HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—Siouxsie Q made her first professional appearance at Norwescon, the Pacific Northwest’s premier science fiction and fantasy convention, where she engaged fans and scholars alike with insightful commentary on world-building, fandom, and queer identity in pop culture.
Known for blending erotica and advocacy, Siouxsie Q was featured on three panels, each showcasing her unique experience in the adult entertainment space and fiction fandom.
She joined fellow creatives on "Women World Builders," a discussion centered on the works of Francesca Lia Block, author of the Dangerous Angels and Weetzie Bat universe. This panel is now available for streaming on Twitch.
On the panel "Before It Was Cool to Be a Gay Nerd," Siouxsie Q reflected on her early exposure to polyamory and queer themes through Wendy Pini’s Elfquest and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Her third panel, "Fan Love in the Time of Algorithms," explored the collapse of fan forums and digital communities post-SESTA/FOSTA, a law that disrupted online spaces for adult creators and marginalized fans by gutting Section 230, often referred to as "the internet’s First Amendment."
Said Siouxsie Q, "I’ve lived at the intersection of fandom and advocacy my whole life. Getting to speak at Norwescon and share those stories in a space that honors both imagination and resistance was a dream."
Norwescon is one of the largest volunteer-run science fiction and fantasy conventions in the U.S., offering a space for creators, fans, and thought leaders to discuss literature, art, costuming, gaming, and technology.
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