CrossingsCon

Welcome to the blog for CrossingsCon, a convention about all the universes that we visit when we read, where people can come together to share what they love and have fun doing it. Follow us for updates and tips, and check out the main site for more information! www.crossingscon.org

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Volunteer for CrossingsCon!

CrossingsCon is looking for volunteers to help make the convention a reality, and our sister project Linguistics After Dark is also currently in need of volunteers.

Do you have a skill or passion you think would be a great fit for our projects? Let us know!

See what positions we're looking for here or contact [email protected] to learn more.

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What kind of bird is best? #crossingscon #youngwizards #literaryconvention #bookconvention #speculativefiction #scificonvention #fantasyconvention

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What fact lives rent free in your head?

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Have you seen Project Hail Mary yet? We've been loving it over here, what will all the space, linguistics, teamwork to save humanity (and others!), and general science stuff!

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Congrats to 2025 CrossingsCon Guest of Honor Jessica Mary Best on her new book "You Pierce My Soul"! Can't wait for the hold to come in - sapphic yearning is right up our alley!

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Every CrossingsCon has had its own unique joys and experiences that it's hard to pick one out to explain to other people how much fun it is!

What's one thing you say to people when you're telling them about the con?

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It's Crossings Book Club day! Join us at 8pm EST (find the link to our virtual meeting space under the Community tab on the CrossingsCon website) for our discussion of Artificial Condition, book two of The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells! #CrossingsCon #CrossingsBookClub #Murderbot

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Just three days to book club! Join us on Saturday 5/16 for our discussion of Martha Wells' second Murderbot novella, Artificial Condition! #CrossingsCon #CrossingsBookClub #Murderbot

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Are you interested in helping make CrossingsCon happen? We're looking for people with all kinds of skills to help us make the Con, and our sister project Linguistics After Dark, happen. If that's you, apply here: https://forms.gle/kfmecKhrmj8NM61Y9

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Just one week to our next Crossings Book Club meeting! Join us on Saturday 5/16 at 8pm EST for our discussion of the second book in Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries, Artificial Condition!

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Join us on Saturday 5/16 at 8pm EST for the Crossings Book Club's discussion of Artificial Condition, the second volume of the Murderbot Diaries!

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ICYMI! The Crossings Book Club's next meeting will cover book 2 of Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries, Artificial Condition. Join us on Saturday 5/16 at 8pm EST!

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The Crossings Book Club's journey through The Murderbot Diaries continues! Join us on Saturday, May 16 for our discussion of the second book in the series, Artificial Condition. Mark your calendars! #CrossingsCon #CrossingsBookClub #Murderbot

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Did you watch the Artemis II mission? I had the live stream open pretty well constantly and enjoyed all the little glimpses into the lives of astronauts. The maple syrup vs. Nutella debate made me laugh so much! What was your favorite part?

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It's Crossings Book Club day! Join us at 8pm EST (find the link to our virtual meeting space under the Community tab on the CrossingsCon website) for our discussion of All Systems Red, book one of The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells!

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Two days to book club! Join us on Saturday 3/28 at 8pm EST for our discussion of All Systems Red, book one of Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries. #CrossingsCon #CrossingsBookClub #Murderbot

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On Saturday, March 28 at 7pm EST, the Crossings Book Club presents All Systems Red, the first book in The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells!