So, the big post is now up at Killer Year. And there's something in it that hits to how I felt and what I thought about the unique challenges for debut authors like myself, so it isn't just recap of what happened, although that's certainly there.
I hope you have a chance to drop by and leave me a note here or there, or in both places!
With Val McDermid. Oh, yeah, it was too fucking hot to be England, so you’ll see a lot of rosy cheeks in these photos. It wasn’t just the booze, I swear.
Stuart may have made Val McDermid lose her breakfast, but I survived.
With Vincent, of the Dragons Fandago blog.
The charming, funny, extraordinarily talented Mark Billingham.
The Billingham Babes. Sandra, Helena, Mark, Jayne and Betty. What a blast to meet all of you!
Day Three in the Bar, with Simon Kernick (the look on my face says it all. About the bar, not Simon.)
Quiz Night. 2/3 of the team. Notice Steve Mosby managed to avoid the photo? Sneaky.
The All Night Party Animals
It seems strangely appropriate that this photo is a bit blurry. I was tired. But it was a beer and bacon breakfast for us.
19 comments:
Cool photos, Sandra.
How did I manage to avoid that one at the pub quiz by the way? Was I taking it? My memory's only good for the middle eight hours of every day.
Ah, it looks and sounds (from the post below) like a grand time. I simply must make one of these at some point. :D
The recovery prognosis is...how many weeks?
Silly people. Don't they know you're supposed to dash out INTO the rain when it's hot and humid, not retreat from it?
Sounds -- and looks -- like a total blast, Sandra. I am vicariously thrilled about your trip! Woot!
Steve... I don't know. You're sneaky!
And if your memory is only good for that much, you've forgotten the strip tease you did with the Scandinavian fellow from Thursday? Maybe I shouldn't mention it.
James, I recommend a conference. Heartily. You really should get out there and drink with some crime writers.
Erik...I'm hoping not 7, because I've got edits due before then! Jet lag always gets me in this direction, though. Sucks.
SW, exactly. And it was a great trip - I hope to see you at one of these some day!
As long as it was with him, that's okay. If it had been for him, god knows what could have happened. I'd certainly have needed more than nurofen the next morning.
I'm confused. There you were in the Holy Land of Beer, and someone was drinking a Badweiser?
Whatever is the world coming to?!
Uh, Steve, maybe I should just stop talking now.
Bill, what can I say? There was an American there, and you know why American beer is like making love in a Canada - it's fucking close to the water.
No accounting for some tastes, though.
Great pictures! Goes to show you -- conferences are FUN! You look lovely too!
Terrific pictures. Looks like a fun time!!
an awful lot of smiles in those pictures!! isn't it great to feel that good inside?!!
glad you had such a good time!!
Yay! Pictures! Jeezly weasley, you're like totally BFF with ALL the biggie Scots writers! Looks like a lot of fun. Scooting over to Killer Year for the latest from Sandra's Big Writers Con...
wonderful photos, sandra!
Awesome pics! Aaaaw Stuart is SO cute. Especially when he's doing that pirate face.
JT, you're too kind!
Andrea, yes, it was a lot of fun.
DesLily, yes, I smiled on my trip. And when I drank too much I giggled too.
Angie, thing is, these guys here (and gals) - Val, Mark, Ian, Simon, well, Stuart too I guess - they're all so down to earth and don't get all snotty with people. Really really nice.
And everyone from the blogs and BTZ were fantastic.
Anne, glad you liked!
Trace, Stuart the kitten is cute. Stuart the pirate is shifty and you have to handcuff him occasionally.
I'm glad you had a great time.
I' going to a writers convention in two weeks.
I'll going out on a limb here, but somehow I know we won't be having beer for brakfast...LOL
Great set. Of photos.
That MacBride fellow is so cheesy. Cheesy is good, though. Goes good with wine. Lots of wine.
And he whines well too.
Oh, and Bonnie... yeah, I'd guess you're right.
I'm sure nobody will be dipping into the communion wine either!
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