Penned Con was amazing. I loved meeting all the people I interact with online. I met a bunch of new readers, writers, and bloggers. Plus I was able to reconnect with friends from past conferences. Two days was not enough time to catch up with everyone.

Living an hour away from the conference meant I drove home each night, which made Pete the shitzu happy. Next year I think I’m going to stay at the hotel so I can have time to hang out with people after the signing. Naps will probably be required between the signing and the socializing, but with enough coffee I think I can do it.

I’ve purchased my table for Penned Con 2018 and I’m already plotting new swag. My next event will be Writers on the River in East Peoria, IL on July 21, 2018.