I found the Writing Excuses gang and got a ribbon. I love their pod casts. Howard was up for a Hugo against my friend Ursula. So many good choices this year! Sabrina found a gorgeous coat - practically as the dealer's room opened. A few costumes and some nice pieces to buy.
I got George RR Martin's autograph in my sketchbook collection. Found Neil Gaiman at the Hugo party.
Ursula won the Hugo. We hooted and howled. Jumping around was definitely happening. I looked to sit with the SofaWolf guys, but they arrived later than we did - so we kept our better view of the stage. I had Karen Bovenmeyer - newly published writer - to sit with. She understood our craziness.
(The pretty starry back ground was a hand made scarf by Darleen Coltrain - gorgeous).
The Hugo Party had really yummy pecan pies on a stick. There was a lobby bar that was hopping all weekend. I found Irene Gallo and Greg Manchess a couple of times and was too busy talking to take pictures.
It's always great going to a Worldcon. It's a totally different environment than the trade shows. The emphasis is on writers and the business of Science Fiction and Fantasy. It's quieter than I remember the old days. Some of the quite is because I am an old school fan now - and not experiencing the glow for the first time. It is quieter - but it's a backbone con. I really, really enjoyed going. I felt very connected and part of the Nerdy Goodness and not just the flash and sparkle.
Had a great time doing art for David Schmoker - he totally made my con! Four color sketches - or was it five? Some take home work too. Yeay. I'll post some later.
Loved having the SofaWolf Guys there. It makes a statement to the old fandom that furries are here. Validation. Street/Fan cred. I am there to help with that too!
Today is collapse and recover day. Too bad Sabrina's first day of school was today. She went from two weekends in a row to get up way early and start her junior year of High School.
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