Gérard Kraus (he/him)
@jay-ra.bsky.social
Geeky husband, father and teacher. Player of Games, Watcher of SF/Fantasy/Horror Film/TV, Reader of Books and Comics. I teach English, coach the robotics teams, and run the Lycée Bel-Val Game Lab.
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Joining Luxcon this year is Sunyi Dean, author of The Book-Eaters and The Girl With a Thousand Faces, and co-host of the Publishing Rodeo podcast.
Curious about how the publishing industry really works? Mark your calendar for April 18th & 19th to catch her insider insights.
Curious about how the publishing industry really works? Mark your calendar for April 18th & 19th to catch her insider insights.
March 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Joining Luxcon this year is Sunyi Dean, author of The Book-Eaters and The Girl With a Thousand Faces, and co-host of the Publishing Rodeo podcast.
Curious about how the publishing industry really works? Mark your calendar for April 18th & 19th to catch her insider insights.
Curious about how the publishing industry really works? Mark your calendar for April 18th & 19th to catch her insider insights.
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On this wonderful Sunday, we are happy to announce the presence of the following authors at LuxCon 2026:
C. Gina Riot, Cerateran and Elisabet Guillot.
C. Gina Riot, Cerateran and Elisabet Guillot.
March 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
On this wonderful Sunday, we are happy to announce the presence of the following authors at LuxCon 2026:
C. Gina Riot, Cerateran and Elisabet Guillot.
C. Gina Riot, Cerateran and Elisabet Guillot.
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With our last author post, we are more than thrilled to welcome the following authors and their wonderful writings to LuxCon 2026:
Lars Czekalla, François Guillaume and Jillian Petry.
Lars Czekalla, François Guillaume and Jillian Petry.
March 23, 2026 at 1:02 PM
With our last author post, we are more than thrilled to welcome the following authors and their wonderful writings to LuxCon 2026:
Lars Czekalla, François Guillaume and Jillian Petry.
Lars Czekalla, François Guillaume and Jillian Petry.
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With over 90 guest appearances worldwide, he has judged international finals, featured in the “Cool Japan” exhibition, and appeared on Amazon Prime’s “Alter Egos.” He aims to inspire and support the community!
March 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM
With over 90 guest appearances worldwide, he has judged international finals, featured in the “Cool Japan” exhibition, and appeared on Amazon Prime’s “Alter Egos.” He aims to inspire and support the community!
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CaptainGhostly is a Belgian cosplayer and prop maker known for exploring new materials and techniques. As manager of Cosplayshop.be, he helped introduce innovative materials to the cosplay world.
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March 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM
CaptainGhostly is a Belgian cosplayer and prop maker known for exploring new materials and techniques. As manager of Cosplayshop.be, he helped introduce innovative materials to the cosplay world.
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CaptainGhostly is this year’s special guest and also a jury member of the cosplay contest. He is furthermore the official representative of the sponsor Cosplayshop.be, and we are very happy to introduce him to you!
March 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM
CaptainGhostly is this year’s special guest and also a jury member of the cosplay contest. He is furthermore the official representative of the sponsor Cosplayshop.be, and we are very happy to introduce him to you!
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We are excited to see all of you on the 18th and 19th of April in Forum Geesseknäppchen, entirely GenAI-Free!
March 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM
We are excited to see all of you on the 18th and 19th of April in Forum Geesseknäppchen, entirely GenAI-Free!
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Content that was partially or fully made with Generative AI such as DALL-E, Stable Diffusion or Midjourney is disallowed from being sold at LuxCon 2026, no matter if it is in the artist alley, merchant area or on the cover of a book, and we will do our best to consequently enforce this rule.
March 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Content that was partially or fully made with Generative AI such as DALL-E, Stable Diffusion or Midjourney is disallowed from being sold at LuxCon 2026, no matter if it is in the artist alley, merchant area or on the cover of a book, and we will do our best to consequently enforce this rule.
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LuxCon deeply values all our human creatives - whether that be writers, artists, craftspeople, cosplayers, or anything in between. We would not be the same without you - and because of that, we are happy to let you know that we do NOT allow Generative AI content at our convention as of this year.
March 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM
LuxCon deeply values all our human creatives - whether that be writers, artists, craftspeople, cosplayers, or anything in between. We would not be the same without you - and because of that, we are happy to let you know that we do NOT allow Generative AI content at our convention as of this year.
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We welcome SUNA, a Luxembourg-based organization focused on convention exhibitions.
The team includes dedicated cosplayers, 3D artists, photographers, illustrators, and diorama builders.
Together with their creative and motivated team, they create unforgettable moments at conventions. Get in touch!
The team includes dedicated cosplayers, 3D artists, photographers, illustrators, and diorama builders.
