ArmadilloCon, Austin, Texas

[NicoleMD]

ArmadilloCon32 (Austin's Literary Fantasy & SF Con) is coming up Aug 27-29. Is anyone planning on going? This will be my third year attending.

Nancy Kress will be there, so I'll have to dig up my copy of Beggars in Spain for her to sign.

Nicole

 

[badducky]

This is a great con. Highly recommended. I'm still sad I had to cancel.

 

[NicoleMD]

Maybe next year, then! It's always nice to meet AW folks in person.

Nicole

 

[Krysondra]

The Renaissance Hotel is really close to where I live, and I never even knew that there was going to be a con there.

I think I want to go, but I've never been to a con before. What are they like?

 

[efkelley]

Odds are good I'll be down there from Dallas. Probably just for one day though, and it depends on Nancy's availability. I'll post a note if some AW'ers want to gather for drinks and such.

 

[NicoleMD]

Cool, Eric. Hope to see you there!

Krysondra, it mostly consists of panels that discuss SFF topics, many of those related to writing. There are also author readings, lots of networking opportunities, art shows/auctions, and a room with tons of books for purchase. (Plus after parties!) It's pretty laid back (no one dresses up in costumes, or anything), and the people are super friendly. It's easy to strike up conversations with strangers, even if you're introverted like me.

Nicole

 

[AnnieColleen]

Very very tempting.

I don't know if it'll be possible. I'll have to see. Looks like fun, though!

 

[Krysondra]

Krysondra, it mostly consists of panels that discuss SFF topics, many of those related to writing. There are also author readings, lots of networking opportunities, art shows/auctions, and a room with tons of books for purchase. (Plus after parties!) It's pretty laid back (no one dresses up in costumes, or anything), and the people are super friendly. It's easy to strike up conversations with strangers, even if you're introverted like me.

I'm really tempted. The hubby's got a computer conference that weekend so it's not like I'll have anything to do... I'm just shy so I'm afraid that if I don't have someone to go with, I won't go. Maybe I'll see what my writing group is doing....

Or I'd love to meet up with some AWers! Even though I'm new here, you guys (ya'll in my vernacular) have made me feel so welcome.

 

[waylander]

I think I want to go, but I've never been to a con before. What are they like?

They're terrible places.
They're full of writers who'll talk to you if you give them a chance

 

[Krysondra]

They're terrible places.
They're full of writers who'll talk to you if you give them a chance

Well, in that case, I guess I'll just have to sign myself up!

 

[fadeaccompli]

I'll probably make it there for Saturday, if not the whole weekend. It'd be a shame to miss a good lit con in a city I'm already in.

 

[NicoleMD]

Cool! Sounds like we'll have enough people for an AW meetup!

Nicole

 

[AnnieColleen]

I just have to manage to be back in the state by then!

 

[BlueMouse]

They're terrible places.
They're full of writers who'll talk to you if you give them a chance

Sounds awful! I am SO there!

(Love the Vinnie, by the way.)

 

[Fame<Infamy]

Maybe next year.

 

[Mouseferatu]

Planning to be there. Living in Austin, it'd be silly if I didn't show.

 

[NicoleMD]

Three more days!

Nicole

 

[AnnieColleen]

Any meetup plans?

(I'm back, exhausted, but still planning to make it!)

 

[Krysondra]

I'm totally game for a meetup. Would Sat. or Sun. be best for everybody?

 

[NicoleMD]

I'm up for it too. I think I'm supposed to be volunteering, but haven't heard anything firm yet. Maybe something Saturday after 5pm or Sunday after 1pm? I'll probably be sticking around for the parties on Saturday night, so that's an option too.

Nicole

 

[Krysondra]

Sunday after two would probably work the best for me.

 

[NicoleMD]

Sunday after 2 works perfect for me (that is if I'm still standing by then!)

Nicole

 

[Mouseferatu]

I'll be doing a signing at 2:00, if you guys want to swing by before going off to do whatever you decide to go off to do.

 

[NicoleMD]

Cool! I'll swing by your table around 2pm then. Anyone interested pop on by!

Nicole

 

[Mouseferatu]

It was great to meet you guys, even if only briefly.