Category Archives: Conventions

WorldCon–some initial thoughts

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Rachel

There are lots of conversations on Twitter about how WorldCon is aging and not inclusive enough.  I have a few thoughts on that I want to get out before I forget–I do have other thoughts to write up, about the … Continue reading →

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WorldCon

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Rachel

Rob and I are back from Texas. I’m knackered. I’ve been drifting in and out of sleep all day–slept almost the entire plane ride–and I’m not even quite sure what day today is. But the weekend was fantastic in so … Continue reading →

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Travel anxiety

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Rachel

Rob and I leave tomorrow evening for WorldCon–or locally named LoneStarCon–and we’ve got most of the packing done. I’ll be glad once we’re in San Antonio. In the past several years, I’ve gotten to be anxious about flying.  Something about … Continue reading →

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Unicorns

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Rachel

Rob and I went to NYCC the past weekend.  The picture there?—> That’s us with Peter S. Beagle. He wrote The Last Unicorn.   I also got to meet Tess Gerritsen–Grandpa helped her when she wrote Gravity. It’s the small … Continue reading →

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Boskone 49

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Rachel

Rob and I spent the weekend in Boston at the Westin Waterfront for Boskone.  Small convention, though my experience is tiny, small, and OMG huge.  The guest of honor was John Scalzi, and the artist guest of honor was Daniel … Continue reading →

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