Another great speaking event in the books!

These are so much fun. Meeting people who took the time to read my work and talking about the in and outs is a special experience. It also helps the ego when a room full of people tell you that they like what you’ve put so much hard work into.

There were a dozen women in this book club and they had their questions prepared and ready to go. So this time, I kept my introduction briefer than I did before. Talked about the genesis of the novel (which actually answered a few of their questions) and then I went right into Q and A. I did my best to keep eye contact with everyone (seating was arranged in a circle) and I made a conscious effort to move on when I noticed people losing interested. It’s very easy for me to give a long-winded answer to a question.

The hour went by fast, the conversation was easy and the questions were good and spurred conversation about the world and society (which is what the book is about). That was really exciting to see that my main message is getting across and it makes people think. A few women talked about their own blackout experiences. Two women there became close friends years ago because the power was out for days and they met and bonded at a community relief center!

I sign a bunch of books and one woman was a standout, she was really excited to meet me, talk, and was first in line to get her book signed. It reminded me of when I’ve gone to a signing and watching others be so happy to meet that author/artist. An honest and real excitement to meet a creator. That’s a trip.