HAIL TO RAVENCON! 

This year's convention at the Hilton Virginia Crossings Hotel in Glen Allen, Virginia was really a gas!  What an assembly of fine writers, publishers, cosplayers, artists, and all concerned.  John and I felt that all of our panels went extremely well, whether we participated as moderators or as panelists.  We did not have a single unsuitable room (from the aspect of sound, size, or comfort) and some, like the Fairfax Library, were especially neat.  The food that we had at the con hotel itself was above usual quality and the area had plenty of nearby restaurants, as well.  Parking was MUCH better than at other venues we are familiar with.  The GOHs were far more involved and accessible than at many cons and we have to single out DC's veteran monster host, Count Gore de Vol, as particularly wonderful.  While we didn't have little ones in tow, we head that the schedule was above the usual quality in having activities for the mini-fans.  Kudos to ALL the Ravencon crew for a superlative event and a most rewarding experience.