1 20 74 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/fef3810a91e064ba8f930916e99a8cca.pdf 36101d3b2e5502ab4b271a9498927653 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 47 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 47 Description An account of the resource Norwescon 47 was held April 17-20, 2025. Chair: Rob Stewart Writer Guest of Honor: Catherynne M. Valente Artist Guest of Honor: Wayne Barlowe Science Guest of Honor: Tracy Drain Special Guest of Honor: Isis Asare Spotlight Publisher: Paizo, represented by Jenny Jarzabski and Mike Kimmel Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 17-20, 2025 Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1 id="nebulanotesissue4">Nebula Notes Issue 4</h1> <p>The official daily news sheet for Norwescon 47 — Sunday, 20 April 2025</p> <h2 id="morecontentatzineoverflow:">More content at 'Zine Overflow:</h2> <p><a href="https://www.norwescon.org/con/daily-zine">https://www.norwescon.org/con/daily-zine</a></p> <h2 id="lifeisamasqueradeoldchum">Life is a Masquerade, old chum</h2> <p>We celebrated creativity last evening with the Norwescon Masquerade.</p> <h3 id="masqueraderesults">Masquerade results</h3> <p><strong>Cody Parks-Morse</strong> as Graith, awarded Best in Show, Director’s Choice, Best in Class Novice and Novice Workmanship • <strong>Tanaya Shadmehr</strong> as Lady MacBush, awarded Best Workmanship and Journeyman Best in Class • <strong>Janine Wardale</strong> as Party Piñata, awarded the Trixie Award and Judge’s Choice • <strong>Lorelei</strong> as Blue Moon Fairy Flower, awarded Best Use of Theme • <strong>Taylor Tomblin</strong> as Utena, awarded Master Best in Class and Master Workmanship • <strong>Torrey Stenmark</strong> as Jedi Master Indara, awarded Master Presentations • <strong>Tanaya Shadmehr</strong> as Lady MacBush, Journeyman Best in Class • <strong>Rachel Melby</strong> as Gothic Heroine, awarded Journeyman Presentation and Journeyman Workmanship • <strong>Meghan Lancaster</strong> as Flutterby Fairy Queen, awarded Novice Presentation.</p> <h2 id="checkoutthedealersroom">Check out the Dealer’s Room</h2> <p>There are so many cool things to see, read, touch, taste, smell, try on and generally ooo and aaah over. The Dealers' Room is directly across the Fishbowl atrium from the Grands. And be aware, it closes at 4 p.m. today.</p> <p>As this is the last day of Norwescon, our time together is counting down – just like a rocket readying for take off. Soon I’ll be latching the doors on not only the Dealer’s Room, but all convention services.</p> <p>I hope you had a great time!</p> <p><strong>… JP Latches locking down …</strong></p> <h2 id="anddontforgetaboutwritersrow">And don’t forget about Writers' Row!</h2> <p>Have you noticed the tables right outside of the Dealer’s Room and in the con lobby behind Registration? They aren’t overflow tables; they are there on purpose. That’s Writers' Row!</p> <p>You know how important books are to me, as a wyvern library hybrid. Well, NWC has always had a strong literary focus, too. Writers are important! Check out their tables and talk to them about their creative endeavors.</p> <h2 id="artshowawards">Art Show awards</h2> <p>Thank you, all entrants, for displaying your creativity and hard work for all of us to enjoy.</p> <h3 id="judgeschoices:">Judges Choices:</h3> <p><strong>Best in Show:</strong> The Creeping Moon - The Crow Witch • <strong>1st place:</strong> Brittany Otto - Corona Bound • <strong>2nd Place:</strong> Anna - A Study of Hand Positions • <strong>3rd place:</strong> Alan M. Clark - A Shadow of Former Glory • <strong>Best Color:</strong> Brett Bullion - Woodland Knight • <strong>Best Black &amp; White:</strong> Kayla Klassy - The Twigling • <strong>Best Mixed Media:</strong> Belsac Leather Art - The Wicked Brier • <strong>Best 3D:</strong> Asstarte - Fairy Tea Party • <strong>Best Textile:</strong> Theresa Halbert - Off with her Head!!!! • <strong>Best Jewelry:</strong> Jessica Evans – Corvus • <strong>Artist GoH Pick:</strong> L. Pierce Ludke - Indra’s Net II</p> <h3 id="peopleschoiceawards:">People’s Choice Awards:</h3> <p><strong>Best Humor:</strong> Lynne Taylor Fahnestalk - Never Moon a Werewolf • <strong>Best Horror:</strong> Alan M. Clark - The Sea Will Give Up Its Dead • <strong>Best Sci-Fi:</strong> Michael Brugger – LoreMaster • <strong>Best 3-D/Jewelry:</strong> Jessica Evans – Carina • <strong>Best Fantasy:</strong> Brett Bullion - Woodland Knight • <strong>Best in Show:</strong> Brittany Otto - Ancestor’s Cove</p> <p>Congratulations to Chris Hill, recipient of the Art Show Apprentice award for outstanding volunteer.</p> <p>Thank you to this year’s panel of judges: Wayne Barlowe, Don Lacky, Michael Brugger and Jeff LaCoss for their generous time and knowledge in helping judge this year’s show.</p> <p>And a big thank you to all of the members who took the time to vote for the People’s Choice Awards.</p> <h2 id="speculativefilmfestwinners">Speculative Film Fest winners</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Jury award for Best Short-length Short Film</strong> (under 10 minutes): <em>Sulayman</em>, directed by Blog Caliguia (Philippines)</li> <li><strong>Jury award for Best Longer-length Short Film</strong> (10 to 30 minutes): <em>The Pretty</em>, directed by Miguel Córcoles (Spain)</li> <li><strong>Best Science Fiction Film</strong>: <em>Gesture</em>, directed by Jesse Pickett (Canada)</li> <li><strong>Best Fantasy Film</strong>: <em>The Tales of Grandmother Basyang</em>. directed by Nelson Jr Caliguia (Philippines)</li> <li><strong>Best Horror Film</strong>: <em>An Artist’s Curse</em> directed by Steven J Mihaljevich (Australia)</li> <li><strong>Audience Choice</strong>: <em>Verflechtung</em> directed by Philip Hofmänner, Simon Jonas Pflanzer (Switzerland)</li> </ul> <h3 id="honorablementions:">Honorable Mentions:</h3> <ul> <li><em>AFTERGLOW</em> directed by Vicky Wanless (Australia)</li> <li><em>What’s That Smell?</em> Directed by Alex Furnas, Tommy Heffernan (United States)</li> <li><em>EMOH</em> directed byKaty Joy (United States)</li> <li><em>In Half</em> directed by Jorge Morais Valle (Spain)</li> </ul> <h2 id="comedyatnwc">Comedy at NWC</h2> <p>The improvisation artists at D&amp;Dprov were one of the teams that brought their geeky and hilarious comedy to Norwescon 47.</p> <h2 id="overheard…">Overheard…</h2> <ul> <li>“My new rusty funnel is so much better than my old rusty funnel”</li> <li>Observed by 13-year-old, “There are way too many people at this con in wheelchairs that are not decorated like rockets or dragons.”</li> <li>“I saw this great moment of camaraderie - on a landing in the stairwell, no less! One guy was helping another to adjust the cuffs of his Star Trek TOS uniform pants into his boot tops. Wherever &amp; whenever, con folks are there.”</li> <li>“It’s not like I became a cool person. I’m still just an accountant!.”</li> <li>OH at the library maker-spaces panel: “We love to not have rules. We love making art, not rules.”</li> <li>“We don’t have a physical trophy, so we haven’t had the awkwardness of handing someone a Dick.” – Gordon Van Gelder regarding the Philip K Dick Award.</li> <li>“I hate it when you lose body parts.”</li> </ul> <p>Nebula Notes is the daily news sheet for Norwescon 47. It is published as a morning edition, released by 10 a.m. Articles and photos from you, the convention members, are welcome and encouraged. The deadline for each day’s edition is 11 p.m. the previous evening. Email your photos, ideas, and “Overheard,” “Close Encounters” and rover submissions to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <p>Your hyperspace pilot is Caitlin Cormier. Your starfield mapper is Shelley George and interstellar navigator is Jon Lavinder. Special thanks to multitronic-systems engineer Michael Hanscom and parabolic lens tech Dave Moore. All gratitude to Launch Commander Kat Marier and Admiral Rob Stewart.</p> <p><strong>Join us again next year for Norwescon 48!</strong> Better yet, volunteer to become part of it. A-Through-L the Wyverary and the Metagalactic Grand Prix copyright Catherynne M. Valente. Used with permission.</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nebula Notes Issue 4 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 47 Description An account of the resource The Sunday, April 20 issue of the daily 'zine. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Caitlin Cormier Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 20, 2025 Language A language of the resource English Accessible Daily Zine NWC47 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/bbfdbb3f0a3855c343fb931f750df90a.pdf 1dc884d4c5a9f3fd294cdba74f081f9e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 47 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 47 Description An account of the resource Norwescon 47 was held April 17-20, 2025. Chair: Rob Stewart Writer Guest of Honor: Catherynne M. Valente Artist Guest of Honor: Wayne Barlowe Science Guest of Honor: Tracy Drain Special Guest of Honor: Isis Asare Spotlight Publisher: Paizo, represented by Jenny Jarzabski and Mike Kimmel Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 17-20, 2025 Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1 id="nebulanotesissue3">Nebula Notes Issue 3</h1> <p>The official daily news sheet for Norwescon 47 — Saturday, 19 April 2025</p> <h2 id="thephilipk.dickawardwinners">The Philip K. Dick Award winners</h2> <p>Last night, Norwescon held the Philip K. Dick Award Ceremony, which recognizes the best science fiction books published for the first time in the United States as a paperback original during the prior year.</p> <p>The winner of the award was <strong><em>Time’s Agent</em> by Brenda Peynado</strong> (Tordotcom)</p> <p>The special citation was given to <strong><em>Alien Clay</em> by Adrian Tchaikovsky</strong> (Orbit)</p> <p>Nominees for this award were <em>City of Dancing Gargoyles</em> by Tara Campbell, <em>Your Utopia: Stories</em> by Bora Chung, <em>Time’s Agent</em> by Brenda Paynado, <em>The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain</em> by Sofia Samatar, <em>Alien Clay</em> by Adrian Tchaikovsky and <em>Triangulum</em> by Subodhana Wijeyeratne.</p> <p>This year we welcomed Tara Campbell, Bora Chung and Subodhana Wijeyeratne in person!</p> <p>The awards were announced by P.K. Dick Award Administrator Gordon Van Gelder.</p> <p>Authors in attendance (and representatives for those who were not) read passages from the nominated books to the audience members, who were in the Grand Ballroom and watching online.</p> <h2 id="dontmissoutontheraffle">Don’t miss out on the raffle</h2> <p>Stop by the Beyond Reality Costumers' Guild club table (next to the Little Free Library) and buy your raffle tickets. They’ve got some great prizes!</p> <h2 id="artinaction">Art in Action</h2> <p>Continuing today in Area 8 of the Art Show, several artists will demonstrate their creative skills and answer questions. From the Art Show entrance, Area 8 is in the far-right corner.</p> <p>Today:</p> <ul> <li>10 a.m., <strong>Sorrel Fields</strong>, of Wrought &amp; Bound, will demonstrate some of the final steps of binding a book: covering, finishing and gilding.</li> <li>Noon, <strong>Lizzy D.</strong> will show how to paint magical, glowing mushrooms using gouache on black paper.</li> <li>2 p.m., <strong>Ellis Bray</strong> will demonstrate the art of pyrography, using a soldering pen on a wood canvas. Come for the art, stay for the pleasant smell of wood smoke..</li> <li>4 p.m., <strong>Jeff Sturgeon</strong> will demonstrate his acrylic-on-canvas techniques and talk about his creative process.</li> </ul> <h2 id="cosmicdancing">Cosmic dancing</h2> <p>It’s the final night of dancing at Norwescon, and it’s going to be a cosmic celebration. Get down with DJ #CSharp at 9:30 p.m. in Grand 2 &amp; 3 for <strong>The Pan-Galactic Dance Party</strong> – where the only thing more unpredictable than the beats is your chosen fandom. Whether you’re channeling Zaphod Beeblebrox, Buck Rogers, Mork or The Doctor, this is your chance to party like you’re from another dimension!</p> <h2 id="costumesgalorecomewatchthemasquerade">Costumes galore! Come watch the Masquerade!</h2> <p>Join the excitement at Norwescon 47’s Masquerade tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Grand 2 &amp; 3! This annual event invites cosplayers and costume artists to unveil their incredible designs and creativity. It’s a celebration of the imagination and skill found within the science fiction and fantasy community. Some lucky participants will win Norwescon 48 passes!</p> <p>Whether you’re stepping on stage to showcase your work or cheering from the audience, the Masquerade promises a night of breathtaking costumes and unforgettable experiences. Don’t miss this exciting display of imagination and talent!</p> <p>The Norwescon Masquerade follows the International Costumers' Guild guidelines.</p> <h2 id="cosplayphotographyworkshop">Cosplay Photography Workshop</h2> <p>Yesterday, cosplayers and photographers got together at Maxi’s to learn some tips and tricks for getting great cosplay photos. They then got a chance to put those skills into practice.</p> <p>Participants will be contacted via email to distribute photos. Send questions or suggestions for next year to <a href="mailto:andrew@journeysincolor.net">andrew@journeysincolor.net</a>.</p> <h2 id="photoswithsantaandkrampus">Photos with Santa and Krampus!</h2> <p>Today is your chance for a one-of-a-kind photo experience! Come to the Photo Area in the con lobby from 1 to 3 p.m. to have your picture taken with Santa and Krampus!</p> <p>Perfect as a festive keepsake or a whimsical holiday-greeting photo – show the world your jolly and mischievous side. Not only will it be fun, but you’ll also be doing good.</p> <p>All proceeds go to Page Ahead, a children’s literacy program. Don’t miss out on this enchanting and entertaining event.</p> <h2 id="nottoolateforspeedfriending">Not too late for Speed Friending</h2> <p>Speed Friending is back this year. If you missed it Thursday and Friday, you can still catch the fun on Saturday, 11 a.m. in Maxi’s. It’s an easy way to meet new people, but without the awkwardness. Maybe you just have a nice chat with someone for a few minutes, or maybe you each find a new person who gets you.</p> <h2 id="overheard…">Overheard…</h2> <ul> <li>“I just bumped into that guy and hit my hand on a sword. Good thing it was sheathed..”</li> <li>“Do either of you have naughty minds?” the Ribbon Lady asked, as she rummaged around in her bag of tricks and pulled out two tiny, multicolored male appendages as con gifts.