Friday, April 14, 2017
Friday at last! We have a ton of great programming for you today, including Koffee Klatches with many of our writers, creative workshops, movie previews, panels about weapons and armor, readings and interviews with our Guests of Honor and visiting authors, and the Philip K. Dick awards, just to name a few. You might need to clone yourself to attend all of the things you want to see! (If you manage that, we want to talk to you about hosting a panel next year.)
WRITER Ian McDonald
ARTISTS Cory & Catska Ench
SCIENCE Ethan Siegel
TOASTMASTER Nancy Kress
SPOTLIGHT PUBLISHER Angry Robot Books
Sometimes events are moved, cancelled, or added during the convention. We will try to keep you informed of changes as they occur, but the best way to stay up-to-date is to download the Guidebook app at https://guidebook.com/g/NWC40 It's easy to use and allows you to set reminders for upcoming events!
GoH Reading 11:00 a.m. to noon (Grand 2)
Grounded Sci-Fi 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Cascade 10)
The Nature of Artificial Intelligence 11:00 a.m. to noon (Cascade 10)
The Art of Cory & Catska Ench 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Evergreen 1&2)
Bread, Cheese, and Microbrews 11:0 a.m. to noon (Evergreen 1&2)
The Art of Cory & Catska Ench 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Evergreen 1&2)
The Latest View of Pluto Noon to 1:00 p.m. (Grand 3)
I Could Never Cosplay That! 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Evergreen 3&4)
Story Form, and the Pros & Cons of Each 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Cascade 7&8)
Worldbuilding: Coin of the Realm 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Cascade 11)
GoH Reading 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Cascade 12)
What's New at Angry Robot Books 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Evergreen 1&2
There are tons of things to learn this year with our new workshop series that includes several writing and publishing workshops, Glass Fusing, Victorian Ribbon Flowers, and Make Your Own Buttons. Advance sign-up is required, so go to Cascade 1 and add your name!
If You're Reading This, it's Probably Too Late!
Grab your morning bagel and OJ, then head quickly down to Grand 3 for Keith and Alan's Movie News and Previews, starting at 10:00 a.m. Biggest picture, biggest sound, and big egos galore! So much genre stuff to talk about; movies, TV, theme parks, the whole gamut. Grab your seat early for all the latest!
Friday Filkfest is now the FRIDAY FREE4ALL, an afternoon show featuring:
Ukulele songbird DOGWOOD (2pm)
Everybody's favorite cellist BETSY TINNEY (3pm)
Return of the Bard King ALEXANDER JAMES ADAMS (4pm)
And filling the void in your hearts - and Burlesque's halftime -- PDX BROADSIDES, with a special sneak peek-mini-show!
All in the Grand Ballrooms. Badge, as always, required
The official hashtag for this year is #nwc40 — if you're posting text, photos or videos to social media just about anywhere (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, etc.), please use the #nwc40 hashtag! We'll be doing our best to track those posts wherever they pop up, both during the convention to see what all of you are enjoying, and afterwords for our annual post-con roundup of con experience posts. We'll be peeking at some of the other likely used tags as well (#Norwescon, #norwescon40, and so on), but #nwc40 is the one most likely to get your post noticed.
Just go to www.guidebook.com and click on FIND A GUIDE then type Norwescon in the box. Select the Norwescon 40 icon and then scroll down to the AVAILABLE ON THESE PLATFORMS section. Then click WEB! Not exactly easy, but it's there.
As the weekend unfolds we know you'll see things about Norwescon you like, don't like, or want to suggest. Don't keep it in! Just fill out one of our Comments Cards (there is one in your Registration Packet). Bring it to the Information Desk or the Con Office, or check the back of the card for other ways to contact us.
Do you want to contribute to the Daily 'Zine? Send any ideas, requests, or suggestions to zine@norwescon.org. All items must be received before 9:00 p.m. to be considered for the next day.
There are readings all day long (including some by our Guests of Honor) so drop in and listen to our amazing authors as they read short stories or excerpts from their novels. You might find a new writer to add to your favorites!
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Welcome to Norwescon 40! It’s hard to believe it’s been 40 amazing years already. As usual, we have a huge selection of panels and events to entertain and educate you throughout the long weekend. Our theme this year is Over the Hills and Far Away (which is where some of you came from) and we’re very glad you could make it. Without you, there would be no convention! Please have a fun, safe, and relaxing time while you’re here with us.
