World Fantasy Recap

After a whirlwind weekend, I am home.

A day ahead of schedule, too. This is extra great, because I can’t afford to lose another day of writing. I’ve had too many non-writing days this month, as it is, and I have yet to actually spend two hours writing any day this month.

I would say, “So much for NaNo,” but I still have vacation time. No day job for me until Thursday! Time to make up some lost ground.

No discussion of the World Fantasy Convention in Saratoga Springs is complete without acknowledging the elephants in the room: the lost registrations, the joke of a harassment policy, and the inexcusable accessibility issue. (If a panelist needs a ramp to be part of a panel, GET A DAMN RAMP. It’s not that hard.) Among other problems.

My experience was fairly uncomplicated. I brought my sister this year, and we both somehow survived.

I attended two and a half panels, which were good, and several readings, which were all excellent. The readings are my favorite part of World Fantasy programming.

But really it’s about the people. Awesome friends I only ever see at the con, and fantastic new friends. My inner social butterfly emerges and has a blast. This year did not disappoint.

Next year, World Fantasy is out for me. Instead, I hope to try a new convention. We’ll see.

2017, though, will be in Texas. San Antonio. I’ve never been to Texas, but I’d like to. (And maybe the promise of the Alamo will sway my husband into coming along.) However, I don’t plan on buying a membership.

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