It’s here and gone, the annual Book Expo America at the Javits Center in NYC. This was my first, and I will definitely be back. Tips and Takeaways: It’s no time to be shy. Talk, meet, shake hands and do a lot of listening. Smiling too. My very first booth visit was to the London... Continue Reading →
A Novelist’s Journey, Episode 9: Trade Show Jitters
With the BEA (Book Expo America/Javits Center, NYC) coming up really fast now (end of this month!) I feel a jumble of emotions: excitement, curiosity and a case of the nerves. I can mingle with the best of them but I have no idea what kind of reaction to expect from the exhibitors, the other... Continue Reading →