Have books, will travel…
How many of you are writers who have attended author conventions? I love these events…if, for no other reason, it is because I come home with loads of books, excerpts, bookmarks, goodies and other writing aids.
But. Yes, these days there is always a ‘but’. Travel is becoming more difficult when you leave home with one suitcase and come home with that one suitcase…and loads of other goodies that you really hadn’t planned on stuffing into that one suitcase along with your clothing. Well over half of said suitcase is filled with paperback novels. Alongside these novels are bookmarks, business cards, handy-dandy post-it pads, etc. Plus, this year I actually won a raffle (I was shocked, I never win stuff!) that contained delightful goodies like coffees, chocolates, items for pampering myself like soaps and gels, a mug for said coffees, wine glasses and wine, an eReader and more!
That one suitcase has reached a definite fifty pound limit…so I have filled the complimentary book sack I’d received with some items and, when it was filled, I filled my gift bag (quite large thank goodness) that had come in the original book sack. Some things are stuffed into my extra-large purse (at least I remembered to bring that one this year) and I may have some things in my jacket pockets! Hope no one bumps me in line…I promise I am not a bookstore thief! I like the rattan basket that contained my cute gifts so I’ll be toting it too..
So, if you see a crazy lady lugging an overly stuffed suitcase with an overly stuffed purse on one shoulder and an overly stuffed book bag on the other…and dragging an empty basket…I am truly not crazy, just headed back to the comforts of home,
KW
And we are the richer for having met and gotten to know you Karen Ware. Can’t wait to see you again!
Congrats on winning the gift basket too!
Pamela, it was a pleasure to meet you as well! Face2Face friends now…and I will remember you in the times ahead! The conference was so educational and I cannot wait to use some of the things I’ve learned.
And we are the richer for having met and gotten to know you Karen Ware. Can’t wait to see you again!
Congrats on winning the gift basket too!
Pamela, it was a pleasure to meet you as well! Face2Face friends now…and I will remember you in the times ahead! The conference was so educational and I cannot wait to use some of the things I’ve learned.
I attended several conventions and always took at least a gem or two back with me to Texas. Most of the gems are personal stories from other authors that inspire me or at least interesting human experiences. The conventions always prove to be a learning experience for me as well because I need all the guidance possible. Now -a -days, I’ve been so singularly focused on finishing a paranormal novel that i have lost track of time…for me, being lost in thought comes too easy.
Karen,Its always a pleasure to read your blog and hope you are doing well.
Regards
Robert Meacham
I hadn’t seen you online in quite a while, Robert. I figured either you were deeply immersed in writing or sitting back collecting royalty checks. Several of the authors I saw this past weekend were also in the paranormal field. I am doing well, still working towards my goals. Let me know when you start a blog so I can keep up with your progress. 🙂
I attended several conventions and always took at least a gem or two back with me to Texas. Most of the gems are personal stories from other authors that inspire me or at least interesting human experiences. The conventions always prove to be a learning experience for me as well because I need all the guidance possible. Now -a -days, I’ve been so singularly focused on finishing a paranormal novel that i have lost track of time…for me, being lost in thought comes too easy.
Karen,Its always a pleasure to read your blog and hope you are doing well.
Regards
Robert Meacham
I hadn’t seen you online in quite a while, Robert. I figured either you were deeply immersed in writing or sitting back collecting royalty checks. Several of the authors I saw this past weekend were also in the paranormal field. I am doing well, still working towards my goals. Let me know when you start a blog so I can keep up with your progress. 🙂