The whirlwind that is Bouchercon is over. I have mixed feelings about it this year because the first half I spent sick from food poisoning in my hotel room and the second half I felt like I needed to catch up to where everyone else was. Then I went home early to be with my dog.
So was it worthwhile? Absolutely. I met people I only knew online. I love that feeling like you’re old friends yet you’ve never officially met face to face before. I saw folks I hadn’t seen since last year’s Bouchercon. I talked to a woman who said she was a big fan of my work. That alone was awesome. I never get tired of hearing that (not that I hear it that often). I sold some books and I signed books. That I will never get tired of either. And of course, I came home with some new books to read.
I didn’t win the Anthony but that’s OK by me. I was in great company and the memory of being an Anthony nominee will stay forever with me.
Best Novella nominees: (S.W. Lauden, John Shepphird, Angel Luis Colon, and me with moderator Baron Birtcher)
Congratulations again on the Anthony finalist, Sarah. Something to hold on to for sure! Sorry you fell ill (what did you eat?), but so glad you recovered in time to enjoy the conference. 🙂
–Michael
Thanks, Michael! I actually got food poisoning from a chicken sandwich I ate at LAX. So it hit me mid-flight. The longest flight of my life! Luckily I only ate 1/2 of it but still. I missed the author speed-dating event which is unfortunate but at least I was well enough to moderate the Best Anthology panel and make it to the Best Novella panel. An eventful B’con for sure!