FenCon
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FenCon is a science fiction/fantasy/general interest literary & filk convention in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX.
FenCon XVIII is Sept 16-18. Doubletree by Hilton Dallas Near the Galleria.
FenCon.Org
FenCon XVIII is Sept 16-18. Doubletree by Hilton Dallas Near the Galleria.
FenCon.Org
At this year's FenCon, panelist Jess Tucker, archivist for the University of North Texas, will be conducting oral history interviews pertaining to the history of scifi/fantasy conventions and fandom in Texas for UNT's SFF collection. Interested persons are invited to approach her at the event.
February 21, 2024 at 10:24 PM
At this year's FenCon, panelist Jess Tucker, archivist for the University of North Texas, will be conducting oral history interviews pertaining to the history of scifi/fantasy conventions and fandom in Texas for UNT's SFF collection. Interested persons are invited to approach her at the event.
Three days until FenCon2024 & 113 reasons not to miss out on all the DFW scifi, fantasy (+ so much more) fun:
February 20, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Three days until FenCon2024 & 113 reasons not to miss out on all the DFW scifi, fantasy (+ so much more) fun:
FenCon ... its all about who you meet from the fantasy, scifi, filk & fandom communities.
Stay tuned to the "guests" page of the FenCon website for some new biographies of many familiar faces ... and some fresh ones as well.
Stay tuned to the "guests" page of the FenCon website for some new biographies of many familiar faces ... and some fresh ones as well.
February 6, 2024 at 6:49 PM
FenCon ... its all about who you meet from the fantasy, scifi, filk & fandom communities.
Stay tuned to the "guests" page of the FenCon website for some new biographies of many familiar faces ... and some fresh ones as well.
Stay tuned to the "guests" page of the FenCon website for some new biographies of many familiar faces ... and some fresh ones as well.
When it comes to your FenCon hotel room, don't see the shadow of sadness.
Today is your last day to get a FenCon hotel room at the special conference rate!
fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
Today is your last day to get a FenCon hotel room at the special conference rate!
fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
February 2, 2024 at 3:33 PM
When it comes to your FenCon hotel room, don't see the shadow of sadness.
Today is your last day to get a FenCon hotel room at the special conference rate!
fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
Today is your last day to get a FenCon hotel room at the special conference rate!
fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
DON'T GET CAUGHT BEHIND THE CLOCK!
Advance registration for FenCon closes at midnight tonight! Lock in your 2024 membership for DFW's convention for scifi, fantasy & so much more!
register.fencon.org
Advance registration for FenCon closes at midnight tonight! Lock in your 2024 membership for DFW's convention for scifi, fantasy & so much more!
register.fencon.org
February 1, 2024 at 4:19 PM
DON'T GET CAUGHT BEHIND THE CLOCK!
Advance registration for FenCon closes at midnight tonight! Lock in your 2024 membership for DFW's convention for scifi, fantasy & so much more!
register.fencon.org
Advance registration for FenCon closes at midnight tonight! Lock in your 2024 membership for DFW's convention for scifi, fantasy & so much more!
register.fencon.org
One of the most exciting things about FenCon's new conference hotel is, in addition to the in-hotel dining options, the great restaurants within range of a short drive or slightly ambitious walk.
Book your room no later than Feb. 2, fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
Book your room no later than Feb. 2, fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
January 31, 2024 at 6:49 PM
One of the most exciting things about FenCon's new conference hotel is, in addition to the in-hotel dining options, the great restaurants within range of a short drive or slightly ambitious walk.
Book your room no later than Feb. 2, fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
Book your room no later than Feb. 2, fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
FENCON SAVE THE DATES!!!
Feb 1: Final day for advance registration.
Feb 2: Final day to book hotel rooms at the super special conference rate.
Feb 3: The Day the Music Died (unrelated)
Feb 1: Final day for advance registration.
Feb 2: Final day to book hotel rooms at the super special conference rate.
Feb 3: The Day the Music Died (unrelated)
January 30, 2024 at 4:30 PM
FENCON SAVE THE DATES!!!
Feb 1: Final day for advance registration.
Feb 2: Final day to book hotel rooms at the super special conference rate.
Feb 3: The Day the Music Died (unrelated)
Feb 1: Final day for advance registration.
Feb 2: Final day to book hotel rooms at the super special conference rate.
Feb 3: The Day the Music Died (unrelated)
For 2024 Guest of Honor, FenCon has the honor of welcoming Mur Lafferty.
Podcaster Hall of Fame member, author, and editor, Mur's podcasts assist authors w/ the craft & business of writing. Her writing awards include the Astounding, the Manly Wade Wellman Award + Hugo, Nebula & Dick nominations.
