Comments on: World Fantasy

By: Jetse

Jetse — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:22:11 +0000

I like both WorldCon and World Fantasy. OK, I’ve only attended two WFCs so far, but it has become my favourite convention.

Like Jonathan, ReaderCon is very hard for me to put on the travel itinerary, especially considering the fact that I feel compelled to go to a total solar eclipse which happens almost every year (and almost always in remote locations).

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:19:35 +0000

WorldCon is too big and spread out for my tastes. I can see why people like, especially long term attendees, but for me WFC is the big winner. I’ve been a few times, and it feels like it’s a community that I’m part of it.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:18:41 +0000

Scott, I’d love to go to Readercon, but I doubt it’ll ever happen. There just isn’t the chance for me to add it it to the travel itinerary.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:17:54 +0000

Jay, I’m glad you find it the same way. I respect people who go to WFC to do work, but I’ve given that up. I find work happens if I’m there, but I don’t go there to do it.

By: Ellen Datlow

Ellen Datlow — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:48:59 +0000

For me, it’s WFC first, Readercon 2nd. I realized after the fact that I really loathed Worldcon this year, partly because it was so big and spread out–and I also realized that it’s always big and spread out, and thus I can never find half the people I’m looking for (thank ghod for cell phones)–and even when I do, am torn from them by other people seeking my attention. I never feel that way at WFC. I can actually make plans to hang out–usually in the bar, where everyone will eventually stop by.

Granted, too. WFC has always treated me extremely well as far as awards go, so I can’t discount that factor in my enjoyment of the convention.