I’m finding a balance. I usually have a bad time at comics parties/events, so I focus on what I know works for me instead of the event-oriented nightlife. Finding a dark corner somewhere, leaving the con, walking and talking, whatever whatever. Talking about comics with strangers. I’ve taken to doing quiet, small-scale dinners with close friends instead of the sprawling comics dinners. Starting the show off on a good foot with a no-pressure thing. It works. It’s working.
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a minor glimpse into what conventions are like for me, a cool dude with a bad ‘tude
(via iamdavidbrothers)
David Brothers is always worth reading, of course, but this might also explain why I didn’t see him once during Rose City this year. Also: On the occasions when I do make it to San Diego Comic-Con, there’s a tradition of having breakfast with Lauren Davis early on for much the same reason as what David’s talking about above: Catching up with good people in a low-key setting really does help get you in a really good mindset for what’s likely to be a crazy day ahead.