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EDITOR'S NOTE: Translation of this article will be available at the 10 a.m. Saturday panel entitled "How to Enjoy Your First Convention."
The word for Gay is Trufan. She is the embodiment of all Fanac that is true and authentic. She is, or has been, an acti-fan, club-fan, femmefan, fanzine fan (Amazing Haldestories), confan (never a fake fan), and a Sercon fan. She married a fan; he turned pro. Not happy enough with the complete fan household, she turned pro — as an agent for new writers. One writer who was lucky enough to come under her agentship went on to sell four novels — both fantasy and science fiction — and some 20-plus short stories of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Not to mention the fact that he also went on to do some critical writing and start an acting career in film. In a second case, another writer… well, er… I'll get back to you on that, Billjohn.
So, what's my point? My point is that Gay is the quintessential FanGuest, because she is a fan advocate. Dig through all the buzz-words, all the stories — both true and false (after all, what's the difference?) — and you'll find a warm, wonderful woman who mixes FIAWOL and FIJAGH, and distills it out into an elixir beyond compare.
If you've met her before, you should know what I'm trying to say. If you haven't had the privilege, remedy the situation at this convention; you should come to appreciate her as I do.
"Gay is the embodiment of all Fanac that is true and authentic. Go up to her. Greet her. Ask her to interpret this bio."
Don't be a fugghead around her, though. I did that once. Once. I was on egoboosters for the following six months. And I liked it!
Go up to her. Greet her. Ask her to interpret this bio (she also has an advanced linguistics degree). You will se her on the "New Fan" panel on Saturday at 10 a.m., at the consuite, in the huckster room and art show, hanging out in the lobby — nucleating everywhere she goes. She is an unofficial fannish treasure. DemiCon is lucky to have her as FanGoH.
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