Together with their creative and motivated team, they create unforgettable moments at conventions. Get in touch!
March 24, 2026 at 8:01 PM
We welcome SUNA, a Luxembourg-based organization focused on convention exhibitions.
The team includes dedicated cosplayers, 3D artists, photographers, illustrators, and diorama builders.
Together with their creative and motivated team, they create unforgettable moments at conventions. Get in touch!
The team includes dedicated cosplayers, 3D artists, photographers, illustrators, and diorama builders.
Together with their creative and motivated team, they create unforgettable moments at conventions. Get in touch!
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RainbowRaven started cosplaying in 2018, inspired by video games, anime, and manga. Today, she is active as a cosplay creator, judge, and event coordinator. She loves crafting, experimenting with materials and techniques, and sharing her passion with the community.
March 25, 2026 at 3:02 PM
RainbowRaven started cosplaying in 2018, inspired by video games, anime, and manga. Today, she is active as a cosplay creator, judge, and event coordinator. She loves crafting, experimenting with materials and techniques, and sharing her passion with the community.
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Thus, we begin with our attending cosplayers:
"Chiraito is a Luxembourg-based cosplayer focused on anime characters. He makes many of his own props and costume pieces using foam and Worbla, crafting swords, hats, armor, and accessories. He also shares his anime artwork under the name ChrisOtaku."
"Chiraito is a Luxembourg-based cosplayer focused on anime characters. He makes many of his own props and costume pieces using foam and Worbla, crafting swords, hats, armor, and accessories. He also shares his anime artwork under the name ChrisOtaku."
March 25, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Thus, we begin with our attending cosplayers:
"Chiraito is a Luxembourg-based cosplayer focused on anime characters. He makes many of his own props and costume pieces using foam and Worbla, crafting swords, hats, armor, and accessories. He also shares his anime artwork under the name ChrisOtaku."
"Chiraito is a Luxembourg-based cosplayer focused on anime characters. He makes many of his own props and costume pieces using foam and Worbla, crafting swords, hats, armor, and accessories. He also shares his anime artwork under the name ChrisOtaku."
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Let us all welcome this year's poster artist, @hidekuni-art.bsky.social !
March 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Let us all welcome this year's poster artist, @hidekuni-art.bsky.social !
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Let us welcome ChouChoubaka to our cosplay-lineup:
"Hello, I am Chouchoubaka, a cosplayer who has been around since 2016. I am very passionate about bringing to life my favorite characters from various media and absolutely love creating intricate costumes that consume my entire free time."
"Hello, I am Chouchoubaka, a cosplayer who has been around since 2016. I am very passionate about bringing to life my favorite characters from various media and absolutely love creating intricate costumes that consume my entire free time."
March 26, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Let us welcome ChouChoubaka to our cosplay-lineup:
"Hello, I am Chouchoubaka, a cosplayer who has been around since 2016. I am very passionate about bringing to life my favorite characters from various media and absolutely love creating intricate costumes that consume my entire free time."
"Hello, I am Chouchoubaka, a cosplayer who has been around since 2016. I am very passionate about bringing to life my favorite characters from various media and absolutely love creating intricate costumes that consume my entire free time."
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With our poster artist announced, we shall now continue to our regularly scheduled artist announcement posts:
FuzzyLunar, CrimsonyCrime and Aurelaac!
FuzzyLunar, CrimsonyCrime and Aurelaac!
March 27, 2026 at 6:02 PM
With our poster artist announced, we shall now continue to our regularly scheduled artist announcement posts:
FuzzyLunar, CrimsonyCrime and Aurelaac!
FuzzyLunar, CrimsonyCrime and Aurelaac!
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Mademoiselle Pie:
"Mademoiselle Pie, or Pie, is the second guest and jury member of the LuxCon 2026 cosplay contest. Winner of last year’s contest, she has been cosplaying since 2016 and creates most of her own costumes, specializing in sewing and fabric work."
"Mademoiselle Pie, or Pie, is the second guest and jury member of the LuxCon 2026 cosplay contest. Winner of last year’s contest, she has been cosplaying since 2016 and creates most of her own costumes, specializing in sewing and fabric work."
March 27, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Mademoiselle Pie:
"Mademoiselle Pie, or Pie, is the second guest and jury member of the LuxCon 2026 cosplay contest. Winner of last year’s contest, she has been cosplaying since 2016 and creates most of her own costumes, specializing in sewing and fabric work."
"Mademoiselle Pie, or Pie, is the second guest and jury member of the LuxCon 2026 cosplay contest. Winner of last year’s contest, she has been cosplaying since 2016 and creates most of her own costumes, specializing in sewing and fabric work."
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Today's theming of artists is adorable animals as we are thrilled to announce PaperCalypso, RottenRicey and Wylfen!
