in old yellow fabric sits on a gradated background. It reads, in red ink, Dracula By Bram Stoker. This is a photo of a first edition, first issue copy of the novel sold for USD8,125 in 2019.

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Glasgow Eastercon 2027 @eastercon2027.org · 31/10/2025

We’re looking for volunteers! Eastercon is entirely volunteer-run, and we need people like you to make it happen ❤️ We’re always looking for new people to join, whether that’s pre-con or at-con, helping out every week or a one-off hour, everything helps build the convention (1/6)

A photo of 2 people sat at the Eastercon 2027 fantable at Eastercon 2025. On the left is a middle-aged white man with a grey beard and short brown hair. He is wearing a purple polo shirt typing on a laptop. On the right is a white young adult woman with chin length dark brown hair and glasses. She is wearing a dark green Unconfined tshirt, holding up two of our badge ribbons. The table is covered in leaflets, ribbons, sweets, and biscuits, and there is a large standing banner behind it. There is text across the top right saying 'Volunteer with us!'

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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Join Eastercon 2026 before the our rate rise on the 1st December! From the 1st December our Adult Attending rate will rise to £90, all our other rates will stay the same. Adult Low Income prices are self-declared: if you need the discount, you qualify. You can join here eastercon2026.org/register

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Please confirm your email address | Iridescence

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Marguerite @marguerites.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

The first three requests we got at the @dublin2029.bsky.social Q&A at Seattle this summer were all along the lines of “but you’ll be sure to have the IVGO back if you win, right? Right?” Definitely a group to support and a stream to catch!

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Tommy Ferguson @tferguk.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

A bit late but you get the drift...

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Had a great time meeting everyone at @octocon.bsky.social yesterday - looking forward to seeing you online today!

A photo from the hotel bar. 11 people are sat around a long rectangular wooden table with drinks, smiling and waving to the camera.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Our programme is now live! Check out what we have in store both in-person and online. You now have permission to get excited! prog.octocon.com #octocon #octocon2025 #Fantasy #SciFi #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #SciFiConvention #Fandom #Cosplay #Cosplayers #Comics #indiecomics

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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

This stuff is wild. And also a good reminder to subscribe to WIRED.

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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Reminder that hotel booking will open to the general membership on the 30th September. Booking information will only be sent to registered members so if you've not joined the convention yet then now is a great time to do so. Join or check your registration via eastercon2026.org/register

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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Iridescence Bursary Scheme Now Open Need support with attending Iridescence? We’ve got a bursary scheme to help. The scheme is open to anyone in the UK or Ireland. First deadline: 31 October 2025 Full details and the application form eastercon2026.org/bursary-sche...

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Bursary Scheme Policy | Iridescence

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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

We are looking for volunteers. Volunteering is at the heart of Eastercon. It is what makes the convention possible! By giving a little of your time, you help shape the experience for everyone while joining a welcoming, creative community. The form is on our website eastercon2026.org/volunteering

Phoenix in red and yellow flames rising above white text “Volunteer Iridescence eastercon2026.org”

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Tommy Ferguson @tferguk.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

In Castlerock for a family weekend away and took the opportunity to wrack up a few more miles for fundraise.royalmarsden.org/event/walk50k in cooperation with my employer @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social Fantastic views on the beach All donations welcome here fundraise.royalmarsden.org/fundraisers/...

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Glasgow Eastercon 2027 @eastercon2027.org · 18/09/2025

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Glasgow Eastercon 2027 @eastercon2027.org · 11/09/2025

Congratulations to our Guest of Honour L R Lam for the re-release of Pantomime, the first of their Micah Grey trilogy! What great new cover art! Shadowplay and Masquerade are also being re-released in November and January, so be sure to keep an eye out for them

The cover of Pantomime by L. R. Lam. There is a large green letter P with gold filigree on it. There is the drawing of a white figure with short ginger hair in a purple leotard hanging upside down from a bar in front of it. Below, in purple all-capital letters is the word ‘PANTOMIME’, below which it reads ‘Sunday Times Bestselling Author of Dragonfall L. R. Lam’.

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Lauren Beukes @laurenbeukes.com · 10/09/2025

Apart from rudely pointing out that Moxyland is almost 20 years old (it's only 17!) this Salotto Giallo review of the new Fanucci edition is gorgeously written, thoughtful and incisive and ALSO points out all the horrible resonances/relevances today. salottogiallo.com/2025/09/01/m...

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Moxyland di Lauren Beukes - SALOTTO GIALLO

Moxyland della Beukes è una distopia fantascientifica che parla di libertà, sicurezza e sorveglianza, con una forza sorprendentemente attuale

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Glasgow Eastercon 2027 @eastercon2027.org · 10/09/2025

Our first newsletter is out and ready for you to read! Come find out everything we’ve been up to since since the vote at Reconnect this year 🤍 easterconglasgow.org/newsletter-1/

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Welcome to the first newsletter from Unconfined! - Unconfined - Eastercon 2027 in Glasgow

The first newsletter from Unconfined, describing what we've been up to planning the convention.

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