Speculative Fiction of Colorado

Look to Colorado and Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers for one of the best multi-genre writers conferences in the country!

This gathering of science fiction fans is held at the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs. COSine features multi-track programming with panels, great guests, cool art, dealers, video room, gaming, animé, a Regency Ball, and everything else needed for a fun-filled weekend!

Worldcon is an eclectic mix of annual meeting, exhibition, awards ceremony, opportunity for making publishing deals, and old home week for science fiction fans and professionals. Worldcon is an opportunity to share ideas, experiences, and the love of the fantastic. Unlike many other genre conventions, the Worldcon prides itself on being run by and for its membership, not for profit.

Left Coast Crime is an annual mystery convention sponsored by mystery fans, for mystery fans. It is held during the first quarter of the calendar year in Western North America, as defined by the Mountain Time Zone and all time zones westward to Hawaii.

MileHiCon is the Largest science fiction literary convention in the Rocky Mountain region. They have over 80 authors and speakers each year with panels on everything related to science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

Nan Desu Kan is the largest gathering in the Rocky Mountain Region of fans, industry guests, and vendors of Japanese animation, art, music, and video games. This is a full weekend event beginning midday on Friday and ending Sunday evening. NDK is one of the few large-scale anime conventions in the nation that focuses on being family friendly.

This conference is a multi-genre commercial fiction event that enjoys a reputation of professionalism, without sacrificing friendliness, which is one reason many writers and publishing professionals return year after year.

Rocky Mountain Book Festival - Still Around?

Hundreds of authors will appear, in a variety of formats, ranging from main stage readings to panel discussions and hands-on workshops on the craft of writing. Programs include a Book Arts demonstration area, a Reading Banned Books area, magnetic poetry, book club events, a continuous poetry stage, and sessions on mystery, science fiction, and the West. Also, the winners of Colorado literary awards will be honored and will present an introduction to their works.

Starfest is an annual Denver convention encompassing all aspects of popular media, film, and television. Started in 1977, it attracts several thousand fans of popular culture for a weekend of social interaction, games, and fun. There are over a hundred activities on the multitrack programming schedule. Events include film studio presentations; onstage Q&A sessions with actors, producers, and directors; autograph and photo sessions; costume and talent contests; film festivals; model and art shows; collectible merchandise; educational seminars; discussion panels; kids events; fan club presentations; and assorted Klingons, Jedi, and other strange and unusual creatures.