Yes, it was simply amazing. Coming home I've gotten very ill -- maybe I caught S. T.'s cold. This will be my last con for a while as they tend to exhaust me, wonderful as they are. Perhaps the intense excitement of it all plays a part in wearing me down. It was exceptional, especially all of the scholars who have done decades of work on Lovecraft's life and texts. S. T. was in charge of programming and there wasn't one bad or boring panel. The readings were especially good, most amazing of which was Michael Cisco, who not only read but vocally performed his story from Black Wings -- one of the most chilling experiences of my life. I met people with whom I've been corresponding for 30 or 40 decades, and new friends such as Martin. I read from my newest book, Some Unknown Gulf of Night, and I also met with Matthew Jaffe, who will be illustrated that book. It was, despite being small, one of the most amazing Lovecraftian gatherings of all time. I am still reeling with the wonder of it. And although I've come home plagued with illness and exhaustion, I overflow with the potential energy required to begin writing the three books I hope to complete this year. Many thanks to everyone who was involved and participated!
