My Autumn 2024 newsletter has just gone out to subscribers. It covers my recent outings to #IDWF2024 & #Octocon2024, plus updates on reading, writing, & reviewing activities. I also share an example of a recent experiment with 'free writing'. Sign up here for my witterings:

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Octo would like to say a big thank you to everyone who attended #Octocon2024, particularly our volunteers, Co-chair Kat Dodd, outgoing Co-chair @paulcarroll and GOH, @jessthornebooks.

Stay tuned, as we will have post-con posts coming soon.

#Octocon #SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #Cosplay #Horror

Thanks for having me @Octocon !

My first time at the convention and what an incredibly well run event.

Thank you and well done to everyone involved in organising.

I hope to see you all and more next year!

#Octocon2024 #books #comics

I had a wonderful time at @Octocon this year!

I ran an SFF creative writing workshop. Took part in three panels and attended many more. Bought books and sold books. And, most importantly, I saw friends and met several fabulous folks who I've known online for years and finally got to meet in person!

#octocon #octocon2024

I am an unfeeling monster who shuns events that require me to wear a mask, so no Octocon for me this year. Also have writing commitments. This is life.

#Octocon #Octocon2024

https://2024.octocon.com/disease-mitigation/

We have an array of traders coming to #Octocon2024. #FanArt, #jewellery, #zines, #books and more!

https://2024.octocon.com/octocon-trade-hall/

#Octocon #Fandom #Fantasy #SciFi #ScifiConvention #ScienceFiction

We have an array of #fan tables visiting us at #Octocon2024. Be sure to swing by and chat to them.

Get your membership at https://2024.octocon.com/

#Octocon #Fandom #Fantasy #SciFi #ScifiConvention #ScienceFiction

Our co-Chair @paulcarroll writes about why St. Michael’s House is our charity of choice of #Octocon2024.

“I grew up being told Victoria was Special, a word I later learned was to explain that she was a person with Down’s Syndrome.”

https://2024.octocon.com/charity-fundraising-st-michaels-house/

#DisabilityPride #Accessibility #DiversityAndInclusion #Octocon #SciFi #fantasy

Our beautiful map was created by visiting map maker, Jog Brogzin. Find your way around #Octocon2024 with this fantasy map version of the Gibson Hotel.

https://2024.octocon.com

#Octocon #Fandom #Fantasy #SciFi #ScifiConvention #ScienceFiction #Cartography