</li> </ul> <p>Send Overheard items to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <p>Nebula Notes is the daily news sheet for Norwescon 47. It is published as a morning edition, released by 10 a.m. Articles and photos from you, the convention members, are welcome and encouraged. The deadline for each day’s edition is 11 p.m. the previous evening. Email your photos, ideas, and “Overheard,” “Close Encounters” and rover submissions to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <p>Your hyperspace pilot is Caitlin Cormier. Your starfield mapper is Shelley George and interstellar navigator is Jon Lavinder. Special thanks to multitronic-systems engineer Michael Hanscom and parabolic lens tech Dave Moore. All gratitude to Launch Commander Kat Marier and Admiral Rob Stewart.</p> <p>Questions, concerns or cries of outrage – contact <a href="mailto:info@norwescon.org">info@norwescon.org</a>. A-Through-L the Wyverary, Decibel Jones &amp; the Absolute Zeros, and the Metagalactic Grand Prix copyright Catherynne M. Valente. Used with permission.</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nebula Notes Issue 3 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 47 Description An account of the resource The Saturday, April 19 issue of the daily 'zine. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Caitlin Cormier Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 19, 2025 Language A language of the resource English Accessible Daily Zine NWC47 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/249e26c4f0fa911785f4b6c4ab5478fe.pdf c0b4af8af46f01ddee12bb8c05f161ff Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 47 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 47 Description An account of the resource Norwescon 47 was held April 17-20, 2025. Chair: Rob Stewart Writer Guest of Honor: Catherynne M. Valente Artist Guest of Honor: Wayne Barlowe Science Guest of Honor: Tracy Drain Special Guest of Honor: Isis Asare Spotlight Publisher: Paizo, represented by Jenny Jarzabski and Mike Kimmel Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 17-20, 2025 Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1 id="nebulanotesissue2">Nebula Notes Issue 2</h1> <p>The official daily news sheet for Norwescon 47 — Friday, 18 April 2025</p> <h2 id="collectyourcollectibles">Collect your collectibles</h2> <p>Are you looking for our colorful art- and info-filled souvenir program or a handy pocket schedule? Come to the Information Table in the convention lobby and just ask. The friendly and helpful staff there can get you those publications, and more. Stop on by!</p> <h2 id="bookswe_have_books">Books? We <em>have</em> books</h2> <p>The Honorable A-Through-L here, your literature loving wyvern and library hybrid. In addition to the Little Free Library I told you about yesterday, we have other lovely ways to enrich your life with the written word. Did you know there is a <strong>book vending machine</strong> here at the convention? Talk about convenience! The impressive collection of books you can purchase celebrates Black and Indigenous authors and is brought to the convention by <strong>Sistah Sci-Fi</strong> (<a href="https://sistahscifi.com">https://sistahscifi.com</a>). The vending machine is right across from Registration in the con lobby.</p> <p>Also, I would be remiss if I didn’t remind you to attend the <strong>Philip K. Dick Awards ceremony</strong> tonight. The award and citation are given annually at Norwescon to recognize distinguished science fiction published in paperback original format in the U.S. the prior year. The ceremony is at 7 p.m. in Grand 3.</p> <p>Thanks to alphabetizing by last name, I know all about Philip K. Dick (or as my father, the library Compleat would say, “Dick, Philip K. – he of the electric sheep, wholesale memories and a high castle”).</p> <p>Find out more: <a href="https://www.norwescon.org/con/p-k-dick-award">https://www.norwescon.org/con/p-k-dick-award</a></p> <h2 id="morecontentatzineoverflow:">More content at 'Zine Overflow:</h2> <p><a href="https://www.norwescon.org/con/daily-zine">https://www.norwescon.org/con/daily-zine</a></p> <h2 id="beapartofitall">Be a part of it all</h2> <p>This is not a con where you pay, show up at and then leave. Be part of it! Share ideas! As a certain Starfleet captain would say, “Engage!”</p> <h2 id="artinaction">Art in Action</h2> <p>The Norwescon Art Show inspires and stirs the imagination, but have you wondered how it’s created? Today and tomorrow, several artists will demonstrate their creative skills and techniques, and answer questions. Located in Area 8 – from the Art Show entrance, Area 8 is in the far-right corner of the room.</p> <p>Today:</p> <ul> <li>10 a.m., <strong>Michael Brugger</strong> will demo working with gold and silver leaf accents on painted canvas or paper.</li> <li>Noon, <strong>Agathon McGeachy</strong> will show using simple homemade tools to produce realistic portraits in clay.</li> <li>2 p.m., <strong>Eric L Vargas</strong> will give a presentation of his process, as well as a panel conversation and questions.</li> <li>4 p.m., <strong>Camille Meehan</strong> will reveal the secrets of all the planning necessary to prioritize each task in creating her paintings.</li> </ul> <h2 id="tabletalk">Table talk</h2> <p>Club tables offer something for everyone’s interests. Norwescon offers table space to clubs, groups, conventions and organizations that promote science, science fiction, fantasy, costuming and other fannish pursuits.</p> <p>You’re sure to find fandoms you are interested in, or maybe something new that piques your curiosity.</p> <p>Check them out! They are located in the main concourse (head toward the hotel lobby from the convention lobby), and down Concourse East and Concourse West.</p> <h2 id="itsaspacerave">It’s a space rave!</h2> <p>Get dressed up in white and neon colors – bright enough to grab the attention of the scouts for the Metagalactic Grand Prix (just don’t claim to be better at glam than Decibel Jones and the Absolute Zeros). Join us, grab a glowstick, and make with the dance moves. mc300baud will be our DJ.</p> <h2 id="invadedbythepugpridearmy">Invaded by the Pug Pride Army</h2> <p>We’ve been invaded by the Pug Pride Army! Our favorite trinket maker, Darren McKinty, is back with hisminiature treasures and will behiding them in nooks and crannies all over the conventionareas. This year, the minis are colorful, adorable pug puppies! They will be hidden high and low, for folks with various perspectives on the world. <strong>Find one, take it home!</strong> There may also be a few “Fallout” Nuka Cola bottle caps around …</p> <h2 id="streamingstraighttoyou">Streaming straight to you</h2> <p>Sometimes there can be a lot going on at great conventions such as Norwescon, and you need a little quiet time in your room, but you still want to see the con! Well, we’ve got you covered! Several panels and events are streaming on Twitch or YouTube!</p> <p>Find out all about it: <a href="https://www.norwescon.org/con/schedule-of-events/#streaming">https://www.norwescon.org/con/schedule-of-events/#streaming</a></p> <h2 id="concomedy">Con comedy</h2> <p>Hello, friends! It’s me again, JP Latches. I certainly like it better here at Norwescon than latching airlock doorson the Jovian Probe. So many fun things to do.</p> <p>Speaking of fun things, some celestial comedy has come to the con, today and tomorrow. Now, I wasn’t programed with a sense of humor, but this does seem popular with humans.</p> <p>On Friday afternoon, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Grand 3, the cast of <em>B-Rated!</em> create a fully improvised original movie acted out onstage. Presented by <a href="https://cszseattle.com/">CSz Seattle</a>.</p> <p>Saturday night, enjoy three entire comedy shows. Starting at 6 p.m. see <em>DNDProv - Made Up Misadventures!</em>, where comedic adventures are spun from a mix of narrative improv and Dungeons &amp; Dragons. Presented by <a href="https://www.jetcityimprov.org/">Jet City Improv</a>.</p> <p>At 7:30 p.m., <em>Unexpected Productions: Impossible Loves</em> starts. Discover this enchanting comedy show that immerses you in a unique supernatural realm, with a thrilling, fully improvised paranormal romance. Presented by <a href="https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/">Unexpected Productions</a>.</p> <p>At 9 p.m., laugh with <em>A Gaggle of Geeks: A Geeky Comedy Showcase</em>, celebrating nerdy comedy and deep sci-fi and fantasy cuts. Presented by <a href="https://www.valeriebenti.com/geeky-comedy-seattle">Geeky Comedy Seattle</a>.</p> <h2 id="overheard…">Overheard…</h2> <ul> <li>“Okay, who has the Predator text notification sound effect? You’re freaking me out.”</li> <li>Our writer Guest of Honor Cat Valente at the AI and Personhood panel: “I’ve long thought that children are rogue AI.”</li> <li>“Make way, make way. Dalek comin' through.”</li> <li>A witness to a costuming emergency fix: “I love the ladies' room at cons. Everyone is so willing to help each other out.”</li> </ul> <p>Send Overheard items to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <p>Nebula Notes is the daily news sheet for Norwescon 47. It is published as a morning edition, released by 10 a.m. Articles and photos from you, the convention members, are welcome and encouraged. The deadline for each day’s edition is 11 p.m. the previous evening. Email your photos, ideas, and “Overheard,” “Close Encounters” and rover submissions to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <p>Your hyperspace pilot is Caitlin Cormier. Your starfield mapper is Shelley George and interstellar navigator is Jon Lavinder. Special thanks to multitronic-systems engineer Michael Hanscom and parabolic lens tech Dave Moore. All gratitude to Launch Commander Kat Marier and Admiral Rob Stewart.</p> <p>Questions, concerns or cries of outrage – contact <a href="mailto:info@norwescon.org">info@norwescon.org</a>. A-Through-L the Wyverary, Decibel Jones &amp; the Absolute Zeros, and the Metagalactic Grand Prix copyright Catherynne M. Valente. Used with permission.</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nebula Notes Issue 2 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 47 Description An account of the resource The Friday, April 18 issue of the daily 'zine. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Caitlin Cormier Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 18, 2025 Language A language of the resource English Accessible Daily Zine NWC47 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/5de85b7c56b4abb381d14fe49377e34a.pdf 3af86f1967f4bd0cc5f39379f39bb499 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 47 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 47 Description An account of the resource Norwescon 47 was held April 17-20, 2025. Chair: Rob Stewart Writer Guest of Honor: Catherynne M. Valente Artist Guest of Honor: Wayne Barlowe Science Guest of Honor: Tracy Drain Special Guest of Honor: Isis Asare Spotlight Publisher: Paizo, represented by Jenny Jarzabski and Mike Kimmel Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 17-20, 2025 Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1 id="nebulanotesissue1">Nebula Notes Issue 1</h1> <p>The official daily news sheet for Norwescon 47 — Thursday, 17 April 2025</p> <h2 id="day1welcomefromthechair">Day 1 welcome, from the Chair</h2> <p>Whether this is your first time or your 47th, I’m thrilled that you are here. There’s something so special about the first day, it’s like the first day of school, but with a lot more fun and excitement! Today, there are tons of great things to do and see. Please check out the pocket program (get one at the Info Desk) or Guidebook (online).</p> <p>If you’re new to Norwescon or want a quick tour of the hotel, don’t miss our “Newcomers Welcome to Norwescon” at 4 p.m. in the con lobby Photo Area. It’s the perfect way to get acquainted with the convention, the hotel and fellow con-goers, and feel right at home. Also, make sure to join us for Opening Ceremonies at 6 p.m.</p> <p>Our fantastic staff has worked tirelessly to put together an incredible convention experience for you, and we can’t wait to get things officially underway. We’re so glad you’re here, and we hope you have an amazing time at Norwescon!</p> <p>~ Rob Stewart, chair of Norwescon 47</p> <h2 id="strikeapose">Strike a pose!</h2> <p>Calling all <strong>Hall Costume Award ribbon holders</strong>! Meet us in the Photo Area in the convention lobby on <strong>Thursday</strong> and <strong>Friday at 2 p.m.</strong>, and <strong>Saturday at 3 p.m.</strong>, to capture your award-winning look.</p> <h2 id="b-b-b-bootingup…systemscheck…n-n-nowonline">B-b-b-booting up … systems check … n-n-now online</h2> <p>Ah, I made it. Greetings, beings. Don’t mind me. I snuck in by way of a storage crate. I certainly hope those humans don’t need that audio-visual equipment at this gathering.</p> <p>I am the maintenance robot designated as <em>Jovian Probe: Latches</em>. On the craft to Jupiter, I was the 'bot that made sure the bulkhead hatches and airlock doors were secure. Basically, I was the latch-locking robot – or <em>Jovian Probe: Latches</em>, but you can call me <strong>J.P. Latches</strong>, or even <strong>JPL</strong>, for short.</p> <p>Here at Norwescon, I’m your guide around the con. First, let me introduce you to the lobby and its surrounds. Think of the <strong>convention lobby</strong>, the <strong>atrium</strong> and the <strong>Dealers' Room</strong> like the <em>Zócalo</em> or <em>Promenade</em>.</p> <p>In the con lobby you’ll find <strong>Registration</strong> and the <strong>Information Table</strong> – both invaluable resources. There’s also <strong>Writer’s Row</strong>, the <strong>photo op</strong> backdrop, and the <strong>t-shirt and memorabilia booth</strong>, where you can pick up your cosmic NWC 47 swag. That’s it for now.</p> <p><strong>… JP locking down …</strong></p> <h2 id="takeitfromtheultimatebookwyrm">Take it from the ultimate book wyrm</h2> <p>Hello, my name is A-Through-L. I am a wyverary, half wyvern and half library. You may know me from various adventures across and around Fairyland with my friend, September. I am happy to have been invited to Norwescon to tell you about the literary riches to be found here.</p> <p>Step into the magic of the Norwescon <strong>Little Free Library</strong>, where forgotten stories find new homes and imaginations take flight! This community-driven project breathes new life into beloved genre books, as your fellow fans donate their own treasures. The free book table springs to life at Norwescon: a literary exchange where discarded tales become cherished discoveries. And it’s not only books! From games and DVDs to coloring books and puzzles, there’s something for every age and every kind of dreamer.</p> <p>Come explore, swap, and let the adventure continue! Find the LFL across from Concourse East.</p> <h2 id="1stdance–startrekvsstarwars">1st dance – Star Trek vs Star Wars</h2> <p>DJ Wüdi is back with the Thursday night dance: Star Trek vs. Star Wars!