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A Fan-Operated Science Fiction and Fantasy Literary and Filk
Convention in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area
FenCon IX will be held September 21-23, 2012, at the
Crowne Plaza North Dallas/Galleria. (That's at 14315 Midway Road in the north Dallas suburb of Addison, Texas.)
Every other convention may be waiting for the end of the world in 2012 but at FenCon we know
"The Future's So Bright..."
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Guest of Honor:
Music Guest of Honor:
Fen Guest of Honor:
Artist Guest of Honor:
Science Guest of Honor:
Toastmaster:
Special Guest:
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C.J. Cherryh
John Anealio
Teresa Patterson
Donato Giancola
Dr. David Hanson
Peter A. David
Karl Schroeder
more guests
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FenCon News and Notes
Beam us up:
Shatner's World, a one man show starring William Shatner, is coming to the Majestic Theatre March 22nd! Visit the Shatner's World website and enter code KIRK to receive a 20% discount!
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Work it:
Don't miss your chance to get into our 2012 Writers Workshop led by acclaimed author and futurist Karl Schroeder. Limited to just 20 participants, this year's workshop focuses on outlining, scene transitions, sequence, and plot rhythm in novels.
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We like to party:
Thanks to all the fen who joined the FenCon party crew at ConDFW XI in Dallas last weekend as we spread the word about FenCon IX with snacks, beverages, and conversation. Special thanks to the fen that took the opportunity to buy a membership at a great low price. We'll be back on the road in March for AggieCon 43.
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Join us:
Online membership sales are now open! Your chance to buy regular, Friend of the Fen, young adult, and children's memberships for FenCon IX is now. Prices go up on June 1st so buy today.
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FenCon IX: The Future's So Bright...
It's an honor:
This year's Nebula Award nominees have been announced! Congratulations to all the fine writers who made the cut. We can't wait to see who wins in May.
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Get a room:
Our room block at the Crowne Plaza is now open at the great FenCon rate! Reserve your room for just $98 (plus tax) per night. Reserve by phone (972-980-8877) and use reservation code FVN. See our hotel page for all the details.
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The social network:
Want an easy way to let your Facebook friends know about this year's convention? Point them to our Facebook event page or invite 'em yourself using the links on that page. Spread the word!
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On the program
If you are interested in being a program participant at FenCon IX, please read our updated program participant guidelines. We hope it will answer most of your questions.
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FenCon is of the fen, by the fen, and for the fen.
Farewell:
Legendary Texas author Ardath Mayhar has passed away at the age of 81. Our special guest at the very first FenCon, Ardath will always have a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
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Kudos:
Congratulations to FenCon IV guest of honor Connie Willis on being named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America. The 2011 Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award will be presented during Nebula Awards weekend in May 2012.
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Party people:
Want to throw a party at FenCon? You must let us know so we can put you on the "party floor". Parties anywhere else may be shut down by the hotel. Send a note to hotel@fencon.org with your name, your confirmation number, and what your party is for. (Bonus: we'll promote your party in the at-con newsletter.)
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We're honored:
KTVT, our local CBS station, named FenCon as one of the "Best Literary and Book Events in D/FW" in 2011. Citing our "wide array of activities" for both adults and children, they said "FenCon is the place to be this September." Wow. Check out the complete list.
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Older news and notes are in the FenCon Archive
Contact Information
Our main contact address is info@fencon.org.
Please include the word "FenCon" in your subject line to avoid our spam-filter. You can find more
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Last updated 26 February 2012
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