Boskone 54 Flash Fiction Slam Results

The Boskone Flash Fiction Slam returned for its fourth year with nine writers stepping up to the challenge of writing and reading a short story in under three-minutes. A panel of esteemed judges offered critique for each author. Each story was rated on a scale of 1-5 with scores tallied to determined the winners. This […]

Congratulations to Jo Walton and Kirbi Fagan!

On Saturday, February 18, 2017, the New England Science Fiction Association (NESFA) held its awards ceremony and announced the winners of the 2016 Skylark Award andthe Gaughan Award. Congratulations to our winners! 2017 Skylark Award The Edward E. Smith Memorial Award for Imaginative Fiction (the Skylark) is presented annually by NESFA to some person, who, […]

Use #boskone to share your thoughts and photos

Not everyone can brave the cold New England winter to make it to Boskone. If you’re using social media, like Twitter or Instagram, considering tagging your posts with #boskone to share your experiences and photos.    

Registration opens at 1pm on Friday

Welcome to the first day at Boskone 54! Registration is open on Friday from 1pm-8:30pm. If you have already purchased a Boskone 54 membership or if you need to purchase one, head to our Registration area by taking the up escalators near MJ O’Connor’s pub. Registration will be located at the top of the escalators […]

B54 Mini Interviews: Jo Walton and Robert B. Finegold

With one day left until Boskone 54 begins, we give you the last of this year’s mini interviews. Thanks to all the program participants who took part! Jo Walton Jo Walton has published thirteen novels, three poetry collections and an essay collection. She won the John W. Campbell Award in 2002, the World Fantasy Award […]

B54 Mini Interviews: Sarah Beth Durst, Melinda M. Snodgrass and Vincent H. O’Neil

With only two days until Boskone, we know how to get you into the spirit! Check out our latest set of mini-interviews. Sarah Beth Durst Sarah Beth Durst is the author of eleven fantasy novels for adults, teens, and kids, including Drink Slay Love, the basis for the upcoming TV movie of the same name, […]

Evening Events at Boskone

Given the variety of options available at Boskone, we wanted to share a few of the evening highlights to help you plan your nighttime entertainment. FRIDAY, February 17th On Friday at 8:00 pm, we invite you to join us for Boskone’s Opening Ceremony and meet this year’s guests in the Galleria. Immediately following the Opening […]

Buy Your Membership at Boskone

While online registration is now closed, Boskone memberships are still available. If you still need to purchase your membership, it’s easy!  All you have to do is come to Boskone at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel and head up to Registration, which is located to the left of the hotel lobby at the top of […]

B54 Mini Interviews: Flourish Klink, Paul Di Filippo and Lisa Hertel

It’s finally here! Boskone kicks off this Friday at the Westin Waterfront in Boston. We have a few more mini interviews to help you through the week. Flourish Klink Half of Fansplaining, a podcast by, for and about (transformative media) fandom. Chief Research Officer and Partner in Chaotic Good Studios, which the PR people say […]

Join the Discussion: Sign Up for a Kaffeeklatsch

What’s a kaffeeklatsch? It’s a chance to sit in a small group discussion with an author, artist, editor, or publisher for a fun and lively discussion! Come join the discussion and ask them about anything under the sun or beyond the stars. Check out the pocket program or the online schedule to see who will […]