</p> <p>Are you Team Enterprise or Team Skywalker? Do you dream of the final frontier or a galaxy far, far away? Lightsaber or phaser? The Force or the Prime Directive? Bring your best Star Whatever cosplay and dance the night away! (We won’t complain about seeing Stargate, Star Blazers, Battlestar Galactica, Dark Star, or Dancing With the Stars, either!).</p> <p>The dance begins at 9 p.m. in Grand 3. And right before the dance, at 8 p.m., enjoy a special treat, “Introduction to Fandom Dancing!”</p> <h2 id="thespeculativefilmfest-explorethepossibleandimpossible">The Speculative Film Fest - Explore the possible and impossible</h2> <p>Norwescon’s Speculative Film Fest is a celebration of science fiction, fantasy, horror and other speculative fiction films that embraces and fosters new voices, and those of BIPOC, women and LGBTQ+ creators.</p> <p><a href="https://www.norwescon.org/con/special-events/nwc-speculative-film-fest/">https://www.norwescon.org/con/special-events/nwc-speculative-film-fest/</a></p> <h3 id="filmfestscheduleinevergreen12:">Film Fest schedule, in Evergreen 1 &amp; 2:</h3> <table><colgroup> <col /> <col /> </colgroup> <thead> <tr> <th><em>Thursday, April 17</em></th> <th><em>Friday, April 18</em></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Block A: 3 - 6 p.m.</td> <td>Block C: 8 - 10 p.m.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Block B: 7 - 10 p.m.</td> <td>Block D: 10 p.m. to midnight</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="protectivegearisyourchoice">Protective gear is your choice</h2> <p>Our staff, members and guests may mask or not mask at their own discretion.Masking, as a general ruleof public health when in groups of people, is encouraged, but not required: <a href="https://www.norwescon.org/con/policies/health-and-safety/">https://www.norwescon.org/con/policies/health-and-safety/</a> Harassing others for their choice to mask or not maskis prohibited. Remember, it’s not just about COVID. Con crud is very real!</p> <h2 id="overheard…">Overheard…</h2> <ul> <li> <p>“It would probably be more interesting if, instead of historical figures, college admission essays asked what five sci-fi characters you’d have dinner with and why.”</p> </li> <li> <p>“Did you cry when Spock and the Horta did the mind-meld?”<br />“Not as much as I did during the Kirk and Spock warp core scene in Wrath of Khan!”</p> </li> </ul> <p>Send Overheard items to zine@norwescon.org.## Mars rovers? No, we have NWC Rovers!</p> <p>You’ve probably heard of roving reporters, well, at Norwescon we have Rovers. Roving reporters for our cosmic themed convention. Become a Rover for this “Nebula Notes” 'Zine (if you’d like, you can even claim one of the cool monikers of the actual planetary rovers we’ve sent to examine Mars, such as <em>Perseverance</em>, <em>Curiosity</em>, <em>Sojourner</em> or <em>Opportunity</em>!).</p> <p>Simply turn in a concise, descriptive writeup or some photos to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <p>For instance, if you’re going to one of our dances or an after-hours party, you could write up a little blurb. Or if you see a gathering of some fab hallway cosplay/costuming, take some photos and send them in to the 'Zine with a little info. Your creativity is welcome!</p> <p>Nebula Notes is the daily news sheet for Norwescon 47. It is published as a morning edition, released by 10 a.m. Articles and photos from you, the convention members, are welcome and encouraged. The deadline for each day’s edition is 11 p.m. the previous evening. Email your photos, ideas, and “Overheard,” “Close Encounters” and rover submissions to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <p>Your hyperspace pilot is Caitlin Cormier. Your starfield mapper is Shelley George and interstellar navigator is Jon Lavinder. Special thanks to multitronic-systems engineer Michael Hanscom and parabolic lens tech Pat White. All gratitude to Launch Commander Kat Marier and Admiral Rob Stewart.</p> <p>Questions, concerns or cries of outrage – contact <a href="mailto:info@norwescon.org">info@norwescon.org</a>. A-Through-L the Wyverary, Decibel Jones &amp; the Absolute Zeros, and the Metagalactic Grand Prix copyright Catherynne M. Valente. Used with permission.</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nebula Notes Issue 1 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 47 Description An account of the resource The Friday, April 17 issue of the daily 'zine. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Caitlin Cormier Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 17, 2025 Language A language of the resource English Accessible Daily Zine NWC47 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/13212aa9e3e041206b00d86424143e9e.pdf ed60d85a2894c9f43f17e51c53a19759 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 47 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 47 Description An account of the resource Norwescon 47 was held April 17-20, 2025. Chair: Rob Stewart Writer Guest of Honor: Catherynne M. Valente Artist Guest of Honor: Wayne Barlowe Science Guest of Honor: Tracy Drain Special Guest of Honor: Isis Asare Spotlight Publisher: Paizo, represented by Jenny Jarzabski and Mike Kimmel Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 17-20, 2025 Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1 id="nebulanotesissue0">Nebula Notes Issue 0</h1> <p>The official daily news sheet for Norwescon 47 — Wednesday, 16 April 2025</p> <h2 id="wearegladyourehere">We are glad you’re here</h2> <p>We wish a warm welcome to staff, volunteers, members and our Guests of Honor. If you are not from this area, welcome to The beautiful Pacific Northwest.</p> <p>Look with us through the cosmic telescope. Take in the wonders of miasmic blue-light clouds where stars are born, gaze into the mysterious expanse where dark matter veils the edges of the universe, and peek at strange and fabulous denizens of the cosmos. Your adventures are limited only by your imagination.</p> <h2 id="shareyourcloseencounters">Share your Close Encounters</h2> <p>“Close Encounters” are micro stories (just one short paragraph) of interesting interactions you have at Norwescon 47.</p> <p>Have a memorable or funny meeting with one of our honorable guests or another con attendee? Send your snippets of interaction to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <h2 id="getlinkeduppluggedin">Get linked up &amp; plugged in</h2> <p>Change is real and inevitable. It can happen even at the most meticulously planned event. But don’t worry about missing out when there’s a schedule update – we have Guidebook and our website to keep you in-the-know.</p> <p>Guidebook is Norwescon’s online schedule app. It’s kept up-to-date, so you have the latest info at all times. The app lets you tag all the panels and events you want to go to, gives you a tailored view of your schedule, and even lets you set reminders for yourself. If you haven’t yet, download the app at <a href="https://guidebook.com/g/#/guides/norwescon47/details">https://guidebook.com/g/#/guides/norwescon47/details</a>.</p> <p>Also, the Norwescon 47 website will keep you informed: <a href="https://www.norwescon.org/">https://www.norwescon.org/</a></p> <p>You can locate updated daily schedules, event grids and a handy map at: <a href="https://www.norwescon.org/con/schedule-of-events/">https://www.norwescon.org/con/schedule-of-events/</a></p> <h2 id="overheard…">Overheard…</h2> <p>Please submit those “makes sense at a con, but not so much elsewhere” or “only at a sci fi/fantasy convention” things you overhear in our halls, panels, events and parties.</p> <p>To prime the pump, here are a few examples from past events:</p> <p>“Who’d win in a bare-knuckle fight, Trinity or Caprica Six?”</p> <p>“Sometimes I just break the ice by asking folks what non-human they would be, in any franchise.”</p> <p>“Not that I mind, but when did all the stuff I like get labeled geeky and nerdy?”</p> <p>Send your own Overheard items to zine@norwescon.org.</p> <h2 id="norwesconhours">Norwescon hours</h2> <p><a href="https://www.norwescon.org/con/hours/">https://www.norwescon.org/con/hours/</a></p> <h2 id="theinterconnectedwhole">The interconnected whole</h2> <p>Norwescon is all over the socials. Follow us and add your voice. Share what’s up at the con. <strong>Please use #NWC47 on your posts.</strong></p> <p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/norwescon.org">https://bsky.app/profile/norwescon.org</a></p> <p>Mastodon: <a href="https://social.seattle.wa.us/@norwescon">https://social.seattle.wa.us/@norwescon</a></p> <p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@norwescon">https://www.threads.net/@norwescon</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/norwescon">https://instagram.com/norwescon</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/norwescon">https://facebook.com/norwescon</a></p> <p>Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/nwMvMA7">https://discord.gg/nwMvMA7</a></p> <h2 id="interestedinvolunteering">Interested in volunteering?</h2> <p>Go to the volunteer table, located in the convention lobby. Even if it’s for a few hours a day, your time helping out at <em>your convention</em>, is appreciated.</p> <h2 id="hereearly">Here early?</h2> <p>We are always looking for volunteers to help with setup. There will be a dinner break and social for staff and volunteers on Wednesday evening.</p> <p><em>Staff</em> - check in with your department head.</p> <p><em>Volunteers</em> - your ticket for entry is helping out!</p> <h2 id="welcomepageahead">Welcome, Page Ahead</h2> <p>Page Ahead, a children’s literacy program, is this year’s Norwescon community nonprofit partner.</p> <p>Norwescon is proud to be working with Page Ahead to help eliminate book deserts and get books into the hands of under-resourced children in the greater Seattle area, as well as other areas in Washington state.</p> <p>You can <a href="https://amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UCS19S1QXIGI">donate a book directly</a> to Page Ahead, or you can donate money directly at <a href="https://donate.givedirect.org/?cid=16290">GiveDirect Fundraising Platform: Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program</a>.</p> <p>Find out more: <a href="https://www.norwescon.org/about/outreach/">https://www.norwescon.org/about/outreach/</a></p> <p><strong>Nebula Notes</strong> is the daily news sheet for Norwescon 47. It is published as a morning edition, released by 10 a.m. Articles and photos from you, the convention members, are welcome and encouraged. The deadline for each day’s edition is 11 p.m. the previous evening. Email your photos, ideas, and “Overheard,” “Close Encounters” and rover submissions to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <p>Your hyperspace pilot is Caitlin Cormier. Your starfield mapper is Shelley George and interstellar navigator is Jon Lavinder. Special thanks to multitronic-systems engineer Michael Hanscom and parabolic lens tech Pat White. All gratitude to Launch Commander Kat Marier and Admiral Rob Stewart.</p> <p>Questions, concerns or cries of outrage – contact info@norwescon.org. A-Through-L the Wyverary, Decibel Jones &amp; the Absolute Zeros, and the Metagalactic Grand Prix copyright Catherynne M. Valente, used with permission.</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nebula Notes Issue 0 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 47 Description An account of the resource The Wednesday April 16 issue of the daily 'zine for Norwescon 47. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Caitlin Cormier Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 16, 2025 Language A language of the resource English Accessible Daily Zine NWC47 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/5c81a6461a7ff700438f01c9835ba2df.pdf f0cdcbfd54d0096fba25dc9e64391fb8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 46 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 46 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 28-31, 2024 Description An account of the resource March 28-31, 2024 DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, SeaTac, WA Chair: SunnyJim Morgan Writer Guest of Honor: Jim Butcher Artist Guest of Honor: Charles Vess Science Guest of Honor: Dr. Raychelle Burks Spotlight Publisher: Clarkesworld Magazine (Neil Clarke, representing) Special Guest of Honor: Kate Alice Marshall Attendance: 2,229 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h2>Notes from the Nevernever Issue 4</h2> <p>The official daily news sheet for Norwescon 46<br />Sunday, 31 March 2024</p> <h2>The ’Zine Mutiny</h2> <p><strong>Toot-Toot:</strong> Word wielder!</p> <p><strong>Editor:</strong> Well, hello, Toot-Toot! We haven’t seen you since Issue 1 – and I hear there’s been a bit of pizza gone missing …</p> <p><strong>Toot-Toot:</strong> Yes, yes, but more importantly, I have seen issues 0, 1, 2 and 3. Words, words, words. It is important to show the magical beauty of this time. I will bravely take over this duty from you.</p> <p><strong>Editor:</strong> You are commandeering the Daily ‘Zine?</p> <p><strong>Toot-Toot:</strong> If that word means what I think it means, then, yes. And I have back up!</p> <p>Two other small shapes join Toot-Toot the dew drop faerie. One seems made of roots and the other covered in blue tattoos, wearing only a loincloth.</p> <p><strong>Editor:</strong> Whoa! A ginseng fairy and a Nac Mac Feegle? Okay, take it. Just spell the names right.</p> <p><strong>Little blue pictsie:</strong> I got nae trust in words, ye ken, scunner? Now, offski wid ye!</p> <h2>Single Pattern Contest</h2> <p>All entries were produced using the same Simplicity sewing pattern – and imagination took off from there. Judges were Deborah Strub, Morgan Morgans and Greg Sardo. (photo credit: Thom Walls)</p> <p>The winners are:</p> <ul> <li>Best in Competition: Garage sale oh my Garage sale, by Judith Bennett</li> <li>Best Beginner Level: Dragon Tamer, by Danielle Tilley</li> <li>Best Advanced Level: Autumn Dryad, by Martha Eby</li> <li>Best Workmanship: BookWyrms, by Lynne Magie</li> <li>Best Expression of "Into the Wylde": Elven Queen, by Jessica Evans</li> </ul> <h2>Masquerade and Fae Ball, in living color!</h2> <p><strong>Toot-Toot:</strong> Did you see?! So many fae, creatures and tributes to the wylde folk. Winter Court, Summer Court, plant people, daemons. You might have missed it, because Sasquatch are so good at not being seen, but I saw Cedar Wind of the Raven's Children Forest People watching from the shadows. Oh, humans, you were honored last night at your Masquerade and dance! Look at all these images I found! Can you spot the royalty? Many visited - including Titania, Oberon and Maleficent!</p> <h2>Art Show awards</h2> <p>Thank you, all entrants, for displaying your creativity and hard work for all of us to enjoy.