I am in the midst of a quick turnaround between Bouchercon and Icelandic Noir. Who knew writing books would be so strenuous. In truth, I feel tremendously lucky to be attending these book festivals. And especially now, at my ADVANCED age, to be part of such a welcoming tribe of talented and interesting people.
My time for the keyboard is limited, so today the best I can managed is these glimpses of what the last week was like.
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| My week began with a visit to a life-long friend, which included her grandson's second birthday party and an unforgettably joyous reaction of the little guy to her birthday gift to him. |
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| The pre-B'con days included visits to LA's museums. LACMA has on view a fabulous exhibition of samurai armor. |
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| We continued with the Asian aesthetic at Huntington Gardens and the Chinese and Japanese gardens. These are bonsai Italian cypresses. |
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| A pavilion in the Chinese gardens. |
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| The view from my room at the Long Beach Hyatt |
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| The MWA table featured a cut-out of our patron saint. When I happened by, friends Michael Sears and Susan Spann were also on view. |
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| My panel with the Murder is Everywhere bloggers: Stan Trollip, Cara Black, yours truly, Jeff Siger, Caro Ramsay, and the other Michael Sears. |
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| The panel on Asian mysteries, with Lisa Brackmann (on the right) holding forth. |
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| Since I was on the Pacific coast and this is the sun over water, you might think this is sunset, taken from my room. But it is dawn !?! And I thought the geography of LA was difficult to understand. |
Annamaria Alfieri
Annamaria, you have such a gift for reporting people, I look forward to your more in-depth blog on the Bouchercon. TJ Straw in Manhattan
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time!!! And what a great way to begin the trip with that visit to your grandson!! I was brought up on the West cost and I still have trouble with sunsets and sunrises over water. Lovely scene!!
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