If there is someone keeping a little scorecard on us, here on earth, I think I should get a gold star for today. I went five hours at the Public Library Association and, except for two bathroom breaks and one gobbled bratwurst, was in constant motion, either speaking (on a panel with T. Jefferson Parker, C. J. Box, Linwood Barclay and Karen Rose, then in an interview for the virtual conference) or signing books. Happily, let me emphasize, always happily. In fact, I only broke away because I had a telephone interview scheduled. Yes, the books were free, but I am still amazed that people want them.
So, the interview should happen any minute, then a signing tonight in St. Paul.
I’m bringing a whole box of little gold stars to Bouchercon in Baltimore, and they’re all yours.
Oooh, CJ Box. Is he just like Joe Pickett, his main man? Probably smarter. He was an ink stained wretch like you, wasn’t he?
Actually, I am convinced that C.J. Box can do most of the things that Pickett does.
But you’ve got me pegged.
Laura did an awesome job on the panel. I would think that it’s rather intimidating to be the last speaker, getting up in front of hundreds of people after 4 witty and intelligent people have already talked about their current books and how they came to be writers but Laura way more than held her own and the librarians loved her!
She also looked great (although I don’t know whether I will get over my disappointment at not seeing the gold trenchcoat).
Diane
I’ve gotten to hear Laura speak twice now as part of my job-is that a great job or what.
Thank you so much for your dedication to the librarians at PLA! It’s always a please to see you!
I enjoyed our chat about your Luna bars!