My husband and I are planning to attend two science fiction conventions this year. The first is Readercon, held in Burlington, MA. We first attended this con when one of our favorite cons ceased to function. As you might imagine from its name, Readercon is devoted to fans who read SF&F and related genres, as opposed to fans of media such as TV, movies, gaming, etc. This con features author's talks and kaffee-klatches, readings, a Bad Prose contest, panels, a charity bake sale, and a book dealers' room, among other things. It's a lot of fun---besides giving us a good excuse to patronize their pub and eat in a local restaurant.Now it has also become a business matter as it's another way to publicize and sell my book.
The second con we plan to attend is Pi-con in Enfield, CT. Although we've never attended this con before, it looks like fun: anime, gaming, SF&F, etc. If you've never attended an SF convention before, seriously consider it; they are never boring! You are bound to meet people who share some of your interests; you never know who you'll meet or what you'll see. Some very interesting fans attend. One of the qualities I like best about SF fans is their acceptance of differences. SF is, after all, about new possibilities, changes, things that are "other" to us.
Over the years, I've watched or participated in Medieval banquets and tournaments, costume contests, art shows, and "filk" singing. I've attended a real, Star Trek-themed wedding, attended talks given by TV and movie actors---as well as had personal conversations with some of them. And I've had the pleasure of meeting some well-known SF&F authors.Wouldn't trade all that for the world! Give a con a try!
MRTighe
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