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| After the demise, after twelve years, of my beloved espresso machine, I began Sunday with a coffee at my favorite local coffee bar. |
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| At the MWA-NY booth, My friend Ann Aptaker--the chapter's organiser--and I arrived early to set things up. Members were schedule to sign books throughout the day. |
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| The BBF is the largest such festival I know. It extends for acres--with hundreds of booths. |
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| Our booth was very near the elegant, historic Brooklyn Courthouse |
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| Traffic at our booth was steady and enthusiastic all day. |
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| Just behind out space was the main stage, where hundreds listened panels of writers |
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| There were book buyers galore |
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| These people are listening to poets talk about their work |
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| Along with my friend Alex Segura, I took my turn at the last slot in the afternoon and signed many books, Best of all, I had time with my tribe of warm, friendly, talented writers on a splendid September day. |
