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Today we’d like to take a moment drop some appreciation on our con owners, Jason and Deena Drotman! [insert wild applause here]

Jason has been around since the inception of the WILD idea to have a Steampunk convention in the desert, Deena has been part of the event since WWWC2 in 2013! They are awesome about working with staff and volunteers to make this con the best it can possibly be and are already HYPED to see all of your faces this March!

You can find more information about Jason and Deena as well as their contact information here: https://www.wildwestcon.com/meet-our-team/

To join our squad and work with these awesome folks, click here: https://www.wildwestcon.com/getinvolved/

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ILLUSTRIOSITY ALERT

We are happy to see Mickey Flint returning for WWWCX!

Mickey Flint is a maker known for his use of authentic materials and old school techniques. Mickey is well known in the Steampunk, Cosplay, Star Wars and Pirate communities and runs Two Gentlemen of Fortune, providing costumes and props to all.

Here's a full schedule of where you can find Mickey over the weekend:

Panel: Choosing Material for your Gear Friday 11am-11:45am • Cholla

Spotlight - Gail Carriger Mickey Flint - Moderator Friday 2pm-2:45pm • Cholla

Social: Let’s Talk Shop: AMA with Makers Mickey Flint, James Neathery & Doc Stone! Friday 3pm-4pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Panel: 101: Beginning Leatherworking Friday 5pm-6pm • Cholla

Panel: 101: Beginning Leatherworking Saturday 11am-11:45am • Cholla

Panel: 201: Intermediate Leatherworking Sunday 12pm-12:45pm • Ocotillo

Event: Steampunk Costume Contest JUDGE Sunday 4pm-5pm • Santa Catalina Ballroom

Remember to pick up your con pass ASAP: https://steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-west-steampunk…

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Hey writers! We are running short story and poetry contests for Wild Wild West Con X! You can submit your submissions here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgnSDyez9O-PVM2Fz-5DLnek7tmVPB0x3OZKtZ8QvAeFJTHg/viewform Please note: if submissions are received after the online publish date we will make every effort to publish them there but cannot guarantee publication <3 Thanks steamy friends!

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Have you ever looked at a prop weapon at con and thought "I want one of those" and wanted to learn how to make it? Great news, there's a workshop for that! Our very own Dee Astell is hosting a Rub-n-buff Gun workshop at Wild Wild West Con X, so you can learn how to make a plain plastic gun into a masterpiece prop that you can keep and cherish for years! Buy your con pass as well as a ticket to this workshop here: https://steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-west-steampunk-convention-10-2022 Remember, space is limited, so ACT FAST! See you there, steamy buddies!

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We are excited to share our schedule for the lovely @phoenix_de_la_rosa at our event this year!

Originally from Puerto Rico, Phoenix has been performing on the stages for well over 18 years. Trained in dancing, singing, and acting, Phoenix has spent most of her life onstage. Having gone to a performing arts middle school, high-school, and college, this theatre kid is ready to bring her versatility and expertise to The Rose Academy.

Phoenix found her love of movement through her training in Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, and Ballet for over 7 years. Phoenix focuses on movement and how movement can tell a story. She quickly learned that movement can help with the relationship we have with our bodies and strives to teach classes where the connection between mind and body is nurtured. Phoenix is The Rose Academy’s resident cosplay expert.

You can find her online at the Insta info above or at https://www.roseacademyofburlesque.com/privatecoachingphoen…

Catch her at Wild Wild West Con this year:

Panel: A History of Burlesque through Movement Friday 8pm-8:45pm • Ocotillo

18+ Victorian Show - MC Friday 11pm-12am • Ocotillo

Over The Rainbow Gala - Performance Saturday 7pm-11pm • Santa Catalina Ballroom

Get moving on your tickets, folks! They're still available and the price goes up in only a week! https://steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-west-steampunk…

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Quick announce regarding some website issues we’re working on today, thanks for your patience everyone!

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STORY TIME!

Ok I don't have a story for you I'm sorry that was misleading.

But Professor Taelstrum does! Please welcome him back to WWWC for our event this year!

Armed with his Bandolier of Legends, Professor Taelstrum returns to WWWC with more exciting tales to share. That is, unless the damned Council interferes. Professor Taelstrum is a steampunk-themed spoken-word artist specializing in the oral tradition of storytelling. You can find him online at https://professortaelstrum.wordpress.com

Come witness his amazing work here:

Tales from the Bandoleer of Legends Friday 11am-12pm • Canyon

Tales from the Bandoleer of Legends Friday 1pm-1:45pm • Canyon

Tales from the Bandoleer of Legends Saturday 11am-11:45am • Sonoran Rooftop

Tales from the Bandoleer of Legends Saturday 6pm-6:45pm • Mesa Professor Taelstrum

Tales from the Bandoleer of Legends 1pm-1:45pm • Ocotillo

AMA & Reading with Professor Taelstrum! Sunday 3pm-4pm • Aristocrat's Lounge

Don't sleep on your passes, prices go up in ONE WEEK! https://steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-west-steampunk…

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Looking for some BIG things to do during Wild Wild West Con this year? Look no further!

