Well, I’m back from Bucharest, and so have time finally to add my two cents (or “ron,” as Romania isn’t yet on the euro) to what Meg said about Book Expo. It was amazing “meeting” Meg, Shelby, and Tony, and odd to think that it was, in fact, the first time we’d met — feel like I’ve known Meg forever!
BEA is indeed extraordinary, and if it comes anywhere near you in the future, by all means, carpe diem. If nothing else, you’ll have reading material for the next six month (I’ve happily added substantially to my TBR pile); but beyond that, it’s really a way to keep your finger on the pulse of publishing.
And amazing, unexpected things happen. I dutifully stood in line for Peter Yarrow to sign my copy of Puff The Magic Dragon, and was delighted when he spontaneously burst into song while signing it! I explored some of the quieter corners downstairs and found out about the upcoming FaerieCon in Philadelphia — a perfect bonding experience for me and my stepdaughter. Expect the unexpected and you won’t be disappointed.
Paul and I got back from Bucharest Tuesday night, and Wednesday night — barely coherent — we hosted Bread & Roses 5, our fifth geo-event in Manchester. It was a lovely time, despite my tendency to nod off a bit (people were forgiving), and it served as a nice launch party for Open Your Heart with Geocaching.
This weekend is my stepson’s birthday, and his requested activity? A family geocache, of course!
– Jeannette Cézanne
www.JeannetteCezanne.com
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