I’m going to a Convention!
Okay, beloved blog friends: Olivia is very excited about something 😀
On August 16th I’m going to be attending my very first convention. (I mean, I’ve been to cons before, but this is my first time having a table and saying, “Hey, world! I write things.”) This was actually on my goal list for 2014:
I’m going to be selling copies of both of the print anthologies (Kings of the Realm and No More Heroes), so I recently ordered boxes of copies. Also, I’ve been working on making some cute giveaway things (Sampler booklets, bookmarks, bookish origami…). It’s been a while since I’ve had a good excuse to do massive amounts of arts and crafts, so that part of preparing has been just delightful.
The con is in Dover, Delaware. Here’s the website. And, if you will permit me a newbie geek-out moment, here’s the page where my name is listed. I can’t handle it, guys.
Soooo is anyone in Delaware and looking for something to do on August 16th? Since this is their first year holding the Comic Con, they aren’t charging admission!! So I’d definitely recommend checking it out if you’re nearby.
Also, because I love my blog buddies so very much, I’m establishing a secret blog phrase. If you visit my table and say the magic phrase, I’ll give you a dollar off any of the books I’m selling. I’ll probably also want to give you a hug, because I think it would be really awesome to meet some of you in the real world. Anyway, the secret phrase for the Dover Comic Con is: “I saw a bird with purple feet.”
And yes, in case you’re wondering, mingled in with all this excitement is a healthy dose of nervousness and apprehension and “Uhhh… I have NO idea what I’m doing…” So if anyone has advice of any kind, please be a pal and leave it in the comments / contact me. Thanks 🙂
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Ohhhhhhh that sounds hella exciting!! Go Ols!!! Best of luck at the con~ <3
Thank you!!! I’m so excited 🙂 Very busy, but very excited.
Oh my comic Con in Delaware? I am so going to try to make it. I live in Pennsylvania, however I’m in delaware on a regular basis because I grew up there. Actually probably about 25 minutes away from dover maybe a little less..in a very small town. if I manage to make it I will definitely stop by your booth. Iwill remember the secret phrase for sure!
also thank you for the follow on my blog, To Write is Right!
Awesome!! I totally hope to see you there 🙂
Wish i didn’t live on the other side of the country.
🙂 Well, if I ever go road tripping to the west coast for a convention (and OH MAN does that ever sound like fun…I want to do that now) I’ll let you know!
Congratulations!¹
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That’s really cool that you have your own booth 😀 Have fun! I’ve never been to a convention before. My husband won’t go with me and my friends don’t live anywhere near me. Maybe in the future. I just don’t want to go by myself :$
I totally understand 🙂 Cons are definitely enhanced by going with other people.
That is so exciting! Wish I was going to be in the neighborhood. I would love to walk up and say, “I saw a bird with purple feet!” Best of luck with it!
I will seriously be SO excited if someone takes me up on my secret phrase offer 🙂
I hope you enjoy it. You should also investigate writer’s retreats. They’re fun, plus you learn and network. Congrats on meeting your goals, too!
Mmmm… Yeah, I would totally love a writers retreat. (Except the ones in ice caves in the tundra. Not my thing.) But those ones in the middle of the forest with cabins and hiking and lakes and little bunnies? Oh man. That would be so relaxing and fun.
Ahhhh! That is so exciting!!!! 😀 I wish I was nearby, but I live rather far away 🙁 But that is so awesome! I hope you have an amazing time and meet lots of wonderful people 😀 😀
I most surely will 😀 Thank you!!! Going to be an awesome weekend…
I live in Wilmington, Delaware! This looks interesting. I may want to go to this. I am going to check it out. How do you like Dover? Slower, lower is what we call it, lol.
Oh my goodness!! You totally should 😀 I would be so excited to meet you Krystol!
I will try! I don’t drive so I would have to catch the bus.
(Oh, also, I don’t actually live in Dover 🙂 My sister does, though. I like visiting it a lot! There’s a lot of cute little things going on. Also, big cities scare me, so I prefer quite little places. Dover’s cute.)
LOL….Do you live in Delaware at all?
Haha, nope 🙂 Pennsylvania.
LOL…