Wild Wild West Con is delighted to see the return of Lord and Lady Towers to our event this year!

Lord and Lady Towers are a maker duo, specializing in high detail builds, ranging from the large to the microscopic. Known for making their creations come to life through movement, smoke, or lights, these two are always challenging their limits. Specializing in props, vehicles, art displays, and costume wear, Lord and Lady Towers love to bring their imagination to life! You can find them online at lordandladytowers.com

You can find them con weekend here:

Panel: Making Gears Move! (Lord & Lady Towers) Friday 1pm-1:45pm • Saguaro

Panel: How to Survive in a Hoop Skirt (Lady Towers) Friday 4pm-4:45pm • Cholla

Panel: Penny-Farthing 101 Saturday 10am-10:45am • Saguaro

Thrifting for Steampunk on a Budget Saturday 1pm-1:45pm • Saguaro

Panel: Props through 3d Printing (Lord Towers) Saturday 5pm-6pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Panel: Building a Steampunk Vehicle: The Dos and Don'ts (Lord & Lady Towers) Sunday 10am-10:45am • Ocotillo

Social: AMA with Makers Lord & Lady Towers! Sunday 1pm-2pm • Aristocrat's Lounge

Panel: Victorian Manners (Lady Towers) Sunday 3pm-3:45pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Secure your con passes NOW, steam-friends! Prices go up in ONE WEEK! https://steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-west-steampunk…

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Have you planned your whole con weekend yet? Hope not, because you'll need to leave more room for our next guests!

Please join me in welcoming Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter back for our event, where they will be bringing Tea Dueling, Compliment Dueling, chaos and whimsy to our attendees!

You can visit them online at madameaskew.com

Partake in their shenanigans at #WWWCX here:

EVENT: Western Territorial Tea Duelling Friday 12pm-12:45pm • Palm

Panel: Beyond the Gears and Onto the Page Friday 3pm-4pm • Palm

Panel: Secret Communications: The Art of Fans and Flowers Friday 5pm-6pm • Palm

Special Event: Tipsy Tea Friday 10pm-12am • Palm

EVENT: Western Territorial Tea Duelling Saturday 10am-11am • Palm

EVENT: Splendid Teapot Racing Saturday 12pm-1pm • Ocotillo

EVENT: The Tea Scout Shindig Saturday 2pm-3pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Panel: Kaffeeklatsch Sunday 10am-10:45am • Sonoran Rooftop

EVENT: Western Territorial Tea Dueling Sunday 12p-1p • Palm

EVENT: Western Territorial Tea Duelling Grand Championship Sunday 3pm-4pm • Palm

Remember, prices go up for con passes in ONE WEEK so it's time to jump on those presale prices now! https://steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-west-steampunk…

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Time to load up those plans for con weekend with all the things you want to learn!

On that note, we're happy to welcome James Neathery to our guest list for WWWCX!

James Neathery is a leatherworker, steampunk artist, and dad joke enthusiast from Nashville, TN. You can find him online at starboardsky.com

You'll be able to find James at our event here:

Panel: 101: Beginning Leatherworking Friday 5pm-6pm • Cholla

Event: 18+ Victorian Show - MC Friday 11pm-12am • Ocotillo

Social: Let’s Talk Shop: AMA with Makers Mickey Flint , James Neathery & Doc Stone! Friday 3pm-4pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Panel: 101: Beginning Leatherworking Saturday 11am-11:45am • Cholla

Panel: Costuming - The Finer Details Saturday 1pm-1:45pm • Cholla

Over The Rainbow Gala - MC Saturday 7pm-11pm • Santa Catalina Ballroom

Panel: 201: Intermediate Leatherworking Sunday 12pm-12:45pm • Ocotillo

Jump on your con passes NOW, steampunks! Prices go up in ONE WEEK. https://steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-west-steampunk-convention-10-2022

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Want something ELSE fun and interesting to do at con? Come visit with our guest Ashley Moore!

Ashley Moore is a children’s book illustrator, creator of curiosities, & quirky adventurer. Projects plenty abound in her workshop, dare to ask about them?

You can find Ashley online at her insta: @artwithashley

You can catch up with her at Wild Wild West con here:

Panel: Mind Your Business Friday 11am-11:45am • Ocotillo

Social: AMA with Author Ashley Moore! Friday 1pm-2pm • Aristocrat’s Lounge

Panel: Drake & McTrowell’s Hot Potato School of Writing™ Saturday 11am-11:45am • Mesa

Panel: Thrifting for Steampunk on a Budget Saturday 1pm-1:45pm • Saguaro

Panel: Authors of Steampunk Saturday 3pm-3:45pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Panel: Clockwork Scott Sunday 11am-11:45am • Saguaro

Grab up those con passes NOW folks, prices go up in ONE WEEK! https://steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-west-steampunk…

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Reading reading reading MORE LITERARY GOODNESS!

