I promised to post this before I left for BaltiCon, so that people could read what I intended to say.
It’s worth noting here, for those of you who may someday be called upon to give a speech before a live audience, up on the stage, that, unless your eyes are much better than mine (not impossible), you won’t be able to read your speech. Memorize the Key Points. Really. It will save you some adrenaline.
So, here you are — 630ish words. Stage Directions in CAPS.
Sharon Lee Acceptance Speech, Heinlein Award, May 23, 2025
It’s traditional on occasions like this to ask the people you meet, “What was YOUR first Balticon?”
Well. Some of you may not know this, but I’m FROM Baltimore, and for many years, BaltiCon was my Home Convention.
But my FIRST BaltiCon – that was Balticon TEN – in 1976...
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