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New York, New York – Reprise Day 3
Friday was my last day in New York, and the last at BEA. I started the day with a quick meeting with publicist Wiley Saichek, and spent the day doing exhibits, attending a couple programs, and catching up with authors. Terrific way to end the conference. I was lucky....
New York, New York – Reprise, Day 2
Thursday morning started very early. I left the hotel at 6 a.m. to walk to Penguin/Random House. They host a BEA author breakfast for librarians, and then bussed us over to the Javits Convention Center at 9, just in time for the exhibits to open. There were five...
New York, New York Reprise – Day 1
I just returned from New York City where I attended book events, both the Library Journal Day of Dialog and Book Expo America. It's my opportunity to catch up with friends, meet a few new ones, and hear about books coming out. It's fun and exciting. And, of course, I...
Giveaway – Judith Fertig’s The Cake Therapist
I've been commenting for a couple months that I love the cover of Judith Fertig's debut novel, The Cake Therapist. Fertig is an award-winning cookbook author who teaches cooking classes across the country. Now, her first novel combines her knowledge of baking with her...
The Cake Therapist by Judith Fertig
It was the cover of Judith Fertig's novel, The Cake Therapist, that first attracted me. When I found out it was a debut by an author who writes cookbooks, I was hooked. And, I wasn't disappointed. Fertig not only writes cookbooks, she creates memorable characters....
Off to New York City
I'm off today for two weeks in New York City, or, I should say, for the first of two trips there in two weeks. I'm leaving today for Book Expo America, the publishers' showcase of books and authors. I attend the Library Journal Library Day of Dialog, listen to editors...
