Okay, Book Expo Canada is now in full swing and although I have yet to drag my empty sack for books to the convention centre, I did take part in some book biz fun yesterday.
It started out with a sunny signing on the steps of the Beguiling in the afternoon. I had a great time meeting Max Finder fans and signing copies of both Collected Casebook Volume 1 and Volume 2.
After that, I headed to the Rex to meet up with fellow writers Anita Daher, Colin Frizzell and Rae Bridgman and a few of the great people at Orca Book Publishers. Then, we walked down the road to Montana’s for the much-anticipated Children’s Gala, which wasn’t for children and wasn’t a gala, but was a lot fun anyway.
I’ve never been a skilled mingler, so I found myself mostly leaning against a table and accosting folks as they passed by me. This did result in great chats with folks like Patricia Storms, Chirp creator Bob Kain, the master of medieval occupations Martha Newbigging and Silver Birch winner L.M. Falcone. All in all, a great night out for a hermit writer like myself.
With the Children’s Gala done for another, BEC will continue to roll forward today and through the weekend. I’m signing at the Owlkids booth tomorrow, which should be a lot of fun. If you’re about – see you there.
Hi Liam!
It was a whole lot o awesome seeing you this weekend! I did much the same as you at the Gala, except that I leaned against the beverage counter. Nearly everyone came by there eventually 🙂
Great seeing you and Colin at the gala, dahling! I had a fabulous time. Hope the book signing today at Book Expo is a big success!
Yes, the gala is a great end of season release for all us hermits. I had a great time and, after reading the list of folks Anita met, I wish I did some more mingling. I’ll brush up on those skills for next year.
Just remember, Liam–beverage counter! We can book-end it and see everyone 🙂