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As 2025 wraps up, Epic Realms is mapping out 2026! From sci-fi and comics to anime, LARP, books, and fandom celebrations, Minnesota’s convention calendar is stacked with exciting events. Here’s a curated guide to the biggest Twin Cities and statewide conventions to watch, plan for, and experience in 2026, including Twin Cities Con’s three-day return to the Minneapolis Convention Center. Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and start planning your next adventures!

Rodney Thompson joins the Epic Realms Podcast to explore his journey from Star Wars roleplaying games to cyberpunk heist storytelling. Known for his work on Dungeons and Dragons, Lords of Waterdeep, and Scratchpad Publishing, Thompson discusses game mastering, licensed RPG design, and the creation of Neon City Outlaws, a modern cyberpunk tabletop RPG focused on narrative driven play.

Audiobooks have become the perfect holiday entertainment for busy schedules. With professional actors, full production teams, and immersive performances, modern audiobooks are far removed from the monotone recordings of the past. Featuring legendary narrators like Ray Porter, Luke Daniels, Andrea Emmes, and Jarrett Lemaster, audiobooks offer a powerful way to experience stories while driving, cleaning, or traveling during the holiday season.

Author Nathan Lowell returns to Epic Realms to discuss cozy storytelling, food in fiction, and his writing process, while announcing that his newest novel, The Wizard’s Cat, is now officially available on Amazon. Fans of The Wizard’s Butler will enjoy this deeper look into his creative world and the magical elements of his latest release.