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bayconnews | July 2nd —5th, 2027 retweeted
Excited that I'll be discussing the Black Gothic in America at @BayConNews 42. If you'll be attending Westercon 78 / BayCon 2026, come check out the discussion on July 6th!
#horror #books #baycon #westercon
bayconnews | July 2nd —5th, 2027 retweeted
My next book, AVIAN ENSIGN, will be releasing in two weeks at BayCon 42 / Westercon78 where I’ll be selling LOTS OF BOOKS and action figures of the characters from my TRI-GALACTIC TREK CHRONICLES.
Can’t wait to see everyone there!
ALT Book cover of Avian Ensign by Mary E. Lowd
BayCon 42/ Westercon78 is pleased to welcome our next round of Artist Alley Vendors for this year! Please be sure to give them a follow and check them out during the show! 😃
• A Sunlit Forest
• Blossmie
• Cute as a Peach
• @Ryffnah
• Fanciful Findings
bayconnews | July 2nd —5th, 2027 retweeted
And now, we prepare for the 2nd Afrofuturism Lounge at BayCon. Hit us up if you wanna present and/or exhibit.
BayCon is proud to announce that Dr. LaWana Richmond, afrofuturist, will be a guest panelist this year. If you've ever wanted to know anything about this topic, @firyali 's is the panel to attend! Find out more about this extraordinary woman here: drlawana.com/bio-of-sorts
bayconnews | July 2nd —5th, 2027 retweeted
Speculative Poetry Feature: Staring into the Abyss: A Look at Horror Poetry by Sumiko Saulson locusmag.com/feature/specula…
bayconnews | July 2nd —5th, 2027 retweeted
🌟This contest encourages writers to explore stories that seek meaning through wonder, humor, resistance, and imagination--especially those crafted by BIPOC creators whose voices have long shaped and often reshaped the genre!
📎 Read more about the theme: baycon.org/theme
bayconnews | July 2nd —5th, 2027 retweeted
@BayConNews is accepting submissions for their writing contest until March 31st, 2026!
This year's theme is Douglas Adams' "the answer" Submit for a chance to win a Day Badge for #BayCon42 / #Westercon78
and $100 USD!
📎 baycon.org/writing-contest/
bayconnews | July 2nd —5th, 2027 retweeted
Federation shuttle ...uh..dunebuggy?
It was fun photoshoot with Catherine Mary Stewart at @BayConNews last weekend!
bayconnews | July 2nd —5th, 2027 retweeted
BayCon 2025 Guest of Honor @cmsall will be offering Autograph and Photo sessions throughout the weekend! 📸✍️
The $40 fee gets you an (8x10) autographed movie poster and a selfie with Catherine Mary Stewart.
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!
bayconnews | July 2nd —5th, 2027 retweeted
Check out our weekly newsletter (link in bio: @sistahscifi) to learn about our Afrofuturism Reading Circle at BayCon ’25!
🔮Sat, Jul 5 · 2:15 PM · Afrofuturism Lounge.
Hosted by Isis Asare. Bring an excerpt to share!
@MarriottHotels @bayconnews @drlawana
bayconnews | July 2nd —5th, 2027 retweeted
Interested in Running a game at Baycon?? 🧩🎲🀄️
Got an itch to pull out your dice and guide adventurers through a story in D&D or another TTRPG? Maybe you have a favorite board game you want to share with others? Or perhaps you love the feel of cards in your hands?
bayconnews | July 2nd —5th, 2027 retweeted
Join me tomorrow night for a night of ghostbusting, #sponsored by @baycon.org! We'll be welcoming new players to run jobs with us all night as we celebrate the new year (in some time zones). Tune in at kyuu.stream beginning at 6pm PST / 9pm E… ift.tt/iYHlnwG
bayconnews | July 2nd —5th, 2027 retweeted
The #hugoawards winner for Best Novel is Some Desperate Glory, Emily Tesh (Tordotcom; Orbit UK).
bayconnews | July 2nd —5th, 2027 retweeted
🚨 RED ALERT! 🚨
New merch launching TODAY!!!
So excited to be partnering with @punkarmynet to bring you these new shirt designs, buttons, & MORE!
Available in person at a convention near you… or click the link to be directed to the online store!!!
punkarmy.net/store/bonniegor…
bayconnews | July 2nd —5th, 2027 retweeted
Went hunting for some stormtroopers today at @BayConNews with my new friend…
We had a bountiful catch!
bayconnews | July 2nd —5th, 2027 retweeted
Happiness is seeing @BonnieBellG at @BayConNews!
🥰🥰🥰
bayconnews | July 2nd —5th, 2027 retweeted
I forgot photos but just wrapped up moderating a great short fiction workshop with Chris Willrich @LibrarianGoblin Baycon SF @BayConNews.
Great turnout with some dedicated writers! Thanks!
