Sign up now for the Flash Fiction Slam

The Flash Fiction Slam is back! The Boskone Flash Fiction Slam is fast becoming a Boskone staple and you don’t want to miss out!  Be one of the 11 writers to dazzle the judges and the audience with an original story that can be read in under 3 minutes.     Sign up in advance for […]

Special Boskone Hotel Block – Update

Planning on staying overnight so you don’t miss a moment of all that Boskone has to offer? If so and you haven’t already booked your room, read on for an important update. We just heard from our Hotel Committee that Boskone’s Room Block is now technically sold out. However, the Westin is allowing our members […]

Boskone 54 Hotel Block Now Open

Don’t miss a minute of Boskone 54! Consider a stay at the Westin Waterfront Hotel and stay toasty warm. Book your hotel room now at Boskone’s special rates since the hotel block is sure to sell out. Westin Waterfront 425 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210 (617) 532-4600 Boskone Rates Single/Double rate: $166 Triple rate: $186 Quad rate: $206 […]

Let’s get social!

With so much great programming, unless you have a Time Turner or TARDIS, there’s bound to be something you miss. That’s where you and the Boskone social media community can help out! Use #boskone on Twitter to live tweet panels, share fun photos or connect with con goers in general. I’ve personally met several amazing […]

Hotel Update: Overflow Hotel Added

The Boskone block at the Westin Waterfront is currently full and we currently have no rooms available at our rate. We have added an overflow block at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, which is about a quarter mile from the Westin, along D St. The rooms are available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, at […]

Boskone 52 Schedule is now available online

Boskone is pleased to announce that this year’s schedule is now available to view online. It’s a great way to plan ahead or share with family, friends and colleagues who have not attended a Boskone. Some of the programming for this year’s convention include: Over 150 Participants Free Friday Afternoon Programming from 2:00-6:00 pm on Friday, February 13th is […]

Boskone’s Programming Aligns with Entertainment Weekly’s Best Picks of 2014

Entertainment Weekly posted its annual top 10 picks for the Best Movies and TV Shows of 2014. While there weren’t many genre items on the list, it turns out that Boskone is doing panels on all three of their “Best Picks” that fall into the SF/F categories. Special thanks to Carrie Cuinn for suggesting Jodorowsky’s […]

Boskone 52 Progress Report 1 is out

Want to download the report as a PDF? Click here  INTRODUCING BOSKONE 52 Boskone is New England’s longest running classic science fiction and fantasy convention for the whole family, drawing program participants from North America, Europe, and beyond. Join us February 13-15, 2015, at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel in Boston, MA. Guest of Honor […]

Surprise! Boskone is Opening Early on Friday the 13th

Boskone is starting early this year and YOU are invited to join in the fun! Special early programming will begin at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 13th and will be free to the public until 6:00 pm. Register today for your full membership or a day-pass! After 6:00 pm on Friday and through the duration of the […]

Boskone 52 Guest of Honor Update

It is with great regret that we let you know that Robin McKinley will not be able to attend Boskone 52 in February 2015 due to unforeseen personal issues. Please join us in wishing her the very best. We are looking forward to a fantastic convention filled with some of the most talented writers, artists, scientists, and […]