WRITER Ian McDonald
ARTISTS Cory & Catska Ench
SCIENCE Ethan Siegel
TOASTMASTER Nancy Kress
SPOTLIGHT PUBLISHER Angry Robot Books
Sometimes events are moved, cancelled, or added during the convention. We will try to keep you informed of changes as they occur, but the best way to stay up-to-date is to download the Guidebook app at https://guidebook.com/g/NWC40 It’s easy to use and allows you to set reminders for upcoming events!
GoH Banquet 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Grand 2)
Opening Ceremonies 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Grand 2&3)
My Favorite Fictional Spacecraft 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Cascade 12)
GoH Banquet 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Grand 2)
Opening Ceremonies 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Grand 2&3)
GoH Banquet 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Grand 2)
Opening Ceremonies 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Grand 2&3)
Mega Weapons: The Magic of Science Fiction 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Cascade 7&8)
Cosplay is Not Consent 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Cascade 11)
GoH Banquet 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Grand 2)
Opening Ceremonies 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Grand 2&3)
What is a Story? 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Cascade 9)
GoH Banquet 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Grand 2)
Opening Ceremonies 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Grand 2&3)
Representatives:
Mike Underwood
Marc Gascoigne
Be sure to find out what’s new at Angry Robot during their Friday and Saturday panels
There are tons of things to learn this year with our new workshop series that includes several writing and publishing workshops, Glass Fusing, Victorian Ribbon Flowers, and Make Your Own Buttons. Advance sign- up is required, so go to Cascade 1 and add your name!
Keith and Alan are back—with twice the fun!
Get to bed early tonight because Movie Previews start first thing Friday morning. Keith and Alan are back and ready to bring the latest from Hollywood straight to your eye/ earballs with TWO shows: early Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Grand 3 and Noon Sunday in Evergreen 1&2. There is also an after-party meetup at 1:00 p.m. Friday in the Volunteer’s Lounge for things they didn’t have time for in the main Friday show. So much genre stuff to talk about: movies, TV, theme parks, the whole gamut. Get a good night’s sleep and BE THERE!
Thursday night is now ECLECTIC NIGHT! Come for the just-back-from-SXSW nerdcore-power-punches of:
SHUBZILLA with Bill Beats (9:00 p.m.)
KADESH FLOW (10:00 p.m.)
Then stick around for musician (and vlogger)
JACKSON’S ODDITIES (11:00 p.m.)
...and his strange short tunes with very talllll tales. All in super-airy high acoustics GRAND 3!
The official hashtag for this year is #nwc40—if you’re posting text, photos or videos to social media just about anywhere (Twitter, In- stagram, Facebook, Tumblr, YouTube, etc.), please use the #nwc40 hashtag! We’ll be doing our best to track those posts wherever they pop up, both during the convention to see what all of you are enjoying, and afterwards for our annual post-con roundup of con experience posts. We’ll be peeking at some of the other likely used tags as well (#Norwescon, #norwescon40, and so on) but #nwc40 is the one most likely to get your post noticed.
Just go to www.guidebook.com and click on FIND A GUIDE then type Norwescon in the box. Select the Norwescon 40 icon and then scroll down to the AVAILABLE ON THESE PLATFORMS section. Then click WEB! Not exactly easy, but it’s there.
Do you want to contribute to the Daily ‘Zine? Send any ideas, requests, or suggestions to zine@norwescon.org. All items must be received before 9:00 p.m. to be considered for the next day.
As the weekend unfolds we know you’ll see things about Norwescon you like, don’t like, or want to suggest. Don’t keep it in! Just fill out one of our Comments Cards (there is one in your Regis- tration Packet). Bring it to the Information Desk or the Con Office, or check the back of the card for other ways to contact us.
It is with great sadness that we impart the news that Pamela Rapiñan (Raven Sunshine), who has provided massage services at Norwescon for many years, passed away recently.
Although her physical presence is no longer here, her bright spirit lives on in the hearts and memories of those who knew her.
