ConJosé. Worldcon. The World Science Fiction Convention. The Big Beanie. Home of the Hugos. Where Gardner Comes Out To Play.

In addition to being the gathering place par excellence of Fandom, Worldcon is also one of the places where speculative fiction writers can meet, greet, make contacts and generally hobnob with other members of the writing dodge (and if you're a new/struggling writer, find a kind agent or editor willing to look at your work). This year, four members of FutureClassics will be among that heady throng -- myself, Derek James, Bill Ledbetter and Gloria Oliver.

Yes, but what will you four be doing at such a gathering, you ask. Well, among other things (such as browsing the Tapestry Arts street fair, sayeth the quilter), we'll be:

• Going to panels, readings, filkings and autographings
• Browsing the Dealer's Room
• Attending events such as the Hugos and the Masquerade
• Participating in the SFWA Musketeer Fencing Demo (admittedly, I'm the only one who'll be doing that, but the others may come and watch)
• Gathering in the hotel lobby to talk, swap stories, sing songs, drink drinks and beg Selina Rosen to sing her version of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" (With Humorous Gestures®)
• Taking pictures and notes wherever we go
• And, of course, hitting parties. Lots ands lots of parties.

Ahem. In any case, this website has been designed to let you enjoy Worldcon vicariously through our eyes, ears and experiences, and without having to pay for airfare.

Browse and enjoy!

Melanie Miller Fletcher