</p> <h3>Judges Choices:</h3> <ul> <li>Best in Show: Andy Vanoverberghe, Pharos of Andion</li> <li>1st place: Krister Eide, Dreaming of Prehistoric Seas</li> <li>2nd Place: Anna Slater, Silicone Mono in Black</li> <li>3rd place: Agathon McGeachy, Bored Gargoyle</li> <li>Best Color: Jeff Sturgeon, Lost City of Lyoneese Discovered</li> <li>Best Black &amp; White: Chelsea Santamaria, The Reckoning</li> <li>Best Mixed Media: Diana Daniels, Fairy House #3 / Sew Sew Bad</li> <li>Best 3D: Lynne Taylor Fahnestalk, Sorceress</li> <li>Best Textile: Theresa Halbert, Here There Be Monsters</li> <li>Best Jewelry: Tiger Waddell, Seafoam Sea Glass necklace</li> <li>Artist GoH Pick: Brittany Torres, Song of Serenity</li> </ul> <h3>People’s Choice Awards:</h3> <ul> <li>Best Humor: Liz Hill Volkswagen, Fairy Kitty</li> <li>Best Horror: Douglas Herring, The Big "C"</li> <li>Best Sci-Fi: Eric Vargas, Waiting in Ambush</li> <li>Best 3-D Jewelry: Misty Gibson, Dragon Shawl</li> <li>Best Fantasy: Brittany Torres, Song of Serenity</li> <li>Best Show: Brittany Torres, Song of Serenity</li> </ul> <p>This year’s judges: Charles Vess, Don Lacky, Lynne Taylor Fahnestalk and Jeff LaCoss.</p> <p>Congratulations to Eric Weber, who received the Art Show Apprentice award.</p> <h2>Overheard…</h2> <ul> <li>“The more you take the more I can put out. Well, that sounded better in my head!”</li> <li>“Don’t draw me.”</li> <li>“What, you don’t want to be an anthropomorphic bear?”</li> <li>OH at a panel “OK, the man in the black tee- shirt under the clock, next to Santa Claus. You've been waiting very patiently to ask a question.”</li> <li>OH in the gaming library “Your pink ducks have done their duty.”</li> <li>OH at a panel "’Wise as an owl’ doesn't work in India. In India, owls are considered very stupid!“</li> </ul> <h2>Oh, Rocky!</h2> <p>The celebration (into the wee hours of Saturday morning) of the raucous, irreverent and the Timewarp was ab fab, darlings. Special thanks to The Swords of Damocles, for live performance and audience rabble rousing.</p> <h2>Fondest of farewells, mortals</h2> <p><strong>Toot-Toot:</strong> Time to give the ‘Zine back (I think you should keep the new name, tho’). The portals will be closing ‘ere evening approaches. All the wylde folk, the fae, the Courts, the cryptids and the creatures will leave this space.</p> <p>And if we fae folk have offended,<br />Think of it this way and it's mended,<br />You've just been sleeping here<br />While this frivolity did appear.<br />And this weekend's fairie theme,<br />Was nothing more to you than a dream,<br />Good friends and fen, don't reprehend:<br />If you but forgive, all will mend;<br />Believe this, or Toot a liar call;<br />My good spring wish to you all.<br />Give us your thanks, my good friends,<br />And Toot-Toot shall restore amends.</p> <p>Oh, and thanks for all the pizza!</p> <p>with a wink and eternal gratitude to ol’ Will Shakespeare</p> <h2>Notes from the Nevernever</h2> <p>is the daily news sheet for Norwescon 46. It is published as a morning edition, released by 10 a.m. Articles and photos from you, the convention members, are welcome and encouraged. The deadline for each day's edition is 11 p.m. the previous evening. Email your photos, ideas, "Overheard," "Blast from the Past" and "Con Stories" submissions to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <p>Your Wylde Hunt shifter ranger is Caitlin Cormier. Your color &amp; design illusion mage is Shelley George. Special thanks to wizards Michael Hanscom, Michelle Morrell, Kevin Black and Alex Demboski, and adventuring party benefactors Kat Marier and SunnyJim Morgan.</p> <p>Join us again next year for Norwescon 47! Better yet, volunteer to become part of it. Nevernever, Bob the spirit of intellect and Toot-Toot copyright Jim Butcher, used with permission. (Get well soon, Jim.)</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource News from the Nevernever Issue 4 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 46 Description An account of the resource The Sunday issue of the Norwescon 46 daily zine. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Caitlin Cormier Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 31, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Accessible Daily Zine NWC46 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/947bbe7364338c1865d7b9556c95dbf7.pdf da81c71f64093a1f3b0afa7b99a0b153 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 46 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 46 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 28-31, 2024 Description An account of the resource March 28-31, 2024 DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, SeaTac, WA Chair: SunnyJim Morgan Writer Guest of Honor: Jim Butcher Artist Guest of Honor: Charles Vess Science Guest of Honor: Dr. Raychelle Burks Spotlight Publisher: Clarkesworld Magazine (Neil Clarke, representing) Special Guest of Honor: Kate Alice Marshall Attendance: 2,229 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1>Notes from the Nevernever Issue 3</h1> <p>The official daily news sheet for Norwescon 46<br />Saturday, 30 March 2024</p> <h2>The Philip K. Dick Award winner announced</h2> <p>Last night, Norwescon held the Philip K. Dick Award Ceremony, which recognizes the best science fiction books published for the first time in the United States as a paperback original, during the prior year.</p> <p>Nominees for this award were <em>Danged Black Thing</em> by Eugen Bacon, <em>The Museum of Human History</em> by Rebekah Bergman, <em>Infinity Gate</em> by M.R. Carey, <em>Wild Spaces</em> by S.L. Coney, <em>Where Rivers Go to Die</em> by Dilman Dila and <em>These Burning Stars</em> by Bethany Jacobs. This year we happily welcomed S.L. Coney, Dilman Dila and Bethany Jacobs in person!</p> <p>Authors in attendance (and representatives for those who were not) read passages from the nominated books. Luminaries from the history of the Philip K. Dick Award spoke to the audience members, who were in the Grand Ballroom and watching online.</p> <p>The award went to Bethany Jacobs for <em>These Burning Stars</em>. Bethany thanked her sister Kelly, her first fan, and her wife Mary, saying, “When I didn’t hold the hope, she said she would hold it for me … This is the first award I’ve ever gotten. Thank you.”</p> <p>The special citation award was given to Rebekah Bergman, for <em>The Museum of Human History</em>.</p> <h2>Who doesn’t love a cool raffle?</h2> <p>Don't forget to stop by the Beyond Reality Costumers’ club table and buy your raffle tickets. We hear they’ve got some wonderful prizes!</p> <h2>Art in Action</h2> <p>Continuing today in Area 8 of the Art Show, several artists will demonstrate their creative skills and answer questions. From the Art Show entrance, Area 8 is in the far upper-right corner of the room.</p> <h3>Today:</h3> <ul> <li>10 – 11 a.m., Ellis Bray will be demonstrating the art of woodburning on a wood panel, using a pyrography pen and a variety of nibs.</li> <li>2 – 3 p.m., Theresa Halbert will demonstrate how she creates embroidery designs, from concept to finished design.</li> <li>4 – 5 p.m., Rob Carlos will be doing an acrylic speed painting demo. What he can create in one hour will surprise you!</li> </ul> <h2>Have you checked out the Dealer’s Room?</h2> <p>So many cool things to see, read, touch, smell, try on and generally ooo and aaah over. Northwest Ballrooms (directly across the Fishbowl atrium from the Grands).</p> <h2>And don’t forget about Author’s Row!</h2> <p>Have you noticed the tables right outside of the Dealer’s Room? They aren’t overflow tables; they are there on purpose. That’s Author’s Row!</p> <p>Norwescon has always had a strong literary focus and we want to support the authors in our midst. Check out their tables and strike up a friendly conversation about their creative endeavors.</p> <h2>Missing Sakuracon?</h2> <p>We've got a Charades game for all things anime! Maxi's Lounge at 1 pm.</p> <h2>Looks like the fae got here early</h2> <p>The elevator repair folks let us know that the reason we are having some elevator issues is that ladybugs built a nest in the control panel. Friendly faeries preparing for winter or camping out for Saturday night’s Fae Ball, perhaps?</p> <h2>Go on The Wylde Hunt</h2> <p>The Hunt is on. On the cover of your souvenir program book, the Norwescon 46 logo is emblazoned across the top. It has represented Norwescon, the Pacific Northwest’s premier science fiction and fantasy convention, for many years, and includes elements representing those genres. There is a dragon under the word Norwescon and a rocket flying over it.</p> <p>But wait, on the Norwescon 46 program cover there is no rocket!</p> <p>The rocket is missing from the logo, but it hasn’t gone far. It is within the program. Find it and you might win a prize.</p> <p>All who respond to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a> with the correct answer by 3 p.m. today, will have their name entered. The winner of the random selection will get a brand new, still-in-the-box Talking Dalek, from Doctor Who!</p> <h2>Blast from the Past</h2> <p><strong><em>The Creature from the Black Lagoon</em> (1954):</strong> My first foray into sci-fi was watching <em>Creature from the Black Lagoon</em> in 7th grade at lunch. We watched it in 20-minute increments. Sooooo scary and fun. I found myself interested in foreign or alien creatures and how we misinterpret their efforts to connect with us.</p> <p>Why I’m still amazed by it:</p> <ul> <li>It has beautiful underwater shots. It actually inspired Steven Spielberg when he made <em>Jaws</em>.</li> <li>It later inspired Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar- winning film, <em>The Shape of Water</em>.</li> </ul> <p>~ Shelley G.</p> <h2>Seattle – the big dang winner is hosting a party</h2> <p>Seattle won the bid to host Worldcon 2025. Come to the Open Party to find out more, tonight at 9 p.m., in tower room #1360. Chat and share snacks with those who fought for and won the chance to have the con here.</p> <h2>This year's Hugo finalists!</h2> <p>Glasgow 2024 has just announced this year's Hugo Award finalists. We are excited to see that some have connections to Norwescon! Congrats to all!</p> <ul> <li>Ann Leckie (2014 Philip K. Dick Award nominee): Best Novel for <em>Translation State</em>; Best Series for <em>Imperial Radch</em></li> <li>Martha Wells (2018 Philip K. Dick Award nominee): Best Novel for <em>Witch King</em></li> <li>Sarah Pinsker (2020 Philip K. Dick Award winner): Best Novelette for "One Man's Treasure"</li> <li>P. Djèlí Clark (Norwescon 45 guest of honor): Best Short Story for "How to Raise a Kraken in Your Bathtub"; Lodestar Award for Best YA Book for <em>Abeni’s Song</em></li> <li>Adrian Tchaikovsky (2021 Philip K. Dick Award nominee): Best Series for <em>The Final Architecture</em></li> <li>Seanan McGuire (Norwescon 37 guest of honor): Best Series for <em>October Daye</em></li> <li>Neil Clarke (Norwescon 42 and 46 – yup, that's this year! – guest of honor): Best Editor Short Form</li> <li>Lynne M. Thomas &amp; Michael Damian Thomas (Norwescon 45 guests of honor): Best Editor Short Form</li> <li>Galen Dara (Norwescon 41 guest of honor): Best Professional Artist</li> <li><em>Uncanny Magazine</em> (Norwescon 45 spotlighted publisher): Best Semiprozine</li> </ul> <h2>Con Stories</h2> <p>Here is another micro story from Vanellope M.:</p> <p>"Why are there no ghost animals?" asked Edie.</p> <p>"Most animals do not leave this world with regret," Susan stated. "But ghosts of animals do exist."</p> <p>"Even ghosts of dinosaurs?"</p> <p>"It would be quite unusual for a ghost to haunt the earth for a hundred million years," the babysitter said. "But I suppose it's possible. Why do you ask?"</p> <p>Edie watched the ghostly T. rex pass by the window. It towered over their house.</p> <p>"No reason," she replied.</p> <h2>Notes from the Nevernever</h2> <p>is the daily news sheet for Norwescon 46. It is published as a morning edition, released by 10 a.m. Articles and photos from you, the convention members, are welcome and encouraged. The deadline for each day's edition is 11 p.m. the previous evening. Email your photos, ideas, "Overheard," "Blast from the Past" and "Con Stories" submissions to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <p>Your Wylde Hunt shifter ranger is Caitlin Cormier. Your color &amp; design illusion mage is Shelley George. Special thanks to wizards Michael Hanscom, Michelle Morrell, Kevin Black and Alex Demboski, and adventuring party benefactors Kat Marier and SunnyJim Morgan.</p> <p>Convention questions, concerns or cries of outrage – contact <a href="mailto:info@norwescon.org">info@norwescon.org</a>. Nevernever, Bob the spirit of intellect and Toot-Toot copyright Jim Butcher, used with permission. 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Text Any textual data included in the document <h1>Notes from the Nevernever Issue 2</h1> <p>The official daily news sheet for Norwescon 46<br />Friday, 29 March 2024</p> <h2>Party on, dudes</h2> <p>We are not sure if there were any room parties last night, because we were not informed.</p> <p>But there certainly was a party on the dance floor, courtesy of DJ Wüdi! Rumor has it that a contingent from Norwescon Publications led an imperfect, but energetic Electric Slide to Weird Al Yankovic’s “Word Crimes.” Apropos for a group of writers &amp; editors!</p> <h2>Join The Wylde Hunt</h2> <p>Do you hear the horns? The Hunt is afoot! Look for information about The Wylde Hunt in tomorrow’s issue of the ‘Zine!</p> <h2>Special event for teens and tweens</h2> <p>There will be a root beer float social for younger fen today, 3 – 4 p.m., in the Convention Lounge (Room 7108). We will consume ice cream and soda while reviewing what's new and exciting this weekend. This will be the first step in adventuring with the Norwescon Shire!</p> <p>Check out more youth programming: <a href="https://www.norwescon.org/con/program/youth-programming/">https://www.norwescon.org/con/program/youth-programming/</a></p> <h2>Tonight! The Philip K. Dick Award ceremony</h2> <p>The Philip K. Dick Award is given annually at Norwescon to recognize distinguished science fiction published in paperback original format in the U.S. the prior year. The ceremony is at 7 p.m. in Grand 2. This year’s nominations: <a href="https://www.norwescon.org/con/p-k-dick-award/">https://www.norwescon.org/con/p-k-dick-award/</a>. (three nominees will be present, including one flew in from Uganda!).</p> <h2>Art in Action</h2> <p>You are in for a treat! Today and tomorrow, in Area 8 of the Art Show, several artists will demonstrate their creative skills, answering questions and showing the techniques they use. From the Art Show entrance, Area 8 is in the far-right corner of the room.</p> <h3>Today:</h3> <ul> <li>10 – 11 a.m., Elizabeth Fellows will show how to knit metal scales into yarn pieces, such as fingerless gloves.</li> <li>Noon – 1 p.m., ceramic figure sculptor Agathon McGeachy will demonstrate &amp; describe sculpting facial features in clay.</li> <li>2 – 3 p.m., Ashley J. Harper will provide a brief overview of her collaging methods, including additional embellishments such as stencil work, and adding charms and wax seals.