I arrived home early this morning (late last night? What is 2 am?) after catching an afternoon flight out of Phoenix. ThrillerFest was a big success and people really seemed to enjoy themselves. I thought the programming turned out quite well (Yes, I'm patting my own back) and the writers in attendance were great. I also had a chance to meet some readers who really know their stuff. (Even I'm impressed when I meet a fan and she says she reads 200 books a year!)
I think conferences like this are a great opportunity for people, whether they're writers or readers. If you're a writer, it's a wonderful chance to meet knowledgeable readers, learn about the business, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow writers. If you're a reader, it's a rare chance to meet and talk to some of the biggest names in the business, and learn more about these books we love.
I might post something more about the conference later, but I don't feel very well right now and I'm exhausted. In the meantime, Sarah Weinman's written some about it, as has Lee Goldberg.
