I've only been attending various conventions since 2010 - even then, almost all local - but in a couple of weeks I'll be at my first convention on the other side of the table.
June 26-28 I'll be at
SoonerCon in Midwest City, OK with
Equinox Comics. I help with updating the various social media sites as well as the main website for EC, and plan to eventually learn more about public relations and helping with that as we grow. Baby steps, baby steps.
While I've been told I don't have to necessarily stay at the table the entire time, I do feel it's important to gain an understanding of what it's like to be on the other side of the table, to meet and talk to readers and fans so I can do more of what I've been doing, only better. This is a fun and exciting opportunity, and if nine years ago when I graduated from high school someone had told me I'd be doing this, I might've laughed.
The reality of me is that I'm a fairly introverted person. It's really only been within the past three years that I've really started to come out of my shell more, and talking to new people has become relatively easy, given my day job in retail/customer service; being able to relay information to customers really has been helpful with this, even if at times it can be exhausting or trying on the nerves. However, I still spend a good chunk of my time home playing video games or reading or some other creative something. I'm much more of a homebody.
So if you happen to be in the area, or need something to do that weekend, come on out and swing by the Equinox Comics table. Even if I don't happen to be at the table if you do stop by, you'll still be greeted with friendly smiles and handshakes from the guys.
