tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757509958916289741.post6965918650663281735..comments2023-05-01T07:08:33.419-06:00Comments on Text Crumbs: Back from WorldConcarolwriterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256696323017219424noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757509958916289741.post-4124325107692815422008-09-04T09:10:00.000-06:002008-09-04T09:10:00.000-06:00elaine_m_brennan said: I wonder, though, just what...elaine_m_brennan said: <I>I wonder, though, just what we can do that would make that transition from "not a part of/unaware of fandom" to "an author suddenly immersed in fandom culture" an easier one.</I><BR/><BR/>Seems like I read some kind of "intro to cons and fandom" paper somewhere before going to my first con, but <I>words</I> didn't really prepare me for the reality of "fandom nation." Maybe a new author introduction party in the con suite on one of the first nights would start the relationship out on a good note.carolwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01256696323017219424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757509958916289741.post-7630614989509396712008-09-04T07:32:00.000-06:002008-09-04T07:32:00.000-06:00*beams* Duane is one of the most awesome people ev...*beams* Duane is one of the most awesome people ever. I just love him.<BR/><BR/>-CatieCatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00768327383245714217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757509958916289741.post-72973391893210670382008-08-28T14:42:00.000-06:002008-08-28T14:42:00.000-06:00About the panel on moving into the convention comm...About the panel on <I>moving into the convention community from outside "fandom"</I>...<BR/><BR/>The attitude you describe is indeed present in a few well-known conrunners (I didn't have to look up who was on that panel ...), but it's thankfully not pervasive. We all know who the major idiots are, and we all try to avoid having to deal with them. Occasionally, we might even succeed. <BR/><BR/>I wonder, though, just what we can do that would make that transition from "not a part of/unaware of fandom" to "an author suddenly immersed in fandom culture" an easier one.Elaine M Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637479986059648096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757509958916289741.post-14902614824915325032008-08-21T09:22:00.000-06:002008-08-21T09:22:00.000-06:00ES is definitely exemplary or exceptional spouse. ...ES is definitely <I>exemplary</I> or <I>exceptional</I> spouse. You should know as you have one yourself. A marvelous asset for a writer.<BR/><BR/>Well, OK, I left Valen in an interesting spot, but I figured every one could imagine his "coming out!"<BR/><BR/>Carolcarolwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01256696323017219424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757509958916289741.post-83696031065478442442008-08-21T09:19:00.000-06:002008-08-21T09:19:00.000-06:00Hi Jean,Always a pleasure to meet new readers. Th...Hi Jean,<BR/><BR/>Always a pleasure to meet new readers. Thanks for joining in the fun. That's what <I>makes</I> a con.<BR/><BR/>Carolcarolwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01256696323017219424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757509958916289741.post-89365632062143195932008-08-20T21:29:00.000-06:002008-08-20T21:29:00.000-06:00Thanks again for the ride, Carol. It was great to...Thanks again for the ride, Carol. It was great to see you again, and to finally meet Pete. Does ES stand for exemplary spouse or elusive spouse?<BR/><BR/>I read BREATH AND BONE on the plane home. No wonder you're thinking of coming back to Valen! Look at where you left the poor guy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757509958916289741.post-65901821930919154732008-08-20T17:44:00.000-06:002008-08-20T17:44:00.000-06:00It was great meeting you (as a fan) at your kaffee...It was great meeting you (as a fan) at your kaffeeklatsch and reading. I'm reading Transformation and loving it. (Had the Lighthouse duet before) Thanks for attending and offering your time. - Jean HuetsJeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03035351428671762555noreply@blogger.com