March 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Today's theming of artists is adorable animals as we are thrilled to announce PaperCalypso, RottenRicey and Wylfen!
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MaskedCat Cosplay:
"Masked Cat, often called Cat, is a cosplay maker, artist, the first announced guest, and a jury member of the LuxCon 2026 cosplay contest. Her strengths are sewing and painting, and she is currently improving her armor builds and wig styling."
"Masked Cat, often called Cat, is a cosplay maker, artist, the first announced guest, and a jury member of the LuxCon 2026 cosplay contest. Her strengths are sewing and painting, and she is currently improving her armor builds and wig styling."
March 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM
MaskedCat Cosplay:
"Masked Cat, often called Cat, is a cosplay maker, artist, the first announced guest, and a jury member of the LuxCon 2026 cosplay contest. Her strengths are sewing and painting, and she is currently improving her armor builds and wig styling."
"Masked Cat, often called Cat, is a cosplay maker, artist, the first announced guest, and a jury member of the LuxCon 2026 cosplay contest. Her strengths are sewing and painting, and she is currently improving her armor builds and wig styling."
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Good evening, everyone! Today, we are thrilled to welcome the following illustrators to our artist alley 2026:
NEUROLUS, Quzius and Narrenstrich!
NEUROLUS, Quzius and Narrenstrich!
March 29, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Good evening, everyone! Today, we are thrilled to welcome the following illustrators to our artist alley 2026:
NEUROLUS, Quzius and Narrenstrich!
NEUROLUS, Quzius and Narrenstrich!
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The optimistic Filmmaker:
"Johannes Tran, known as The Optimistic Filmmaker, will have a photobooth at LuxCon for the first time. Taking photos since 2014 and part of the cosplay community since 2023, he loves telling stories through his pictures. Visit his booth for your photos!"
"Johannes Tran, known as The Optimistic Filmmaker, will have a photobooth at LuxCon for the first time. Taking photos since 2014 and part of the cosplay community since 2023, he loves telling stories through his pictures. Visit his booth for your photos!"
March 29, 2026 at 7:02 PM
The optimistic Filmmaker:
"Johannes Tran, known as The Optimistic Filmmaker, will have a photobooth at LuxCon for the first time. Taking photos since 2014 and part of the cosplay community since 2023, he loves telling stories through his pictures. Visit his booth for your photos!"
"Johannes Tran, known as The Optimistic Filmmaker, will have a photobooth at LuxCon for the first time. Taking photos since 2014 and part of the cosplay community since 2023, he loves telling stories through his pictures. Visit his booth for your photos!"
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Today, we are pleased to introduce the following artists to LuxCon:
Noonflu, MOLKY and SassyDashy!
Noonflu, MOLKY and SassyDashy!
March 31, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Today, we are pleased to introduce the following artists to LuxCon:
Noonflu, MOLKY and SassyDashy!
Noonflu, MOLKY and SassyDashy!
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Hello everyone! Today, LuxCon is happy to announce the participation of the following artists:
Cosmicam, Sleepy_Zzzn and Prismatic Fireflies!
Cosmicam, Sleepy_Zzzn and Prismatic Fireflies!
April 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Hello everyone! Today, LuxCon is happy to announce the participation of the following artists:
Cosmicam, Sleepy_Zzzn and Prismatic Fireflies!
Cosmicam, Sleepy_Zzzn and Prismatic Fireflies!
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Good evening, LuxCon community! Please welcome these artists warmly into our lineup for 2026:
Pretty Ungrateful, Pretty Spiteful and Viv's Little Atelier
Pretty Ungrateful, Pretty Spiteful and Viv's Little Atelier
April 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Good evening, LuxCon community! Please welcome these artists warmly into our lineup for 2026:
Pretty Ungrateful, Pretty Spiteful and Viv's Little Atelier
Pretty Ungrateful, Pretty Spiteful and Viv's Little Atelier
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As Luxcon 2026 gradually inches closer, we once more wish for a warm welcome for more of our most wonderful artists:
Shindazzled, Goldbug and Risa's Art and Trinkets!
Shindazzled, Goldbug and Risa's Art and Trinkets!
April 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
As Luxcon 2026 gradually inches closer, we once more wish for a warm welcome for more of our most wonderful artists:
Shindazzled, Goldbug and Risa's Art and Trinkets!
Shindazzled, Goldbug and Risa's Art and Trinkets!
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Please give a warm welcome to more of our wonderful artists for LuxCon 2026!
Moonberry, Moondia and Skellebun!
Moonberry, Moondia and Skellebun!
April 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Please give a warm welcome to more of our wonderful artists for LuxCon 2026!
Moonberry, Moondia and Skellebun!
Moonberry, Moondia and Skellebun!