There are very few people who are not awkward when meeting a large number of new people

On my way back from New York. It was my first visit in five years, and the first one where I felt like I was in control of where I was and what I was doing. It was great to see some old friends and to just take in the city. I definitely see what all the hype is about.

I ended the visit by going to the Science Fiction (and Fantasy) Writers of America's an…