Saturday, April 15, 2017
The winner for the distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during 2016 in the U.S.A. is:
THE MERCY JOURNALS by Claudia Casper (Arsenal Pulp Press)
Special Citation was given to:
UNPRONOUNCEABLE by Susan diRende (Aqueduct Press)
The Philip K. Dick Award is presented annually with the support of the Philip K. Dick Trust for distinguished science fiction pub- lished in paperback original form in the United States. The award is sponsored by the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society and the award ceremony is sponsored by the NorthWest Science Fiction Society. The 2016 award was given to APEX by Ramez Naam (Angry Robot) with a special citation to ARCHANGEL by Margue- rite Reed (Arche Press).
The award judges were Michael Armstrong (chair), Brenda Clough, Meg Elison, Lee Konstantinou, and Ben Winters.
This year’s judges will be announced shortly.
Both authors are onsite today and can be found in Autograph Session 1 in Grand 2 at 2:00 p.m. Please give them a warm congratulations!
Interview and Q&A with Ian McDonald Noon to 1:00 p.m. (Evergreen 1&2)
Autograph Session One 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Grand 2)
Autograph Session Two 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Grand 2)
Interview and Q&A with Cory & Catska Ench 11:00 to noon (Evergreen 1&2)
Autograph Session One 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Grand 2)
Autograph Session Two 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Grand 2)
Plants & Animals of the Pacific Northwest 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Cascade 11)
Interview and Q&A with Cory & Catska Ench 11:00 to noon (Evergreen 1&2)
Autograph Session One 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Grand 2)
Autograph Session Two 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Grand 2)
Plants & Animals of the Pacific Northwest 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Cascade 11)
Over the Hills: SFF Landscapes 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Cascade 10)
Interview and Q&A with Ethan Siegel 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Evergreen 1&2)
Autograph Session One 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Grand 2)
Autograph Session Two 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Grand 2)
The Year is 2067 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Evergreen 1&2)
Making Up Stories—and Making Them Better: Writing Workshop 11:00 a.m. to noon (Cascade 12)
Autograph Session One 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Grand 2)
Interview and Q&A with Nancy Kress 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Evergreen 1&2)
What’s New at Angry Robot 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Evergreen 1&2)
It's the return of THE BIG BIG SHOW! We will DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE with DOUBLE CONCERT BLOCKS!
2pm: Your latest favorites helping keep Portland weird, it's THE PDX BROADSIDES!
3pm: Brace for the full-frontal harmony barrage of CELT CHECK!
4pm: Turn out in full force for Norwescon filk heroes VIXY & TONY!
Then go eat dinner because you'll need to build up your energy to party all night because
9:30pm: NATHANIEL JOHNSTONE & FRIENDS
...a several-act supershow starting at 9:30 p.m. and running late late late into the night. It's like nothing you've seen at Norwescon, we promise.
You don’t have to stick your Norwescon Comment Cards into a bottle and chuck it into Bow Lake to tell us your thoughts. You can just bring them to the Information table or the Con Office. Or email, call, or post; just check out the back of the card – there’s one in your Registration Packet. And you’ll have a whole hour to tell us live and in person tomor- row at 5pm in Evergreen 3-4. We know you don’t want to go home.
Just go to www.guidebook.com and click on FIND A GUIDE then type Norwescon in the box. Select the Norwescon 40 icon and then scroll down to the AVAILABLE ON THESE PLATFORMS sec on. Then click WEB! Not exactly easy, but it’s there.
Everyone you see working at Norwescon is a volunteer. Several departments had little to no staff this year, so if things didn’t run as smoothly as you would like, you can always volunteer and be the change that you want to see! As perks, you’ll get a cool STAFF shirt and discounted membership! Bring a friend!
Do you want to contribute to the Daily ‘Zine? Send any ideas, requests, or suggestions to zine@norwescon.org. All items must be received before 9:00 p.m. to be considered for the next day.
No previews today, but get ready for the triumphant return of our Sunday show tomorrow at Noon in Evergreen 1 with “why? Why? WHY?” included at no cost to you!
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Step up to the kiosk! Today only, you can pre-register (at-Con only) for Norwescon 41 at the low, low price of only $45 for a full four-day membership. Tonight at midnight the price will go up to $55, so act now! Next year's theme will be Uncovering Mysteries!
