Octocon

Just a heads up that applications for trading at #Octocon2025 will be closing after the 18th of August. Make sure you get your application in before it's too late.

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Did you know if you buy five memberships at the same time and get the cheapest one completely free? Make sure you get your friends together for this great deal!

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Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan is now out in paperback at Hodges Figgis. It lies on a table among other books.

We haven't done a #Octobooks in a while, but #LongLiveEvil by @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social  was spotted at @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social, Now available in paperback.

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Fantastic to hear Edmund. See you then.

I'm happy to tell you all that my complete Hell In Haven series is just 0.99c/p right now! That's right, all the books for dirt cheap - I'd be delighted for you all to take advantage of this and/or spread the word 🙌

Enjoy if you get it!

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Some familiar names include previous guests of honour (or dishonour) @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social and @rflong.bsky.social, making this an #Octobook we can get behind!

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Thanks @dovelynnwriter.bsky.social. Delighted to hear you enjoy our con!

Octocon has been a delight every year I participated. The programmes have always been great to watch as well. :D

So, you know, sign up if you can! It's a wonderful con. :D

Check out our super-duper #YouTube page where we have videos of our past programmes ready for you to enjoy.

If you think you would make a great programme participant, check out our registration for here:

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I am having a very productive morning, possibly fuelled by a good @octocon.bsky.social committee meeting last night. And also by a large mug of proper (non-instant) coffee.
Let's see how long I can keep this going... And if I can manage more days like these!

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Interested in trading at #Octocon? Trade applications are now open for #Octocon2025. Be sure to read the full details when applying:

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You can be part of bringing #Octocon2025 to the masses and have an inside track in all the fun. Think you could fulfill these roles? Then get in touch via the link below:

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Chairs for Octocon 2025 - Octocon 2025 Paul here! After two years working as Chair, and four on Committee in total, I’m stepping away from ConComms for a while. It’s not an easy decision to

Roles change on a regular basis. Our current chairs are listed here:

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If you change the year in the url, you can get information for that corresponding year of Octocon.

Hi Nick. Thanks for taking an interest in the Octocon. Last Golden Blasters happened in 2019 but happened at WorldCon that year. You can find more info here 2019.octocon.com/2019/08/29/t...

Check it out 👀 👀 👀

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Congratulations to all the Irish winners of the European (ESFS) awards, presented at Archipelacon 2 (Eurocon 2025). Best Work of Fiction - Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan (2023 Guest of Honour). Best work for Children - The Slug and the Snail by Oein DeBhairduin and Olya Anima. Best Comic or Graphic Novel - Fractured Realms from Limit Break Comics (team includes our beloved former chair Paul Carroll). Chrysalis Award (Ireland) - Shauna Lawless (2025 guest).

Congratulations to all the Irish winners of the European (ESFS) awards, presented at Archipelacon 2 (Eurocon 2025).

#Scifi #Fantasy #ReadingCommunity #Fandom #Octocon #Octocon2025 @shaunalawless.bsky.social  @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social @limitbreakcomics.bsky.social @paulcarroll.bsky.social

Flyer states: “Guest – Online. Khan Wong. Saturday 11th October 2025 - Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, Dublin and Online / Sunday 12th October 2025 – Online. www.octocon.com” Images include Khan Wong, Octocon mascot Octo and Octocon logo and QR code on an bright blue outer-space backdrop.

Image of Khan Wong's book: Down in the Sea of Angels.

Our next #Octocon2025 online guest is @khanwong.bsky.social. Khan has a past as a poet, cellist, arts funder and internationally known hula hooper. His debut novel, The Circus Infinite, was published by @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social.

https://2025.octocon.com/khan-wong-online-guest/

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A lot of the committee and staff of Octocon are disabled. So, accessibility is a high priority for us. If you feel there is something more that Octocon could be doing please reach out!

The first Five Prompt Fridays email goes out tomorrow!

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Octo would like to wish you all a happy #DisabilityPride. #Octocon does its best to make our convention as accessible as possible. Looking forward to seeing you all in October. 

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“He kept his eyes fixed on his shoe until the last possible moment, focused on re-tying his laces like it took his full concentration. When he finally lifted his gaze, Pax’s green eyes were there, waiting for him.”
I commissioned this gorgeous piece from @manekkii.bsky.social!!!
#afixoflight

Congratulations to our previous guest of dishonour, @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social, for being nominated for Best Fantasy Novel at the @britfantasysoc.bsky.social awards.

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A big congratulations to @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social for being nominated for two @britfantasysoc.bsky.social.

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Be sure to check out @rachelahandley.com's interview below!

Rachel was on a really interesting panel at #Octocon 2024 about short stories.

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Watch out, #Finland. @dublin2029.bsky.social is coming to tell you all about Dublin's bid for WorldCon!

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Great deal here from @oisinmcgann.bsky.social. Make sure you check it out before it's too late.

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Happy Belated Father's Day. We hope you all had a great weekend!

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Remember to subscribe to our #newsletter if you want to keep up to date with #Octocon2025. Guest, programme, and other announcements straight to your inbox.

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Have your say on our Programme for this year's #Octocon. Our con is for members, by members, so your input is vital for our success.

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First Born of the Sun - October 23rd! 👀

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