It’s great to welcome debut authors to the convention!
Stephen Daly is a queer author from Belfast, who is passionate about how people make sense of who they are and where they are from. He grew up around stories. Eventually he realised he was circling what he actually wanted to do: tell stories.
@kaliereid.bsky.social is a fantasy and romance author currently living in Belfast. Her romantasy debut about an exiled saint and the iconographer sent to paint him, The Sacred Space Between, came out in 2025 with Harper Voyager.
We’re absolutely delighted that Kalie will be joining us as a guest
Joining us with their best queer reading recommendations, the Book Witches, friends Sami and David, met 8+ years ago while working in a coffee shop and have been stuck together ever since!
They are looking forward to sharing some recommendations with you all!
We’re delighted to be joined by @shaunalawless.bsky.social whose Gael Song series has been a real hit!
She is an avid reader of the mythology and history of Ireland which inspired her to write the Gael Song, a historical fantasy series nominated for Best Debut at the British Fantasy Awards.
Our next guest is Byddi Lee, author of Barren, The Rejuvenation Trilogy, and March to November. She publishes flash and short fiction, and manages Flash Fiction Armagh. Byddi also writes for stage, including her climate-change play Toxic Relationships. For more information, visit www.ByddiLee.com.
Bursary applications!
We have a number of bursaries available for the convention, giving full access to all panels, events and shenanigans.
If you would like to apply please message the page or mail chair@norncon.org
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if you’ve not read THE CALL, it’s an absolute copper-bottomed ocean-going banger, now in a lovely 10th anniversary edition
On the relaunch of his iconic take on Irish mythology, The Call, it’s perfect to introduce guest Peadar Ó Guilín.
Peadar’s first novel, The Inferior, "a stark, dark tale,” was translated into eight languages.
His next novel, "The Sword Garden", will be published by Wizard's Tower Press, in April
TIL that it isn't "Kiss from a rose on the brain" but "kiss from a rose on the grey" and that... makes less sense, actually...?
A photo of the black t-shirt I’m wearing. Words printed huge in orange, yellow and blue state ‘Read Books, Be Kind, Stay Weird’.
A present from my sister. Words to live by.
Screenshot of audio edition of The Lore of Silver by Ruth Frances Long ready to play
Out today in audio, The Lore of Silver, the sequel to The Book of Gold, book 2 of The Feral Gods. A stolen relic, a missing girl, a horror unleashed.
Narrated by the incomparable Helen Keeley .
Are you ready to go back to Amberes?
www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Lore-...
@hodderscape.bsky.social
Guest announcement!
Oisín McGann is an award-winning writer and illustrator. His latest novel is 'Steel-Plate Subversive', an alternative history espionage thriller.
He lives somewhere in the Irish countryside, where people don't have to hear him ranting about AI slop.
@oisinmcgann.bsky.social
Ace!
We’re delighted to have writer RB Kelly joining us as a guest, who grew up in Northern Ireland and started writing stories as soon as she was old enough to hold a pen. Her debut novel, Edge of Heaven, was shortlisted for the Arthur C Clarke Award.
@norncon.bsky.social - @aptshadow.bsky.social will be a guest of honour!
DEALER TABLES ARE ON GENERAL SALE
Book now to avoid disappointment!
Tables are limited to 2 per business and cost £10 each. You must also purchase membership to be a dealer. Preference will be given to dealers in Northern Ireland
Email: dealers@norncon.org! We can't wait to hear from you!
Eeee! Putting the gang back together
Jack’s always such a fun guest! #Norncon #Belfast Join us!
Jack has a wealth of knowledge of Irish SciFi, Fantasy and Horror. Really excited to see him in Belfast at @norncon.bsky.social in May!
Our next guest announcement is the inimitable Jack Fennell - a writer and researcher who teaches at the University of Limerick. He is the editor of three fiction anthologies collecting lesser-known Irish science fiction, fantasy and horror stories respectively.
So excited to be part of @norncon.bsky.social ! Can't wait for May! Come and join us.
norncon.org
Lots of guest announcements to come starting with an author we love - Ruth Frances Long/ Jessica Thorne who writes romance and fantasy from the heart which often strays into weird and wonderful liminal places.
@rflong.bsky.social
WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE!
In 700 words or less!
Welcome to all writers both new and old, apply for the chance to have your moment on the stage!
Send submissions to: openmic@norncon.org
Come and join us Friday 8th of May for our open mic at NornCon!
Tickets @ norncon.org
We are so excited to welcome @annasmithspark.bsky.social as our guest of honour with @aptshadow.bsky.social - come along!
Sent out a bunch of emails to local Irish authors in my role as Head of Programming for @norncon.bsky.social - Belfast's newest science fiction and fantasy convention!
If you're a speculative fiction author who would like to get involved, give me a shout! 🛸
#Belfast
Norncon.org - click the join now button, pay your membership and then fill in the form. Easy!
Huzzah! Come along for the craic! @aptshadow.bsky.social and @annasmithspark.bsky.social are such fantastic guests!
Make sure you drop by @norncon.bsky.social and say hi!
#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Fantasy #SciFi #WorldCon
We are so looking forward to welcoming you!
