Heading to BEA
Next week is BookExpo America (BEA) in New York, and I’m excited to go. It’s a big publishing convention, apparently. What this involves on my end:
1. Picking comfortable shoes.
2. Printing off my schedule and a map of NY around the Javits Center.
3. Watching for my pass to come in the mail. Should it be here?
4. Checking if my agent’s phone number is in my cell phone.
5. Preparing to adjust to the unexpected and unfamiliar.
That last one is my favorite. No matter how many people give me tips about how difficult it is to get a taxi or where to stash ARC’s so they won’t be stolen, let’s face it: I don’t really know what I’m getting myself into. I love this sort of situation. Cool things could happen. I’ll probably meet some really nice people who love books. I’ll doubtless commit some dire solecism and survive. I’ll learn how people pronounce “BEA.” I’ll get lost, and then find my way. It’s all good.
If you happen to see me at BEA (I sign at 3:00 Tuesday, Table 21), please say hello. I’ll be happy to see you!
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So excited for you! I love NYC. My one recommendation is that you have Google Maps on your cell phone to guide you should you decide to walk. Sometimes the blocks are LONG. You may be looking for something (like an ATM) and it could be a merely on the next block but you might travel 3 blocks looking for one! Yes, I’m speaking from experience. Have fun!
Sunny ~
Thanks! I will be fully armed with a trusty map and I’ll leave ample time for wrong turns. At least the street numbers make sense!
All best,
Caragh
Caragh,
I just looked at some of the authors for BEA since you mentioned it today and all the cool people you would get to meet. Apparently John Green will be there. I am SO jealous. 😉
Katie ~
Cool, right? I’m just packing up to head off. I’ll tell you all about it.
Big hugs,
Caragh