Everyone you see working at Norwescon is a volunteer. Several departments had little to no staff this year, so if things didn’t run as smoothly as you would like, you can always volunteer and be the change that you want to see! As perks, you’ll get a cool STAFF shirt and discounted membership! Bring a friend!
The triumphant return of our Sunday Movie Previews will start at High Noon and run until 2:00 p.m. in Evergreen 1&2. If you’ve never seen our Sunday shows they are more free-form and feature the must-be-experienced-to-be-believed, “why? Why? WHY?” If you haven’t seen the latest from Hollywood, you won’t want to miss it.
The Con’s almost over, and you’ve found tons of convention stuff to complain about, haven’t you? Speak up! No, really, we want to know. We've put a Comment Card in your registration packet for just that reason. Good stuff, bad stuff, neat ideas; send us all of it.We won’t even make you find the one in your registration packet and turn it over to see all our other methods of contact; after Saturday night, we know how hard that could be. So we are tickled to present them here:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/Norwescon Twitter – www.twitter.com/norwescon Instagram – www.instagram.com/norwescon Tumblr – norwescon.tumblr.com
The winner for the distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during 2016 in the U.S.A. is:
THE MERCY JOURNALS by Claudia Casper (Arsenal Pulp Press)
Special Citation was given to:
UNPRONOUNCEABLE by Susan diRende (Aqueduct Press)
The Philip K. Dick Award is presented annually with the support of the Philip K. Dick Trust for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original form in the United States. The award is sponsored by the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society and the award ceremony is sponsored by the NorthWest Science Fiction Society. The 2016 award was given to APEX by Ramez Naam (Angry Robot) with a special citation to ARCHANGEL by Marguerite Reed (Arche Press).
The award judges were Michael Armstrong (chair), Brenda Clough, Meg Elison, Lee Konstantinou, and Ben Winters.
This year’s judges will be announced shortly.
Rising Star: Post-Apocalyptic Cyborg Pirate
Novice Class: Gilnean Priest, Level 2
Journeyman Class: Angel Dust
Master Class: Master Jedi, Luminara Undulin
Judges' Choice: Nightingale Present the Warrior Princess
Best in Show: An Evening Soiree with Monsieur J
Rising Star: Post-Apocalyptic Cyborg Pirate
Novice Class: Sarah & Jareth
Journeyman Class: Married with Deadpool
Master Class: Master Jedi, Luminara Undulin
Best in Show: Vice-Admiral TED
Judges' Choice: Don't You Wish You Were Me?
Norwescon tries to do everything we can to provide a welcoming, accessible environment for all fans.
While we are committed to providing as accessible an environment as we can, we are limited by finances, logistics, facilities, and volunteer staffing. If you see something that you need or if you have questions, please contact our Chair at chair@norwescon.org.
Finally, our accessibility goals are informed by universal design and disability rights activism. Universal design benefits all of our members by making our convention usable by as many people as possible. We strive to create an event that works for all of our members, balancing that goal against our limited fiscal resources and the paradox that sometimes one member’s accommodation is another member’s barrier. We always welcome discussion exploring how we can better accommodate our members, and we would deeply appreciate anyone who wants to step up to volunteer in this arena. To provide feedback, please send it to the Chair at chair@norwescon.org.
If you need an ADA compliant/accessible hotel room, please contact the Hotel directly when you make your reservation. The Hotel does have a limited number of these rooms so please only request this type of room if you truly need one. These rooms are located throughout the Hotel including out in the wings of the building. If distance is a factor in your abilities, please mention that to the Hotel representative.
Mini-fridges can also be requested from the Hotel if you need one for your medications. Again, please contact the Hotel directly to arrange for one if you need one. Be sure to specify that it is for an ADA reason, and they will accommodate you.
All tower rooms have mini-fridges.
The DoubleTree by Hilton offers a shuttle service from the SeaTac airport to their facility. With advance notice, they can provide an accessible shuttle. Please contact the Hotel directly at +1-206-246-8600 to request this service.
The Hotel has two banks of elevators to access programming spaces. The main set of elevators is in the Tower and will take you from the Lobby to the Cascade programming rooms as well as to all rooms located in the Tower and Maxi’s Ballroom.