</li> </ul> <h2>Tonight, at midnight, in the velvet darkness</h2> <p>Come up to the lab and see what’s … well, if you know, you know. And if you don’t, join us for a screening and live action presentation of the Rocky Horror Picture Show in Grand 3, with performance troupe The Swords of Damacles.</p> <h2>You - want - to - play - a - game?</h2> <p>Scheduled gaming in the Rotundas until midnight (maybe later – check with the desk), open gaming and the Library of Alexandria in Cascade 11/12, the Artemis bridge in Maxi's Salon until 10 p.m., and a movie set-based LARP in Maxi's Lounge at 6 p.m.</p> <h2>Pub trivia</h2> <p>Dave O'Neill is back with his now annual tradition of pub trivia up in Maxi's Lounge at 9 p.m. (Maxi's is a happening place this year!). But if you're of a more fandom frame of mind, we've got themed Charades from noon to 5 p.m., including Britcon, Firefly, D&amp;D, Star Trek and Star Wars. Come out and show off what you know!</p> <h2>Dance, dance</h2> <p>Come groove to the music with mc300baud, as he spins a choice selection of convention classics and thumpin' newer tracks. 9 p.m., Grand.</p> <h2>Is there a TARDIS in the house?</h2> <p>BritCon's club display features the TARDIS, from British sci-fi series Doctor Who. Perfect for a photo op.Go down the West Concourse along the west side of the pool (check out all the club tables on your way). Pass Wing 2 and pass the elevator, and there it is, in all its beautiful (and sexy) blue glory.</p> <h2>Norwescon Speculative Film Fest</h2> <p>Tonight, we bring you two special, themed blocks of short films in Evergreen 1 &amp; 2. Starting at 7 p.m., our international block has films from seven different countries.</p> <p>At 9 p.m., we will serve up horror. There are many facets to the horror genre. Some make you laugh. Some raise your heart rate, worrying about the people on the screen. And some may make you check that no monsters are hiding under your seats.</p> <h2>Blast from the Past</h2> <p>Hello, Bob the Skull again, with my superior intellect and taste in cinema. You too can share your loved nerdtastic movies and why. Send to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <p><strong><em>When Worlds Collide</em> (1951):</strong> I was very young when I saw it and it terrified me. We didn’t know about “the dangers from above,” so this was a rude awakening. I was too little to know this was fiction and it made a huge impression on me. ~ Lynne M.</p> <h2>Con Stories</h2> <p>More a micro story than Con Story, but that won't stop us from publishing it for your reading pleasure.</p> <p>"You do realize you run a mortuary, yes?"</p> <p>"Of course I do."</p> <p>"And you're not ... dead?"</p> <p>"I am a vampire," said Klaus. "Technically, I am undead."</p> <p>"Even so," the lawyer replied, "you might wish to reconsider the slogan, 'I'm not just the owner, I'm also a client ...’” From Vanellope M.</p> <h2>Overheard …</h2> <ul> <li>“Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow you may be in Utah.”</li> <li>“Will you please stop falling apart at the waist?!" (costumer Lisa Satterlund to a mannequin)</li> <li>I was in a converted Pay-N-Save in Aberdeen, learning how to defend myself in prison.”</li> <li>“The pizza is most welcome!Don’t forget to leave out the Za.”</li> <li>OH in the Dealers’ Room, “Smell anything you want. Take a whiff; we’re really smelly.”</li> </ul> <p>Send Overheard items to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <h2>Participating in the Masquerade this year?</h2> <p>Required meeting tonight at 7 p.m., in Cascade 7/8. Bring your audio/video files and your description.</p> <h2>Notes from the Nevernever</h2> <p>is the daily news sheet for Norwescon 46. It is published as a morning edition, released by 10 a.m. Articles and photos from you, the convention members, are welcome and encouraged. The deadline for each day's edition is 11 p.m. the previous evening. Email your photos, ideas, "Overheard," "Blast from the Past" and "Con Stories" submissions to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <p>Your Wylde Hunt shifter ranger is Caitlin Cormier. Your color &amp; design illusion mage is Shelley George. Special thanks to wizards Michael Hanscom, Michelle Morrell, Kevin Black and Alex Demboski, and adventuring party benefactors Kat Marier and SunnyJim Morgan.</p> <p>Nevernever, Bob the spirit of intellect and Toot-Toot copyright Jim Butcher, used with permission. (Get better soon, Jim.)</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Text Any textual data included in the document <h1>Notes from the Nevernever Issue 1</h1> <p>The official daily news sheet for Norwescon 46<br />Thursday, 28 March 2024</p> <p>Unfortunately, our writer guest of honor Jim Butcher has contracted COVID-19 and is unable to attend Norwescon 46. We wish him quickly recovered health.</p> <h2>Welcome from the chair</h2> <p>It's time for Norwescon again! I'm so glad you're joining us for this wonderful, weird thing we do every year. I hope your weekend is full of great conversations with interesting people, cool stuff to look at and enriching things to learn. There's something I do every year that I'm going to encourage you to do, too. Each year, I try to go to at least one panel on a topic I usually wouldn't have any interest in. I'm always pleasantly amazed by how fascinating it is to hear experts talk passionately about a topic they're invested in.</p> <p>The other thing I want to encourage everyone to do is to get involved! Whether that means volunteering for a few hours or participating in one of our more interactive activities (charades, anyone?). Norwescon is your convention. Get the most out of it! If this is your first Norwescon, welcome. And if it's not, welcome back. I'm so glad you're here.</p> <p>~ SunnyJim Morgan, chair of Norwescon 46</p> <h2>What to do, what to do …</h2> <p>New to the con or a longtime member? Speed Friending (Thursday, 6 p.m., Maxi’s Lounge) is a great way to meet new folks and even find a con mentor. Also, check the FAQ: <a href="https://www.norwescon.org/about/faq-frequently-asked-questions/">https://www.norwescon.org/about/faq-frequently-asked-questions/</a> and the portal pages: <a href="https://www.norwescon.org/portal/">https://www.norwescon.org/portal/</a>. We have plenty of awesome at Norwescon, from a Shakespearian take on <em>Star Wars</em> to views on steampunk from steam experts, and lots in between!</p> <h2>To mask or not to mask</h2> <p>Our staff, members and guests may mask or not mask at their own discretion. Masking, as a good general rule of public health when in groups of folks, is encouraged, but not required: <a href="https://www.norwescon.org/con/policies/health-and-safety/">https://www.norwescon.org/con/policies/health-and-safety/</a> Harassing others for their masking choice is prohibited. “No mask shaming,” says the Plague Doctor. “It’s not just about COVID. Con Crud is a thing, people!”</p> <h2>Psst!</h2> <p><strong>Editor:</strong> Huh?</p> <p><strong>A vaguely-human-shaped bright light floating across the room:</strong> Psst! Are you the words person?</p> <p><strong>Editor:</strong> Uh, yes, that would be me. And you, uh, you are one of the fae. Hmm, wow. Are you here for the thinning of the veil between our worlds? Hey, what’s wrong? You look really down, uh ….</p> <p><strong>Toot-Toot:</strong> You may call me Toot-Toot. Yes. I am sad. The creator bard is not here.</p> <p><strong>Editor:</strong> Yeah, I heard. Jim Butcher is sick and won’t be here for our revels. We are sad, too. But it’s better that he takes care of himself. We hope he recovers swiftly. Can I do anything for you?</p> <p><strong>Toot-Toot:</strong> Would you please use the words you wield to tell the other humans not to forget to leave the Za out for the wyldfae?</p> <p><strong>Editor:</strong> The Za?</p> <p><strong>Toot-Toot:</strong> Yes, Za! Za! Pizza! Leave pizza out for the wee folk. And if some of us ask for celery sticks … just ignore them.</p> <p>Best wishes for a swift and full recovery, Jim!<br />From the staff and members of Norwescon 46.</p> <h2>Welcome YB&amp;B!</h2> <p>Welcome, members of Young Black &amp; Brilliant (YB&amp;B)! Sponsored this year by Norwescon, the YB&amp;B Book Club establishes a community for Black and brown youths ages 11 – 16, to discover culturally relevant and representative books and related activities. Support YB&amp;B and its mission through our multi-charity sale in the Art Show, or directly at <a href="https://www.ybnbreadersclub.org">https://www.ybnbreadersclub.org</a> (click on the Donate tab).</p> <h2>1st dance – Fandom Mashup with DJ Wüdi</h2> <p>On our first evening venturing Into the Wylde, who knows what manner of fantastical beings we will encounter – or will become? Mix-and-match from the outfits you brought for the weekend to create mashup costumes, or wear something to represent your fandom(s) and come dance to a mix of tracks across eras, con favorites, mashups and oddities. Brought to you by DJ Wüdi.</p> <h2>Norwescon Speculative Film Fest in Evergreen 1 &amp; 2</h2> <p>Start your con with some cutting-edge science fiction and fantasy short films.Block A starts at 5 p.m. and Block B starts at 8 p.m. <a href="https://www.norwescon.org/con/special-events/nwc-speculative-film-fest/">https://www.norwescon.org/con/special-events/nwc-speculative-film-fest/</a></p> <h2>I always feel like – a skull is watching me…</h2> <p>Have you noticed little skull trinkets peeking out at you from spots around con locations? Con member and panelist Darren McKinty is continuing his annual Norwescon world- treasures hunt this year with little “Bob the Skull” representations (Bob is a character in Jim Butcher’s <em>Dresden Files</em> novels).</p> <p>“I just make little figurines and place them in random, unusual spots around the con,” said Darren. “There are no real rules or specific spots that I hide them. If a person finds one, they can keep it for the little treasure that it is.”</p> <h2>Blast from the Past</h2> <p>Hello, Bob here, genius spirit and cinema lover, with our first entries! Tell me your favourite movie and why at <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <p><strong><em>Real Genius</em> (1985):</strong> Early Val Kilmer film that was the first movie I saw where the geeks were the heroes. While it's hilarious and very quotable, the heroes are never mocked for being who they are. As an awkward teen in advanced programs at school, I desperately wanted to be part of the Real Genius world. And Michelle Meyrink as the hyperactive genius Jordan was my crush. Seeing it is “a moral imperative." ~ Michael H.</p> <p><strong><em>Clash of the Titans</em> (1981):</strong> For Medusa, Andromeda and "Release the Kraken!"</p> <p><strong><em>Flash Gordon</em> (1980):</strong> Flash! Ah-aaahh – He'll save every one of us!</p> <p>Two of my early favorites. ~ Kevin B.</p> <h2>Con Stories</h2> <p>From Teresa J. “So, around 1996 or ’97, the lieutenant (me) and the lance corporal (Travis) worked in adjacent units of the same Marine weapons system on the western edge of the continent (Arizona). Years later, in 2019, they reconnected via social media and found they both lived a few hours apart on the eastern edge of the continent (New England). But it wasn’t until 2024 and Norwescon 46 that they actually had a live meet up, to swap stories and catch up in person!</p> <h2>Overheard…</h2> <ul> <li>“My to-do lists have to-do lists.”</li> <li>“You have to come to my room, so I can be a unicorn for you!”</li> <li>“Crivens! Ya scunner!”</li> <li>“Sorry to disappoint, but yes, that is a crysknife in my pocket. But it doesn’t mean I’m not happy to see you.”</li> </ul> <p>Send “Overheard” items to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <h2>Notes from the Nevernever</h2> <p>is the daily news sheet for Norwescon 46. It is published as a morning edition, released by 10 a.m. Articles and photos from you, the convention members, are welcome and encouraged. The deadline for each day's edition is 11 p.m. the previous evening. Email your photos, ideas, "Overheard," "Blast from the Past" and "Con Stories" submissions to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <p>Your Wylde Hunt shifter ranger is Caitlin Cormier. Your color &amp; design illusion mage is Shelley George. Special thanks to wizards Michael Hanscom, Michelle Morrell, Kevin Black and Alex Demboski, and adventuring party benefactors Kat Marier and SunnyJim Morgan.</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource News from the Nevernever Issue 1 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 46 Description An account of the resource The Thursday issue of the Norwescon 46 daily zine. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Caitlin Cormier Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 28, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Accessible Daily Zine NWC46 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/e547d5d657ba8507b14cf4c6e94ca88d.pdf 7b7b5c86f4f502d8750a9e5678250bea Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 46 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 46 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 28-31, 2024 Description An account of the resource March 28-31, 2024 DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, SeaTac, WA Chair: SunnyJim Morgan Writer Guest of Honor: Jim Butcher Artist Guest of Honor: Charles Vess Science Guest of Honor: Dr. Raychelle Burks Spotlight Publisher: Clarkesworld Magazine (Neil Clarke, representing) Special Guest of Honor: Kate Alice Marshall Attendance: 2,229 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1>Notes from the Nevernever Issue 0</h1> <p>The official daily news sheet for Norwescon 46<br />Wednesday, 27 March 2024</p> <h2>Welcome!</h2> <p>We wish a warm welcome to staff, volunteers, members and our Guests of Honor. If you are not from this area, welcome to Cascadia! Bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Rocky Mountains to the east, the Pacific Northwest stretches from Oregon up through Washington, Idaho, and embracing British Columbia. Within Washington state, you’ll find dense forests, rising peaks, desert flats, rolling hills and deep lakes all nestled up next to the realms of Faerie.</p> <p>Travel with us into the Wylde. While we're used to seeing the unusual at conventions, don't be surprised to see denizens of the Nevernever in attendance, as we invite those with benevolent intentions from the Wylde fae, Wee Folk, cryptids and the Fae Courts to join us. We've warded against any bad intent, but it is always wise to be on your guard. Tricksy faeries.