The Pacific Northwest's Premier Science-Fiction and Fantasy Convention
It was announced on Friday, March 29, at Norwescon 36, in SeaTac, Washington, that the winner for the distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during 2012 in the U.S.A. is LOST EVERYTHING by Brian Francis Slattery (Tor Books). Special citation was given to LOVESTAR by Andri Snær Magnason (Seven Stories Press).
Kickstarter is the new hotness in self-publishing, but there are pros and cons to crowd-sourcing. What are some other options for creating and publishing your own board games, video games, and role-playing games?
Have you ever wanted to write a fanfic, but just never were able to before? Fret not! In this panel, a team of fanfic writers will help you work past your fears and jump feet first into writing!
This year overflow parking from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport will be at the Hilton Hotel down the street. The rate will be $8.00/day or $20 for the weekend.
The earth is a water world, why don’t we see more SF and fantasy set in the ocean?
Double feature: Will technology save the world…or will it destroy the world? Pick your side and state your case!
We understand that many of you are looking for the “receipt with barcode” mentioned in this morning’s News From Norwescon e-newsletter. Read on for instructions on how to find it (or what to do if you cannot)!
Join Norwescon 36 Grand Master Terry Brooks and award-winning artist Todd Lockwood for visuals and discussion of their joint venture, The Dark Legacy of Shannara.
nwcMUSIC is all about the DIY, which is why we have so many hands-on events and workshops.
Ever wanted a fannish wedding? In honor of marriage equality, now’s your chance!
The five Philip K. Dick Award judges for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original format in the United States in the 2013 award year are Elizabeth Bear, Siobhan Carroll, Michael Kandel, Jamil Nasir, and Tim Sullivan.
We have something super-special this year: a multiple-act Friday afternoon showcase of nerdcore, the hip-hop of geeks, called MONSTARRS OF NERDCORE.
Our Guests of Honor are available to sign autographs during this hour. PLEASE NOTE: So that as many fans as possible can participate, we will be enforcing a three-items-at-a-time (or single-sketch) autograph limit.
CRIME and the Forces of Evil are premiering a geekmusic podcast this very month, and episode one is also a sneak preview at what’s coming up in nwcMUSIC 2013 at Norwescon 36.
As costume designers we are constantly challenged to create costumes and props of the most absurd kind. Our intrepid panelists share with you some of their biggest challenges and how they overcame those obstacles.
The Philip K. Dick Award is given annually for the best original paperback novel published in the USA. Come join us for a little music, some refreshments, and the 2012 Philip K. Dick Award presentation with readings from attending nominees.
Saving the world is good, but taking over the world is even better! What field should the up-and-coming mad scientist get into on their path to unlimited power or enough money to get some really cool toys?
In lieu of an unspeakable budget, here is a collection of techniques and tricks, including live demonstrations, of some special effects that you can do on a more dinner-and-a-movie budget!
It’s here! The Norwescon 36 schedule of events! Get the rundown of every event happening all weekend long with our interactive Guidebook or our full event listings.
Join our panelists as they look at recent works of steampunk, share their opinions of what makes steampunk different from the work of the founding fathers of science fiction, and why the genre is so appealing.