Flights for MileHiCon 50
My family moved from Colorado across country as an attempt to change careers. Many of our plans fell into a disappointing abyss. One of the biggest issues has been that every member of the family--me, my husband, and our daughter--have suffered from health issues that have impeded attempts to stand on our own.
My husband and I are eager for a vacation. He works full-time in a job that leaves him exhausted and frustrated every day. I am a writer whose work has been interrupt many times due to major life events. Moves. Illness. A new child. New jobs. Multiple jobs with irregular schedules. Injuries. We are both limited on the work we can do, even if there were good options for outsiders in our new rural, Southern hometown.
MileHiCon is an annual literary speculative fiction (science fiction and fantasy) event in Colorado. It's not a huge event like WorldCon (a literary event) or ComicCon (for comics, often focused on speculative fiction), making it considerably less expensive. It's more accommodating to marginalized participants than most. For me, it's the best for connecting with friends and publishing experts. This year is special in that it's bringing together big names in the industry to celebrate the convention's 50th anniversary. The list includes authors we would love to see again.
Connecting with my writing peers is important. I have none to meet up with in person unless I travel. The people I've already met offline will be at this year's MileHiCon. After this opportunity, I might not see them again for years.
My husband has fewer contacts online and no local friends.
Attending MileHiCon this year is important for our mental health.
The money I make from writing is not enough to cover trip expenses. My husband's work covers most of our daily expenses. We need a break from our daily lives. That also includes a break from worrying about how much everything, from toothpaste to a hospital visit costs. In this case, the break we want is from worrying about how we'll pay back the cost of flying to and from our previous home.
THE COST
We were able to use savings for our event registration fees and hotel. However, that wasn't enough to cover the cost of flights to Colorado. I've already bought tickets. We're going to go whatever it takes, but the fare is on a credit card!
The sooner we can pay off the fare, the less we will have in expenses.
Any financial support would help reduce stress. Funds over the goal amount will go to transportation to and from the airports then food (as we must carry our own on the trip due to health issues).
Thank you for considering us.
