I participated as a vendor in our local Pride festival yesterday. I had to leave early because the wind was just insane, and the tent next to mine blew away. I took that as a sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I sold two books, though there were tons of people there. I really expected to sell more. I think I know what happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I didn’t advertise as an LBGTQ author or book. I advertised like I usually do, “I write magical fantasy, military fantasy, and erotica.” I was selling for a general audience, like I usually do, because there are a lot of conservative readers in this area. This event I needed to be much more progressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I would probably try again next year if we do it, but bring more weights for my tent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It didn’t help that my right eye started bleeding behind the eye, causing floaters and a pink film over everything. I couldn’t see people clearly. As it is, I can’t see what I’m writing here so I hope I don’t misspell too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don’t know if I’m going to do anymore outdoor events. I have one sceduled: The Loof in Riverside on August 10. I have to do that one alone because my son refuses to do any more outside events. Seeing the tent next to us get ripped away freaked him out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
August is a long way off, so we’ll just have to see.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I participated as a vendor in our local Pride festival yesterday. I had to leave early because the wind was just insane, and the tent next to mine blew away. I took that as a sign. I sold two books, … Continue reading