As a panelist for this past weekend’s Comic Con FanX 2014, I had a bird’s-eye view of some amazing trends in speculative fiction.

Perched up there among other fabulous authors, filmmakers, and comic artists, I tried to add a relevant chirp or two, which I will be blogging about topically in case you missed attending the con.

I loved the questions and comments from awesome audience members. It was so fun to make new friends and find out about interesting projects!

With everyone so focused on similar interests, I was energized just by being there. Even now, on Monday morning, I feel a residual energy and perspective about writing in this industry. That is what is so cool about these conferences! I left the Con feeling exhausted as introverts do in these situations but that is no indication of how much I enjoyed it.

Today, I just want to revel in some of my favorite costumes. Enjoy!

…and these were with my more lousy camera, sorry to not do these justice! But awesome costumes!