Whither NADWCon? Announcements & News re NADWCon 2015

Greetings all, 

 A lot of people are asking us about NADWCon 2015.  Here is where news about NADWCon will be announced. 

North American Discworld Page on Facebook

Please "Like" this Facebook page if you want information on future NADWCon's and any other Discworld related events in North America.  

The Steering & Bid Committee, AKA The Guild of Chelonavigators, is re-organizing and I am talking over some new ideas, both with them and with Terry and Rob, as they have the time.  Raising Steam is due out this fall so you can imagine how busy the guys are just now.  I doubt we'll have a significant announcement about the next con before the end of September or early October. 

For those of you not on FB, I will copy the announcements at this blog and on Twitter via @ItBodes.  

Later on, most announcements will be made on that new FB page, as well as @nadwcon and www.nadwcon.org but the Baltimore ConCom, AKA Ravenquoth, Inc., still has control of both the official webpage and the twitter feed while they clean up after NADWCon 2013. 

Please share this notice as you see fit. Thank you. 

Dj for the Guild of Chelonavigators 

Art Note: Reference Maven Patty P. writes:

The original image is by Dobrosav BOB Zivkovic. Someone else must have turned it into an animation later (hence the change in background/buildings).
http://adorababble.tumblr.com/post/21615163800/wonderfulbobart-great-atuin-discworld-by

 

 

The All Guilds Party & Fashion Show

The All Guilds party at NADWCon 2013 is going on as I write.  Conceived and organized by Seamstress Guild Director, Missy Hayes* it is both a party and an All Comers Fashion Show.  Missy designed this event to allow all the North American Discworld Guilds to shine.  All con attendees are welcome.

I imagine that some great stories and photos will come out of this one:  Have fun, folks!

D.

*  Missy is also the Volunteer Coordinator for this convention. 

Greetings to North American Discworld Fans from Terry & Rob

Hello all.

Long time, no blog.

Some of you have wondered about the radio silence on my Discworld blog since 10/2012.  As you may know,  I am not on the Baltimore Con Committee for NADWCon 2013 and the Con Chair felt that it was important that his be the only voice for that convention.  In that case, the only decent thing to do was to put the blog on hold while he and the team in Baltimore organized their event. Volunteers started arriving for set up last Tuesday and NADWCon 2013 officially starts today. Best wishes to all involved.

As many of you now know, Terry and Rob reluctantly announced last Sunday that they are unable to attend.   Here is a note regarding their announcement which I published at the various Discworld Facebook guild pages on 7/3, with their permission:

Greetings all, 

I had a lovely, long chat on the phone with Terry and Rob yesterday. Terry is in good health and he feels great. The writing and polishing on the new book is going well even with their grueling schedule. (As you know, they have a number of Discworld and charity related projects in hand, and they are working day and night like a couple of Golems.) Both guys are very excited and happy about "Raising Steam". From what I've heard, Terry is in great form, and we can expect a classic Discworld novel that is bound to become a fan favorite.

Both men send their best regards to their American friends. They are sorry they can't be at NADWCon this year and they would like to thank the fans for understanding that the publication schedule had to take precedence.

Denise Connell
Founder, Seamstress Guild of North America

I'm afraid that I can't be there, either.  Family duties required that I cancel our hotel reservations five months ago.  But I have been working behind the scenes nonstop to help the Discworld Seamstress Guild and the US  Dark Clerks gather volunteers for this convention for two years now, and so I'd like to send out my greetings to Seamstress Guild Director Missy Hayes and all the other great folks who have given their time and their talents for Sir Terry and the fans. 

My thoughts are with you this weekend. Have fun! 

Denise

CapClave 2012: Where Reading Is Not Extinct

Close to 400 people (many Discworld fans among 'em) will be  gathering in Washington, D.C. this October 12 - 14th for a charming convention "Where reading is not extinct".  It is called Capclave.

The website describes Capclave as a:

 Small relaxed literary convention with a program that usually focuses on the short fiction form. Our Guests of Honor and other notable authors, editors, artists, and fans of the short fiction form will explore the creation and enjoyment of short fantasy and science fiction genre stories.

Past Capclaves have hosted discussions with authors and fans; readings by authors; a dealer's room with books, magazines, artwork, crafts, and other science fiction and fantasy related items; exhibits by artists; space science presentations from NASA; a hospitality suite; room parties; interesting conversations with other fans and professionals; and a relaxed atmosphere for visiting old friends and meeting new friends.

The Washington Science Fiction Association's Small Press Award short list is now out. The winner of this award will be announced at Capclave.

