The complete title for this post is actually Random Thoughts of a Romance Writer at a Book Festival and I collected them during my latest stint at a local Indie Book Festival. Not my first rodeo but same outcome, lol. The only thing that has changed is my attitude. I no longer feel depressed after an event, deciding to laugh about it instead.
Note to self: bring a fan next time. This is fall in the South. Holy crap, it’s hot!
Did I bring enough books? Did I bring too many books? OMG, am I going to sell ANY books?
My banner is crooked. I am not going to look at it. I am not going to look at it.
My table display looks too cheesy. My table display doesn’t look cheesy enough.
The porta-potties smell like crap. Can’t wait to see how they smell after a couple hours in the sun.
This dragon pen I’m writing with is so freaking cool. OMG, I’m such a geek!
Forgot the sunscreen. Where in heaven’s name if fall weather?
Coffee! Yes, yes, yes. God is good, there is a coffee stand.
Please, stop by my table, please, please…shit! Walked right on by.
One hour in, zero interaction… Do I smell bad?
Will I get to use my new Square? I want to play with it.
Look at it from the bright side: I’m getting a lot of vitamin d today.
OMG, I’m so hot. And not in a good way.
Yes, someone has actually signed up for my newsletter. Score!
Great informal romance panel. Made me feel better.
Awesome meeting other authors. Lots of romance writers. Represent!
What a cute little guy. I wonder if he would like one of my books when he grows up? Oh,no, he’s trying to eat my book.
I sold two books. I sold two books.
I was told my display looks very professional. Proud little moment.
Why are my book earrings always a lot more popular than my books?
I have no moisture left in my body. I think I may be slowly mummifying.
Aahhh…air conditioning. Another rodeo done!
Author Natalina Reis 
this sounds absolutely knackering!** Well done for sticking it out and shifting some books, even if your earrings seemed to do better, lol. It is HARD trying to attract attention at these events. Blimey. Hope you didn’t mummify too badly by the end of the day.
Thanks for the witty snapshot view of your day đŸ™‚
** tiring
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LOL. It’s funny how even after all these years (my time in Britain is long gone) that expression (knackered) still resonates as the perfect word for what it feels when you are so tired you can barely move đŸ™‚ I have since then re-hydrated, lol.
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