So BEA is over and there is so much to say - and I will say it, I will. I had an incredible time and feel quite lucky to have met and talked with so many excellent writers, publishers, editors and book champions. It was exhausting (I've calculated 10 hours of sleep over the span of three nights and I could be off by a few hours give or take) but inspiring in the best way possible. As in: I'm ready to hunker down and write and I finally, finally feel like I know what the hell I'm doing (I know, I know, as soon as you say it out loud...it disappears in a vapory poof) and that I've got a good group of writerly supporters who can nudge me and guide me and flat out push me when needed.
The sad news: the intense, never-ending discussions about books are over for the moment. I feel like summer camp is over and I worry that we won't send postcards. Here's to hoping we will.
I'm in NY until late Wednesday but will be posting a rundown of BEA highlights each day. Until then, you can follow me on Twitter to the right.
