I promise, this is my last post about BEA and on Monday I'll be back to book reviews—providing I can get my brain to work again. Today I just wanted to share photos of some of the other aspects of the trip. In case you think going to conferences is all glamour and fun, it may be fun but there is nothing glamorous about walking…and walking…and walking. My pal April was ... Read More...
BEA: Books and Authors
Whether you are going to a trade show as a buyer or an industry professional it is standard to have a game plan. And then watch it get blown to pieces as company representatives pitch you what they want to sell. In the case of BEA the companies are publishers and the reps are publicists and boy, are they good at their jobs. I went into BEA with a lean list of 15 galleys I ... Read More...
BEA: The People
Hello, kittens! Sorry for the delay in writing. I have lots of excuses, but let’s just go with: the trip to BEA was so fabulous it left my head spinning and I’ve only now gotten myself pulled together enough to write. That’s not far from the truth because to say it was marvelous is an understatement. I have loads to share so am going to keep it simple today and talk about my ... Read More...
BookExpo America 2016
It’s that most magical time of year again for book bloggers—BookExpo America starts today. After an absence of 3 years I’m heading back to BEA this year—mostly because they’re having it in Chicago which is a bit easier to get to from Seattle. Yes, the thought of being surrounded by authors, books, and publicists is exciting enough, but this year is even better. Why? Because the ... Read More...
Armchair BEA 2014 Introduction
Last year I went to BEA and it was like Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory and the fashion closet in Devil Wears Prada all rolled into one- excitement and activity beyond belief. Unfortunately, living on the opposite coast means it's a bit expensive to go every year and while I love reading and blogging it's not bringing in the big bucks. I was surprised and ... Read More...
BEA 2013: Books
Finally, my post about the crux of BEA 2013—the books! These are the titles I gathered. I could have picked up even more but seem to have moved past the phase of getting a book solely for an author’s signature or just to own it. These are the books that piqued my interest and will hopefully, pique yours when I write about them. They now join the crowd on my nightstand…and ... Read More...
