Tommy Ferguson
@tferguk.bsky.social
Just finished her book Edge of Heaven - really looking forward to hear from her.
We’re delighted to have writer RB Kelly joining us as a guest, who grew up in Northern Ireland and started writing stories as soon as she was old enough to hold a pen. Her debut novel, Edge of Heaven, was shortlisted for the Arthur C Clarke Award.
February 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Just finished her book Edge of Heaven - really looking forward to hear from her.
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@norncon.bsky.social - @aptshadow.bsky.social will be a guest of honour!
I'm reading Shroud at the moment (physical copy, from The Secret Bookshelf in Carrickfergus) - *loving* it - it's superb!! (Both the book and the shop) @aptshadow.bsky.social @jozebwrites.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 2:54 PM
@norncon.bsky.social - @aptshadow.bsky.social will be a guest of honour!
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!
Our next guest announcement is the inimitable Jack Fennell - a writer and researcher who teaches at the University of Limerick. He is the editor of three fiction anthologies collecting lesser-known Irish science fiction, fantasy and horror stories respectively.
February 1, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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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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
@rflong.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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
@rflong.bsky.social
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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
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
January 14, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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
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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We are so excited to welcome @annasmithspark.bsky.social as our guest of honour with @aptshadow.bsky.social - come along!
I'm so excited about this ... Eastercon in Belfast was brilliant, and now I'm going back to the same hotel as a Guest of Honour for the first Norncon in May. Alongside @aptshadow.bsky.social no less!
Memberships are available at www.norncon.org
Memberships are available at www.norncon.org
January 7, 2026 at 8:11 PM
We are so excited to welcome @annasmithspark.bsky.social as our guest of honour with @aptshadow.bsky.social - come along!
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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
If you're a speculative fiction author who would like to get involved, give me a shout! 🛸
#Belfast
December 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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
If you're a speculative fiction author who would like to get involved, give me a shout! 🛸
#Belfast
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Want to follow in Dracula’s footsteps while you’re at #Dublin2029? Here’s some places known for their connection to Bram Stroker 🧵
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October 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Want to follow in Dracula’s footsteps while you’re at #Dublin2029? Here’s some places known for their connection to Bram Stroker 🧵
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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
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October 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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
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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
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
Please confirm your email address | Iridescence
eastercon2026.org
October 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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
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
Get 'em while they are hot!
Our next rate rise is on the 1st December! Save your money in the run-up to Christmas by joining the convention here - registration.easterconglasgow.org (1/4)
registration.easterconglasgow.org
October 20, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Get 'em while they are hot!
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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!
Definitely a group to support and a stream to catch!
🚨Stream Announcement!🚨
We'll be playing the upcoming game from @newtales.bsky.social, @fadingechogame.bsky.social joined by the wonderful @samanthabeart.bsky.social!
2pm BST this Tuesday 21st October
This is our first ever Twitch/YouTube stream, in aid of @mndassoc.bsky.social #GameOver! 🎮♥️
We'll be playing the upcoming game from @newtales.bsky.social, @fadingechogame.bsky.social joined by the wonderful @samanthabeart.bsky.social!
2pm BST this Tuesday 21st October
This is our first ever Twitch/YouTube stream, in aid of @mndassoc.bsky.social #GameOver! 🎮♥️
October 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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!
Definitely a group to support and a stream to catch!
It was a nice beer too!
October 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
It was a nice beer too!
A bit late but you get the drift...
Let's talk about Dublin's 2029 Worldcon bid! Our bid chairs, Marguerite and Brian, are inviting you here to our meet up at Octocon, at 3pm on Saturday in the Grain and Grill bar. We hope we see you there.
October 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A bit late but you get the drift...
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Had a great time meeting everyone at @octocon.bsky.social yesterday - looking forward to seeing you online today!
October 12, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Had a great time meeting everyone at @octocon.bsky.social yesterday - looking forward to seeing you online today!
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Our programme is now live! Check out what we have in store both in-person and online. You now have permission to get excited!
https://prog.octocon.com/
#octocon #octocon2025 #Fantasy #SciFi #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #SciFiConvention #Fandom #Cosplay #Cosplayers #Comics #indiecomics
https://prog.octocon.com/
#octocon #octocon2025 #Fantasy #SciFi #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #SciFiConvention #Fandom #Cosplay #Cosplayers #Comics #indiecomics
September 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Our programme is now live! Check out what we have in store both in-person and online. You now have permission to get excited!
https://prog.octocon.com/
#octocon #octocon2025 #Fantasy #SciFi #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #SciFiConvention #Fandom #Cosplay #Cosplayers #Comics #indiecomics
https://prog.octocon.com/
#octocon #octocon2025 #Fantasy #SciFi #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #SciFiConvention #Fandom #Cosplay #Cosplayers #Comics #indiecomics
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This stuff is wild. And also a good reminder to subscribe to WIRED.
NEW
WIRED led the way in reporting on Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the US government. My colleagues and I spoke to 100s of employees at dozens of agencies to understand what happened.
This is the definitive story of DOGE as told by those who experienced it
www.wired.com/story/oral-h...
WIRED led the way in reporting on Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the US government. My colleagues and I spoke to 100s of employees at dozens of agencies to understand what happened.
This is the definitive story of DOGE as told by those who experienced it
www.wired.com/story/oral-h...
The Story of DOGE, as Told by Federal Workers
WIRED spoke with more than 200 federal workers in dozens of agencies to learn what happened as the Department of Government Efficiency tore through their offices.
www.wired.com
September 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM
This stuff is wild. And also a good reminder to subscribe to WIRED.
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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
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
Please confirm your email address | Iridescence
eastercon2026.org
September 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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
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 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...
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...
Bursary Scheme Policy | Iridescence
eastercon2026.org
September 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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...
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...
Go me!
The first sighting of a #Dublin2029 t-shirt in the wild! Thank you to Tommy for sharing this - we think it looks great and apparently it’s nice and comfy too. Are you already rocking a Dublin2029 design? Send us a photo - we’d love to see it! (1/2)
September 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Go me!
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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
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
September 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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
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
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/...
Fantastic views on the beach
All donations welcome here fundraise.royalmarsden.org/fundraisers/...
September 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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/...
Fantastic views on the beach
All donations welcome here fundraise.royalmarsden.org/fundraisers/...
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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 🧵
September 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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 🧵
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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
September 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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
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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...
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
salottogiallo.com
September 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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...