Worldcon is ‘going virtual’ instead of canceling
It’s a potential route forward for other conventions during the coronavirus pandemic.
On Mar 25, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Worldcon faces backlash for sidelining marginalized authors (updated)
Authors are withdrawing in protest after a string of tone-deaf incidents.
On Jul 23, 2018 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
2016 Hugo Awards honor N.K. Jemisin, ‘Sandman,’ ‘The Martian’
Sadly, the nominated ‘Space Raptor Butt Invasion’ did not win an award.
On Aug 21, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Sci-fi fans clash over Mark Oshiro’s ‘guest of honor’ experience at convention
A new controversy is rocking the sci-fi community.
On Feb 24, 2016 by Aja Romano
The 2015 Hugo Awards put the ‘world’ back into Worldcon
Cixin Liu’s ‘The Three Body Problem’ won Best Novel at this year’s controversial Hugo Awards.
On Aug 23, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
For rising authors, Twitter is a mine field
Experts say it’s better to be unknown than toxic.
On Aug 25, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
How the growing generation gap is changing the face of fandom
Here’s what I learned at London’s Nine Worlds and Worldcon conventions.
Has the tide turned for fan writers at the Hugos?
Even in a normal year, Kameron Hurley’s double win would be worth talking about.
On Aug 22, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
5 reasons to pay attention to the Hugo Awards—and one big reason not to
The ceremony had no chance of offending anyone, mostly because it was very dull.
On Aug 18, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Women in sci-fi are #SoWeary of Hugo Awards backlash
The outcry over controversial British talk show host Jonathan Ross’s invitation to host the Hugos just won’t die down.
On Mar 7, 2014 by Aja Romano
Loncon ‘regrets’ host Jonathan Ross’s withdrawal from Hugo Awards
If your community is struggling with ways to be more inclusive and diverse, don’t hire a host who once dry-humped a woman on national TV.
On Mar 2, 2014 by Aja Romano
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