Please. I already *had* an adventure week before last. I SLEPT THROUGH MARIEHAMN. 😅 To quote Willie Rushton: "Never Again Just Yet." #Archipelacon2
…Would have been happier if I could have had this app’t BEFORE #Archipelacon2, but it was not to be. (shrug) This morning, though, turned up idiotically early at RVEEH, was *seen* early, ear vacuuming dealt with by a senior nursing specialist, sent down for a hearing test, MRI scheduled… (3/4ish)
--Meanwhile, in so brief a pause in present travels: I want to thank #Archipelacon2 for enabling the realization re @peter.petermorwood.com's and my Roman historical project: "Why bend the knee to [writer who's not as good at this] just because they're richer and more famous? *We were there first.*"
If you missed out on getting an #archipelacon2 t-shirt, we’re going to backorder them for anyone who wants one – they are available on the convention web store.
https://archipelacon.sumupstore.com/product/t-shirt-1
Does anyone have the complete list of #ESFS award winners from #Eurocon2025? #Archipelacon2
Half past midnight, yet...
Twilight's not yet done with us.
Yay Åland! Dawn comes soon...
#eurocon #eurocon25 #archipelacon2
A notification displaying information about sound levels reaching 90 decibels, stating that exposure for around 30 minutes can cause temporary hearing loss and that long-term exposure may lead to further issues.
Attending the Geek Culture Quiz can be hazardous to your health… #archipelacon2
Another #Eurocon over, and what a great con! Over 700 people at a con on a relatively small island. Really good vibe and great to see Eurocon going so strong! Thanks to all involved! #archipelacon2
A group photo of the contestants of the Archipelacon 2 on stage.
The photos from the Masquerade can now be found on our website in the gallery!
archipelacon.org/gal...
#archipelacon2 #eurocon2025
(by no means am I singling out this con. I remember one talk I sat in the years ago that was literally just one person, no visual aids, talking in circles for 75 minutes in a hot underground room in the middle of summer) #Archipelacon2
all respect to the program participants and organizers but these 1-hour or *2*-hour items that are just solid blocks of being talked at are overwhelming #Archipelacon2
next convention I'm at that let's me, I'm going to run a session on how to use teaching techniques like mode-switching, chunking and advanced organizers to keep panels and presentations more accessible #Archipelacon2
I love my #ESOfam with my whole heart: at the moment specifically the 4 guildies I am sharing an apartment with for @archipelacon.org / #EuroCon2025 / #Archipelacon2 we have had a fantastic day doing a flashmob, seeing talks, eating Åland pancake and making communal dinner with wine 💜💜💜
Thank you, organisers, presenters, audience and other friendly participants of #archipelacon2, for two fun convention days! We're heading home to Fisksätra tomorrow.
James Bryant describes his impressions of successes and failures of the 2023 WorldCon in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. (Nothing about the Hugos.) #scifi #archipelacon2
Interesting times at #Archipelacon2 !
Jesper Stage the #scifi economics professor speaks about terraforming. He's always good!
#archipelacon2
#Eurocon #Archipelacon2 BTW, for those curious: the burger place (E-Meal Burgers) immediately catty-corner across from the Ålandica is very good. On the wine menu: if you’re into reds, ask for the Malbec. 😄
Julie Phillips was asked by Ursula K. LeGuin to write her biography.
#archipelacon2 #scifi
"Starboard and Starships: Nautical Inspirations in SF" is in the Fiskö room
appropriate room assignment #archipelacon2
#Goodmorning from Lake Toböleträsk. Today back to Mariehamn to hear a talk by U.K. LeGuin's biographer. And you?
#archipelacon2
Karkia Valo performs poetry at #archipelacon2 evening program.
Happy to report that the #ArchipelaCon2 conventioneers are far more interested in my research than the labour market is. In this case, the two manors of Olof Svart, who rose to prominence along with King Gustaf in the 1520s. I think there were over 30 attendees there. ❤️
Lyssar på föreläsning om post-apokalyptiska berättelser och vad de betyder. Hur de hänger ihop med vår tid. Mycket spännande! Av Joro Penchev.
#archipelacon2
Ingvar the Swordsman and Erik the Granström attended my Dunsany reading! ❤️
#archipelacon2 #fantasy
A woman dressed in a white shirt, wearing glasses with dark rims. Hand on chin, looking at the camera with a smile.
A closeup of a man with light grey beard, wearing black-rimmed glasses and a dark baseball cap, looking directly in to the camera
A closeup of a button, worn on a black jacket. The button is black and has the word “NOPE” in white text, along with a phonetic pronunciation guide.
A closeup of two persons on stage, looking at each other, engaged in discussion. The interviewer is holding a microphone and is wearing a black pirate hat.
Our photographer Henry Söderlund has been taking pictures around the convention. Here’s the first batch – follow the link to the gallery with more (and more pics to be added there during the convention)!
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#archipelacon2 #eurocon2025
#archipelacon2 Guest of Honour Panel: Living in Two Genres with Thomas Olivieri, Jo Walton, J.S. Meresmaa, Ann VanderMeer, and Diane Duane.