Year in TALON Fandom: 2013 Guests
[Note: This listing is ONLY for events to be held in the following states: TX, AR, LA, OK, and NM.]
A Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror Literary Event
February 15-17, 2013
Crowne Plaza Hotel
North Dallas/Addison
14315 Midway Road
Addison, TX 75001
(Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex area)
Author GOH: Jo Walton
Artist GOH: Brian Stelfreeze
ConDFW is a literary science fiction and fantasy convention featuring programming focused on writing and publishing, science programming, excellent guests, art show, charity book swap, short story contest, and a slew of non-traditional activities such as the Sci-Fi Spelling Bee.
The Normal Features:
Art Show, Autographs, Dealer's Room, Con Suite, Panel Discussions, Gaming, Gallery Tables, Freebie Tables
And the Abnormalities:
Charity Book Swap, Hard Science Panels, Intergalactic Archaeology, "Late Night Double Feature", Artist Drawing Challenge, Sci-Fi Spelling Bee, Short Story Contest, Spontaneous Sing-Alongs
Brought to you by the Texas Speculative Fiction Association, a 501 (c)(3) organization. 100% volunteer-run.
Houston's Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Conference
Now in our tenth year.
June 21-23, 2013
The DoubleTree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport
15747 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77032
Houston, TX area
GOH: Bradley Denton
Artist GOH: Peri Charlifu
Fan GOH: John DeNardo
Special Guest: Selina Rosen
Panels, Art Show & Auction, Authors, Artists, Scientists and more, Trivia Contest, ApolloKids, Concerts, Demos, Masquerade and Costume Awards, Dance, Clubs, Displays, Dealers Room, Gaming (including LARP), Film Festival, Media Room, Networking, Room Parties. Writer's Workshop.
Sponsored by the Houston Science Fiction Association, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming Con
June 28-30, 2013
Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at the Reed Conference Center
5750 Will Rogers Road
Midwest City, OK 73110
Oklahoma City, OK area
Don't miss the Rocky Horror Picture Show and the Not For Kids SinnerCon and much more!
GOH: C.J. Cherryh
GOH: Tim Powers
This incarnation of SoonerCon is deliberately designed to celebrate all aspects of fandom. We don’t intend to have a solely "books" or "TV" or "art" emphasis. The emphasis is on FUN. Events include: Film Festival, Art Show, Gaming, Cosplay and Masquerade. Charity. Panel and Workshops. Video Rooms.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention
August 23-25, 2013
Albuquerque Marriott Uptown
2101 Louisiana Blvd NE (Louisiana & I-40)
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Albuquerque, New Mexico area
Co-GOH: Tim Powers
Co-GOH: Brent Weeks
Toastmistress: Diana Rowland
Artist GOH: Alan F. Beck
Panels, Art Show, Dealers Room, Gaming, Auctions, Film Screenings, Readings, Autographs, Filking, Science Talk, Costume Contest, Green Slime Awards, Fan Programming, and more!
Presented by the NMSF Conference in association with various kind folks of the Albuquerque SF clubs.
Benefiting ENMU's Williamson Library Collection & Roadrunner Food Bank.
August 29-September 2, 2013
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio Marriott River Walk
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
GOH: Ellen Datlow
GOH: James Gunn
GOH: Willie Siros
GOH: Norman Spinrad
GOH: Darrell K. Sweet
Toastmaster: Paul Cornell
Special Guests: Leslie Fish and Joe R. Lansdale
Five days of programming on hundreds of topics from books to media, from art to costuming, from movies to television to anime, from science fiction to science fact, as well as an art show, masquerades, the Hugo Awards ceremony, dealer's rooms, and much more!
A Fan-Operated Science Fiction and Fantasy Literary and Filk Convention
October 4-6, 2013
Crowne Plaza® Dallas (Near the Galleria)
14315 Midway Road
Addison, TX 75001
(Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex area)
GOH: Cory Doctorow
Music GOH: Heather Dale
Fen GOH: Larry Niven
Artist GOH: Charles Vess
Science GOH: Geoffrey A. Landis
YA Author Guest of Honor: Amber Benson
Toastmaster: John A. Ringo
Special Guests & Writers Workshop Leaders: Patrick and Teresa Nielsen Hayden
Art Show & Auction, Dealers Room, Panels, Concerts, Filking, Short Story Contest, Writers Workshop, Children's Programming, Masquerade, Readings, Gaming, Demos, and lots more!
FenCon is a production of the Dallas Future Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of science, literature, and music for the future of all mankind.
Literary Science Fiction Convention.
October 25-27, 2013
Canyon Lake Cabins & Cottages
21400 FM 306
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
(Austin, Texas area)
NOTE: Due to WorldCon being in San Antonio in 2013, ArmadilloCon will only be a relaxicon in 2013. Regular, full con to resume in 2014.
Panels, Art Show, Gaming, Charity, Full Day Writer's Workshop, Dealer's Room, and more!
ArmadilloCon is a literary science fiction convention held annually in Austin, with several hundred attendees. The primary focus of ArmadilloCon is literary science fiction, but that's not all we do -- we also pay attention to art, animation, science, media, and gaming. Every year, dozens of professional writers, artists and editors attend the convention. Sometimes they come to make deals, but more often they come to have fun!
Sponsored by the Fandom Association of Central Texas, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization.
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