Friday kicked off Boskone 51 with a bang. Here are some Twitter highlights from Day 1.

From Michael Robertson (@michaels2cents): Notes on day 1 of #boskone http://t.co/sMWJI7Ezn3 “James Patrick Kelly can moderate the hell out of a panel.”

From Richard Shuford (@richardshuford): “Holmes! Look behind you. The lizard has a rocket launcher!” #boskone panelist literary favorite quote.

From Sean Robinson (@Kesterian):@mightymur introduced me to @seananmcguire . I didnt barf. I win. #Boskone

From Elizabeth Bear (@matociquala): Photo: Blurry Beth Meacham, Teresa Nielsen Hayden, Ginjer Buchanan: How To Edit Your Fiction #Boskone http://t.co/V1cwWxCtRn

From Mallory O’Meara (@sexoskeleton): Just corrected a professional film critic on Wolfman facts on my Classic Monsters panel at Boskone. High point in my nerd life.