Programming also occurs in the Evergreen rooms, which are accessible by another elevator bank. This elevator bank is in the back hallways of the Hotel. While there are signs pointing the way, feel free to ask anybody you see with a Staff T-shirt for directions.
Do you have food allergies? The Hotel has a special process in all of their restaurants to minimize your exposure to potential allergens. Please ask your server for a red ticket, which will signal the kitchen that your food requires special preparation.
We also provide some food in our Hospitality area. While we attempt to label the allergens in our food, please ask if you have any questions. Our Hospitality area is not a nut-free zone. We also cannot guarantee that there is no cross contamination for gluten.
All of our lines will have chairs scattered throughout the line if you need to sit down. If all of the seats are taken, we will have volunteers in Staff shirts going through the line. Please alert one of them, and they will help you with an accommodation.
Additionally, if you have limited mobility, please let us know, and you may be able to wait near the front of the line as well.
Each panel room has taped off wheelchair/scooter seating and front-of-room seating for heard of hearing of visually impaired members available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For our bigger events in the Grand Ballrooms, each event will have marked off seating. If you need accessible seating for one of these events, please let one of our Staff know. Accessible seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition to the marked off seating, we can also accommodate wheelchairs or scooters by moving chairs. Again, please ask for assistance.
The convention can frequently be a noisy, stimulating place. We do not have a specific quiet room available for members, but there are some areas of the convention that are quieter than others if you do not have a room in the Hotel.
Our convention lounge does have a separate room that can sometimes be crowded but tends to have a low-key, quieter atmosphere for people to re-charge.
Other quiet areas can be found by going up. Comfortable furniture (couches and chairs) has been set up on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Wing 7.
If you require ASL translation, please contact the Chair at chair@norwescon.org so that we can arrange an interpreter. We request three (3) week notice prior to the convention.
Service animals are allowed in our Hotel. We ask that you please consider having your service animal wear something identifying them as a service animal. Our programming spaces can be crowded and that identification can help other members treat your service animal appropriately.
For everyone else, please assume that if you see an animal at the convention that it is a service animal. It is very important that you do not interfere with their job by interacting with them. Thanks!
Have we not addressed your concern with this FAQ? Please let us know by emailing the Chair at chair@norwescon.org with your question or concern. Just because it is not mentioned here does not mean that we cannot potentially accommodate you.
Accessibility is not just about providing accommodations to our members who need them. All of us are needed to create a truly universal accessible convention for everyone, and we can all contribute to creating a better environment.
Here is a list of some beneficial behaviors that we can all try.
Elevators – convenience vs. necessity. If you can use the stairways to move between program floors, please do! If you can only travel down, that still makes an important difference. Some of us absolutely depend on the elevators just to access the con. The reason might not be visible (arthritic knees or limited breathing), or might be obvious (wheelchair or canes), but the need is still there.
Maintain clear paths. Norwescon provides fantastic opportunities to talk, but clogged doorways and hallways make navigation time-consuming for all, and impossible for some of us. Tuck your belongings in front of your feet or under your seat. Remind members gathered in doorways or hallways of the need to share the limited space so all of us can move freely.
Share the air. Smoke and scents travel quickly, and air won’t move if you ask it to. We ask that you limit your use of scented products if you can do so without negatively affecting your health. For those of us with asthma, migraine, and chemical sensitivities, fewer fragrances, vapors, and particulates make the con a place we can attend.
Also, some of us smoke, and some of us don’t. Our hotel is a non-smoking facility, and we ask that you use their designated smoking area.
Service Animal Etiquette. Although interacting with animals is tempting, please don’t pet, distract, or take photos of service animals at Norwescon. Those of us who rely on service animals need our animals to be able to concentrate on doing their jobs well. We would also like to talk to you about science fiction, fantasy, politics, or other topics, rather than our service animal.
Offer help — don’t assume it’s needed. Most of us are taught to “help the handicapped,” but not “does this person want or need help?” If you think someone needs assistance, just ask. If they say yes, don’t make assumptions; instead listen to the details of what the person with disabilities wants. If they say “no thanks” don’t be offended. What might look overly complicated or inefficient can be what that disabled person finds works best.
