World Fantasy is one of my favorite conventions. The convention is known more as a professional event rather than a fan convention like WorldCon. Still, there are plenty of fans who attend who are dedicated readers of literary fantasy and science fiction. I love World Fantasy because you never know who you see on the elevator or the dealer’s room or the art show or at the bar, where much barconning was going on. As Read more…
Because the male gaze is crippling and demeaning. (That man in the sportscar. I was twelve.) Because the male gaze is a powerful drug, a pure hit. (That black dress, I walked like a goddess in that black dress and those black boots). Because the male gaze is defining. Because the male gaze is self-defining. Because T]he definition of ‘crazy’ in show business is a woman who keeps talking even after no one wants to Read more…
World Fantasy will be in San Antonio this year. This is one of my favorite conventions. It’s considered a working convention for writers and therefore it isn’t quite as packed as WorldCon, which is for fans. There will probably be less cosplay, although I’ve definitely noticed a resurgence of dressing up at conventions. For a long time literary cons didn’t encourage costumes. Now people are putting time and talent into creating beautiful costumes and I’m Read more…