Spotlight Publisher – Orbit
Orbit is a division of Hachette Book Group, comprising the Orbit, Redhook, Orbit Works, and Run For It imprints. Launched in 2007, Orbit has established itself as one of the market-leading speculative fiction publishers in the US. Orbit US authors include New York Times bestsellers James S. A. Corey, Iain M. Banks, John Gwynne, Rachel Gillig, Alix E. Harrow, N. K. Jemisin, Ann Leckie, Kim Stanley Robinson, Andrzej Sapkowski, Brent Weeks, and Hannah Whitten. Learn more at orbitbooks.net.
Bradley Englert – Orbit Representative
Bradley Englert is an Executive Editor at Orbit Books where he acquires work for the Orbit, Redhook, and Run For It lists. He has edited numerous New York Times bestsellers and has the privilege of working with authors like James S. A. Corey, Brent Weeks, John Gwynne, Joe Abercrombie, Andrzej Sapkowski, Riot Games, and many, many more. He is also working to build Run For It, Orbit’s new horror imprint, into a premiere destination for die-hard horror readers.
“Horror has long been a favorite genre of mine and many others on the team, and publishing authors such as Craig DiLouie and Andy Marino, amongst others, has certainly whetted our appetite for publishing more. It’s a genre that allows writers to experiment, push boundaries, and test the limits of fiction (and good taste). Dedicating an imprint to horror will allow us to find more new voices, more terrifying stories, and more ways to keep readers up at night.”
Come join Bradley Englert this year at Norwescon. He will be doing a Q&A session and many other panels about publishing and Orbit Books.
Enter the Labyrinth—Live!
Experience The Labyrinth like never before in a shadow-cast performance that blurs the line between screen and stage. Join us for a cinematic adventure brought to life by live actors performing alongside the film. Auditions open December 2025. Magic brought to you by the Norwescon Special Events Department.
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Upcoming Norwescon 48 Volunteer Meeting Dates:
- November 1st, 2025
- December 6th, 2025
- January 10th, 2026 (online only)
- February 14th, 2026
- March 14th, 2026
- April 2nd, 2026 (exec meeting)
- May 9th, 2026