|
Playin' around as Simi |
When I was a little girl, dressing up was part of my playtime. You see, I grew up with three older brothers and we lived out in the country...far, far, away from any of my school friends. So in order to entertain myself, I dressed up in whatever I found or created...among other things. I'm sure all my times alone manifested many of my eccentric and wild imaginary friends.
With that being said, it's not far fetch theory that I thrive in an environment such as DragonCon. It's like a beacon to my soul...calling me home; a security blanket in this hectic world of reality. Some may think that DCon is freaky or odd but not me. When I step off the elevator and I see Charonte demons, aliens, or Lord of the Rings' hobbits...I instantly think, 'family' but not as dysfunctional as my own...ahem...that's another blog. Anyway, DragonCon comforts and stimulates me.
|
Sherrilyn Kenyon speaking at the NYT
Best Sellers Panel. |
|
Kellie, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and Leiann
at Dark Hunters party.
|
It's an amazing time to rejuvenate my creative juices in my writing as well as a time to let loose and be free from the 'not so pretty' reality the world can be at times. Plus I do love to get my freak on and rebel just a tad but it's all good fun.
|
Cruxshadows concert |
Besides attending the vampire ball, and the Cruxshadows concert, I did actually have the opportunity to hear several NYT Bestsellers speak. This phenomenal panel consisted of Sherrilyn Kenyon, Jonathan Maberry, Laurell K Hamilton, Jim Butcher, A J Hartley, and Kevin J. Anderson. It was an enlightening, informative, and hysterical time for readers and authors alike. The wisdom behind all of these talents was mind boggling. I felt like a succubus and vampire rolled into one...ready to nail my next story up against the wall while sinking my fangs into previous revisions. It so turned me on...yep...that's me...ready for climax.
|
Simi Lei, Mormegil Silverfist, Simi Kel |
|
Avatar |
On that note...I'll leave you all with some pictures for this wonderful adventure called, DragonCon. Remember, it's not all that strange when one grows up in the mist of wonderland. :)
|
Rockin' it with Gene Simmons. |
that is so awesome JD! Looks like you had a great time and I love your writing style. I've always wanted to go to a Star Trek convention. funny because when I was a kid I did not get sci-fi, but I love it now. Or maybe I just love the hunky actors who portray aliens??
ReplyDeleteawesome photos~looks like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun! I think I would totally be into something like that. I always wanted to go to ComicCon which I think is similar. I love fantasy novels, LOTR, Harry Potter, Artemis Fowl, Sookie Stackhouse, and so on! Not to meniotn all the fun superhero films.
ReplyDeleteI actaully did my thesis on Harry Potter. I know the movie version is a little young for me, but the fictional character in the book was born in the same year as me, so I have a little cursh on Harry Potter. :)
Oh, and I grew up on a farm far from everyone too, but with two younger sisters. We dressed up a lot, made up our own games and I read a lot! Especailly in the cold winters that we have in Minnesota.
Kellie - LMAO!! Yeah, the eye candy is definitely nice isn't it. :)
ReplyDeleteChristine - Thank you and yes it was a lot of fun.
Kasey - Yep, lots of fun and I loved it. Isn't ComicCon out in San Diego? I've been wanting to go there too. It looks like that would be a great Con as well.
DragonCon isn't only fun but offers wonderful workshops regarding writing, film and tv, games and graphics, costume designs and so forth.
I think every writer, especially if you write sci/fi, paranormal, high fantasy, will find it beneficial for their writing careers to attend DragonCon or another type of sci/fi con. I also believe that the environment can inspire all writers regardless of their genres.
Thank you everyone. I really love hearing everyone's thoughts. Thanks again for sharing. Have a wonderful day.
HUGS,
JD :)