Please join me in welcoming Aprilynne Pike to our event this year!

Aprilynne Pike is a #1 New York Times bestselling novelist. Her work has garnered starred reviews and been published in more than 25 languages worldwide. You can visit her website to show her some love at aprilynnepike.com

Catch up with Aprilynne at the following places and times over con weekend:

Mind Your Business Friday 11am-11:45am • Ocotillo

World Building Friday 1pm-1:45pm • Cholla

Spotlight - Aprilynne Pike Friday 4pm-4:45pm • Ocotillo

AMA with Author Aprilynne Pike! Saturday 11am-12pm • Aristocrat's Lounge

Authors of Steampunk Saturday 3pm-3:45pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Kaffeeklatsch Sunday 10am-10:45am • Sonoran Rooftop

Clockwork Scott Sunday 11am-11:45am • Saguaro

Haven't got your pass yet? Get on over and get it now, PRICES GO UP IN ONE WEEK! https://steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-west-steampunk…

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MORE literary goodness? YES!

Please welcome Madeleine Holly-Rosing to the lineup for WWWCX!

She is the writer/creator of the steampunk supernatural graphic novel, and prose series, Boston Metaphysical Society. She recently wrote/produced the audio drama, The Ghost Ship and was hired to write a story for Lady Mechanika.

You can catch up with her at any of these events over con weekend:

Panel: World Building Friday 1pm-1:45pm • Cholla

Panel: Beyond the Gears and Onto the Page Friday 3pm-4pm • Palm

Panel: So You Want To Produce An Audio Drama Friday 5pm-6pm • Saguaro

Social: AMA with Authors Gail Carriger & Madeleine Holly-Rosing! Saturday 1pm-2pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Panel: Authors of Steampunk Saturday 3pm-3:45pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Event: Steampunk Costume Contest JUDGE Sunday 4pm-5pm • Santa Catalina Ballroom

You can also check out her website for more info at bostonmetaphysicalsociety.com

Make sure you've procured your passes so you can join us: https://steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-west-steampunk…

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Waiting patiently for Gail Carriger to arrive?

ME TOO.

If you're not familiar (and you should be), Gail has multiple NYT bestsellers and over a million books in print in dozens of different languages. She writes comedies of manners mixed with urban fantasy (and sexy queer joy as G. L. Carriger). She is best known for the Parasol Protectorate and Finishing School series. She was once an archaeologist and is fond of shoes, octopuses, and tea.

You can witness this awesome guest in action at any of these events at WWWCX:

Mind Your Business Friday 11am-11:45am • Ocotillo

Spotlight - Gail Carriger Friday 2pm-2:45pm • Cholla

AMA with Authors Gail Carriger & Madelein Holly-Rosing! Saturday 1pm-2pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Authors of Steampunk Saturday 3pm-3:45pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Kaffeeklatsch Sunday 10am-10:45am • Sonoran Rooftop

Victorian Manners Sunday 3pm-3:45pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Make sure to visit her website at gailcarriger.com for more steamy literary goodness too!

See you there, as long as you've got your pass! https://steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-west-steampunk

Photo credit J Daniel Sawyer

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Stay tuned and stay steamy my friends, we'll have all the appearance info you can handle in the next two days, right in the middle of each day!

This year we're excited to welcome Poplock Holmes to WWWC!

Taming the Wild Beats to keep you safe; Poplock Holmes, always on the beat. Making music, Making films, Painting, Animating, Poplock is truly a jack of all trades! He loves to create and share his passion for steampunk with the world.

Here's where you can find this illustrious guest over the weekend:

Panel: Spotlight—Poplock Holmes Friday 11am-11:45pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Panel: Creating a Persona Through Performance & Art Friday 5pm-5:45pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Event: Over The Rainbow Gala - Performance Saturday 7pm-11pm • Santa Catalina Ballroom

Aristocrat: Poplock Holmes Performance with Q&A Sunday 11am-12pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Event: WWWC10 Closing Ceremonies! Sunday 6pm-7pm • Santa Catalina Ballroom

Haven't got your con pass yet? Better get on it fast! https://steamheart.ticketspice.com/wild-wild-west-steampunk…

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Guys, gals, nonbinary pals, children of all ages!

We have a solid and final schedule set in place and ready for all attendees!

You can review that information here: https://www.wildwestcon.com/…/uploa…/WWWC10_ProgramGuide.pdf

Save it to your devices, share it far and wide, MAKE THOSE PLANS FOR THE WEEKEND!

Thanks for your patience and see you in less than 2 weeks!