Enter Boskone’s Flash Fiction Slam!

Join Boskone’s first Flash Fiction Slam! Eleven (11) writers compete for the title of The Flash, reading their own original fiction that must tell a complete tale within a 3-minute period. RULES: Readings are scored on a scale of 1 to 10, and you automatically lose 1 point for going over your 3-minute time. Contestant […]

Over 100 Program Participants

Each year, the Boskone schedule is chock full of  panels, talks, discussions, demos, and workshops on many aspects of the science fiction and fantasy field. Click here to view last year’s schedule Yes, we have panels, but our guests and program participants often take part in so much more, providing fans an opportunity to interact on […]

Update: Need a room? Hotel block closes 1/24

Don’t be left out in the cold! Seriously it gets chilly in Boston in the winter. The beautiful Westin Boston Waterfront is the official hotel of the con. Complete with an indoor pool and Starbucks! Don’t wait to book, the hotel block closes has been extended to 1/24. Reserve a standard floor room Reserve a party […]

The Boskone Book Club is Back!

We’re bringing back book discussion this year. The purpose of the Boskone Book Club is to bring people together to discuss a specific book. The volume under discussion will be Parasite by Mira Grant (the horror nom de plume used by our Guest of Honor, Seanan McGuire). Bob Kuhn will lead the discussion. Parasite by […]

Sneak peek: Saturday evening fun

Saturday evening at Boskone is one of the highlights of the con with a concert by the Featured Filker (this year it’s Bill Roper!), the Skylark Awards and more. This year has an extra special treat: a reading of the Reduced William Shakespeare’s Star Wars starring Jane Yolen, Bruce Coville, David G. Grubbs, David Palumbo, Kate […]