Provide Privacy. People are often curious about the details of a visible disability. A member’s medical history and details of how their body functions is private. Please do not ask how someone became disabled or assume their experience is the same as another person with a similar disability.
The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society and The Northwest Science Fiction Society present, at
Norwescon 40
The 2016 Philip K. Dick Awards
April 14, 2017
CONSIDER
By Kristy Acevedo
Jolly Fish Press
HWARHATH STORIES: TRANSGRESSIVE TALES BY ALIENS
by Eleanor Arnason
Aqueduct Press
THE MERCY JOURNALS
by Claudia Casper
Aresenal Pulp Press
GRAFT
by Matt Hill
Angry Robot Books
SUPER EXTRA GRANDE
by Yoss
Restless Books
UNPRONOUNCEABLE
by Susan DiRende
Aqueduct Press
The Philip K. Dick Award is presented annually for distinguished science fiction books published for the first time in the United States as a paperback original.
www.philipkdickaward.org
7:00 Doors Open
7:20 Welcome
William Sadorus, Master of Ceremonies
Kathy Bond, Chair, Norwescon 40
Dick O'Shea, Chair, Northwest Science Fiction Society
Gordon Van Gelder, Award Administrator
7:30 Introduction of the Nominees
Readings
8:20 Award Presentation, Gordon Van Gelder
Entertainment - Robin Moxey
Thank you to the following organizations for their generous contributions to the award:
The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society and The Philip K. Dick Trust
We would like to thank all of the publishers who contributed books for consideration to this year's award.
Award Administrators: Gary Feldbaum, The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society, Fund Administrator
Patrick Lo Brutto, Professional Administrator
John Silbersack, Professional Administrator
Gordon Van Gelder, Professional Administrator
William Sadorus, Northwest Science Fiction Society
The 2016 judges are:
Michael Armstrong, Brenda Clough, Meg Elison, Lee Konstantinou, Ben Winters
Presentation Year / Eligibility Year
2016 / 2015
WINNER
Apex, Ramez Naam
SPECIAL CITATION
Archangel, Marguerite Reed
2015 / 2014
WINNER
The Book of the Unnamed Midwife, Meg Elison
SPECIAL CITATION
Elysium, Jennifer Marie Brissett
2014 / 2013
WINNER
Countdown City, Ben H. Winters
SPECIAL CITATION
Self-Reference Engine, Toh Enjoe
2013 / 2012
WINNER
Lost Everything, Brian Fancis Slattery
SPECIAL CITATION
Lovestar, Andri Snaer Magnason
2012 / 2011
WINNER
The Sammuil Petrovitch trilogy, Simon Morden
SPECIAL CITATION
The Company Man, Robert Jackson Bennett
2011 / 2010
WINNER
The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack, Mark Holder
SPECIAL CITATION
Harmony, Project Itoh, translated by Alexander O. Smith
2010 / 2009
WINNER
Bitter Angels, C. L. Anderson
SPECIAL CITATION
Cyberabad Days, Ian McDonald
2009 / 2008
WINNER (tie)
Emissaries from the Dead, Adam-Troy Castro
Terminal Mind, David Walton
2008 / 2007
WINNER
Nova Swing, M. John Harrison
SPECIAL CITATION
From the Notebooks of Dr. Brain, Minister Faust
2007 / 2006
WINNER
Spin Control, Chris Moriarty
SPECIAL CITATION
Carnival, Elizabeth Bear
2006 / 2005
WINNER
War Surf, M. M. Buckner
SPECIAL CITATION
Natural History, Justina Robson
2005 / 2004
WINNER
Life, Gwyneth Jones
SPECIAL CITATION
Apocalypse Array, Lyda Morehouse
2004 / 2003
WINNER
Altered Carbon, Richard K. Morgan
SPECIAL CITATION
Dante's Equation, Jane Jensen
2003 / 2002
WINNER
The Mount, Carol Emshwiller
SPECIAL CITATION
The Star, China Miéville
2002 / 2001
WINNER
Ship of Fools, Richard Paul Russo
SPECIAL CITATION
Divine Intervention, Ken Wharton
2001 / 2000
WINNER
Only Forward, Michael Marshall Smith
SPECIAL CITATION
Evolution's Darling, Scott Westerfeld
2000 / 1999
WINNER
253: The Print Remix, Geoff Ryman
SPECIAL CITATION
Lost Pages, Paul Di Filippo
1998 / 1997
WINNER
The Troika, Stepan Chapman
SPECIAL CITATION
