LibertyCon: Post Mortem

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Take several hundred science fiction fans. Season with pancakes and booze. 


And wait.

LibertyCon superseded all of my expectations. I made several (doubtless) lifelong friends, met some incredibly talented people, and collected books and art that are now firmly established in my pantheon of Favorite Things. Unlike Oprah, my faves are affordable, nerdy, and probably will add something to my post-apocalyptic skill set.

Set in lovely Chattanooga, Tennessee, LibertyCon was held at the “Choo-Choo”. It’s a landmark hotel. You can tell because of the restroom:



That’s fancy.

So, had a few hours out in Author Alley. That was great. As it turns out, everyone there likes books the same way I do: like oxygen.



But this event was about artists and writers. Some specific wonders I discovered included:

A pirate death coin by Fritz Ling (Pirates? Doom? I accept)



And then my Magnum Opus Find: Martin Powell and his bride Leia Barrett Durham Powell. Lemme tell ya, Martin and I share a LOT in common. 

1) Dinosaurs
2) A passion for megafauna
3) The desire to own a Baluchitherium
4) Edgar Rice Burroughs
5) Other stuff

For your education, here is a Baluchitherium, not to be confused with a Titanothere or Indricothere, both of which we also appreciate:



Don’t act like you aren’t impressed. We also share a love of the same book from the 1930s.


His bride, Leia makes incredible stained glass art. She gave me a pteradactyl, and now she calls me Pterry.  The Pterrydactyl will now be my Official Vehicle Mascot henceforth.


GET IT? 

This was another part of the scene. To a nerd, this looks a lot like heaven:



But the event was not without hidden stress. For example, one sadistic individual unleashed these terrifying dolls on the general populace. Not since The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has the world seen such crimes against nature:


Yeah, I’ve officially stopped breeding. And sleeping. And walking past places where there might be infants. Or dolls. Or anything wearing a onesie.

So that’s it for now. I’m still processing just how wonderful everyone was to a first time nobody from Someplace Else.

I’ve already made my reservation for next year. 

Seriously, with a chandelier like that in the bathroom, don’t tell me you wouldn’t as well.

The new series is out, by the way. 

Did you get yours?Waffles, Witches, and Wonder. Halfway Dead.


Until next time!

Terry














































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LibertyCon: What I’ll Be Doing

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I’m attending LibertyCon in the beautiful city of Chattanooga, TN this week. Here’s a link to the overall site:http://libertycon.org/

There will be several writers present whose books are don’t miss events on the day of release.

My schedule is as follows, in case you’re in the neighborhood or are attending:



Scheduled Programming Events Featuring Terry Maggert

Day Time Name of Event
Fri 03:00PM Reading: Terry Maggert & Robert Waters

Fri 04:00PM What’s new in Space Opera?

Fri 05:00PM Opening Ceremonies

Fri 07:00PM Autograph Session  (Cordova, Lamplighter, Maggert, C Sanderson)

Fri 10:00PM Author’s Alley  (Holo, Maggert, Spriggs)

Sat 10:00AM Autograph Session  (Fults, Leacock, Maggert, J Young)

Sat 01:00PM What’s new in Horror

Sat 09:00PM Author’s Alley  (B Brooks, Maggert, Mandragora)

Sun 10:00AM Kaffeeklatsch

Sun 01:00PM Author’s Alley  (Maggert, Spriggs, Wandrey)

Sun 02:00PM Urban Fantasies: What Cities Make the Best Backdrop for Imagination and Why?





It’s going to be a fantastic weekend for Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Speculative Fiction. I can’t wait to discuss what’s new, what we’re reading, and what readers want.

Looking froward to it. Maybe I’ll see you there!

Cheers,
Terry

Tennessee Valley Author Event: A Good Time Was Had By All

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Seriously. What an event.

I was able to enjoy several hours with people who love books as much as I. There were a thousand fans crowded into the venue, and the authors didn’t fail to bring their very best. I made new friends:

This is Lorie. She hugged one of the male models (not me) and then smelled her shirt, declaring it to “smell like him“. It wasn’t as creepy as it reads. Honest. She was delightful.

Her friend Cindy was my first-ever assistant. She was amazing. Cindy made certain that my table was a well-run affair, leaving me to talk books, take a few pictures with fans, and pass out chocolate fortune cookies. People like Cindy– who have an innate love of books– are solid gold.

This is Cindy. She takes book events seriously enough that they merit a dress. She has a sunny disposition and she too enjoys nearly all kinds of baked goods. We became instant friends. To reiterate for those of you who have not met me: pie is our friend.

This was my author table, which, according to Cindy, “Looked way more organized than she expected, given that I’m a dude.” I appreciate that kind of compliment.

So there you have it. A rousing success. Some new friends. Lots of books, and I managed to write 2200 words while staying in Knoxville. Until next time, friends.
Cheers!