Crystal Coast Con literally felt like going home.
For about 9 years my husband and I lived all over eastern NC around the MCAS Cherry Point, New River, and Camp Lejeune areas. We lived in New Bern, Swansboro, Kinston, and then finally Emerald Isle for a time.
In fact, I wrote the bulk of War of the Seasons: The Human while staring at the beach & hearing the waves crash from my window at Emerald Isle.
So, when I got invited to a Con that was less than a mile from my old home I was super thrilled to go!
It was so great to see so many old friends (the Carolina 501st Garrison for starters), and make new friends (the talented band Saving Abel was there), and get to spend some time with one of my oldest friends, the talented author Mariana Roberg.
On the whole this little con was full of heart, great fans, and of course my beloved Marines. HOORAH!
I’m glad I was invited & I’m glad I went.
Pics! I loooooved all the costumes I saw there. Hello Lilo!
Awesome!
Now THAT’S a robot!
My friend Jane ROCKIN’ Amy Pond!
The littlest author!
The littlest Riddler
The littlest Wolverine
The littlest R2-D2
Hello Sheldon!
Even Darth Vader needs to take some time off and bowl.
Also AWESOME!
Great panorama taken on my husband’s iPhone5 – yup, that’s me on the right!
Me & one of my oldest friends (and very talented author, Mariana Roberg).
Me & another dear friend (and talented author), Cheralyn Lambeth.
And just for funsies, a sneak preview of my husband’s next costume…
And it’s read by the amazing, wonderful, talented, Patricia Albrecht!
So if you like audio books, here you go!
Lastly, need a copy of my books? As it happens you can buy them here.
Tags: books, conventions, my friends are awesome, travel
Oh, man, that picture of me is so derpy! You can tell I was operating on very little sleep. Ha ha. It was great to spend time with you and go to this.
Also, the R2 baby, who I missed completely, is adorable!
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I’m sorry, but I don’t manage my website (the widgets & whatnot – I do put up the blog posts), so I can’t help you out. Though my webmaster (should be linked on the main page) should be able to help you.
Thanks!