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Wandering.Shop aims to have the vibe of a quality coffee shop at a busy SF&F Convention. Think tables of writers, fans and interested passers-by sharing drinks and conversation on a variety of topics.
@Rasp I have to work with them (well, alongside of them) in the local ecumenical think-tank, and the actual guy doing it is okay, but I can't forget the horrible organization behind him.