Reader/Fan Conferences — Another Look, Part 2

As promised, Maggie Toussaint is back with the rest of her post. If you missed part 1, you can find it here.

3) SHOPPING. Fan conferences often have an expanded shopping area in the “bookstore” area. In addition to the panelists’ books, I have observed more collectible books, jewelry, tchotchkes, shawls, hats, clothing, and more for sale at fan cons. As I mentioned earlier, I’m a small town gal, and we don’t have much shopping around here. I’m jazzed to have a conference venue filled with thin...