Okay, totally cool news! I’ve had a trip to Dragon*Con in my plans for a few months, but it wasn’t until today that I found out that I’ve been approved as an author speaker along with good pal Tanya Michaels/Tanya Michna. We are such geek girls about certain TV shows, so in addition to our speaking and autographing duties we’ll be prowling the halls looking for cast members from Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Smallville. My goals for the weekend of Dragon*Con (Aug. 29-Sept. 1):
1. Meet lots of readers to get the word out about my books
2. Meet Tahmoh Penikett, Katie Sackhoff and Jamie Bamber (Helo, Starbuck and Apollo from BSG); Morena Baccarin, Jewel Staite and Adam Baldwin (from Serenity and Firefly); Michael Rosenbaum and Erica Durance (from Smallville); and James Marsters (from Buffy and Angel). Yes, I’m letting my sci-fi geekdom shine!
The only thing that could make this weekend better would be if the boys from Supernatural were going to be there. Then I would be absolutely beside myself. (But Mary and Natalie might hate me forever. Eek.)
Check out the Dragon*Con site for more info, including the huge list of celebrities attending. I’m not on the list yet because I just faxed in my letter of agreement tonight.
July 8th, 2008 at 9:14 am
For anyone who has not been to Dragoncon, its a must go. Sooo much fun!
I recommend showing up a day early to get your Dragoncon program and scope out the events you want to see, the schedule runs 24hrs a day. Thousands of panels to see, authors to meet and a parade to go to. Also there is a vendors room that has tons of unique stuff.
I was there the last time James Marsters was there a few years ago. I am going back again this year to see him. It was because of James I got the first Dresden Files audiobook and got hooked into another fandom — Jim Butcher author of The Dresden Files.(http://www.buzzymultimedia.com/storm-front-audiobook-by-jim-butcher.html)
Small Favor is coming out & I intend to get it there.
July 8th, 2008 at 11:22 am
I wish I could go! I just found out Gareth David-Lloyd who plays Ianto on Torchwood is going to be there.
July 8th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Too fun, Trish! It sounds like a very exciting weekend–you get to meet folks from BSG and Firefly!?? Squee!!
July 8th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Sounds like fun! Be sure to take your camera. Maybe you could post some of your pictures on this blog.
July 8th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
I’m so jealous. I wish I was going. Take a pic with Jamie Bamber for me. Say hi to Lex and Lois from Smallville.
July 8th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Soooo cool! I’m so excited for you!
And yes, I would hate you, UNLESS you got a signed autograph, or had them call my cell phone to say hi.
Hmm. Maybe I’ll e-mail you my cell phone number. Just in case.