This weekend is a full one for me. MileHiCon is one of the bigger (if not biggest) science fiction and fantasy literary conventions in Colorado. I’m going with several aims in mind.
1. To network. I really hope to bump into an editor or two who I might get the chance to talk to. If any editors/agents are reading this, never fear. I’m not going to be sliding manuscripts under your bathroom stall. Though I’d be happy to buy you a drink.
2. Spread the word about Brandon Sanderson’s upcoming book signing on Nov. 1st in Denver, for The Gathering Storm. It’s nice that he’s the Toastmaster for MileHiCon as well. Being on the Denver Storm Leader teams has been a lot of fun so far, and we’re hoping for a huge turnout that Sunday.
3. Meet authors and enjoy the fan culture. One thing I’ve enjoyed about conferences and conventions in the past are the range of folks you meet, and the great amount of fun you can have visiting various workshops and panels. Plus there’s the Masquerade, robot brawls, and larping. It is exhausting, sure, but also rejuvenating in its own way.
Anyone else going to be there? It’s always fun to turn an internet contact into a face to say hello to.