tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post714714313120134939..comments2024-03-28T09:29:40.502-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: SW Florida Reading FestivalJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36524834662807197422020-03-09T07:19:21.680-04:002020-03-09T07:19:21.680-04:00Same here, Jenn!
I miss going to Word on the Str...Same here, Jenn!<br /><br /><br />I miss going to Word on the Street, the huge outdoor book festival in Toronto since moving in 2014.<br /><br />Chicago also has a nice Printers Row Fest. Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53630277727379650082020-03-09T07:16:57.057-04:002020-03-09T07:16:57.057-04:00You are lucky. I wish I could go to Louise's b...You are lucky. I wish I could go to Louise's book launch in Knowlton, Quebec! She does so few events in Canada.<br /><br />Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78495647859171762502020-03-08T20:27:22.264-04:002020-03-08T20:27:22.264-04:00What fun Jen! I have that Sonali dev book on my ni...What fun Jen! I have that Sonali dev book on my nightstand and hope to get to it soon. And maybe I could work out a way to go to this book festival next year…Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26135152409530837962020-03-08T20:25:55.095-04:002020-03-08T20:25:55.095-04:00Those sound like good comments David! Maybe they n...Those sound like good comments David! Maybe they need you on the planning committeeLucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88840442692553199012020-03-08T16:44:48.006-04:002020-03-08T16:44:48.006-04:00Late to the party again! That daylight savings ti...Late to the party again! That daylight savings time change...lol! I just saw your photo with Sonali Dev on Instagram! Too many favorite authors! Love going to mystery conferences! So far I have been to Malice Domestic, Bouchercon and Left Coast Crime. One of these days I want to go to these book conferences (mystery /) in Scandinavian countries.<br /><br />Hope to see you in San Diego. it will be an half day for me.<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65020906942114060562020-03-08T12:47:56.191-04:002020-03-08T12:47:56.191-04:00Oh, Jenn,jealous!! I adore Fort Meyers and have do...Oh, Jenn,jealous!! I adore Fort Meyers and have done several events there. But my favorite event is Bouchercon, and I've made a good percentage of the conferences since 1991!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32531394989055430162020-03-08T12:34:53.365-04:002020-03-08T12:34:53.365-04:00I've been to only five book events. Small and ...I've been to only five book events. Small and intimate events with Rhys in Santa Rosa, ticketed events for Louise Penny in Santa Rosa and then I surprised myself, and everyone else, by going to Dallas last year. I enjoyed all of them. You all are going to have to work much harder if you want to disappoint me. :)Deana Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093854261937772980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32430760240583950412020-03-08T12:29:36.696-04:002020-03-08T12:29:36.696-04:00I don't get to go to book festivals. I end up ...I don't get to go to book festivals. I end up going to signings for the individual authors when I can.<br /><br />The most recent one was for Bruce Robert Coffin and as luck would have it Hank, Hallie, Joanna Schaffhausen, Edwin Hill and Dale T. Phillips were all in attendance at that one as well.<br /><br />As for the ones I'd like to attend should I ever not have to worry about paying day to day bills: Thrillerfest, Bouchercon, Malice Domestic and New England Crimebake would top the list I'd think.<br /><br />I've got some events coming up that I'll be attending though. There's a signing for Joanna Schaffhausen in early April, two Edith Maxwell signings on back to back days (one with author Christin Brecher) that I'm going to and in mid-May, Hallie will be at my town's library for an event.Jay Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409350742317719903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50078380149529888592020-03-08T12:19:10.528-04:002020-03-08T12:19:10.528-04:00Shalom Reds and fans. In recent years, Doylestown,...Shalom Reds and fans. In recent years, Doylestown, PA has hosted a new event, the Bucks County Book Festival. We are very fortunate in that in our town, there is a marvelous free library, an independent bookstore, 2 used bookstores which sit side by side, and a children’s bookstore with the books scattered on the floor just as they might be in a child’s bedroom. In Doylestown, you’ll never want for something to read.