Category Archives: Readers Conferences

A Little Fun in the Times of Coronavirus By Susan Hanniford Crowley

I hope Dragon’s Lair Comics and Fantasy doesn’t mind me sharing their poster. They are superb as I’ve bought things from them in the past at conventions. It demonstrates a lot of happy ways to say hi and keeping your … Continue reading

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For The Love Of Author Branding – Halloween Edition

In my last post, I wrote about the joy of reader/writer events. Today, I want to talk about author/book/series branding and how you can go wild with it at Halloween. First, the Fall In Love With New England reader/writer conference … Continue reading

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For The Love Of Reader/Writer Events

If you’re reading this post, the odds are great that you are a fan of books. Correction, probably a rabid fan of books. As my dear hubby can attest, I am a foaming-at-the-mouth, please-take-my-money, perpetually red-eyed reader. I have been … Continue reading

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Personal Story By Susan Hanniford Crowley

Everywhere I go, I see the pink shirts, pins, ribbons, even hats. It’s all to make people aware of Breast Cancer. Through early detection, they really do save lives. Get a mammogram. Do a self-examination of your breasts every day. … Continue reading

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Book Signing on my Wedding Anniversary by Susan Hanniford Crowley

My husband is a sweetheart. Not only is he going with me to the conference, but today it’s our wedding anniversary. Book Signing: Today (Saturday afternoon, March 10) from 1-1:15  Autographing Session (I will also sign books people bring from home, … Continue reading

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The Joy of Preparing for Conferences by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I am going to HELIOsphere!  Already I’m packing books and special clothes for special events. I’m packing my Ravenclaw hoodie for the Hogwarts Party and more. If you’re an author, you’re always packing the books first. I will have with … Continue reading

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Deep in a Book? What’s the Insiders’ Circle?

Where have I been? What book am I deep in? That is Moldoveanu Peak, the highest mountain in Romania. It’s grand to look at, but then so is the whole country. My research led me through history and places and … Continue reading

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How to Write A Fiction Novel, Part 13 – Great Endings

Great endings are about memorable moments and often a quotable phrase that stirs the imagination. I thought about which book to share the ending which would not give away the story of the book, and I chose The Stormy Love … Continue reading

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How to Write A Fiction Novel, Part 12 – Character Quirks

Quirky means to have unusual behaviors. Many of my characters have quirks that define  them or make them stand out. Probably the quirkiest one I’ve written so far is Vampire King Maximillion Vander Meer in Vampire King of New York. … Continue reading

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How to Write A Fiction Novel, Part 11 – Conferences

    I’m not really pausing in my writing to talk about conferences. Actually late at night, I am often inspired at conferences to write. The energy and excitement gets me writing like a maniac. So this is a different … Continue reading

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