Unconventional

Just over a year ago, I’d never been to a science fiction convention. Mostly, it was a question of access; I didn’t live in places where SFF conventions happened. I also didn’t really know what went on at them.

Last year, back in the US, I decided to change that. Starting with Sasquan/Worldcon in Spokane, I’ve now been to four conventions – global, regional, and state. What I’ve learned from them is that I’m not really the convention type.

I enjoy the idea of conventions – the fact that SFF f...