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Octothorpe 152 is here! We read your letters before discussing Brisbane in 2028’s neat new logo and the latest Eastercon’s financial report. Listen here! https://octothorpe.podbean.com/e/152-slap-that-fish-more/

#Worldcon #Eastercon #ScienceFiction #Podcast

John’s head and shoulders appear behind a pinkish desk as if he is the puppeteer of Sooty and Sweep (Americans, ask your British friends). Sooty is pulling on Sweep’s ear. Text at the top reads “Octothorpe 152: John is preparing for the big dust-up”.

Just found this photo of our stall at Eastercon in Glasgow, in 2014! That was an amazing con. We really loved selling at Eastercon and miss it. Were you there? #eastercon #scifi #handmade

A photograph of a jewellery stall set up on a table. It is dramatically lit, with lots of shadows. A dark haired white man in a black tee (Mike) gestures widely but his gaze is comically ominous There is a banner with Feral Strumpet in gothc letters

Liz is back! We discuss a variety of topics including Worldcon finances and the fact that Alison is definitely doing the T-shirts for Eastercon like, any day now. Really. No, YOU’RE overcommitted. Listen here! https://octothorpe.podbean.com/e/146-it-winds-me-up-something-chronic/

#Worldcon #ScienceFiction #Podcast #Eastercon

The Torrijos Ceiling at the Victoria & Albert East Storehouse. An elaborate, gilded and octagonal ceiling. Why yes, Alison has a new phone, how could you tell?

Octothorpe 145 is here! This episode we talk to Tommy Ferguson, chair of Reconnect, about conrunning with a Northern Irish slant. We record 146 in 4.5 hours at the time this post goes up, so listen quickly so you can loc 😉 https://octothorpe.podbean.com/e/145-james-bacon-and-his-enthusiasms/

#ScienceFiction #Podcast #Corflu #Eastercon #Norncon #Worldcon

John, Alison and Tommy are weaving ropes of fate as norns. The ropes lead to little spools, above their heads, reminiscent of a sculpture called Umbilical by Conrad Shawcross which Alison will explain in more detail in Octothorpe 146. The words “Octothorpe 145” appear at the top, and “Looking forward to Norncon” at the bottom.

Heads up, #Eastercon people - I found Monday's "hotel bookings about to open" email in my Gmail spam folder. If you're a member or a non-member signed up to the mailing list and haven't seen an email check your spam folder.

Octothorpe 136 is now arriving! We finally have time to discuss Eastercon 2025 (Reconnect in Belfast) in more detail, and then we also discuss @seattlein2025, particularly the consultative votes. Listen here! https://octothorpe.podbean.com/e/136-when-do-you-not-want-to-talk-about-games/

#Podcast #ScienceFiction #Eastercon #Worldcon

Liz, depicted as the Incredible Hulk, comes across a table on which lie many items of food (sketched in black and white) including John (a sausage roll) and Alison (an almond croissant), rendered in colour. The words “Octothorpe 136” appear at the top and “You won't like Liz when she's hangry” appear at the bottom.

Or maybe you'd rather signed copies of the Vigilauntie Justice series?

https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/128726/auctions/181943/auction_items/6194422

#EasterCon #TransRights

Some great stuff being added to this auction. For example, how about signed copies of the Starship Teapot series?

https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/128726/auctions/181943/auction_items/6194419

#EasterCon #TransRights

Lauren Beukes and Jeannette Ng, together with the good folks at #EasterCon, are organising this the Genre for #TransRights charity auction featuring goodies from author and creator friends.

There are only a few items up so far, but if you're an author or creator interested in donating … there's a contact form on the site. I've already offered up some of my books.

https://www.32auctions.com/genrefortrans

Trans flag with the words: Genre Creators for Trans Rights in the UK and SA

Meme-Free Zone and Other Lies by Marcus L. Rowland: "Eastercon, Dragonmeet"

https://ffutures.dreamwidth.org/2381613.html

#EasterCon #DragonMeet

I somehow found myself on an Eastercon panel memorialising David Lynch as a token person who has never written or edited a book. I don't know what attendees made of it but we enjoyed ourselves yapping away about Lynch's work.

I'm the one on the left - to the right we have Maura McHugh, Gary Couzens, Lynda Rucker, and Jonathan Laidlow.

#Eastercon #Eastercon2025 #DavidLynch

Five people sit behind a white table. A man on the left appears to be speaking while the others (two women and two men alternating) are looking in his direction.

Episode 133, live from Reconnect, the 2025 Eastercon in Belfast, is here! We discuss the fun we’ve had at the convention, and also discuss other forthcoming Eastercons through to 2030. It's possibly more coherent than some other live episodes?

Listen here: https://octothorpe.podbean.com/e/133-i-understand-that-alison-has-never-been-pope/

#ScienceFiction #Podcast #Eastercon #Eastercon2025 #Reconnect

John, Alison and Liz are sat behind a table at Reconnect doing a live podcast. The words “Octothorpe 133” appear at the bottom.

Morning, a wee post #Eastercon reminder that I have a story in an anthology that is currently doing the Kickstarter tango here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scifiandfantasy/a-summer-of-sci-fi-and-fantasy-vol-4-short-story-anthology
Sounding like it will be full of good stories and it's made its goal, so it guaranteed to get to you.

GOHs Lauren Beukes and Jeannette Ng and a host of genre creators are raising money for The Good Law Project's campaign for trans rights in the UK and The Triangle Project NGO which supports gay, trans, non-binary and intersex people in South Africa.
Books, art, and more, including a custom hand-painted fan by YT. Bid early, bid often! #eastercon #transrights #sff https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/128726/auctions/181179?page=2&r=1&t=all

Right, for those interested I've put the details of the #FountainPens I took to #Eastercon on my blog:

https://julesjones.dreamwidth.org/682650.html

After seeing all the amazing Ghostbuster cosplayers at #Eastercon, I am now tempted to add Steampunk Ghostbuster to my list of steampunk cosplay I want to make (currently Steampunk Alice, Steampunk or maybe more dieselpunk definitely more dystopian Dorothy, and Steampunk Madgirl/Scientist).

Back from #Eastercon, having managed to not fill my suitcase with books. I did get some #FountainPen and ink from other people's decluttering at the meet, plus a print from the memorial sale of Vanessa's art collection (although I dithered too long and missed out on the one I really wanted).
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Time to leave Belfast, stately as a Stena Line ferry.
It's been a great weekend at #Eastercon, much chat, some beer, not enough sleep. Thanks to all involved from committee to volunteers to all the panelists, especially my Sunday morning ones who filled in splendidly as I struggled to wake up.
Now home to sign up for the next ones. Hurrah!

Oh Belfast, I know you are not actually trying to kill me but gosh #rattlebag #eastercon #poitín

Science fiction cons are great but it will be nice seeing my cat again tomorrow when I go home

#Eastercon #Eastercon2025

#Eastercon

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