It was a blast! That is all….
No, not all. I wish I could post more pictures of the
awesome cos-plays, and the general crowd. I was just too busy at my own table
to wander much, and took far too few pics! But cos-play pics can be found on
their Facebook page. Asheville Comicon
This was the first year for the convention put on by the
League of Extraordinary Geeks, Zumbawolf Cosplay and Pmpfan13 Cosplay. I couldn’t
tell you the numbers but the turnout was great, set back in the Agriculture
Center in Fletcher, NC, think cattle yard but much nicer, in the Expo Center
with awesome AC! Almost 90 degrees outside and people wearing sweatshirts
inside.
So, I loaded up the yellow beast, my Jeep, with table bling (the
bloody shield wouldn’t fit) the Erlik Saga books with awesome art by Michael Munson, and to the mountains I went. Those that have been to Asheville, NC
already know how gorgeous the drive is, but it was particularly nice with the
green valleys and low hanging mist. Then though a green tunnel of trees in
Fletcher to the Expo Center.
With my trusty sidekick Stephen Light Fingers, (if ever a
kid exemplified the innocent wonder and fun of Kender, it’s this one), we got
set up to sell.
That was the purpose but not the reason.
I forget why I love doing this, not the writing, but doing
conventions. It’s the sheer fun of fandom and the people. You don’t need to go
to Disney to see adults having a child-like good time. Even those with their
kids, or grandkids, that have not been involved in a fandom taking it in with an
unabashed smile on their faces.
I want to thank all the folks that visited my table. Those
that bought a book, said hi, and commented on the beautiful sword nearby. To
just talk about their own love of all things geekery, Dropkick Murphys and
Great Big Sea.
A special thanks to Jacob and Timmy for letting me come play
in their yard. And a thanks to all those that bought books like Molly, Buddy
and Steven of the Kilt. A shout to Walter who attended his first con ever and
loved it.
Check out my vendor neighbors: Kayla Leonard at Season of the Geek (Look for the Blue Call Box) and J. Rutland with his Robot (Samurai) Penguins, and the spooky cool Antler Hill.
Closing time actually came too soon. Here is looking forward
to the next show in Asheville and the next convention to experience all again.
