Chapter Ten Highlighted

Sorry, I've been lax on this. Here is chapter ten.

I discovered a new curse to the writer.

I have a hyperactive imagination. In order to tame this beast, I write down the ideas and thoughts that are interesting and pertinent to me. Couple this with the laissez faire sorting and filing system and now I can't find what I wrote specifically so I will not forget.

The quote has often been attributed to Einstein, but I'm not sure. I have never verified it. However, it goes something like this; (with my own spin at the end.)

"Why remember what you can look up?... now if I can only remember where to look it up."

Whoever uttered these words did not have the vast amount of information at one's fingertips today. Trying to look up an obscure description in a scanned book from Google, is a nightmare of soul sucking time consumption. I want to add some historical realism to aid the plausibility of my stories. Some things I cannot make up and have that historical gravitas. Crap, I'm stuck. What a curse of a poor memory!

So, this year, I am taking the time to organize better, electronically as well as on biodegradable cellulose. Any suggestions?

As Promised, 10 things I learned at Wizcon...

Ten Things I Learned at

New Orleans Wizard World Comic Convention.

1.      If you are going with a group of people who will help you, keep them informed with all the emails you receive. It is so basic and elementary that it is easy to overlook.

2.       I should have remembered that when I’m in a city, I should be ready to walk a long way. Whether from the hotel to dinner or from the truck to my booth, both are further than expected.

3.       Guaranteed book sales are the ones with people leaving the table with a book in hand. Make that sale. If what you say is not closing the deal, then do not be afraid to change up and try different things.

4.       Saying hello, shocks most people. Greeting people happily will draw people to you. Be ready to enthusiastically tell people about your book.

5.       Make sure you keep your receipts. With a quick search of email, I showed the fact that I had four badges for my table, not two.

6.       Make friends with those who look least like your friends back home. From Phillip and Eddie, the parking lot attendants, to Mark, Dwayne, and Ben, at the tables next to me, each are important and made the whole experience much smoother.

7.       It is fun to dress up like a movie or a comic character, but it is more for someone to recognize you without prompting. Also, being able to recognize obscure characters give you Con Cred.

8.       However, if you make your costume so obscure, don’t expect anyone to recognize you.

9.       Take the time to walk around and see the people there. The celebrities and the common people both have interesting visual stories to tell.

10.  Laughter and enjoying the convention music track will greatly add to your convention experience. Smile and have a good time, people will react to that much better than the opposite.


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Friday, ready for the crowd.

I forgot my tablecloth...

I was covered with sweat at this time. Excitement and nervousness fueled with the long walk bathed my back with a glistening sheen, if I could see it.

Wizard World Comic Convention 2016

What a fantastic time at Wizcon 2016! Thank you Becky Tripp, Andy Tripp, and Jonathan Stephens for helping me this weekend. Enough people took a chance on a local, first time author for me to pay for the table, the occupational license, food and fuel. Thank you everyone.

The Challenge still stands. When you finish the book, if you like it, please give me a review on Goodreads.com or the sale page on Amazon.com. If you do not like it, email me through the website, Nathmariachronicles.com and tell me your opinion.

As I compile it, I'll bring the 10 things I learned from WizCon 2016, for your reading enjoyment.