</p> <h2>Your input needed for Con Stories</h2> <p>“Con Stories”are micro stories (just a couple paragraphs) of interesting or funny interactions you have at Norwescon 46. Think: <em>The New York Times</em>’ “Metropolitan Diary,” and you’ll have a good idea of what we’re looking for. Send your snippets of interaction to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <h2>Blast from the Past</h2> <p>Hello mortals, luminous beings and gentle fae. For the unaware, I am Bob – a spirit of intellect who resides in a human skull. I take paperback romances very seriously, and since I began residing with Waldo Butters (doctor, Knight of the Cross, fluffy-bunny-slippered aficionado of Polka and the wonderful world of cinema), I take movies very seriously.</p> <p>So, I am the perfect host of “Blast from the Past,” where we’ll do a roundup of our favourite geeky classic films and why we love them. Send in the name your favourite movie and why it’s special in your memory, to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <h2>Overheard…</h2> <p>Please submit those "makes sense at a con, but not so much elsewhere" or “only at a sci fi/fantasy convention” things you overhear in our halls, panels, events and parties.</p> <p>To prime the pump, here are a few from Norwescon 46 Chair SunnyJim Morgan. They are things she said she would never think she’d find herself saying – but did at a con:</p> <ul> <li>“I have to go schedule the mermaids.”</li> <li>“But my space kilt holds six beers!”</li> <li>“I need a ninja wrangler.”</li> </ul> <p>Send your own Overheard items to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <h2>Interested in volunteering?</h2> <p>Go to the volunteer table, located in the convention lobby. Even if it’s for a few hours a day, your time helping out at your convention, is appreciated.</p> <h2>Get linked up &amp; plugged in</h2> <p>Change is the only constant, Greek philosopher Heraclitus told us more than 2550 years ago, and it’s true at conventions. But don’t be worried about missing something–we have Guidebook and our website to keep you in-the-know.</p> <p>Guidebook is Norwescon’s online schedule app. It’s kept complete and up-to-date, so you have the latest info at all times. If you haven’t yet, download the app at <a href="https://guidebook.com/g/#/guides/norwescon46/details">https://guidebook.com/g/#/guides/norwescon46/details</a>.</p> <p>Also,the Norwescon 46 website will keep you informed: <a href="https://www.norwescon.org/">https://www.norwescon.org/</a></p> <p>You can locate updated daily schedules, event grids and a handy map at: <a href="https://www.norwescon.org/con/schedule-of-events/">https://www.norwescon.org/con/schedule-of-events/</a></p> <h2>Norwescon hours</h2> <p><a href="https://www.norwescon.org/con/hours/">https://www.norwescon.org/con/hours/</a></p> <h2>Follow and share</h2> <p>Norwescon is all over the socials. Follow us, converse with us and share what’s up. Please use #NWC46 on your posts.</p> <ul> <li>Mastodon: <a href="https://social.seattle.wa.us/@norwescon">https://social.seattle.wa.us/@norwescon</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/norwescon">https://instagram.com/norwescon</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/norwescon">https://facebook.com/norwescon</a></li> <li>Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/nwMvMA7">https://discord.gg/nwMvMA7</a></li> </ul> <h2>Notes from the Nevernever</h2> <p>is the daily news sheet for Norwescon 46. It is published as a morning edition, released by 10 a.m. Articles and photos from you, the convention members, are welcome and encouraged. The deadline for each day's edition is 11 p.m. the previous evening. Email your photos, ideas, "Overheard," "Blast from the Past" and "Con Stories" submissions to <a href="mailto:zine@norwescon.org">zine@norwescon.org</a>.</p> <p>Your Wylde Hunt shifter ranger is Caitlin Cormier. Your color &amp; design illusion mage is Shelley George. Special thanks to wizards Michael Hanscom, Michelle Morrell, Kevin Black and Alex Demboski, and adventuring party benefactors Kat Marier and SunnyJim Morgan.</p> <p>Convention questions, concerns or cries of outrage–<a href="mailto:contactinfo@norwescon.org">contactinfo@norwescon.org</a>. Nevernever, Bob the spirit of intellect and Toot-Toot copyright Jim Butcher, used with permission. (Get better soon, Jim.)</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource News from the Nevernever Issue 0 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 46 Description An account of the resource The Wendesday issue of the Norwescon 46 daily zine. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Caitlin Cormier Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 27, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Accessible Daily Zine NWC46 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/b1006774a79a5a17b40f0d26ed348638.pdf 663c34ad51bafa93e779fa62ca8b69cd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 45 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 45 Description An account of the resource April 6-9, 2023 DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, SeaTac, WA Chair: SunnyJim Morgan Writer Guest of Honor: P. Djèlí Clark Artist Guest of Honor: Grace P. Fong Science Guest of Honor: Dr. Greg Dubos Spotlight Publisher: Uncanny Magazine, Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas, representing Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 6–9, 2023 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1 id="welcome-to-norwescon-45">Welcome to Norwescon # 45</h1> <p>Daily Zine #4 - 04-09-2023</p> <h2 id="wanted-photographers">Wanted! Photographers!</h2> <p>Wanted-more photographers!</p> <p>If you would like to volunteer your skills for the next Norwescon -</p> <p>Contact the head photographer at photographers@norwescon.org</p> <p>Get in touch now! (before the rest of our life gets... ooo squirrel!)</p> <h2 id="speculative-film-festival">Speculative Film Festival</h2> <p>The <strong>2023 Speculative Film Festival</strong> happened Thursday and Friday Nights. We showed 37 short films from 13 countries over two nights. The film quality was so good the judges had a hard time selecting the winners, so this year we are giving…</p> <p><strong>2 Judges Choices awards:</strong><br /><strong>Fetch</strong>, directed by Sam Gill, New Zealand.<br /><strong>La Nueva (The Newcomer)</strong>, directed by Ivan Villamel, Spain.</p> <p>The judges would also like to give an <strong>Honorable Mention</strong> to<br />All is Well, directed by Elaine del Valle, United States</p> <p>The <strong>Audience choice</strong> was also split between two films</p> <p><strong>The Post</strong>, directed by Antonio Souto Fraguas, United States<br /><strong>The Operator</strong>, directed by Matt Riley, United Kingdoms</p> <p>Congratulations to our winners, and a huge thank you to all the filmmakers who submitted their films!</p> <p>Secret QR Code to the left.</p> <p>Is it an Easter Surprise?</p> <p>Or, simply something you can look at for your memories!</p> <h2 id="norwescon-45-art-show-awards">NORWESCON 45 ART SHOW AWARDS</h2> <p>The Norwescon Art Show is proud to announce this year’s Art Show Award winners. We would like to thank our artists for their outstanding contributions to this year’s show.</p> <p>Judges Choices:</p> <p>Best in Show Alan M. Clark Mr. Macklin, the Bonehill Ghost 1st place Grace P. Fong The River That Walks 2nd Place Jeff Sturgeon Unbelievable 3rd place Kayla Klassy Voodoo Cauldron Best Color Theresa Mather Treasure Hunters Best Black &amp; White The Creeping Moon Map of White Hollow Best Mixed Media Sarah Clemens Sam Best 3D Lisa Snellings Apocalypse Horsemen Set of Four Best Textile Cleothyla Keeper of the Keys Best Jewelry Victoria Shaffer Over the Rainbow Artist GoH Pick Theresa Mather Valkyries' Ride</p> <p>People’s Choice Awards:</p> <p>Best Humor Sarah Clemens Magnus &amp; Loki: Tuna Cookies Best Horror Alan M. Clark Mr. Macklin, the Bonehill Ghost Best Sci-Fi Michael Brugger Payment Due Best 3-D/Jewelry Victoria Shaffer Frozen Waterfall Best Fantasy Brittany Torres The Watch of Hades Best Show Brittany Torres The Watch of Hades</p> <h2 id="hoedown-superheroes">Hoedown Superheroes</h2> <p>Lobby Photo Area<br />Sunday, noon–1 p.m.</p> <p>Howdy partners welcome to the <strong>Hoedown Superheroes photoshoot event!</strong></p> <p>There will be superheroes Wild West style for you to photograph—or you’re welcome to participate! Choose a superhero and create them as if they were in the Wild West (roughly 1865-1895). Anything is fair game, Steampunk, fantasy, Westworld, or whatever makes you happy. It doesn’t need to be period but should be recognizable as the Wild West.</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 45 Daily Zine #4 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 45 Description An account of the resource The Sunday daily 'zine for Norwescon 45. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 9, 2023 Language A language of the resource English Accessible Daily Zine NWC45 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/bb3fd8bc4731c4df47d301d08fee2089.pdf a1903c70f6c85ab9053f8b9203161fb4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 45 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 45 Description An account of the resource April 6-9, 2023 DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, SeaTac, WA Chair: SunnyJim Morgan Writer Guest of Honor: P. Djèlí Clark Artist Guest of Honor: Grace P. Fong Science Guest of Honor: Dr. Greg Dubos Spotlight Publisher: Uncanny Magazine, Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas, representing Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 6–9, 2023 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1 id="welcome-to-norwescon-45">Welcome to Norwescon #45</h1> <p>Daily Zine #3 - 04-08-2023</p> <h2 id="wanted-photographers">Wanted! Photographers!</h2> <p>Wanted-photographers. Your con needs you to share your photos with the con. Become a freelance photographer!</p> <p>Contact the head photographer at photographers@norwescon.org</p> <p>Please tag photos placed on your social media with #norwescon45 #nwc45</p> <h2 id="philip-k.dick-awards">Philip K. Dick Awards</h2> <p>The Philip K. Dick Award for 2023 goes to Kimberly Unger, for <em>The Extractionist</em>. The Special Citation goes to Tade Thompson, for <em>The Legacy of Molly Southbourne</em>.</p> <h2 id="artemis-spaceship-bridge-simulator">Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator</h2> <p>Rotunda 2 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (stay for a little, or a while!)</p> <p>Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator in which players assume the jobs of captain, helm, science, communication, engineering, and weapons and work together to defeat alien enemies.</p> <h2 id="masquerade">Masquerade</h2> <p>Grand 2 &amp; 3 - 7-8:30 p.m.</p> <p>We invite everyone to attend the annual presentation of the finest creations Norwescon costumers and cosplayers have to offer at the Norwescon 45 Masquerade. Join us in cheering on this year's crew of creatives as they share their hard-wrought handiwork. Be a part of the oo-ing and ah-ing at the pageantry and presentation of these amazing makers.</p> <h2 id="masquerade-photo-shoot">Masquerade Photo Shoot</h2> <p>Lobby Photo Area 7-9 p.m.</p> <p>Bummed that you can't take flash photos in the masquerade? Want to take pictures of the masquerade contestants? This is your chance. Most contestants will come to the lobby photo area after they exit the stage to pose for pictures with the staff photographers. This is your chance to get some too! Please be polite and listen to those directing the event and the masquerade contestants. If you want photos but aren't in the masquerade, you can get in a queue to get a chance for photos, but the contestants have priority.</p> <h2 id="guidebook">Guidebook</h2> <p>Download the Guidebook Application on mobile to access up-to-date information, track sessions, interact with attendees, view</p> <p>Scan the above code, or search ' Guidebook" in the App Store or Google Play Store"</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 45 Daily Zine #3 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 45 Description An account of the resource The Saturday daily 'zine for Norwescon 45. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 8, 2023 Language A language of the resource English Accessible Daily Zine NWC45 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/0309bf324a7a903adebb3d341ffd0079.pdf 2784ebbdf0c595b6d4546c70494e885a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 45 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 45 Description An account of the resource April 6-9, 2023 DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, SeaTac, WA Chair: SunnyJim Morgan Writer Guest of Honor: P. Djèlí Clark Artist Guest of Honor: Grace P. Fong Science Guest of Honor: Dr. Greg Dubos Spotlight Publisher: Uncanny Magazine, Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas, representing Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 6–9, 2023 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <p>Philip K. Dick Awards Grand 2 7-8:30 p.m.</p> <h1 id="welcome-to-norwescon-45">Welcome to Norwescon #45</h1> <p>Daily Zine #2 - 04-07-2023</p> <h2 id="wanted-photographers">Wanted! Photographers!</h2> <p>Wanted-photographers. Your con needs you to share your photos with the con. Become a freelance photographer!</p> <p>Contact the head photographer at photographers@norwescon.org</p> <p>Please tag photos placed on your social media with #norwescon45 #nwc45</p> <p>Contact the head photographer at photographers@norwescon.org</p> <h2 id="philip-k.dick-award">Philip K. Dick Award</h2> <p>The Philip K. Dick Award for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original form in the United States is presented annually at Norwescon with the support of the Philip K. Dick Trust. The award is sponsored by the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society and the Philip K. Dick Trust, and the award ceremony is sponsored by Norwescon. Come hear readings from the nominated works and find out the winners!</p> <p><em>Michael Hanscom (M), Gordon Van Gelder, Kimberly Unger, Rachel Swirsky</em></p> <h2 id="authors-row-get-excited-and-head-over-to-visit-right-now">Author's Row! Get excited and head over to visit right now!</h2> <p>Located in the hallway in front of the Dealer's Room, you'll find an amazing collection of book author booths waiting to be discovered! AUTHOR'S ROW!</p> <p>The energy in the air is electric as people flock to these booths, eager to discover new authors, books, and stories. Whether you're a fan of science fiction or any other genre, you're sure to find something that will capture your imagination.</p> <p>So what are you waiting for? Head to the hallway right in front of the Dealer's Room and explore the amazing world of books! It's an experience that will stay with you long after the convention is over.</p> <h2 id="all-ages-open-games">All-Ages Open Games</h2> <p>Maxi's Ballroom<br />10 a.m.