Local science-fiction/space-opera author James S.A. Corey (Daniel Abraham & Ty Franck) will be celebrating the release of Babylon’s Ashes; The Expanse Book 6 (and Abraham’s The Spider’s War) with a chat and signing Saturday, February 4! In the 6th Expanse novel, “A revolution brewing for generations has begun in fire. It will end in blood. The Free Navy – a violent group of Belters in black-market military ships – has … Continue reading James S.A. Corey signing →

We Are The Flesh at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, February 3 & 4 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Emiliano Rocha Minter – 2016 – 80m.  An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness special presentation!  All seats $8.00. A beautifully shot psychological thriller, gorgeously capturing the depths of depravity and emotion capable by humans!  A young brother and sister, roaming an apocalyptic city, take refuge in the dilapidated lair of … Continue reading “We Are The Flesh” @ Guild Cinema →

Programming: ♣ Local author & Bubonicon friend Jane Lindskold returns!  Jane is planning to read a sequel story to the adventure she shared with us all at last November’s meeting.  Plus she will update us on any upcoming publications and such. Newcomers are welcome with a $1.00 contribution to help pay our rent… Remember, no outside food is allowed at St. Andrew.  Please be discreet with any candy.  Water/soda bottles … Continue reading ABQ SF Society →

Black Dynamite – in honor of Black History Month – at the Guild Cinema Friday, February 10 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Scott Sanders – 2009 – 90m.  A New Mexico Entertainment special presentation!  All seats $8.00. ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE A fantastic ode to Rudy Ray Moore and all the blaxploitation greats! In honor of Black History Month, New Mexico Entertainment is excited to present … Continue reading Black Dynamite @ Guild Cinema →

James S.A. Corey (Abraham & Franck) Talks & Signs Books at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe Local author & Bubonicon friend James S.A. Corey (Daniel Abraham & Ty Franck) will be in Santa Fe on February 12 to talk about and sign copies of Babylon’s Ashes, the sixth book in The Expanse space opera series. About the Book:  “A revolution brewing for generations has begun in fire. It … Continue reading James S.A. Corey in Santa Fe →

Victor Acquista, Steven Gould & Laura J. Mixon Talk & Sign Books at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe Albuquerque authors Victor Acquista, Steven Gould & Laura J. Mixon will be in Santa Fe on February 19 to talk about and sign copies of their books as part of a Writers Series hosted by David Sidebottom. About the Writer Series:  “A panel of 3 writers discussing the art of … Continue reading Acquista, Gould & Mixon in Santa Fe →

Meeting Date / Location: Monday, February 20, 2017, at 7:30 pm Location is Jason’s Deli, 2105 Louisiana Blvd NE (northwest corner of Louisiana & America’s Parkway – across from Bubonicon’s hotel), Albuquerque, NM The February 2017 book for discussion is The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman (we’re using the William Morrow 2016 mass market, but any edition will work). While places at which we’ve met … Continue reading Droids & Dragons Book Group →

Local sci-fi author Victor Acquista will be talking about and signing Sentient Sunday, February 26! In Acquista’s novel, “Survivors from an almost absolute genocide flee through space/time to make an attempt at propagating their species. The architects of their race’s destruction realize that their mission was incomplete. The resulting conflict will be waged on our home planet where a troubled physicist, his young neighbor, and an artificial intelligence may prove … Continue reading Victor Acquista signing →

Elizabeth Leggett Art Exhibition in Santa Fe February 2-28! On Thursday, February 2, local artist Elizabeth Leggett (Bubonicon 49 Artist Guest & 2015 Hugo Award winner) has her artwork go on display at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe.  “The Art and Imaginings of Elizabeth Leggett” will be up through February 28.  Leggett has chosen artwork that tells the best stories – “Sometimes the story is clear, but primarily … Continue reading Leggett Show in Santa Fe – Final Day →

The Lure – at the Guild Cinema Friday-Saturday, March 3 & 4 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Agnieszka Smoczynska – 2015 – 92m.  In Polish with English subtitles.  An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness presentation!  All seats $8.00.   BUBONICON 49 is a door prize sponsor! In this bold, genre-defying horror-musical mashup — the playful and confident debut of Polish director Agnieszka Smoczynska — a pair of carnivorous mermaid sisters are … Continue reading “The Lure” @ Guild Cinema →

Meeting Date / Location: Saturday, March 4, 2017, at 2:00 pm Location is Lomas-Tramway Public Library, 908 Eastridge Dr NE (just off the southwest corner of Lomas & Tramway), Albuquerque, NM The March 2017 graphic novel for discussion is The Wicked + The Divine Vol 1: The Faust Act by Kieron Gillen, illustrated by Jamie McKelvie (Image 2014). WE ARE OPEN to new people!  Come join us in a graphic … Continue reading ABQ Graphic Novel Book Club →

The Lure – at the Guild Cinema Friday-Saturday, March 3 & 4 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Agnieszka Smoczynska – 2015 – 92m.  In Polish with English subtitles.  An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness presentation!  All seats $8.00.   BUBONICON 49 is a door prize sponsor! In this bold, genre-defying horror-musical mashup — the playful and confident debut of Polish director Agnieszka Smoczynska — a pair of carnivorous mermaid sisters are … Continue reading “The Lure” @ Guild Cinema →

Programming: Time For The Traditional ASFS Auction, hosted by local author Robert Vardeman! VardeBob should update us on his current projects while auctioning off various doodads & mysterious items. Bidding will in be in 50-cent increments up to $5.00, then in whole dollars. Please bring 2-6 items, sci-fi or otherwise, to donate to the cause. (And remember, we can only take payments in cash or check. But we will run … Continue reading ABQ SF Society – Auction! →

