It was a hot gathering I mean like 93 degrees F HOT. And it was out of doors. We all had a lovely time talking to avid readers and book lovers despite the uncomfortable weather.
Here is what it looked like.
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On a Saturday, while the book festival was drawing a crowd outside, the regular library services were in full use indoors. |
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| My MWA-NY tribe set up its tent and got ready for the afternoon. |
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| Cold water, sweaty bottle. |
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| There were tents on the grounds for various topics--many of them aimed at encouraging young readers, something libraries all over the US do a very good job of. |
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| One tent was set up for the Keynote speakers, including the guest of honour: Mega bestselling author, Robin Cook |
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| Our MWA-NY star and past-President, Chris Grabenstein, was the other big attraction. His Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library was on the NY times YA best seller list for 111 weeks! |
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| We mystery writers had our own address, where our panels took place. |
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| A lot of things had to be tied down, because it was breezy about which we were all very grateful. |
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| I forgot to ask someone to take a picture of my panel, so I asked our moderator and my good buddy, Charles Salzberg to pose in my little buggy as were were leaving for the drive back to Manhattan. |
