Current as of April 2, 2026. I frequently sell books in person (I wrote a guide for authors on how better to do that), and here’s what I have lined up so far. I’ll be adding more events throughout the year. In previous years, I participated in a lot of comic-cons, but many Continue reading my 2026 bookselling schedule
Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time (August, 2025), there was a fantasy book convention making its debut in the Washington DC area. It promised many splendors: Immerse yourself in your favorite bookish worlds with over 100 vendors and guest authors, exciting panels and workshops, TTRPG room, Continue reading once upon a scam
This blog post is for authors and writers who want to know more about selling books in person, specifically at a really big event. Everyone else, take the rest of the day off, and if your boss asks why you’re leaving work early, tell him or her that I said Continue reading for authors: awesome con 2024 after-action report
It occurred to me the other day that I haven’t followed up on my post from last April, where I told everyone that I was undergoing chemotherapy for bladder cancer. Soon after that post, I finished my regimen of six treatments. Three months later, I went back for an exam, Continue reading an update on my health, my next book, and other matters
Each January, it’s always good, as an author, to reflect on what and how one did in the year that just ended, as well as anticipate and plan for the year to come. Because some of that might interest my readers (and other authors), I’ll share my experiences and expectations Continue reading looking back, looking ahead: 2022 in review, and what’s next in 2023
This blog post is for authors and writers who want to know more about selling books in person, specifically at a very large event. Everyone else, go outside and play: it’s a nice day! I’ve written before about the success I’ve had in hand-selling books, mostly at small craft fairs Continue reading for authors: awesome con after-action report
This blog post is for authors and writers who want to know more about selling books in person, at book signings or other events. Everyone else is excused—take the rest of the day off! In 2019, I wrote Hand-Selling Books: Making Money and Winning Fans, a guide to help writers Continue reading for authors: 2021 holiday hand-selling report– what worked, and why
