Welcome to our Events Calendar roundup for the month of October! The Events Calendar can be found on the OTW website and is open to submissions by anyone with news of an event. These can be viewed by event-type, such as Academic Events, Fan Gatherings, Legal Events, OTW Events, or Technology Events taking place around the world.
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It’s the 33rd year for Necronomicon, “Florida’s longest-running science fiction, fantasy, and horror convention.” Hosted by the Stone Hill Science Fiction Association, this year’s event includes gaming, roleplaying, a costume contest, “Necronomi-prom,” and a reception with guest of honor and scifi author Eric Flint. It’s October 3-5 in Tampa Bay. (Add your Necronomicon experiences to Fanlore!)
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The Swiss Fantasy Show, October 11-12 in Morges, Switzerland, will feature guests John Rhys-Davies and Adam Brown (from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films); Christopher Judge (Stargate SG-1); and Colin Baker (sixth doctor in the Doctor Who series).
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GeekGirlCon 2014, October 11-12 in Seattle, Washington, gives female geeks and their supporters the opportunity to build a community, share facts and fandom, and learn how they can help promote the role of women and other underrepresented groups in geek culture. (Add your GeekGirlCon experiences to Fanlore!)
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The spn-Bigpretzel Halloween Reverse “Micro” Bang invites fanfic writers and fan artists to work together on Supernatural creations in the spirit of the (ghostly) season. Art is due October 13, and the claiming of art by writers begins the next day. Works will be posted beginning October 31.
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Epic-Con Ohio: Geekfest is a con for a cause: The second-annual event is donating $5 from every ticket sold to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Guests include Walter Koenig, Tony Todd, Adrian Paul, Joanna Cassidy, and Lori Petty. This year’s event features a special effects contest to award the title of “Best East Coast Indie FX Artist.” It’s in Dayton, Ohio, October 24-26.
- EyeCon Vampire Diaries, which bills itself as “bringing our attendees the absolute most ‘personal’ time with the stars,” is hosting its seventh Vampire Diaries convention. At the October 31-November 2 Atlanta event, meet and mingle with cast and creators at Q&As, signings, parties, and more.
Calls for Papers this month come from:
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Transformative Works and Cultures No. 20 will be an open, unthemed issue, and general submissions are welcomed. Fans are particularly encouraged to submit Symposium essays (pieces of 1,500-2,500 words that provide insight into current developments and debates). Submission guidelines are available, and the deadline is January 1.
The OTW encourages anyone to submit an event that’s not already listed, and to check out the calendar throughout the year!