-midnight</p> <p>Come check out games from our lending libraries. We have role-playing games, card games, board games, and so much more! An official state license or state ID is needed to check out games. There will be tables to play the games you bring or the ones you borrow. Do you need accommodation related to a disability? Please speak to our staff so we can be sure to meet your needs.</p> <h2 id="guidebook">Guidebook</h2> <p>Download the Guidebook Application on mobile to access up-to-date information, track sessions, interact with attendees, view</p> <p>Scan the above code, or search "Guidebook" in the App Store or Google Play Store"</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 45 Daily Zine #2 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 45 Description An account of the resource The Friday daily 'zine for Norwescon 45. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 7, 2023 Language A language of the resource English Accessible Daily Zine NWC45 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/5f96dc9829e5dca03c91830d96f97d40.pdf 6046ef89641a0dd951bbcb6e3eb6a7fe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 45 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 45 Description An account of the resource April 6-9, 2023 DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, SeaTac, WA Chair: SunnyJim Morgan Writer Guest of Honor: P. Djèlí Clark Artist Guest of Honor: Grace P. Fong Science Guest of Honor: Dr. Greg Dubos Spotlight Publisher: Uncanny Magazine, Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas, representing Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 6–9, 2023 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1 id="welcome-to-norwescon-45">Welcome to Norwescon #45</h1> <p>Daily Zine #1- 04-06-2023</p> <p>Your Zine submissions can go right here!</p> <p>Heard something cool at the con that must be shared? Wise or Funny, send your contribution to ZINE@norwescon.org.</p> <h2 id="wanted-photographers">Wanted! Photographers!</h2> <p>Wanted-photographers. Your con needs you to share your photos with the con. Become a freelance photographer! Please tag photos on your social media with #norwescon45 Contact the head photographer at photographers@norwescon.org</p> <h2 id="tonight-opening-ceremonies-grand-3-starting-at-7-pm">TONIGHT: Opening Ceremonies Grand 3 starting at 7 pm</h2> <p>Norwescon 45 officially kicks off at Opening Ceremonies. Enjoy interviews with our guests of honor, get a preview of events, and find essential information to maximize your fun this weekend.</p> <h2 id="did-you-know-the-zine-is-portable">Did you know? The ZINE is Portable!</h2> <p>You can read the Zine in the Guidebook Application.</p> <p>Scan the above code, or search "Guidebook" in the App Store or Google Play Store.</p> <p>You can also read the Zine on the <a href="https://www.norwescon.org/">https://www.norwescon.org/</a> website!</p> <h2 id="guests-of-honor">Guests of Honor</h2> <p>We are thrilled to announce our guest of honor lineup for Norwescon 45!</p> <p>Writer Guest of Honor - P. Djèlí Clark<br />Artist Guest of Honor - Grace P. Fong<br />Science Guest of Honor - Dr. Greg Dubos<br />Spotlight Publisher - Uncanny Magazine<br />Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas.</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 45 Daily Zine #1 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 45 Description An account of the resource The Thursday daily 'zine for Norwescon 45. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 6, 2023 Language A language of the resource English Accessible Daily Zine NWC45 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/0e692486bdbf682310d6a000085c1315.pdf 5da99ae0c7f84f5b43084d9459d9fc7c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 7 Description An account of the resource Hyatt Hotel, Sea-Tac Chair: Richard Wright Guests of Honor: L. Sprague and Catherine Crook De Camp Artist Guest of Honor: Don Maitz Fan Guest of Honor: Jack Speer Toastmaster: Marta Randall Attendance: ~1,700 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 22-25, 1984 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 7 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1 id="the-daily-fan">The Daily Fan</h1> <p>JUST FOR THE FAN OF IT!<br />Volume #2<br />Sunday, March 25, 1984</p> <p>EDITOR: Mike Bentley<br />CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: Lari Davison</p> <p>STAFF: Doug Booze, Terry Dale, Kris Demien</p> <h2 id="aliens-vs-humans">ALIENS VS HUMANS</h2> <p>The Hyatt was once again invaded Saturday night by barbarians aliens and other space faring folk. The audience was treated to a pagent of beautiful costumes and a juggling act by the Young Gentlemen Jugglers. Frank Catalano did his usual great job of MCing the event. Congratulations are in order for the arrival of Frank’s new baby Dagget. The winners of the Masquerade are not available at this time but they will be published in Westwind.</p> <p>The Art Show has been a great success this year. It is bigger and better than ever with lot of great art.</p> <h3 id="norwescon-art-show-awards">NORWESCON ART SHOW AWARDS</h3> <p>People’s Choice: Ray Williams for "Gems in the Woods"<br />Honorable Mention to Dameon Willich for "Time Stream" and Victoria Poyser.</p> <p>Don Maitz Award: Kevin Johnson for "Cugel’s Saga"</p> <p>Best SF: Jack Moon for "Star Wars, Now!" Honorable Mention to John R. Foster and Vincent Fate</p> <p>Best Fantasy: Darrel Anderson<br />Honorable Mention: Del Harris for "Valley of the Beast" and Zac Pasco for "Priest &amp; Aneolyte"</p> <p>Best 3D: Rhonda Green<br />Honorable Mention to John Bean Bond</p> <p>Best Homorous: Dan Reeder<br />Honorable Mention: Phil Fogis</p> <h2 id="hospitality-strained">HOSPITALITY STRAINED</h2> <p>The Hospitality Room has been deluged with thristy, but cheap fans Friday and Saturday. Unfortunately drink consumption far exceeded the donations needed to keep the room supplied. If donations do not improve, a shortage is likely on Sunday. Don’t forget, it costs money to keep you eighty proof.</p> <h2 id="philip-k.dick-award">PHILIP K. DICK AWARD</h2> <p>Norwescon is proud to present this year's Philip K. Dick Award.</p> <p>Special Award<br />R.A. MacAvoy<br /><em>Tea with the Black Dragon</em></p> <p>Philip K. Dick Award<br />Tim Powers<br /><em>The Anubis Gate</em></p> <h2 id="dealer-donations">DEALER DONATIONS</h2> <p>Zak Pasco: 1949 issue of Wierd Tales Basement Books: "Janissaries" by Jerry Pournelle<br />"DiFate’s Catalog of Science Fiction Hardware"<br />"Planet Story" by Harry Harrison and Jem Burns<br />David C Bray, Bookseller: "An Elephant for Aristole" signed by L. Sprague de Camp<br />Collectors Unlimited: Japnese model magazine</p> <p>Colectors</p> <p>Collectors Unlimited: Japanese model magazine<br />Japanese animation magazine</p> <p>Quicksilver Fantasies: 3 "Tails of the Unexpected” game modules<br />3 "The Freak Show" game modules</p> <p>Daryl Murdock: "The Elfin Unicorn" limited editon print 93/15O<br />"Red Star, Green Moon” limited edition print</p> <p>Future Dreams: 2 T-shirts, sizes M &amp; L</p> <p>Second Genesis: "Return of the Jedi” comic poster</p> <p>Pacific NW Role Player: Geomorphic Wilderness Hexagons</p> <p>The Etcher: etched glass "Beagle” mug</p> <p>The Etchery: etched glass "Beagle" mug<br />Tavistock Art: 3 "I Survived Norwescon 7” buttons<br />Larry Jezek: ’’Creatures of the Cosmos" edited by Catherin Crook de Camp<br />Stuff and Nonsense: "The Plays of Star Con Denver"<br />Swoard and Shield: painted statue of Unicorn &amp; Lady<br />Sighn of the Unicorn: sliver ear cuff<br />Cheap Books: "Rocket to the Morgue" by H.H. Holmes<br />Shadow Star: 2 "The Air-Eaters Strike Back" games<br />R.F. Wald: "The Adventures of Pinnochio" by C. Collodi<br />WARP Graphics: "Elfquest III," signed by Richard &amp; Wendy Pini<br />Don Maitz: "The Lady and Her Pet" limited edition print 252/325<br />Patrick Walker: 2 "Face Trik" masks<br />Mary K. Sherwood: 1 T-shirt<br />The Postcard Palace: 6 "3D" postcards<br />Sam Butler: 2 gift certificates for hand-lettered buttons<br />YaLeah: $5 Gift Certificate<br />Gary Van Court: "On Wings of Song" by Thomas M. Disch<br />David Warner: "Down in the Black Gang" by Philip Jose Farmer<br />Seattle Scale Model Co.: 7 "Space Shuttles &amp; Launchers”</p> <h2 id="fans-like-master-pervert">FANS LIKE MASTER PERVERT</h2> <p>In the early hours of Sunday morning a standing room only crowd was gathered at the ch. 3 video room. Master Pervert Theatre was playing and, contrary to what people say, fans watch this channel more than any other when on. An informal survey showed more than 83% of viewers checked turned on the late night adult entertainment.</p> <p>Also independantly shown, "Doctor Who" episodes last night proved as popular as the established video rooms. Screened in room 606, rare episodes drew nearly twenty people, all squeezing into the small room just to watch the show.</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 7 Daily Fan Volume 2 (Sunday) Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 7 Description An account of the resource The daily zine for Sunday of Norwescon 7. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Northwest Science Fiction Society (NWSFS) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 25, 1984 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource <a href="https://fanac.org/conpubs/Norwescon/Norwescon%20VII/index.html">FANAC: Norwescon 7</a> Language A language of the resource English Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mike Bentley, Lari Davison Accessible Daily Zine NWC7 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/c5bc950dbf830d667be84740236eb8d2.pdf 16f601b5d9db6c054ca27280af743bbe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 7 Description An account of the resource Hyatt Hotel, Sea-Tac Chair: Richard Wright Guests of Honor: L. Sprague and Catherine Crook De Camp Artist Guest of Honor: Don Maitz Fan Guest of Honor: Jack Speer Toastmaster: Marta Randall Attendance: ~1,700 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 22-25, 1984 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 7 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1 id="the-daily-fan">The Daily Fan</h1> <p>JUST FOR THE FAN OF IT!<br />A NORWESCON VII PUBLICATION</p> <p>Saturday, March 24, 1984</p> <p>EDITOR: Mike Bentley<br />CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: Lari Davison</p> <h2 id="sixteen-hospitalized">SIXTEEN HOSPITALIZED?</h2> <p>Sixteen hospitalized at Norwescon VIII? Well, not really. Some vicious and overblown rumors have been circulating throughout the con, but we're here to give you only the facts.</p> <p>Around 10:30 Friday night one attendee suffered a gastrointestinal attack due to a low white cell count. In the interest of safety, Medic One was called and the gentleman was taken to Riverton Hospital far examination.</p> <p>While the medics were still on the premises, a female attending the Ice Cream Social and Stardance was accidentally kicked. She too, was ferried to Riverton.</p> <p>The gentleman was ultimately released and returned to the hotel at 1:30am. The lady was discovered to have a dislocated knee and torn ligaments, sustained when she fell after being kicked. She returned at 2:30am with brace and crutches. When asked if she wished to leave for home she said "Hell, I paid good money to attend this con. I’m staying to the end.”</p> <p>Two other members checked themselves in and out of the hospital for over-consumption of alcohol.</p> <p>As Roseann Roseannandana would say, "It just goes to show ya, If yer white cell count is low you might as well go to the Stardance...either way you’re going to end up in the hospital."</p> <h2 id="new-high">NEW HIGH</h2> <p>As of 2pm today 1700 fans have registered at Norwescon VII establishing a new record.</p> <h2 id="masquerade-to-start-at-1ooo">MASQUERADE TO START AT 1O:OO!</h2> <p>The Masquerade will start at 10:00 this year because of the special sets. We request that all Norwescon members, between 8:30 &amp; 10:00, clear the Phoenix lobby. For through passage from 400 to 300 wings use upper Phoenix lobby ramp. Thank you for your cooperation.</p> <h2 id="dune-axes-texas-massacre">DUNE AXES TEXAS MASSACRE</h2> <p>Due to popular demand, the Dune preview will be repeated at 12 midnight or after the masquarade, whichever comes first. It will be shown in the Pheenix room instead of Texas Chainsaw Massacre.</p> <h2 id="the-goh-banquet-sunday-at-ten">THE GOH BANQUET SUNDAY AT TEN</h2> <p>This Sunday breakfast brunch will feature on the menu: Scrambled eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Hash Browns, Danish, Juices, Biscuits, Fresh Fruit and Coffee &amp; Tea &amp; Milk.....besides the ever-popular door prizes, fun &amp; frivolity (and let’s not forget the GOH speeches, also). The Philip K. Dick Memorial Award will also be presented. To quote a well-scrubbed cliche, If you ain’t there, you’ll be awfully square....</p> <h2 id="hotel-warns-of-fire">HOTEL WARNS OF FIRE</h2> <p>Hyatt hoursekeeping staff reported two incidents of burning paper in the guest rooms. Both blazes were restricted to waste containers and apparently resulted from smoldering smoking materials. The hotel requests that fans be careful with discarded matches and cigarettes.</p> <h2 id="continental-room-misplaced">CONTINENTAL ROOM MISPLACED</h2> <p>The Continental room is misprinted on the Pocket Program. The Video Studio is reallly the Continental Room. The room is in the 300 wing and is opposite the channel 8 &amp; 10 video rooms. Continental would be room 301 if numbered. It’s well worth the search for the programming.</p> <h2 id="party-patr01">PARTY PATR01</h2> <p>All on Saturday</p> <p>Petuniacon 8pm to 1am #688 ??? 9pm to.... #670</p> <h2 id="dennys-wants-costumed-fans">DENNY'S WANTS COSTUMED FANS</h2> <p>Denny’s restaurant requests con patrons to attend in costume. The source of this article did not state the reason for this, but let’s assume that anyone wanting zany fans on the premises may well be talked into giving a modest discount. You could try anyway...</p> <h2 id="attention-doctor-who-fans-rare-episodes-screened-tonight">ATTENTION DOCTOR WHO FANS: RARE EPISODES SCREENED TONIGHT</h2> <p>Hours and hours of rare, vintage Doctor Who’s will be shown right after the masquerade in room 606. Included is the very first William Hartnell episode from 1963, "An Unearthly Child,” plus a complete Patrick Troughton serial; "The Three Doctors anniversary" special with Jon Pertwee; "The Five Doctors" and lots more!</p> <p>The 8:45pm Dr. Who episode on Ch. 8, "The Invisible Enemy,” will be replaced by "Time Warrior,” a Jon Pertwee episode in which Sarah Jane Smith made her first appearance.</p> <p>Phantom of The Paradise will be aired on the Video Network this Saturday night at 1:25 a.m. on channel 10.