I’m just back from Outlantacon/Gaylaxicon 2014 in Atlanta GA,
and I had an absolute blast. I’m late getting this post up on RLF because when I got home, I
fell over and slept after three days of panels, talking, workshops, gaming, and
presentations. Not to mention some of the best game shows anywhere. Gay-themed
Match Game, anyone? Not to be missed! And you don’t go to Outlantacon without
seeing Miss Moxie Magnus. Ever. Links to all are below, along with pictures. There were dozens of guests, and tons of panels, and it was so hard to choose what to see during my free time. Jevocas “Java” Green, Sock Puppet Theatre, the Whedon Universe, and more. Plus my time on the Gaylaxicon board as secretary is ending, and I attended my final meeting with them. The Gaylactic Spectrum Awards was held during the con. There was so much to see and do! I need to find a clone app…

Saturday night, walking down the hall, a woman attending a
business meeting in the hotel noticed I was wearing a guest badge. She gestured
around at the costumes, and asked, “What’s going on here?” I told
her it was a gay scifi convention. “Oh,” she said, and we continued
walking. She turned back and asked, “I’m sorry. What did you say?” I
repeated myself, and again she nodded and said, “Oh.” A moment later
she asked, “I’m sorry, but did you say it was a ‘gay’ scifi convention?”
I laughed, assured her I had, and handed her one of my autographed postcards
with a tour of my Tarthian Empire shown on the front. She took it, thanked me,
and said, “Well, I hope you have a really great time. It looks fun!”
Maybe I won a convert, or a reader. Either way, I was glad to have answered her
question.

When Keirnan Kelly first mentioned Outlantacon to me back in
2007 when it was just forming, I jumped at the chance to attend. She and I have
been featured guests each year since. This year, the con honored both of us
with lifetime memberships. I felt like doing a “Sally Field” and
yelling, “You like me! You really like me!” What an honor to be part
of such a wonderful convention. This is my home con; the one I never miss. I
hope you’ll come next year.

My assistant this year was Holly Stringer, a member of my
local writer’s group. She made the convention so much fun. We are going to work
together this summer, and you’ll be hearing more about her before long.
Angela and Gerald Blackwell shared panels with me at the con, and spent a long
time talking about Peril, my immortals’ role-playing game. I’ll be working with
them to develop and beta test the system. If you like RPGs and want to get a
peek at the system when it’s tested, email
me.

OutlantaCon

http://outlantacon.com

Moxie Magnus – Star Trek Chief Cosmetologist

http://moxiemagnus.com/

Philip Bonneau – Photographer

https://etsy.com/shop/philipbonneau

Kayelle with Moxie out of uniform (Kage Alan in the background)

Gerald and Angela Blackwell – Writers

http://talesofthestarunion.com

Keith Baily – The Otherside of Georgia Productions

http://theothersideofgeorgia.webs.com/news-nugget

Philip Bonneau

https://etsy.com/shop/philipbonneau

Origami Wolf Productions

https://facebook.com/OrigamiWolfProductions

Wereskin – Costume Design, Liquid Latex, Geek-themed Treats

https://facebook.com/WereSkinDesigns

Lunar Wulf Treats – Baked and confectionery goods with an
emphasis on geek culture

https://facebook.com/lunarwolftreats

More pictures on Pinterest

http://pinterest.com/kayelleallen/outlantacon-gaylaxicon/