Acts of Conscience, William Barton
1997 / 1996
WINNER
The Time Ships, Stephen Baxter
SPECIAL CITATION
At the City Limits of Fate, Michael Bishop
1996 / 1995
WINNER
Headcrash, Bruce Bethke
SPECIAL CITATION
Carlucci's Edge, Richard Paul Russo
1995 / 1994
WINNER
Mysterium, Robert Charles Wilson
SPECIAL CITATION
Inagehi, Jack Cady
1994 / 1993
WINNER (tie)
Elvissey, Jack Womack
Growing Up Weightless, John M. Ford
1993 / 1992
WINNER
Through the Heart, Richard Grant
SPECIAL CITATION
In the Mothers' Land, Élisabeth Vonarburg
1992 / 1991
WINNER
King of Morning, Queen of Day, Ian McDonald
SPECIAL CITATION
Bone Dance, Emma Bull
1991 / 1990
WINNER
Points of Departure, Pat Murphy
SPECIAL CITATION
The Schizogenic Man, Raymond Harris
1990 / 1989
WINNER
Subterranean Gallery, Richard Paul Russo
SPECIAL CITATION
On My Way to Paradise, Dave Wolverton
1989 / 1988
WINNER (tie)
Four Hundred Billion Stars, Paul J. McAuley
Wetware, Rudy Rucker
1988 / 1987
WINNER
Strange Toys, Patricia Geary
SPECIAL CITATION
Memories, Mike McQuay
1987 / 1986
WINNER
Homuncuclus, James P. Playlock
SPECIAL CITATION
The Hercules Text, Jack McDevitt
1986 / 1985
WINNER
Dinner at Deviant's Palace, Tim Powers
SPECIAL CITATION
Saraband of Lost Time, Richard Grant
1985 / 1984
WINNER
Neuromancer, William Gibson
SPECIAL CITATION
The Wild Shore, Kim Stanley Robinson
1984 / 1983
WINNER
The Anubis Gates, Tim Powers
SPECIAL CITATION
Tea with the Black Dragon, R. A. MacAvoy
1983 / 1982
WINNER
Software, Rudy Rucker
SPECIAL CITATION
The Prometheus Man, Ray Faraday Nelson
Over the Hills and Far Away
Welcome to another year of planning for Norwescon. This year is, of course, a special year as we celebrate turning 40! We're not over the hill yet!
I'd like to encourage all of you to come and participate in our community this year, especially if it's been a while since you've made it to Norwescon. We have a great line-up of programming, some fantastic special events, and as always, we have our wonderful members.
I firmly believe that we are a community of learners and creators, and I really hope that you'll come join us Easter weekend to show off what you've created and learn new things with us.
The Fairwood Writers are pleased to sponsor the writing workshop for Norwescon 40 during April 13-16, 2017. They accept electronic submissions of short stories or novel excerpts in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres, to be critiqued by professional writers during Norwescon 40. The guidelines are available now on the website at http://www.norwescon.org/con/program/writers-workshop/
Do you like to read? Do you like to talk about the things you read? Then the Norwescon Short Story Book Club might be the right fit for you! It's only one short story a month--you can do it!
The Club meets on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 6-8pm at Wayward Coffeehouse. More details about which stories to read each month can be found on our Facebook page or our website calendar.
Have you ever wanted to make your staff shirt more you? Add some glitter? Some pizzazz? We'll provide materials for you to decorate your shirt; you provide your past staff shirt.
Join us at 10am before the October ConCom Meeting in Maxi's Ballroom to enjoy some social time and shirt decorating before Halloween. If you've been a staff member in the past and are thinking of coming back, this event is perfect for you!
And if you are thinking about joining us as a new or returning staff member, check out our Open Volunteer Positions page on the website!
Writer Guest of Honor: Charles de Lint
Artist Guests of Honor: Cory and Catska Ench
Science Guest of Honor: Dr. Ethan Siegel
Toastmaster: Nancy Kress
Spotlight Publisher: Angry Robot Books, represented by Mike Underwood and Marc Gascoign
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