I Get to Talk with Authors!!

[Peg Herring]

Much as I love my family and my friends here in this small town, I find it difficult being at a distance from those who write, if not for a living, at least for sustenance. I'm sure my circle of everyday folk get tired of me throwing plot knots at them or rambling on about marketing. It's like hearing your plumber talk about U-joints and plastic pipe versus copper.

When writers get together they open up, even wallow, in their writing problems, the niceties of the craft, and the business of publishing. Another writer really cares if your character's motivation isn't quite clear or if your publisher won't tell you how many books you've sold. They offer information at best, a sympathetic ear at the very least. They've got the vocabulary down, too, so you don't have to explain "protag" or "POD" or "Kindle."

So I'm headed out today for AuthorFest at the Schaumburg, IL Twp. District Library held this Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you love books, you'll be interested in meeting lots of authors. If you love writing, you can dive into the conversations bound to be going on about every aspect of the business. And if you want to talk to someone who's passionate about all of it (or if you want to buy a really good historical romance), I'll be glad to take some time out from "working the room" to talk with you.