I’m leaving tomorrow for Penned Con in St. Louis, MO – both of which are new to me. Another writer friend recommended the conference, so I’m hopeful, and it’s just a bonus that it’s in St. Louis, which is only slightly over a four hour drive for me. An audiobook has been downloaded (can check one more off my TBR!) – I’ve discovered listening to one significantly reduces my road rage and makes for a much more pleasant drive in a sea of idiots who seem magnetically drawn to my car.
To the right is some of the swag I packed. Some of the giveaways other attendees are 
bringing look pretty awesome, and I’m hoping to get some ideas. Mine includes the basic bookmarks, Gemini Connection wristbands, and stickers. Magnet bookcovers, a couple of notepads, and a few tote bags are all freebies from Shutterfly. I always enjoy walking around and checking out the other tables (some are really elaborate) and meeting new authors.
So if I’m late getting back to comments or visiting blogs, cut me a little slack while I’m hopefully selling tons of books and making new friends. Have a great weekend!
Books and Such 
Safe travels! Enjoy!
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Thanks, Staci – looking forward to it.
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Have a fabulous time!! Your swag looks great.
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Thanks, Darlene! I’d love to find something a little different – we’ll see.
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Have a great time.
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Thanks, Craig – also hoping to get some writing done.
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I hope you sell lots of books. But, whether you do or not, I hope you have a great time.
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I’m sure I’ll have a great time – keep your fingers crossed about the books, Tori!
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Ha! “significantly reduces my road rage…” I’ll have to try that. Have a great time. Love the swag!
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It really does! I tried it about a year ago – the time flew by and I only yelled at other people a couple of times.
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😂
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Have a fun time, Teri. The swag looks great!
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Thanks, Mae!
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Have a great time! ☺
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Thanks, Shannon!
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Have lots of fun Teri!!!
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Planning on it – thanks, Sophie!
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Have a safe travel and great time!
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Just found you in my spam, Yesha – I had a wonderful time!
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Have fun! I hadn’t heard of Shutterfly, I’ll have to check it out.
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It’s where I upload all my pics, they have tons of photo gifts, and send me emails for free stuff constantly. I read where another author used the freebies for swag, and thought it was a great idea – give it a try, Jacquie.
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Safe travels and I hope you have a lot of fun
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Thanks, John – almost packed.
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Yup. I’m going to a book event this weekend and I’m packed.
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Hope you sell out, John!
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Thanks, Teri.
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide and commented:
Good luck, Teri!
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As I read your posts from the newest to the oldest, I know you had a good time at this event. I also listen to audio books in the car which is great use of “dead” time.
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The one I downloaded had a dual POV – female and male characters. The male narrator is great, but the female’s voice is shrill and stabbing, if that makes sense. I’m about ready to quit on it for that reason alone.
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Oh dear, that is unlucky. I have had that happen with Anne of Green Gables TWICE! I can’t listen to either version.
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Just found you in spam, Robbie. I made it through more than half of the audiobook, but couldn’t finish.
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