I'm glad that, on balance, you were able to have a good con.

Me too! I was really worried about today's programming. I wanted to be able to talk about Alexander as he deserved.

This was the first time I've had a chance to see the Ig Nobel reading, you were all great.

It was a lot of fun! I knew Claire would be amazing, but I don't think I had heard either Rose or Heath perform before; I especially was not expecting Heath's Renfield. There have been readings at Arisia for some years now, but this was their first time at Readercon and honestly I hope they stay.

Your theatrical pacing and sipping for the coffee paper was particularly inspired, and started things off with great energy.

Thank you! I didn't even have that in mind when I picked the paper out. It just seemed like the natural extension of the conceit.

It was Malka Older's first time as an author at a Kaffeeklatsch, and as you'd from people excited to meet the author of Infomocrasy and State Tectonics, everyone merrily geeked up at the intersection of policy wonkery, political theory and SF.

That sounds like an excellent time all round. I'm glad you were there for that.