Podcaster Hall of Fame member, author, and editor, Mur's podcasts assist authors w/ the craft & business of writing. Her writing awards include the Astounding, the Manly Wade Wellman Award + Hugo, Nebula & Dick nominations.
January 28, 2024 at 5:34 PM
For 2024 Guest of Honor, FenCon has the honor of welcoming Mur Lafferty.
Podcaster Hall of Fame member, author, and editor, Mur's podcasts assist authors w/ the craft & business of writing. Her writing awards include the Astounding, the Manly Wade Wellman Award + Hugo, Nebula & Dick nominations.
Podcaster Hall of Fame member, author, and editor, Mur's podcasts assist authors w/ the craft & business of writing. Her writing awards include the Astounding, the Manly Wade Wellman Award + Hugo, Nebula & Dick nominations.
Most Cons have a *fan* guest of honor. We have a *Fen* guest of honor.
We're pleased to welcome, in that annointed role, Scott Zrubek. Scott holds a formidable pace in fandom & Con history. Since 1997 he's been involved with LoneStarCon, WFC, WorldCon, NASFic & that's just the tip of the iceberg.
We're pleased to welcome, in that annointed role, Scott Zrubek. Scott holds a formidable pace in fandom & Con history. Since 1997 he's been involved with LoneStarCon, WFC, WorldCon, NASFic & that's just the tip of the iceberg.
January 27, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Most Cons have a *fan* guest of honor. We have a *Fen* guest of honor.
We're pleased to welcome, in that annointed role, Scott Zrubek. Scott holds a formidable pace in fandom & Con history. Since 1997 he's been involved with LoneStarCon, WFC, WorldCon, NASFic & that's just the tip of the iceberg.
We're pleased to welcome, in that annointed role, Scott Zrubek. Scott holds a formidable pace in fandom & Con history. Since 1997 he's been involved with LoneStarCon, WFC, WorldCon, NASFic & that's just the tip of the iceberg.
ATTENTION: FenCon authors and creators...
I’m looking for a few guest bloggers for my email newsletter. I’d you have a short essay or blog on writing you’d like to share with my subscribers, let me know! I focus on the craft of writing and speculative genres.
January 26, 2024 at 11:46 PM
ATTENTION: FenCon authors and creators...
We're open to counterarguments, but we're pretty sure this one's the winner.
Depluralize a film:
Dial C For Crow
Dial C For Crow
January 26, 2024 at 11:44 PM
We're open to counterarguments, but we're pretty sure this one's the winner.
Doesn't that bed look comfy? Doesn't that room look swank?
No matter how much energy and caffeine you bring to a Con, you still need a place to store your stuff and shower (please).
Reserve your hotel room now. Conference rates end on February 2.
fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
No matter how much energy and caffeine you bring to a Con, you still need a place to store your stuff and shower (please).
Reserve your hotel room now. Conference rates end on February 2.
fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
January 26, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Doesn't that bed look comfy? Doesn't that room look swank?
No matter how much energy and caffeine you bring to a Con, you still need a place to store your stuff and shower (please).
Reserve your hotel room now. Conference rates end on February 2.
fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
No matter how much energy and caffeine you bring to a Con, you still need a place to store your stuff and shower (please).
Reserve your hotel room now. Conference rates end on February 2.
fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
Toastmastering is a fine art.
This year, as our Toastmaster, FenCon is proud to welcome Maurice Broaddus: author, editor, TTRPG writer, teacher, librarian & community organizer whose reputation for eloquence and wit precedes him.
What more could you ask for?
January 26, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Toastmastering is a fine art.
This year, as our Toastmaster, FenCon is proud to welcome Maurice Broaddus: author, editor, TTRPG writer, teacher, librarian & community organizer whose reputation for eloquence and wit precedes him.
What more could you ask for?
One of the greatest things about FenCon is who you meet from the SciFi, Fantasy & Speculative Fiction community.
This year, we are very excited to welcome as our Special Guest, Keith Lansdale, author extraordinaire of comics, film scripts, novels & short stories as well as an editor.
This year, we are very excited to welcome as our Special Guest, Keith Lansdale, author extraordinaire of comics, film scripts, novels & short stories as well as an editor.
January 25, 2024 at 4:01 PM
One of the greatest things about FenCon is who you meet from the SciFi, Fantasy & Speculative Fiction community.
This year, we are very excited to welcome as our Special Guest, Keith Lansdale, author extraordinaire of comics, film scripts, novels & short stories as well as an editor.
This year, we are very excited to welcome as our Special Guest, Keith Lansdale, author extraordinaire of comics, film scripts, novels & short stories as well as an editor.
The first part of "science fiction" is, of course, science.