Joe R. Lansdale Talks After “Hap & Leonard” Screening at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe Texas author & Bubonicon 48 toastmaster Joe R. Lansdale will be in Santa Fe on March 13 to converse with George RR Martin in a Q&A session after a screening of the first episode of season 2 of Hap and Leonard.  He also will sign books. About the Show:  Set in the late … Continue reading Joe R. Lansdale in Santa Fe →

“Ask Lovecraft” Show at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe HP Lovecraft is back from the dead and, finding himself in a world even less literate but no less horrific than his own, he has done what any self-respecting reanimated horror author would and gone into the self-help and advice business. Do you have problems? Post-modernity got you down? Terrified of gibbering cultists or eager to learn how to … Continue reading “Ask Lovecraft” in Santa Fe →

The 48th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Expo Treasures of the Earth – the 48th Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Expo takes place Friday, March 17 – Sunday, March 19, at the Creative Arts Center on the NM State Fairgrounds. The theme this year is “NM’s Hidden Treasures.” Admission is $3.00 Saturday or Sunday, but Friday is Dollar Day!  The Expo is free for kids under 13 years of age.  There … Continue reading Treasures of the Earth Expo →

2017 Albuquerque Antiquarian Book Fair The 2017 ABQ Antiquarian Book Fair is 4:00 pm-8:30 pm Friday, March 17, and 10:00 am-4:00 pm Saturday, March 18, at the Sid Cutter Pilot’s Pavilion, 4900 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NE (north of the Balloon Museum, off Alameda).  This year is the first at the Pilot’s Pavilion for the fair. The Fair features booksellers from across the southwest (New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado and Nevada) … Continue reading ABQ Antiquarian Book Fair →

“Ask Lovecraft” Show at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe HP Lovecraft is back from the dead and, finding himself in a world even less literate but no less horrific than his own, he has done what any self-respecting reanimated horror author would and gone into the self-help and advice business. Do you have problems? Post-modernity got you down? Terrified of gibbering cultists or eager to learn how to … Continue reading “Ask Lovecraft” in Santa Fe →

Melinda Snodgrass & Lee Zlotoff Talk & Sign Books at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe New Mexico authors Melinda Snodgrass & Lee Zlotoff will be in Santa Fe on March 19 to talk about and sign copies of their books as part of a Writers Series hosted by David Sidebottom. About the Writer Series:  “A panel of 2 or 3 writers discussing the art of writing. Each episode … Continue reading Snodgrass & Zlotoff in Santa Fe →

Meeting Date / Location: Monday, March 20, 2017, at 7:30 pm Location is Jason’s Deli, 2105 Louisiana Blvd NE (northwest corner of Louisiana & America’s Parkway – across from Bubonicon’s hotel), Albuquerque, NM The March 2017 book for discussion is Beacon 23 by Hugh Howey (2016 John Joseph Adams/Mariner Books). While places at which we’ve met stay open later, we’d still like to finish by 9:00 pm – so we … Continue reading Droids & Dragons Book Group →

Nominations for Bubonicon 50 Special Guests (2018) will take place 7:30 pm Friday, March 31, in the Activity Room of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 5301 Ponderosa Ave NE (near Erna Ferguson Library, just off San Mateo between Comanche & Montgomery). Mark your calendar if you’re interested. This meeting is open to everyone! You need not be a member of ASFS or a past attendee of Bubonicon to come and suggest … Continue reading B’con 50 Special Guests Nominations →

Meeting Date / Location: Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 2:00 pm Location is Lomas-Tramway Public Library, 908 Eastridge Dr NE (just off the southwest corner of Lomas & Tramway), Albuquerque, NM The April 2017 graphic novel for discussion is Southern Bastards Vol 1: Here Was a Man by Jason Aaron, illustrated by Jason Latour (Image 2014). WE ARE OPEN to new people!  Come join us in a graphic novel discussion. … Continue reading ABQ Graphic Novel Book Club →

“Guns: An Anthology” Talk & Signing at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe Authors Alice Carne, N. Scott Momaday, Trent Zelazny, Peter Eichstaedt, Jim Terr, Jane Lindskold, Rebecca Poe, Peter Lauritzen, and G & L Hausman will be in Santa Fe on April 2 to talk about and sign copies of the new Guns anthology. This anthology with more than 20 contributors from a variety of authors has something … Continue reading “Guns: An Anthology” signing in Santa Fe →

41ST WILLIAMSON LECTURESHIP IN PORTALES, NM Event takes place at Eastern NM University in Portales, NM.  Special Guests are Melinda M. Snodgrass of Santa Fe and Michael Cassutt of California; joined by Mistress of Ceremonies Connie Willis of Colorado. Also expected to attend are Courtney & Cordelia Willis, Darynda Jones, Walter Jon Williams, Joan Saberhagen and other NM authors. The 2017 Theme is “Reimagining the Superhero – Celebrating 30 Years … Continue reading 41st Williamson Lectureship →

Connie Willis Talks and Sign Books at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe Colorado author & Bubonicon friend Connie Willis will be in Santa Fe on April 9 to talk about and sign her latest novel, Crosstalk. About the New Book: “In the not-too-distant future, a simple outpatient procedure to increase empathy between romantic partners has become all the rage. And Briddey Flannigan is delighted when her boyfriend, Trent, … Continue reading Connie Willis in Santa Fe →