Calling all convention lovers! Now is the perfect time to get involved with Norncon 2027, Northern Ireland's Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Lit Con. We have a number of open committee roles, and are on the lookout for keen community members to get involved in our speculative fiction fan con.

Had a lovely night @norncon.bsky.social - listened to many beautiful readings, also performed my musical number (from book 1 or 2? YES) for the first time. Held a UK copy of ALL HAIL CHAOS with its shiny foil. On Fridays, we (me and @rflong) wear green.

@aptshadow.bsky.social , Ian McDonald, RB Kelly, Jack Fennell and J E Hannaford discuss writing the Other as the first panel of the first @norncon.bsky.social

Reading from my secret new novel @norncon.bsky.social - title and publisher to be unveiled soon....

Sarah Rees Brennan@sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social · 3mo ago

While @annasmithspark.bsky.social both made us feel as if we were in the mead hall and dazzled with her stylings.

The #TinyKoalas are at Norncon @norncon.bsky.social again today! Pick one up for your lanyard, and post a selfie with YOUR Tiny Koala. #AustralasianSFF #MeanjinIn2028 #BrisbaneIn2028 #Worldcon #Norncon

Seconded. @norncon.bsky.social was a great time, met and talked with so many fantastic people, and came back feeling enthused for this writing stuff again.

Ian McDonald @ianmcdonald.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Big thank you to Team Norncon for a great @norncon.bsky.social . That was a great convention.

Connolly Station used to be my regular station for school/work commutes. 30 years ago I'd exit right and go to school. 20 years ago I'd exit left and go to work. Today I'm headed to Belfast and @norncon.bsky.social later. Always loved the train service is called "The Enterprise".

Kicking off tomorrow evening with our *free* literature night. #Belfast, we are in you!

Sci-Fi Ireland is in the house!!! Literally, the magazines are in Mark's house 🦄🚀👽 These 1st edition prints will be available at the phenomenal @norncon.bsky.social Information and tickets for NORNCON available at: norncon.org #sciencefiction #ireland #SFFconvention #NORNCON #Sci-Fi-Ireland

This weekend we'll be in Belfast for the inaugural Norncon. Hilton, Lanyon Place Friday, 8 May – Saturday, 9 May Who else will we be seeing up there? @norncon.bsky.social

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Forthcoming Events Friday, 8 May – Saturday, 9 May 2026 Norncon, Belfast, Northern Ireland Swan River Press will have a display at the inaugural Norncon in Belfast. As usual, we’ll have an assortment ...

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Not going to lie, I’m excited for this!

Queen of Grimdark@annasmithspark.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I'm so excited about this convention. I'm giving a reading from my still secret soon to be announced absurdly high fantasy grimdark project on the Friday night.

Buzzing to be included in the inaugural @sci-fi-ireland.bsky.social launch next weekend!!! See yas at @norncon.bsky.social in Belfast 🍻

Sci-FI-Ireland@sci-fi-ireland.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Next up on our author profiles is @judgefudge727.bsky.social. We're ecstatic to be bringing his story - "The Normals" - to the Irish speculative fandom and the wider Sci-Fi world at @norncon.bsky.social Tickets available at: norncon.org #sciencefiction #ireland #writer #SFFconvention #NORNCON

I’ll be on three panels at NornCon and taking part in the readings the night before. Really looking forward to this weekend.

Norncon sff convention, Belfast@norncon.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Our programme is live and we can’t wait to welcome you! Don’t forget Friday night at the Hilton is our literature evening with readings from local writers, guests and guests of honour and is Free of charge!

Check out the programme for next week's Norncon in Belfast - lots of great panels, talks, workshops and readings with some truly excellent panellists.

Norncon sff convention, Belfast@norncon.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Our programme is live and we can’t wait to welcome you! Don’t forget Friday night at the Hilton is our literature evening with readings from local writers, guests and guests of honour and is Free of charge!

Our programme is live and we can’t wait to welcome you! Don’t forget Friday night at the Hilton is our literature evening with readings from local writers, guests and guests of honour and is Free of charge!

Who is ready for our programme reveal?! Stay tuned this evening 🙂

Brand-new Irish Science-Fiction journal Sci-Fi Ireland will launch their inaugural issue at @norncon.bsky.social in Belfast on Saturday 9th May! Featuring past International Debut Novel Competition winner RB Kelly 🌟 More info: norncon.org

@norncon.bsky.social is only a few weeks away now! I'm one of the Guests of Honour alongside @aptshadow.bsky.social The programme has now been finalised and looks AMAZING! And Belfast is such a lovely city. #books #booksky #fantasy #fantasybooks #sff

Next up on our author profiles ahead of issue 1 is Hugo Kelly. We're ecstatic to be bringing his story - "Pilgrimage" - to the Irish speculative fandom and the wider Sci-Fi world. Tickets for @norncon.bsky.social available at: norncon.org #sciencefiction #ireland #writer #SFFconvention #NORNCON

Our gaming partners this year are the awesome www.battleinc.co.uk Find them in the games room for some great gaming options!

Our final guests are also committee members based in Belfast! Horror writer Trevor Kennedy also edits Phantasmagoria Magazine.  Writer and editor Siobhán F. Murphy’s novel Hedge Witch was published in 2025 and Mage Call is out in May. Jo Zebedee loves blending themes of identity into dark tales.

Badges! Have you grabbed a membership yet? @norncon.org

Next up on our author profiles ahead of issue 1 is Paul Van Sickle. We're ecstatic to be bringing their story - "Lightning in a Bottle" - to the Irish speculative fandom and the wider Sci-Fi world. Tickets for @norncon.bsky.social at: norncon.org #sciencefiction #ireland #author #scificonvention

Absolutely phenomenal day yesterday building momentum towards @norncon.bsky.social in just 20 days time!!!! Can't wait to see y'all at the @hiltonbelfast on the 9th of Nay for NORNCON and the launch of Sci-Fi Ireland #sciencefiction #ireland #horrorconvention #starwars #sundayfunday

Nice to see @ianmcdonald.bsky.social flying the Norncon colours @luxcon! Ian will be joining us on panels as well as interviewing @aptshadow.bsky.social - we’re so excited!

Our Guest of Honour interview with Anna Smith Spark will be with author JE Hannaford, who will also be on our panels! J E Hannaford is powered by coffee, dragons and whisky. When she isn't writing or reading, she likes exploring with her dog, and playing D&D.

As one convention disappears into exhausted memory, another hoves into view... I'm so excited to be a GoH @norncon.bsky.social at the Hilton Lanyon place, Belfast, on 8th to 9th May, alongside @aptshadow.bsky.social #fantasy #fantasybooks #books #epicfantasy #booksky

Next up on our author profiles ahead of issue 1 is Damien Kelly. We're ecstatic to be bringing @damosays.bsky.social back to the Sci-Fi fandom at our launch at @norncon.bsky.social 9th of May Tickets for NORNCON available at: norncon.org #sciencefiction #ireland #author

Continuing our art/artist teaser-introductions we've got @hannaswork.bsky.social of @thebelfastreview.bsky.social We can't wait for you to see the - "The Salmon of Improbability" - when we launch issue 1 @norncon.bsky.social Information for NORNCON at norncon.org #artist #coverart #localartist

Just saw the update to the @norncon.bsky.social lineup includes @ianmcdonald.bsky.social and now I’m trying to figure out if I can fit all three Luna books in the bag for the weekend