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A Scottish science fiction and fantasy convention about science fiction and fantasy in Scotland. #PictCon October 17 2026, Perth 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 PictCon.com

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Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

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BBC News - Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
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Blood in the Bricks, Steve Toase, Harvey Welles, Ian Whates, James Bennett, Ray Cluley , Joanna Corrance, Dan Coxon, Lyndsey Croal, James Everington, Tracy Fahey, Matthew Hopkins, Timothy J Jarvis, Pe... NewCon Press is a multiple award-winning independent publisher specialising in science fiction, fantasy, dark fantasy and horror.

Everyone who has been nominated for a BSFA Award deserves applause, but we are particularly delighted to see PictCon2 Guest of Honour Neil Williamson nominated for Best Collection, Blood in the Bricks.

www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...

01.03.2026 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Our first newsletter just went out. As well as news about PictCon the newsletters will offer a round up of sf groups and events in Scotland. Please do sign up! PictCon.com

31.01.2026 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
SMOFcon 43 SMOFcon 43 - A convention for people who run science fiction, fantasy, and horror conventions. December 4-6, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.

They haven't posted yet, but the bluesky account for SMOFcon 43 -- a convention for convention runners to think and talk about how to run better conventions -- is now live. Follow

@smofcon43.bsky.social - this year will be in Lisbon 4-6 December www.smofconlisbon.org

31.01.2026 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
PictCon – A Scottish science fiction and fantasy convention about science fiction and fantasy in Scotland.

Do you have any news about sf or fantasy in Scotland?
#PictCon will be sending out a newsletter at the end of the month and if you have an event you want to advertise, or news of a book coming out etc please let us know.
Email to: PictCon@PictCon.
#PictCon October 17 2026, Perth 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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25.01.2026 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Do you have any news about sf or fantasy in Scotland?
PictCon will be sending out a newsletter at the end of the month and if you have an event you want to advertise, or news of a book coming out etc please let us know.
Email to: PictCon@PictCon.Com

25.01.2026 12:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to see an interview with Scottish SF Author Tendai Huchu in my local paper, the Courier.

pressreader.com/article/2835...

09.12.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
NewCon Press - Books - Neil Williamson NewCon Press is a multiple award-winning independent publisher specialising in science fiction, fantasy, dark fantasy and horror.

Delighted to see @NewconPress's celebration of the work of PictCon2 Guest of Honour, Neil Williamson.

www.newconpress.co.uk/info/books.a...

02.12.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PictCon2 A Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention for everyone who reads, writes and watches.

We are a mere 8 members away from our target of 50 by Monday (when I pay the deposit). PictCon2: A Scottish sf & fantasy convention about sf and fantasy in Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 17th October 2026, Perth, with Guest of honour, editor & writer, Neil Williamson. Tickets at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictcon2-t...

14.11.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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How do publishers cut through the noise of 100s of books being published every week? Amy Portsmouth, Senior Marketing Executive at Angry Robot, will share her experience of working in marketing & publicity.

Join us for our Writers' Conference on Sat 22 Nov: www.cymerafestival.co.uk/2025-confere...

14.11.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Neil Williamson always has something interesting and perceptive to say, this alone would be reason enough to go to PictCon2.

10.11.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What are we clashing with this time? :-(

11.11.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Greatly enjoyed the first Pictcon, held yesterday in Perth, Scotland. Fascinating panel discussions and fun barcon. The event fits in nicely with Cymera and Satellite, plus next year’s British Fantasy Convention in Glasgow and Eastercon the year after in the same city.

09.11.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We are up to 30! 20 more to go to reach minimum numbers.

11.11.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We've sold 26 tickets for PictCon2! I would love to sell 24 more before I pay the deposit next week.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictcon2-t...
A Scottish science fiction convention about science fiction in Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

11.11.2025 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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PictCon2 A Science Fiction Convention:

Yay! Ticketing is open at Eventbrite.Β www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1794793438...

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PictCon2 A Science Fiction Convention:

Try here: Ticketing is open at Eventbrite. We urge you to sign up early as we need to make the minimum of 50 attendees as soon as possible to be sure to go ahead.Β www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1794793438...

10.11.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Neil Williamson Neil Williamson is a multiple award shortlisted writer, editor and musician from Glasgow. His books include The Moon King, Queen Of Clouds and Charlie Says. He writes and records music as The Disap…

Announcing #PictCon2 17th October 2026, Perth, Scotland. Guest of Honour, Neil Williamson neilwilliamson.blog/about/ Ticketing is open at Eventbrite. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1794793438...

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