<br /><br />Nevertheless, I think I boycotted the Festival last year, because they ticketed every author talk with the price of a hardcover book, which you could get signed afterward. Now, I realize that everyone needs to make a living, but I would have greatly preferred the model that the Philadelphia Flower Show uses. They charge a steep admission, but once paid, you have access to all the exhibits all day and to the lectures and presentations and then, if you choose, you can buy stuff from the many vendors which put out their wares. <br /><br />I think, perhaps, our library was not one of the sponsors of the event. Perhaps for this reason. Checking online this morning, I see that they are having a meeting tomorrow evening, to try and recruit volunteers for the event which last year was held in October. I think I’ll pass. I have no problem with book signings and I go when I am really interested in a new book or author. I just feel if you’re going to block off our main thoroughfare for two days running, it should be for the most part, free for all. <br />David Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17144607647071920674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36630910441332812962020-03-08T10:18:39.503-04:002020-03-08T10:18:39.503-04:00I’ve been to several smaller book festivals, altho...I’ve been to several smaller book festivals, although it’s been a while. This year I hope to make it to Malice, and I’m so excited!Cindy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13196306055833459983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59666776471628209612020-03-08T10:03:17.391-04:002020-03-08T10:03:17.391-04:00Oh, what fun Jenn! And what fabulous authors! I wi...Oh, what fun Jenn! And what fabulous authors! I wish I could have heard Erik Larson—his books are incredible.<br />Wash hands.....xxxHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5394493178329156912020-03-08T10:01:36.215-04:002020-03-08T10:01:36.215-04:00I'm signed up, Jenn, and hope we can finally m...I'm signed up, Jenn, and hope we can finally meet! Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002794561817071780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15606640237574876762020-03-08T09:53:29.022-04:002020-03-08T09:53:29.022-04:00LOL! Thank you! It's been driving me bonkers. ...LOL! Thank you! It's been driving me bonkers. Quite a mouthful!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38806532387352411792020-03-08T09:52:49.634-04:002020-03-08T09:52:49.634-04:00
I go to Canada every summer - I totally get it. T...<br />I go to Canada every summer - I totally get it. The exchange rate is not nice :(Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32684797552849039022020-03-08T09:52:12.337-04:002020-03-08T09:52:12.337-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82024685696295427602020-03-08T09:51:35.779-04:002020-03-08T09:51:35.779-04:00I participated in the SW Florida Reading Festival ...I participated in the SW Florida Reading Festival two years ago and had a great time! It's such a lovely venue and the weather is generally perfect. Outdoor festivals(despite their potential challenges) are my favorites in any location. There is something so relaxed about meeting and greeting in a natural environment. <br /><br />Jenn, it's Ka Loose A Hat Chee. I live across the street from it. :)Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-40655066690162423372020-03-08T09:51:33.297-04:002020-03-08T09:51:33.297-04:00San Diego is one of my fave places - I will defini...San Diego is one of my fave places - I will definitely get to the beach and do some surfing! I hope!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81119176716682415212020-03-08T09:50:58.243-04:002020-03-08T09:50:58.243-04:00I've always wanted to go to that one!I've always wanted to go to that one!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55071695873209112162020-03-08T09:50:43.737-04:002020-03-08T09:50:43.737-04:00I had NO idea! Bears???!!! I love Bouchercon, too,...I had NO idea! Bears???!!! I love Bouchercon, too, and if all goes well (curse you, COVID-19) I'll me going to Malice this year for the first time since 2012!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47118139994661764342020-03-08T09:49:27.384-04:002020-03-08T09:49:27.384-04:00YES! I've done th Tucson Festival of Books sev...YES! I've done th Tucson Festival of Books several times and it's the same feeling - book lovers everywhere!!!<br />Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8799310498106655222020-03-08T09:48:45.021-04:002020-03-08T09:48:45.021-04:00I love Bouchercon, too! I love going to tea rooms ...I love Bouchercon, too! I love going to tea rooms - so jealous!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64800910164192368302020-03-08T09:48:06.958-04:002020-03-08T09:48:06.958-04:00Excellent! I will look fo your panel! Leslie Karst...Excellent! I will look fo your panel! Leslie Karst is a stitch!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36400854204047859722020-03-08T09:47:34.027-04:002020-03-08T09:47:34.027-04:00Thanks, Joan. If I could have just worked in a lit...Thanks, Joan. If I could have just worked in a little more beach time! Sigh...Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26450707525814793472020-03-08T09:24:28.700-04:002020-03-08T09:24:28.700-04:00My favorite author's event is Louise Penny'...My favorite author's event is Louise Penny's pre launch every year because it is near home and I love her books.<br />I had the privilege to live two Bouchercons : Toronto and Dallas and loved both.<br />With the exchange rate and the cost of travelling, I can't afford a lot of events in USA.danielle-momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004302871652952720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90880142308772326352020-03-08T09:24:26.323-04:002020-03-08T09:24:26.323-04:00Can’t wait to see you Grace! Can’t wait to see you Grace! Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.com