Many of the participants found themselves among kindred souls who shared their interests.

Chester Brown lives the dream. . . . [W]ith the publication of his graphic novel, Louis Riel, he not only has a hit, but also the accolades of the industry.

Have you any theory about this occurrence to-night? She watched him eagerly as she asked the question. He made a gesture of bafflement. None whatever—it's beyond me, he confessed.

The women's game isn't blighted with nearly as much preening, posing or all-round prickery.