When Briane suggested we share what SF/fantasy-related thing we're most looking forward to this year, WisCon immediately popped into my mind. WisCon is held every Memorial Day weekend in my favorite city, Madison, Wisconsin. I enjoy the chance to revisit my college town and see friends, including some that live in the city and some that are there for the convention. I'm a member of Broad Universe, so I usually participate in the Rapid-Fire Reading and sell my books at the table. I may also be a panelist, especially since I proposed two panels for indie writers. WisCon is less geared toward TV and movies than some other cons, so you don't see as many people in costume. However, it's a good networking event for authors, and I've learned a lot there. I've been to other conventions, including some of the big ones like WorldCon, but WisCon is the con I attend every year (except for 2007, when I was nine months pregnant).
Do you attend SF/fantasy cons? If so, which ones?
A group of independent science fiction/fantasy authors who support each other and share their love for the genre.
I had planned on going to Chattacon in a few weeks - but I'm starting to think Liberty Con might be a better one for me this year. At least it won't be so cold - and way more authors are scheduled for liberty con. So, we'll see.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to any kind of convention in something like 10 years, and I've only ever been to a few as it is.
ReplyDeleteI went to two conventions in the late 90s and that was more than enough for me.
ReplyDeleteRusty, I also prefer the cons that feature authors.
ReplyDeleteAndrew and Pat, which ones did you attend?
I've been invited to be a guest at MidSouth Con in Tennessee. I'm going to quite a few this year. Not sure about next year though (aside from WisCon, which I will always go to)
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