</p> <p>STAFF: Doug Booze, Terry Dale, Kris Demien, Larry Nicholas</p> <p>Volume #1</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Northwest Science Fiction Society (NWSFS) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 24, 1984 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource <a href="https://fanac.org/conpubs/Norwescon/Norwescon%20VII/index.html">FANAC: Norwescon 7</a> Language A language of the resource English Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mike Bentley, Lari Davison Accessible Daily Zine NWC7 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/8e52d8d438d2d5b45198463abc27c7bd.pdf 06fbca9c5ad88042190cb8f950a6d593 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 44 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 44 Description An account of the resource April 14-17, 2022 DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, SeaTac, WA Chair: Jeanine Swanson Writer Guest of Honor: Cat Rambo Artist Guest of Honor: Rob Carlos Special Guest: Kenna Alexander Special Guest: Lydia K. Valentine Spotlight Publisher: Fairwood Press, Patrick Swenson representing Attendance: 1,302 (includes 259 virtual) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 14-17, 2022 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1>Welcome to Norwescon # 44 Daily Zine #4 - 04-17-2022</h1> <h2>2022 Philip K. Dick Award Winner</h2> <p>Winner for the distinguished original science fiction paperback: DEAD SPACE by Kali Wallace (Berkley Books)</p> <p>Special citation was given to: THE ESCAPEMENT by Lavie Tidhar (Tachyon Publications)</p> <h2>Single Pattern</h2> <p>Best of show --Martha Eby (E-B), Transylvanian Embassy Visit, Or Not!</p> <p>Best Novice -- Melissa Cook, Lady Mel's Top Hat</p> <p>Judge's Choice -- Laura Honeycutt, Tatteted Hat (virtual entry)</p> <p>Best use of materials -- Victoria Beegle, The Odyssey</p> <p>Audience Choice -- Victoria Beegle, The Odyssey</p> <h2>Norwescon Speculative Film Fest</h2> <p>Norwescon is proud to announce our festival’s winners.</p> <p>Judges' Choice Micro Short Film <br />Stray, directed by Wanjiru Njendu (USA).</p> <p>Judges' Choice Short Film <br />Honorable Mention: Ryoko's Qubit Summer, directed by Yuichi Kondo (Japan).</p> <p>Winner: The Lord of the Woods (Kriss De Valnor), directed by Mai Bui (Poland)</p> <p>Audience’s Choice <br />Runners up: Tim Travers and the Time Travelers Paradox, directed by Stimson Snead (USA) and Le Varou, directed by Marie Heyse (France).</p> <p>Winner: The Lord of the Woods (Kriss De Valnor), directed by Mai Bui (Poland)</p> <h2>QR CODE for Easter would is right here!</h2> <h2>NORWESCON 44 ART SHOW AWARDS</h2> <h3>Judges Choices:</h3> <p>Best in Show: R.R. Meisler: Chromebot <br />1st place: Brittany Torres: The Lady of Shallot <br />2nd Place: TheCreepingMoon: The Harvest <br />3rd place: SunnyJim Morgan: Floral Plague Doctor and Floral Skull Hat <br />Best Color: Rob Carlos: The Hill We Climb <br />Best Black &amp; White: Theresa Mather: Heart of the Storm <br />Best Mixed Media: Vandy Hall: Cat Fish Tail <br />Best 3D: Lynne Taylor Fahnestalk: Rest Stop <br />Best Textile: Theresa Halbert: In the Time of Covid <br />Best Jewelry: Lynne Magie: Vortex <br />Artist GoH Pick: Michael Brugger: Off the Grid</p> <h3>People’s Choice Awards:</h3> <p>Best Humor: Douglas Herring: Cthulhu Minion <br />Best Horror: Rob Carlos: Z-Sleeping Princess <br />Best Sci-Fi: Michael Brugger: Off the Grid <br />Best 3-D/Jewelry: David Lee Pancake: Vent Dragons <br />Best Fantasy: Brittany Torres: The Last Flight of Icarus <br />Best Show: Brittany Torres: Lady of Shallot</p> <h2>Masquerade Awards</h2> <h3>Awards for Workmanship:</h3> <p>Novice, best in class - #13 - Monica from Doki Doki Literature Club <br />Journeyman, Judge’s Choice for the comfiest PJ’s in the universe - #12!, The Universe <br />Journeyman, best in class, #2 - One Afternoon In April <br />Master - Judge’s Choice - #7 Queens of the World for their Disney D&amp;D Party. <br />Master - Best in Class - #6 Padme Nabarrie Keeps A Blog</p> <h3>Awards for Performance</h3> <p>Novice Judge’s Choice- #9 Queen’s Treasures <br />Novice best in class - # 15 Its Almost Murder <br />Journeyman, Judge’s Choice, for great choreography - # 3 Geralt <br />Journeyman, Judge’s Choice for their excellent theme - # 10 Oktena Theurge Journeyman Best in class - #1 Belle <br />Master Class - Judge’s Choice - # 4 Ice Imp Matriarch <br />Master - Best in Class - # 7 queens of the world</p> <h3>BEST IN SHOW</h3> <p>#5 - Victorian Princess Leia Organa</p> <p>Zine Credits: Editor in Chief – ScottyDont <br />Zine Minion – Sterling</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 44 Daily Zine #4 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 44 Description An account of the resource The fourth 'zine for Norwescon 44. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 17, 2022 Language A language of the resource English Accessible Daily Zine NWC44 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/fb0e3c47ee6dd4e8d4b317f8c273a441.pdf 0d6db451ed732d219477bd5f32fe863b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 44 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 44 Description An account of the resource April 14-17, 2022 DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, SeaTac, WA Chair: Jeanine Swanson Writer Guest of Honor: Cat Rambo Artist Guest of Honor: Rob Carlos Special Guest: Kenna Alexander Special Guest: Lydia K. Valentine Spotlight Publisher: Fairwood Press, Patrick Swenson representing Attendance: 1,302 (includes 259 virtual) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 14-17, 2022 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1>Welcome to Norwescon # 44 Daily Zine #3 - 04-16-2022</h1> <h2>The Dealers Room is HERE!</h2> <ul> <li>Dealers Room = Grand 3 (facing the Registration desk, take the LEFT hallway down to the end)</li> </ul> <h2>Northwest 2 &amp; 3</h2> <p>Doors Open for Masquerade <br />5:30–6 p.m.</p> <p>Masquerade, Part 1: Participant Showcase <br />6–6:30 p.m.</p> <p>Sci-Fi Fantasy Variety Show <br />6:30–7:30 p.m.</p> <p>Masquerade, Part 2: Awards and Announcements <br />7:30–8 p.m.</p> <p>Burlesque: Ripped From The Pages—A Comic Strip <br />9:30–11 p.m.</p> <h2>GUESTS OF HONOR EVENTS</h2> <p>Evergreen 1 &amp; 2</p> <p>Our guests of honor and attending professionals are available to sign.</p> <p>Autograph Session 1 <br />10 a.m. – 11 a.m. <br />Autograph Session 2 <br />11 a.m. – noon</p> <p>Please note: So that as many fans as possible can participate, we will enforce a three-items-at-a-time (or single-sketch) autograph limit.</p> <h2>Scheduled Games –</h2> <p>Check <strong>GUIDEBOOK</strong> and <strong>Norwescon.org</strong> for the <strong>FULL</strong> Gaming Schedule</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Maxi’s Ballroom</strong> - open game library - facilitated gaming by Playtest Northwest and Alexandria RPG Library</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Rotunda 1</strong> - Forever Knight Games</p> </li> <li>7–11 p.m. Heroclix Fantastic Four Storyline Organized Play. Fee: $20.</li> <li><strong>Rotunda 2</strong> –</li> <li>3–7 p.m. Artemis is a spaceship simulator - players assume the jobs of captain, helm, science, communication, engineering, and weapons - ALL TRAINING PROVIDED - Welcoming to All!</li> </ul> <h2>G-Rated Material Reading: Shweta Adhyam</h2> <p>Cascade 3 Noon–12:30 p.m.</p> <p>Conquer Time. Vandana sees off her daughter on the adventure of a lifetime, setting off on a colony ship to a planet 14 light years away. Because of time dilation, it will be decades before she has news of her daughter. What can she do until then? Rated G.</p> <h2>Reading: K.G. Anderson</h2> <p>Cascade 3 1:30–2 p.m.</p> <p>Wolfspider’s Delusion. Freelance witch Deja Flynn is struggling to hold on to her entry-level gig at the local spell shoppe run by the fearsome Madame Mocheveska. So why are she and Mabel, her feline familiar, breaking into the spell shoppe in the middle of the night to get ingredients to make Wolfspider’s Delusion? Rated G.</p> <h2>Three ways to read the Digital Daily Zine!</h2> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Physically</strong>, you can view it on the two monitors to the left of the Information Table! <br /><strong>(great option for people without phones / computers / internet access)</strong></p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Electronically</strong>, you can use the <strong>Guidebook Application</strong> or our website - <strong>www.Norwescon.org/#zine</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> <p>To load the <strong>Guidebook Application</strong> – SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW on your Mobile Device!</p> <h2>Teaser:</h2> <p>Tomorrow's Zine will have a Special QR Code and Link - stay reading!</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 44 Zine #3 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 44 Description An account of the resource The third 'zine for Norwescon 44. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 16, 2022 Language A language of the resource English Accessible Daily Zine NWC44 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/6d499928b2c354a0bdd6e455cd0fe3a5.pdf 5e5ae0504a1e79e8ad7f03b4dc6eb371 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 44 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 44 Description An account of the resource April 14-17, 2022 DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, SeaTac, WA Chair: Jeanine Swanson Writer Guest of Honor: Cat Rambo Artist Guest of Honor: Rob Carlos Special Guest: Kenna Alexander Special Guest: Lydia K. Valentine Spotlight Publisher: Fairwood Press, Patrick Swenson representing Attendance: 1,302 (includes 259 virtual) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 14-17, 2022 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1>Welcome to Norwescon # 44 Daily Zine #2 - 04-15-2022</h1> <h2>Honor Schedules:</h2> Grand 2 - Doors Open for Philip K. Dick 7pm -7:30pm PK Dick Awards panels: 7:30pm - 8:30pm <h2>Three ways to read the Digital Daily Zine !</h2> <p><strong>Physically,</strong> you can view it on the two monitors to the left of the Information Table!</p> <p><strong>Electronically,</strong> you can use the Guidebook Application or the www.norwescon.org/#zine website.</p> <p>To obtain the mobile <strong>Guidebook Application</strong> already set up for Norwescon 44 - just scan this QR code!</p> <h2>Twitch</h2> <p>Due to technical difficulties, we will be unable to stream to our Twitch channel. <strong>This does not affect our Airmeet virtual platform.</strong> We apologize for the late change of plans.</p> <h2>Your Zine submissions can go right here!</h2> <p>Heard something cool at the con that must be shared? Wise or Funny, send your contribution to ZINE@norwescon.org.</p> <p>If you have taken photos (with consent) - you can send them to the ZINE address!</p> <h2>Where did it move to?</h2> <ul> <li>Dealers Room = Grand 3 (facing Registration, take the LEFT hallway down to the end)</li> <li>Stage Events - Northwest 2 and 3</li> <li>Convention Lounge - Northwest 1</li> <li>Scheduled Games - <ul> <li>Maxi’s Ballroom - open game library - facilitated gaming by Playtest Northwest and Alexandria RPG Library - both of which will have scheduled events (GB and Website) - will also have staff there to start games</li> <li>Rotunda 1 - Forever Knight's GamesRotunda 2</li> <li><strong>Artemis Spaceship Simulator</strong> Friday from 1pm to 6pm Friday</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 44 Daily Zine #2 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 44 Description An account of the resource The second 'zine for Norwescon 44. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 15, 2022 Language A language of the resource English Accessible Daily Zine NWC44 https://history.norwescon.org/files/original/b9a657e6a75fd880b1c4fd20899114a1.pdf 5a80440eb4d5ecb02db41219c752c5cd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 44 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 44 Description An account of the resource April 14-17, 2022 DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, SeaTac, WA Chair: Jeanine Swanson Writer Guest of Honor: Cat Rambo Artist Guest of Honor: Rob Carlos Special Guest: Kenna Alexander Special Guest: Lydia K. Valentine Spotlight Publisher: Fairwood Press, Patrick Swenson representing Attendance: 1,302 (includes 259 virtual) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 14-17, 2022 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1>Welcome to Norwescon # 44 Daily Zine #1 - 04-13-2022</h1> <h2>Three ways to read the Digital Daily Zine !</h2> <p><strong>Physically,</strong> you can view it on the two monitors to the left of the Information Table!</p> <p><strong>Electronically,</strong> you can use the Guidebook Application or the www.norwescon.org/#zine website.</p> <p>To obtain the mobile <strong>Guidebook Application</strong> already set up for Norwescon 44 - just scan this QR code!</p> <h2>Guest of Honor Schedules:</h2> <p>"Go, Flash, Go! Flash Fiction for Writers" with Cat Rambo at 3 p.m. in Cascade 9&amp;10 and streaming.</p> <p>"Young Artist Draw Along" with Rob Carlos at 3 p.m. in Olympic 1.</p> <p>"Reaching Inclusion" with Cat Rambo at 4 p.m. in Olympic 3.</p> <p>The Norwescon 44 Opening Ceremonies with Cat Rambo, Rob Carlos, Patrick Swenson of Fairwod Press, Connor Alexander, and Lydia K. Valentine at 7 p.m. in Northwest 2&amp;3.</p> <h2>Our thanks to our Masquerade Judges</h2> <p>Fox Squire has been seen at Crimson Kitty's Switch, Bier Baron, Roxy n Dukes, Blacklist Burlesque, Gummie Bears &amp; Scotch: An Archer Tribute, was slut of the month for http://Slutist.com, Mr. Nerd NY, Mr. Starlite Royalty 2020, and is the reigning Cosmos Entertainer 2022.</p> <p>Silver Kitsune is an internationally-known burlesque performer, cofounder of The Bifrost Arts Collective, and founding member of The Flamingo Revue. Silver spends their time offstage battling the forces of boredom, refining performances, and nerding out over multiple fandoms.</p> <h2>Wait, I can’t find what used to be where it was... HELP!</h2> <p>It’s okay, we’ve got you!</p> <ul> <li>Dealers Room = Grand 3</li> <li>Stage Events - Northwest 2 and 3</li> <li>Convention Lounge - Northwest 1</li> <li>Scheduled Games - <ul> <li>Maxi’s Ballroom - open game library - facilitated gaming by Playtest Northwest and Alexandria RPG Library - both of which will have scheduled events (GB and Website) - will also have staff there to start games</li> <li>Rotunda 1 - Forever Knight's Games - board, D&amp;D 5th Edition, Hero Clix, MtG, and More</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norwescon 44 Daily Zine #1 Subject The topic of the resource Norwescon 44 Description An account of the resource The first daily 'zine for Norwescon 44. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Norwescon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 13, 2022 Language A language of the resource English Accessible Daily Zine NWC44