Mimi Noyes is really good at getting people together, not just a few, but by the hundreds. In many ways, she is the center of Sherlock fandom in Seattle. Out of the spark of her idea back in 2012 to show Sherlock on the big screen, have come three epic conventions bringing together Sherlockians from across the U.S. and around the world.
the-mamishka is a total blast to chat with, full of energy, a great storyteller, incredibly funny and honest and open. We met up at the Wayward, and the time flew by way too quickly. We talked about her fandom history, and love of conventions, and how she went from volunteering at cons to running the biggest Sherlock con on the West Coast.
“For the longest time going to conventions was the only time in my life where I felt like I belonged somewhere and where I felt completely 100% accepted.”
Her words really resonated with me. For a lot of people I know, myself included, attending Sherlock Seattle is like meeting up with your tribe. With the creation of Sherlock Seattle, Mimi has come full circle, generously giving a new set of fans a place of belonging. (Read the full interview at These Curious Times)
A great read. The next Sherlock Seattle will be in Oct 2016. They also plan to hold a birthday part in Jan 2016. More here
