[Spotlight Post] Timothy Zahn & Comic Cons
It’s Friday. That’s Spotlight Blog Post day. It’s also Dallas Comic Con/FanExpo Fan Days – though I don’t have a table in what’s left of Artist Alley, I will be working tonight’s Kick-Off Shin Dig (off site party). You can come see me there. Devin Pike is doing an amazing job with expanding the offerings Dallas Comic Con provides for the fans besides the Comic Con itself. Next week, I will have a table at Tyler Rose City Comic Con featuring Timothy Zahn.
Timothy Zahn signing books for JA Campbell
If you’ve not met Timothy Zahn, make the effort. Zahn was FenCon’s Toastmaster a few weeks ago, and I had the privilege of working with him in my Guest Relations capacity. I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to just hang out and sell some books with him.
Timothy Zahn is a master media tie-in writer in a number of universes. He’s best known for his work in the Star Wars universe. A person I met this week said he remembered reading Zahn as a kid and having most of this quote stick with him: “Do you know the difference between an error and a mistake, Ensign? Anyone can make an error, Ensign. But that error doesn’t become a mistake until you refuse to correct it.” That’s powerful – to have a piece of writing hang with you for years.
Zahn’s also a lovely individual. I enjoyed getting to know him and his wife during FenCon a little bit. I never have as much time I would like to get to know any of my GOHs during FenCon, and Zahn is one I look forward to seeing again. Yes, I know, this now means I’m going to be situated in the farthest point of the room from him in Tyler. But it’ll still be worth it to come check out the books. He’s also charming and funny, so check out his Q&As and other panels when you get the chance. Zahn’s definitely a gentleman you should encounter.