This past weekend, I was at the fantastic Fiesta Equestria. It was my first time at a My Little Pony specific convention. And, man, was it fun. First of, the staff of Fiesta Equestria treated me like a prince. I was virtually assigned a personal assistant who helped whenever I needed anything I shouldn't be surprised, because these are the people who did the red M&M's for me at Comicpalooza.
They also arranged a trip to Johnson Space Center for us. And by us, I mean the voice actor guests (Andrea Libman/Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie, Brenda Chrichlow/Zecora and Vincent Tong/BG Ponies) and me. That was such a treat. I've been to Houston a few times, but I've never been able to visit before. I finally got to see that Saturn V rocket that I drew as the Love and Capes con print.
The show was very successful. I met also sorts of fans and made some new ones. One of the highlights was the family who not only bought some books but followed up by giving me four boxes of Girl Scout Cookies. The bar has been raised!
But the standout moment for me was on Sunday when the show arranged a reading of my issue of My Little Pony: Friends Forever #5. That issue starred Fluttershy and Zecora, the voices of which were at the show. So those actresses, along with Vincent Tong as the voices of everyone else (including many animals, Rarity and Discord) read my story aloud as they projected the pages on the screen behind them.
As a writer, I never get to see people read my material. Never a whole group, paced out like a cartoon. It was magical. I heard people laugh at the jokes, "awww" at the warm parts and all "ohhh" when they realized who the surprise guest star was. This was my favorite thing ever.
I'm told that they're editing the video and posting it online. As soon as I find out when and where, I'll share it with all of you.
If the Fiesta decides to invite me out next year, I'll be there in a heartbeat. So. Much. Fun.