October was simultaneously a very productive but also rather disappointing month. It saw my biggest streak of live appearances ever in a single month, though not one of those appearances turned out exactly as I had hoped. October also saw a increase in blog activity (mostly recounting my experiences in the aforementioned venues). Perhaps mostContinue reading “Plans for November”
Author Archives: J. S. Allen
Happy Halloween!
Have a good All Hallow’s Eve, everyone. Don’t stay up too late wolfing down all those leftover sweets!
Guest Post: How to Break Free from Creative Block and Ignite Fresh Ideas
Hello everyone! This week, I am pleased to welcome back Christopher Haymon of http://www.adultingdigest.com. He has generously provided yet another well-researched article for the blog, this time on how to stimulate creativity when you’ve hit that inevitable road block. I hope you all enjoy.
Indoor Holiday Market This Weekend!
Just a quick reminder that I’ll be vending at the Indoor Christmas Market in Leavenworth, KS this weekend. Hope to see some of you there!
Vending at Tulsa Oktoberfest
Last week, I spent a couple days vending at what was undoubtedly the biggest general public event I have ever attended as an author: the 45th annual Oktoberfest in Tulsa, OK. This event, considered one of the best of its kind in the entire country, did indeed have all the necessary elements: German food, GermanContinue reading “Vending at Tulsa Oktoberfest”
Tulsa Oktoberfest This Week!
Just another reminder that I’ll be manning the Bluedrake Books booth once again at the Zeeco Oktoberfest in Tulsa, OK this week from Wednesday, Oct. 16th through Sunday, Oct. 20th. Hopefully some of you can make it: looks like it’s going to be lots of fun! For more festival info, click here.
Back to the Basics: The Burg Fest
This past weekend, I vended at the 11th annual Burg Fest in Warrensburg, MO. And it was yet another learning experience, to say the least. The Burg Fest took place along Main St. in the older part of town, as well as several side streets branching off of it. The weather was sunny, clear, hot,Continue reading “Back to the Basics: The Burg Fest”
Prairie Heat and Tractors: Vending at Peculiar Oktoberfest
On this week’s episode of I find out so you don’t have to: Peculiar Oktoberfest Vendor Fair! There is much to say about this event from a bookseller’s standpoint, and I will do my best to cram it all in here.
Burg Fest This Weekend!
Just a reminder that I will be behind the Bluedrake Books table at Warrensburg, MO’s 12th annual Burg Fest this Friday, Oct. 11th and Saturday, Oct. 12th. Hope to see some of y’all there! You can find more info on the festival here. I’ll also be at the Zeeco Oktoberfest in Tulsa, OK next week:Continue reading “Burg Fest This Weekend!”
Plans for October
September was an extremely successful month, beginning with my final day of vending at TTFC! After my return, I made great progress on long overdue projects, and managed to see most through to completion. I also laid out important production plans for the rest of the year and beyond. This October, I plan to putContinue reading “Plans for October”