Worldcon

This is the last day of the 2024 Worldcon, a gathering of science fiction fans from all around the world which happens to be meeting in Glasgow this year. I've been to a few cons over the years and this one has a special buzz about it. I suppose when people travel thousands of miles to be there they self-select for enthusiasm and there was bucket loads of it in Glasgow this weekend.

I started the day with a couple of readings by Ken McLeod. These were delivered in Ken's trademark relaxed and friendly style, a nice gentle start to a Sunday morning.

Later, I caught up with my Shoreline of Infinity colleagues at their stall which was doing a roaring trade and I was able to support Noel Chidwick and Pippa Goldschmidt who were launching a new project called SF Caledonia. This is an online showcase of all SF things Scottish and the presentation featured a recorded reading (as John Buchan) by actor Jonathan Whiteside and a live reading from Callum McSorley, 2023 McIlvanney Prize winner and a contributor to Shoreline of Infinity.

In the afternoon, Ann Landman of the Cymera Festival interviewed Tendai Huchu a previous guest editor at Shoreline of Infinity. In fact both of them have edited Shoreline at one time or another. It's a bit of a nexus of Scottish SF people.

With all the usual stalls and a guest appearance from Adam West's batmobile it was a fun day. Seattle gets to enjoy the Worldcon experience next year. So get along there if you can.


Some Links


Worldcon

SF Caledonia

Shoreline of Infinity

The National

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