I meant to do this sooner after I got back, but here it is now.
- I need to do more research. A lot more.
- There is a difference between alternate history and historical fantasy and I am STILL not sure which exactly it is I am writing.
- Mary Robinette Kowal is amazing! So glad I got to talk to her a little bit. Also, the new series she is working on is going to be awesome. I can tell you this with absolute authority because I’ve now read 8 chapters of it. (I can’t tell you how.) Just trust me. On a completely unrelated note, I don’t think I would ever be able to post a chapter for reader feedback right after I had written it. I will have to read more of her blog when I get a change to see if she writes more about her process.
- Next time, I need to be more forward and introduce myself to more people. Because people are nice.
- Next time, I will avoid panels relating specifically to horror and/or “literature.” Due to my policy of not making waves on the internets, I shall say nothing more.
Overall, it was a great experience and I’m glad I went. I’m glad I took some notes because my brain filled up and I’ve already forgotten a lot of what was said. It was not a great place to keep up with my NaNo word count, but the atmosphere and panels were great fodder for ideas and I now have a better idea of my next project.