MidSouthCon 42 · March 19–21, 2027 · Whispering Woods Hotel & Convention Center, Olive Branch, MS – Early Bird Registration
WELCOME
What is MidSouthCon?
MidSouthCon is the longest-running annual fan-run regional multi-genre Science Fiction Convention in the MidSouth. With over 100 Authors, Publishers, Artists, Scholars, and other Guests, there will be hundreds of hours of multitracked programming including panels, workshops and presentations. We have ’round the clock gaming, a 500+ board game lending library, scheduled RPGs, board games and play-to-win games. There are even free drinks and munchies available in our Consuite, an epic Dealer’s Room, a fantastic Art Show and Auction, and Cosplay Masquerade!
MIDSOUTHCON 42
Guests Of Honor
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John Scalzi
John Scalzi has been writing professionally since 1991, first as a film critic and general columnist for the Fresno Bee newspaper (where his reviews and columns were nationally syndicated), then as America Online’s in-house writer and editor, and since 1998 as a full-time freelance writer. Scalzi is best known as a writer of science fiction, with several novels in the genre published since 2005, including Redshirts, the 2013 winner of the Hugo Award for best novel. He also frequently writes non-fiction.
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Lyss Menold
Lyss Menold is an illustrator based in Lansing, Michigan. As a child they loved to go to bookstores, not just to buy books, but to browse the isles and see all the beautiful covers. Eventually this love for illustration led to pursuing a BFA in illustration at Kendall College of Art and Design, and then later an MFA in illustration from Hartford Art School’s low residency program. After graduation they worked as the in-house artist for Wyrd Miniatures and Dogmight Games, and taught at Kendall College and the College for Creative Studies.
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Austin Harrison
Austin Harrison is Head of Games at IV Studio (the publishers of tabletop games such as Moonrakers,Veiled Fate, Mythic Mischief, Fractured Sky, etc.) and has been a part of producing both video and board games as a part of his role. He works with designers, artists, and developers to bring new games from concept to the table. Austin enjoys talking about game design, crowdfunding, publishing, and what goes into creating great tabletop experiences. He lives in Nashville and is obsessed with grand strategy games such as Rebellion or TI4, as well as games like It’s a Wonderful World, Ra, and Sidereal Confluence.
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Bridget Landry
Bridget Landry was educated as a chemist/planetary scientist, and works as an engineer. She has worked in robotic spacecraft operations for 35 years, including the Hubble Space Telescope, Mars Pathfinder, the Cassini mission to Saturn, and both the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers. Wearing her technical hat, Bridget has been on science panels at Worldcons as well as local and regional conventions. However, Ms. Landry has been attending and working cons since the age of 13. She is a master-level costumer and has won masquerade awards from the local to the Worldcon level.
AT THE CONVENTION
What To Expect
Panels and Events
Hundreds of hours of panels, workshops, and discussions on SF/F, science, writing, costuming, and more.
Gaming
Tabletop RPGs, board games, card games, and scheduled gaming events all weekend long. including overnight!
Art Show
Browse and bid on original science fiction and fantasy artwork, sculpture and more from our talented creators.
Dealer Room
Shop for books, collectibles, costume pieces, art, jewelry, and unique fan creations from our many vendors.
Masquerade
Our iconic costume competition showcasing incredible craftsmanship and creativity from our members.
From MidSouthCon
Recent News
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Announcing Author Guest of Honor John Scalzi
MidSouthCon welcomes New York TImes bestselling and Hugo-award-winning author John Scalzi as our Author Guest of Honor. Memberships are open – register now for our early-bird membership price!
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Earlybird pre-registration opens
Get your full weekend badges for only $40 (kids under 12 are half price, and children under 6 get in free). See our Registration page for more information.
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Announcing MidSouthCon42!
MidSouthCon 42’s dates are March 19 – 21, 2027, and will be held at the Whispering Woods Hotel & Convention Center in Olive Branch, MS. Our Guests of Honor for MidSouthCon 42 are:Author GoH – John ScalziScience GoH — Bridget Landry More Guests of Honor TBA!