FenCon takes our choice of science guests very seriously. We are honored that 2024's Science Guest of Honor is Dr. Jancy McPhee: neuroscientist, space life-sciences expert & founder of the nonprofit organization SciArt Exchange.
FenCon takes our choice of science guests very seriously. We are honored that 2024's Science Guest of Honor is Dr. Jancy McPhee: neuroscientist, space life-sciences expert & founder of the nonprofit organization SciArt Exchange.
January 24, 2024 at 4:07 PM
The first part of "science fiction" is, of course, science.
FenCon takes our choice of science guests very seriously. We are honored that 2024's Science Guest of Honor is Dr. Jancy McPhee: neuroscientist, space life-sciences expert & founder of the nonprofit organization SciArt Exchange.
FenCon takes our choice of science guests very seriously. We are honored that 2024's Science Guest of Honor is Dr. Jancy McPhee: neuroscientist, space life-sciences expert & founder of the nonprofit organization SciArt Exchange.
Each year, FenCon's Art Show showcases the best in scifi, fantasy & speculative art.
And we're very fortunate to have Lisa Snellings as our 2025 Artist Guest of Honor.
Check out her bio!
fencon.org/PanelistBio....
And we're very fortunate to have Lisa Snellings as our 2025 Artist Guest of Honor.
Check out her bio!
fencon.org/PanelistBio....
January 23, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Each year, FenCon's Art Show showcases the best in scifi, fantasy & speculative art.
And we're very fortunate to have Lisa Snellings as our 2025 Artist Guest of Honor.
Check out her bio!
fencon.org/PanelistBio....
And we're very fortunate to have Lisa Snellings as our 2025 Artist Guest of Honor.
Check out her bio!
fencon.org/PanelistBio....
One thing making FenCon distinct is our emphasis on the music of scifi & fantasy fandom: filk, Nerd Rock, etc.
We are proud to have as our 2024 Music Guest of Honor: Via Bella, superlative nerd-rockers from Buffalo, NY.
Now, go check 'em out on #BandCamp.
viabellaband.bandcamp.com/album/the-wa...
We are proud to have as our 2024 Music Guest of Honor: Via Bella, superlative nerd-rockers from Buffalo, NY.
Now, go check 'em out on #BandCamp.
viabellaband.bandcamp.com/album/the-wa...
The Way of Beauty, by Via Bella
13 track album
viabellaband.bandcamp.com
January 22, 2024 at 4:13 PM
One thing making FenCon distinct is our emphasis on the music of scifi & fantasy fandom: filk, Nerd Rock, etc.
We are proud to have as our 2024 Music Guest of Honor: Via Bella, superlative nerd-rockers from Buffalo, NY.
Now, go check 'em out on #BandCamp.
viabellaband.bandcamp.com/album/the-wa...
We are proud to have as our 2024 Music Guest of Honor: Via Bella, superlative nerd-rockers from Buffalo, NY.
Now, go check 'em out on #BandCamp.
viabellaband.bandcamp.com/album/the-wa...
Here are the results of yesterday's "Our Conference Hotel or 'Logan's Run' Filming Location?" quiz.
LOGAN'S RUN: upper right, lower left
HOTEL: upper left, lower right
Now, go book your hotel room before the super-special conference rate goes to Carousel on Feb. 1
fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
LOGAN'S RUN: upper right, lower left
HOTEL: upper left, lower right
Now, go book your hotel room before the super-special conference rate goes to Carousel on Feb. 1
fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
January 20, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Here are the results of yesterday's "Our Conference Hotel or 'Logan's Run' Filming Location?" quiz.
LOGAN'S RUN: upper right, lower left
HOTEL: upper left, lower right
Now, go book your hotel room before the super-special conference rate goes to Carousel on Feb. 1
fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
LOGAN'S RUN: upper right, lower left
HOTEL: upper left, lower right
Now, go book your hotel room before the super-special conference rate goes to Carousel on Feb. 1
fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
Not to brag, but FenCon 2024 has the perfect hotel for a SciFi & fantasy convention. How perfect? Let's play a little game called "Conference Hotel or 'Logan's Run' Filming Location?"
Answers tomorrow.
In the meantime, book your hotel room @ the special conference rate. fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
Answers tomorrow.
In the meantime, book your hotel room @ the special conference rate. fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
January 19, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Not to brag, but FenCon 2024 has the perfect hotel for a SciFi & fantasy convention. How perfect? Let's play a little game called "Conference Hotel or 'Logan's Run' Filming Location?"
Answers tomorrow.
In the meantime, book your hotel room @ the special conference rate. fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
Answers tomorrow.
