Revenge of the Geeks

For those who have never been, DragonCon is an experience to behold. Covering everything from books to TV to movies, there is a lot to see. About half of the people attending dressed in costume of one kind or another. Comics (Web-based and paper), anime and manga, sci-fi and fantasy, as well as anything even remotely related, were all represented in force. Covering three hotels in downtown Atlanta, movement was nigh on impossible at some times, as tens of thousands of people moved between panels and seminars, exhibit halls and gaming rooms.



(Star Wars Characters)



(Captain America)

I wore my costume on Saturday. I was a fallen angel, with wing stumps poking out the back. Some of my friends found this concept a bit too funny for my taste. Sunday, I wore demon horns, which seemed oddly fitting.



(Stumps - me and Angela Knight in costume.)

I was there with Bump In The Night Authors Angela Knight, Susan Kearney, Susan Sizemore, Maggie Shayne and Rebecca York. We had a booth promoting the soon-to-be-launched website and we gave away two trunks full of signed books and goodies. Lots of people stopped by, excited to meet so many of their favorite paranormal authors. It's always fun to see people's expressions when they realize they are face-to-face with the person who wrote the novels they devour.



(Maggie Shayne, Angela Knight, Rebecca York, Susan Sizemore and Susan Kearney)

Other than finally getting to meet the ladies I was there with, I also got to meet Carrie Vaughn and she signed my copy of KITTY TAKES A HOLIDAY. In what I deem as fate, I also ended up purchasing a copy of THE SECRET HISTORY OF VAMPIRES from the bookstore across the aisle. Turns out Ms. Vaughn also has a short story in this collection. I can't wait to read it.

Overall, the whole convention was exhausting, exhilarating and full of lots to see and experience. I look forward to going back next year and hopefully having the chance to see more.

Nicole