I have to admit, I like the idea that Shore Leave might "grow the brand" so to speak and become not just the go-to event for Trek lit but maybe also a place for writers and readers of tie-in fiction in general.
And original prose SF/fantasy as well, as represented by Tor, Crazy 8, etc.
Yeah, but there are plenty of events that already cover that kind of thing. My point is, not so many that focus on tie-ins to any great depth.