Comments on: The SF Signal Podcast (Episode 066): Panel Discussion of SciFi and Fantasy Conventions

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:16:34 +0000

Very helpful--and motivating. I might just try and make it to Reader Con next year.

By: Paul NYC

Paul NYC — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:24:18 +0000

All I'll say is that the few times I've met authors have sworn me off having the desire to meet any more. I prefer the separation of author and reader and think that works just fine for me. I have met a couple of nice and normal seeming people -- oddly enough, Harlan Ellison was rather normal but then again, I spoke his native New York language. The majority were either standoffish or acted as if I was Mark David Chapman's brother.

Also, I really don't need to know the inner workings of an author's private life. I just can't read any more Orson Scott Card after being introduced to his less than tolerant private side.

By: Paul (@princejvstin)

Paul (@princejvstin) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:19:27 +0000

I don't go to enough or many conventions--not even gaming ones.

Besides, sometimes I think that I am best appreciated when heard and not seen.

Still, a very interesting and informative look at con life and why people less socially introverted than me should try conventions!