Last weekend, I returned to Texas Furry Fiesta, once again entering the Artist Alley lottery on a day by day basis, since I was once again not accepted ahead of time. This was my first time ever coming back to a venue I have sold at before, which makes for some interesting comparisons.
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The Importance of Feedback
I have mentioned in several previous posts how important it is to get others to look at your work before submitting or publishing. Today, I’d just like to underline that fact, and discuss once more why it is so critical to achieve a superior product.
Luck & Laughter?
This past Saturday (March 15th), I attended the first Luck & Laughter shopping event at the Sonesta Select Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri on behalf of Bluedrake Books. And to put it plainly…it was a bit of a dud. Why and how this happened I shall try to dissect below.
First Foray of the Year: Anthro Expo 2025
Hello again, everyone, and welcome to my first real post of 2025! Today I’ll be reviewing yet another experience as a vendor, this time at Norman, Oklahoma’s own furry convention: Anthro Expo.
BookTrib Review: ‘Journey to the Red Mountain’!
Good morning! Yesterday, BookTrib released a review of Sauragia: Journey to the Red Mountain. It’s a fun little read, so be sure to go take a look when you get a chance. Thanks for reading, and I hope you all have a great holiday season!
Holiday Vibes at a Christmas Bazaar
This past weekend, I attended my last live appearance of the year at St. John LaLande’s annual Christmas Bazaar in Blue Springs, Missouri. It took place in the school gymnasium, and was definitely one of the cozier events I’ve been to this year. But was it worthwhile?
Cozy Times at Leavenworth’s Indoor Holiday Market
On Saturday, November 2nd, I made what may well be my final live appearance of the year at the annual Indoor Christmas Market in Leavenworth, KS. It ran for a mere 6 hours from 10:00A.M. to 4:00P.M., but it was truly a breath of fresh air after my last three appearances in October. At thisContinue reading “Cozy Times at Leavenworth’s Indoor Holiday Market”
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”
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.