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Máire Brophy Oct 13, 2023

I was reluctantly thinking of logging back on to facebook to update my author stuff and then it said I wasn't allowed because I clicked something too fast... oh no... I will have to continue to not look at facebook... I should probably advertise my book though... you can buy in now in paperback and ebook. It available in the places where you buy books, here's one of them https://bookshop.org/p/books/between-the-sea-and-the-end-of-the-world-after-the-world-book-2-maire-brophy/20648755 #Fantasy #NewBooks #Books #bookstadon

Máire Brophy Oct 9, 2023

A photo of me as I attempt to get ready for a normal working day after the #octocon weekend.

Máire Brophy Oct 8, 2023

Octocon was great fun. I’m wrecked now and home with a cup of tea! the ebook version of my book (launched yesterday) finally went live around the time of the closing ceremony!
Lovely to talk to so many cool people about so much fun stuff. Villains! and D&D! and Andor! Oh my!
https://www.amazon.com/Between-Sea-End-World-After/dp/B0CJX9LHWD/

#Octocon #Newbooks #bookstadon #SFF #FantasyBooks #convention

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Máire Brophy Oct 8, 2023

Trade hall is definitely one of my favourite things about a convention. I love seeing the things people make and it’s a great opportunity to get unique art!

My @Octocon Trade hall purchases have been very restrained… so far just 6 books, a knitted plant and a diorama … so far… #sff #octocon #conventions

Máire Brophy Oct 7, 2023

It’s Book Launch day. And while I wanted to get up early, my brain has decided that sleep isn’t really needed at all. That’s something that might be problematic as it’s also Octocon weekend and there’s loads of great things on. #BookLaunch #octocon #NewBooks #bookstadon

Máire Brophy Oct 6, 2023

We’re all gearing up for #octocon. My books have arrived, my covid test is negative and I just have a bit of organising to do. Later this evening you’ll be able to watch #FoundFamilyFortunes where the random facts taking up all that space in my brain are pitted against my diminishing ability to recall them! https://youtu.be/FELyUx6qTo4?si=OAeA3-32aoCiIVzt

Found Family Fortunes: Octocon vs Gaelcon

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Máire Brophy Oct 5, 2023

Natasha

🇪🇺Oct 5, 2023

My half brother and I are not allowed to play with chainsaws any more

Máire Brophy Oct 5, 2023

The books arrived!! With a whole day to spare! Teddy is being cute near the box. Well he’s actually annoyed the box is in his way! #Books #SFF #BookLaunch

Máire Brophy Oct 1, 2023

@Octocon Sep 28, 2023

Great news! Our Octocon 2023 program is now LIVE and ready for everyone to explore!

Dive into a world of panels, workshops, and activities that will ignite your imagination. Check it out here: https://prog.octocon.com/

But wait, there's more! We'll be adding a few more items over the next week to make your Octocon experience even more extraordinary. Stay tuned for updates!

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Octocon 2023. See you there!

Octocon 2025 Programme Guide

Octocon, the National Irish Science Fiction Convention, is a weekend celebration of our favourite stories from books, comics, TV, films and games; from science fiction, fantasy, horror and beyond.

Máire Brophy Oct 1, 2023

@Octocon Aug 4, 2023

Octocon is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our dedicated team. Whether you're interested in running the registration desk, assisting with panels, or ensuring our online spaces are safe and welcoming, we have a role for you

Click here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJlb4PIU1Io2UnSEAMteJlk7yHkO05MSpMtblWnsO3CFuK6g/viewform

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Octocon 2023 Volunteer Application

This year, Octocon is being planned as a hybrid online and in-person event on 7 & 8 October 2023. That means we will need volunteers both at the Gibson Hotel and in our virtual venue. We understand that some members will only be available for one venue type, while others may be interested in "hybrid" volunteering. We want to make sure we have volunteers who are helping where they are most comfortable. Volunteering should be fun! Volunteers help keep Octocon running smoothly, and help to maintain a safe and family-friendly event for everyone. In-Person volunteers will help us on-site at the Gibson Hotel. Volunteer duties can include keeping panels on schedule, registering members, Covid safety enforcement, setting up rooms for panels, etc. Online volunteers will help with moderating Discord, Zoom, and our live stream viewer chat; answering questions in the help desk; getting viewer questions to the panel moderators; and reporting attendance numbers. These are slow-paced tasks and volunteers will have help from automated support bots. We also need live stream producers. These are the folks who run our live streamed panels. They need good internet and good computers, and should be able to commit to several meetings and training sessions before the convention, even if they already have live streaming experience. If any of this sounds to you like a fun way to help Octocon, please fill out this form. Your answers will help us to make the best fit between people and tasks. Training will be provided prior to the convention for both in-person and online volunteers, and multiple training session times will be available. Once the programme schedule is released, we will also ask volunteers to let us know if they have any "can't miss" programme items, so we can schedule volunteers around those items.

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