In the meantime, book your hotel room @ the special conference rate. fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
(LET's apologize to J. Fogerty, THE gang & Lead Belly)
At MIDNIGHT, FenCon's membership SPECIAL expiries.
We hope you'll take a SHINE to A membership that's $5 LIGHTer ON the wallet. Come enjoy joy great #scifi & #fantasy + meet folks like ME.
register.fencon.org
At MIDNIGHT, FenCon's membership SPECIAL expiries.
We hope you'll take a SHINE to A membership that's $5 LIGHTer ON the wallet. Come enjoy joy great #scifi & #fantasy + meet folks like ME.
register.fencon.org
January 16, 2024 at 2:21 AM
(LET's apologize to J. Fogerty, THE gang & Lead Belly)
At MIDNIGHT, FenCon's membership SPECIAL expiries.
We hope you'll take a SHINE to A membership that's $5 LIGHTer ON the wallet. Come enjoy joy great #scifi & #fantasy + meet folks like ME.
register.fencon.org
At MIDNIGHT, FenCon's membership SPECIAL expiries.
We hope you'll take a SHINE to A membership that's $5 LIGHTer ON the wallet. Come enjoy joy great #scifi & #fantasy + meet folks like ME.
register.fencon.org
HOWARD WALDROP
(1946-2024)
Join us in taking a moment to observe the passing of Howard Waldrop. A titan of the Texas SFF scene, he was a powerful influence on the broader genre & received the 2021 World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
His absence will be sorely felt.
(1946-2024)
Join us in taking a moment to observe the passing of Howard Waldrop. A titan of the Texas SFF scene, he was a powerful influence on the broader genre & received the 2021 World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
His absence will be sorely felt.
January 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM
HOWARD WALDROP
(1946-2024)
Join us in taking a moment to observe the passing of Howard Waldrop. A titan of the Texas SFF scene, he was a powerful influence on the broader genre & received the 2021 World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
His absence will be sorely felt.
(1946-2024)
Join us in taking a moment to observe the passing of Howard Waldrop. A titan of the Texas SFF scene, he was a powerful influence on the broader genre & received the 2021 World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
His absence will be sorely felt.
We did not consent to being part of DFW's Hoth cosplay!
January 14, 2024 at 9:49 PM
We did not consent to being part of DFW's Hoth cosplay!
IT'S A SPECIAL!
(No, not that kind of special, either 👇)
Now through Monday 1/15, get $5 off your adult FenCon membership at register.fencon.org
DFW SciFi, Fantasy & so much MORE... Now for LESS.
(No, not that kind of special, either 👇)
Now through Monday 1/15, get $5 off your adult FenCon membership at register.fencon.org
DFW SciFi, Fantasy & so much MORE... Now for LESS.
January 14, 2024 at 7:22 PM
IT'S A SPECIAL!
(No, not that kind of special, either 👇)
Now through Monday 1/15, get $5 off your adult FenCon membership at register.fencon.org
DFW SciFi, Fantasy & so much MORE... Now for LESS.
(No, not that kind of special, either 👇)
Now through Monday 1/15, get $5 off your adult FenCon membership at register.fencon.org
DFW SciFi, Fantasy & so much MORE... Now for LESS.
IT'S A SPECIAL!
(No, not that kind of special)
Friday 1/12 - Monday 1/15, get $5 off your adult FenCon membership at register.fencon.org
DFW SciFi, Fantasy & so much MORE... Now for LESS.
(No, not that kind of special)
Friday 1/12 - Monday 1/15, get $5 off your adult FenCon membership at register.fencon.org
DFW SciFi, Fantasy & so much MORE... Now for LESS.
January 13, 2024 at 4:33 PM
IT'S A SPECIAL!
(No, not that kind of special)
Friday 1/12 - Monday 1/15, get $5 off your adult FenCon membership at register.fencon.org
DFW SciFi, Fantasy & so much MORE... Now for LESS.
(No, not that kind of special)
Friday 1/12 - Monday 1/15, get $5 off your adult FenCon membership at register.fencon.org
DFW SciFi, Fantasy & so much MORE... Now for LESS.
SAVE THE DATES!
DFW scifi & fantasy aficionados, some upcoming FenCon milestones you should give a fig about:
FEB 1: FenCon online membership sales end. Save yourself the time of buying at the door and get yours now.
FEB 2: Last day to reserve hotel rooms at the super-special conference rate.
January 4, 2024 at 6:30 AM
SAVE THE DATES!
DFW scifi & fantasy aficionados, some upcoming FenCon milestones you should give a fig about:
FEB 1: FenCon online membership sales end. Save yourself the time of buying at the door and get yours now.
FEB 2: Last day to reserve hotel rooms at the super-special conference rate.