Post Confluence thoughts about Ann Cecil

I had a lovely time at Confluence this year. I've mentioned before that it's a small convention--but it's one I feel very at home in.

The first time I went to Confluence, I went because Ann Cecil asked. I met her for the first time at the Worldcon in Philadelphia; she was in charge of the 'book club' style discussions, and I'd signed up for one (for Probability Moon, by Nancy Kress). I really liked that book, but I thought it had a few weaknesses, and -- I know this will come as a surprise to you all, especially as it's an opinion about reading material -- I was blunt in my particular way about both things.

For some reason, this didn't scare Ann off, and instead she said, "I think you would be so good at my convention--would you come if I asked?"
( Things I want to say about Ann Cecil )