I am told Capclave has a very nice line up of stories this year.  If you live in the area and love reading, this is one convention you won't want to miss.

Dj

Registration Is Back Up for NADWCon 2013

As many of you know, registration for NADWCon 2013 closed down on July 29th.  This led to rumors at the Chicon7 World Science Fiction and Fantasy convention and elsewhere that this con was not going to happen after all. Happily, the Seamstress Guild was throwing one of their infamous (excuse me) famous Discworld Parties at Chicon7 and they were able to counter those rumors.*

Missy Hayes, the Director of the North American Seamstress Guild, as able to take con registrations at Chicon7 by using her smart phone and paper registration forms.  (Seamstress can do it any way that works, my friends, including going Old School at need).

This put Missy at some personal financial risk, so I would especially like to thank her and all of her team for throwing such a great party and supporting the con when the chips were down.  Well done, ladies and gentlemen!  I'm sure that the organizers appreciate all your efforts on their behalf. 
 

I received word last night from the Chair that the Baltimore ConCom has fixed the problem and their on-line registration page is now once again active. ** 

I'm sure that he would want me to thank all of the Discworld fans who've been waiting for months to buy tickets to this con for their patience and support.  You folks have been grand. 

You can register for NADWCon 2013 via the website.  The $88 price will be in effect for a short time only, so if you want the lowest price now is a good time to buy your tickets.

Dj

* I did my own, small bit here for the cause at this blog in order to keep the fans informed and the Chair posted an update on the NADWCon site in late September.

** I waited to announce this because we heard that there were still a flew glitches as of last night but the their registration page seems to be working well as of this morning.

Art: Cards with Discworld images by Peter Dennis, Ankh-Morpork Board Game, Treefrog Games

Wearing Purple for Pratchett on Alzheimer's Awareness Day

The Seamstress Guild is wearing purple today to honor Terry Pratchett 

Today is Alzhemier's Awareness Day and Terry Pratchett reminds us that People With Dementia Deserve A Hearing. 

Many of us are wearing purple today, putting up purple images like this one on our Facebook and Twitter pages, and posting links to news stories about Alzheimer's.

That's because many of us know someone who has Alzehimer's or who is caring for a loved one who has it. 

Pleae donate or help Walk for the cure. Support the cause any you can.

Thank you,

Dj

The Quantum Butterfly reminds us that Alzheimer's affects everyone. 

You can see more of the Seamstress Guild's images by going to their facebook page.

Alzehimer's research is one of the two NADWCon charities approved by Sir Terry that we support.  We hope to see you at the North American Discworld Convention in Baltimore in 2013.

Discworld Fans Celebrate Terry Pratchett On Twitter Today With #ILovePratchett Hashtag

Twitter friends

We are celebrating 

Sir Terry Pratchett today with

 #ILovePratchett

Use the hashtag and

read the great tweets 

collected and re-posted 

by Terry's YA editor 

at Harper Collins

Anne Hoppe

@AHedit on Twitter

Terry Pratchett coming to U.S. for release of Dodger

Updated  October 5th, 2012

Please NOTE! We're thrilled Terry is coming for events, but he is NOT signing anything on US tour. Please help us help adoring fans understand that Sir Terry cannot sign things on tour. We are anxious that no one be disappointed! - Anne Hoppe HarperCollins

BREAKING NEWS: 

Anne Hoppe at Harper Collins writes:

REJOICE! Sir Terry Pratchett comes to the States--NYC and Chicago--mid-October to celebrate the release of DODGER!

Details to follow!

You can follow Anne via her twitter page:

https://twitter.com/AHedit

Doing the Happy Dance ...

Update 9/18/2012 Anne has just posted the details.

The inimitable award-winning and New York Times bestselling author, Sir Terry Pratchett, is touring three US cities for his newest novel, DODGER!
Friday, October 12th – New York, NY
New York Comic Con
Unbound Stage Appearance @ 1PM

 Meet & Green @ 5:15PM
***Note: Must have ticket to New York Comic Con to gain entrance to this event

Saturday, October 13th – New York, NY
Barnes & Noble Union Square
2PM EST

Tuesday, October 16th – Chicago, IL
Pfeiffer Hall Auditorium in Naperville, IL
Hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop
7PM CST

Order your copy of DODGER today! 

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Dodger-Terry-Pratchett/dp/0062009494/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1347913670&sr=1-1&keywords=dodger+terry+pratchett 

Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dodger-terry-pratchett/1108621129?ean=9780062009494 

Books-a-million: http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Dodger/Terry-Pratchett/9780062009494?id=5479137438710 

Indiebound: http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062009494

dj

It's Still Magic....