The Washington Science Fiction Association (WSFA) will virtually host the 20th Capclave online from October 17-18. Memberships are $10.

This year’s Capclave will feature author and founding editor of FIYAH Magazine Troy L. Wiggins as Guest of Honor, and to celebrate the 20-year anniversary many past author Guests of Honor are returning including Connie Willis, Ken Liu, Nancy Kress, Carrie Vaughn, Catherynne M. Valente, Sarah Beth Durst, Alyssa Wong, and James Morrow.  

Taking advantage of the online nature of the convention this year, Capclave will feature an international line-up, including Aliette de Bodard in France; Australians Kaaron Warren, Lisa Fuller, Jason Nahrung, and Kirstyn McDermott; and from China, Regina Kanyu Wang, Samusara, A Que, Sara Chen, Emily Jin, and Guangzhao Lyao.

The convention will feature panels on writing, reviewing, and other topics. Program participants will read from their works and participate in kaffeeklatsches. There will also be virtual fan areas on the Capclave discord server.

A special membership rate of $55 for both this year and 2021. Register at the Capclave website.