Worldcon 75 – a trip to Helsinki, part 3 — The Hugos

The Hugo Awards are one of the main events at a Worldcon. They have been given out annually since 1955, and are one of the primary purposes of the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS). Retro-Hugos may be awarded… Read More
Worldcon 75 – a trip to Helsinki, part 2

Remember that advertisement about Worldcon? Our expectations had been for a convention of 3500-4000. In the last week, though, memberships surged. The crowds on Wednesday were so bad that many members couldn’t get in to see the panels… Read More
Worldcon 75 — a trip to Helsinki, part 1

While we were in Kansas City last year, for MidAmeriCon II (Worldcon 74), I was asked if I could help run the Masquerade. I said sure, and figured it would be a good opportunity to visit Scandinavia. Stephen… Read More