In-person in Seattle & TBD Online. Tickets on sale August 1st. Guest of Honor: Daniel Abraham, co-author of the Expanse series. Last year, we revealed ourselves with Clarion West Nerdlesque. This year, let us take you on a cruise across the expanse. Clarion West After Dark is a one-night getaway among the stars–both celestial and...
A Fantasy Romance Tea Party Meet authors L. Penelope and Melissa Marr as they discuss the fantasy romance genre, their own fantasy worlds, and what writing romance has taught them! Grab a steaming cup of tea provided by Friday Afternoon Tea and some delicious treats prepared by Arista Catering. No need to glamour your fairy...
Featuring Amber Flame, Nisi Shawl, and Anastacia-Renée As part of this year’s Seattle Reads honoring the life and work of Octavia Butler, we’re excited to partner with the Seattle Public Library and the Elliott Bay Book Company to host a conversation about Butler’s influence on LGBTQ+ writers. We’ll welcome authors and friends of the store Amber...
From Vonda N. McIntyre to Today: A Free Virtual Panel Four award-winning authors discuss the roots and future of feminist science fiction, with a special focus on Clarion West founder Vonda N. McIntyre and other major influences on the genre. About the Event Vonda N. McIntyre contributed extensively during her lifetime to the ongoing explosion...
This is a virtual event series featuring Black speculative fiction authors. Every Wednesday during the Write-a-thon, Sistah Scifi's Wine Down Wednesdays will be partnering with Clarion West to focus on Parable of the Sower, Octavia Butler's impact on writers, and positive futures.
This is a virtual event series featuring Black speculative fiction authors. Every Wednesday during the Write-a-thon, Sistah Scifi's Wine Down Wednesdays will be partnering with Clarion West to focus on Parable of the Sower, Octavia Butler's impact on writers, and positive futures.
This is a virtual event series featuring Black speculative fiction authors. Every Wednesday during the Write-a-thon, Sistah Scifi's Wine Down Wednesdays will be partnering with Clarion West to focus on Parable of the Sower, Octavia Butler's impact on writers, and positive futures.
This is a virtual event series featuring Black speculative fiction authors. Every Wednesday during the Write-a-thon, Sistah Scifi's Wine Down Wednesdays will be partnering with Clarion West to focus on Parable of the Sower, Octavia Butler's impact on writers, and positive futures.
July’s open mic will be another summer partnership between Clarion West and Two Hour Transport! Held at the Magnuson Park Amphitheater, this outdoor open mic is a community favorite. Participants will be encouraged to use Parable of the Sower for their story prompt.
This is a virtual event series featuring Black speculative fiction authors. Every Wednesday during the Write-a-thon, Sistah Scifi's Wine Down Wednesdays will be partnering with Clarion West to focus on Parable of the Sower, Octavia Butler's impact on writers, and positive futures.
This is a virtual event series featuring Black speculative fiction authors. Every Wednesday during the Write-a-thon, Sistah Scifi's Wine Down Wednesdays will be partnering with Clarion West to focus on Parable of the Sower, Octavia Butler's impact on writers, and positive futures.
Details and registration coming soon! This Speculative Fiction Convening is in partnership with Hedgebrook in honor of Octavia Butler. Participants will gather virtually for a 4-day retreat, learn with our illustrious alumnae instructors, enjoy an intimate cohort of writers, and more.