Category Archives: Conventions

The Overpowering Power of Men at Conventions

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Erin Underwood

In 2010, I started attending science fiction conventions regularly. I’d attended a few conventions here and there before then, but never with any regularity. This was when I really began embracing fandom. I was still a little shy and I … Continue reading →

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I’m a 2020 DUFF Candidate. Vote to Send me to ConZealand!

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Erin Underwood

So, what’s all this about the DUFF and ConZealand? And, exactly, what am I a candidate for? The science fiction and fantasy fan community is a large and strong group of volunteers that spans the globe, pulling together conventions that … Continue reading →

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Working on Boskone: Boston’s Longest Running Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Erin Underwood

The Underwords blog has been a bit quiet lately because I’ve been pouring my time into launching Geek Theater (released Nov 2014) and building the program for Boskone 52 (Feb 13-15, 2015). There are several conventions that take place in the … Continue reading →

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My Loncon3 Program Schedule

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Erin Underwood

I’ll be at Loncon3 this year, which is more commonly know as “WorldCon”. It’s a rotating convention held in a different host city every year, and this year…you guessed it…it’s in London! I just received my final program schedule, which … Continue reading →

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