I remember when standing in line for thirty minutes for my badge was the worst thing about Dragon*Con (or DragonCon). And, really, that’s not much to complain about. I learned quickly, too, that if I wanted to catch a popular panel and didn’t want to stand outside that I should just hang around the door […]
Sometimes It’s Not What You’d Expect
Original MySpace Publication Date: August 22, 2010 Republished: August 28th, 2014 I did it. I crammed so much into a day before leaving for DragonCon that I didn’t leave enough time to write a new blog post. Fortunately, it’s been a REALLY long time since I pulled one out from the MySpace blogging days, so […]
OMG! It’s… Naa, We’ll Save That For 2014
I vowed many years ago I would never work with another author on a book again. This included co-authoring or doing an anthology. Yes, the experience was ‘that’ negative at the time. It’s lessened a bit over the years, but it’s a rule I remained steadfast about up until last year. Writing—to me—is personal. It’s […]
The Sad Reality That Is My Life
I’ve only told a couple of people this, so…you know…shhh! What’s the big secret? Well, you know how I attend DragonCon in Atlanta, right? I’ve been going for about a decade now, ever since my friend Jenn suggested I give it a shot. Well, it’s getting close to that time and the e-mails from attendees […]
Irrational Adventures in the Comfort Zone
I remember my first trip to Hong Kong and being completely overwhelmed and in culture shock. My husband’s grandmother suggested we take a day trip over the border into mainland China, a city called Shenzen. This is before Shenzen was given—or so I’ve since heard—a much-needed facelift. To say I was apprehensive about going there […]
The DragonCon 2012 Files (Profanity Not Included) Part II
Have you ever had too much of a good thing? I never used to believe I could because things always somehow managed to stay fresh. But, in the last couple of years, it felt a bit of a stretch to attend conventions without a slight “been there/seen that” feeling. It got to the point where […]
The DragonCon 2012 Files (Profanity Included) Part 1
DragonCon is a fascinating experience, especially when it comes to documenting it and also getting online to check one’s email. Unlike other hotels that offer free wireless, the Hyatt where I stay doesn’t. And, naturally, the first message I looked at had the subject line “6 Local Girls Want To Meet You.” I’m sure they […]
OutlantaCon, MotorCity Comicon, DragonCon…Oh, My!
One of the highlights of being a G-list celebrity–not my term–is the privacy you’re given whenever doing public appearances. I mean, sure, those of you who hang with Dorien Grey know that he just has to walk into a bookstore and people flock to him. It probably doesn’t hurt that he wears a t-shirt with […]
A Nightmare on DragonCon Street 2011: Children of the Con
ConCrud: noun, The condition one finds oneself suffering from after being around thousands of people at a convention, some of who do not embrace proper shower etiquette and who enjoy spreading germs that make you feel like they look. It happens.
Exposing The Cult Of Wil Wheaton (With William Shatner)
I woke up Friday morning to the sound of annoyed knocking at my hotel room door. It was William Shatner. He’d lost a bet and had to bring me my morning tea each day during DragonCon, which irritated him since he was used to people bringing him tea. But, like a semi-good sport, he sat […]
