The Book Fair

SCBWI had a stand at the Fair for the first time this year, and it was a marvellous base of operations for us. Being worn out by the Conference I was quite happy to take things steady at the Fair. I had nine appointments with publishers, but spent a lot of time at the Stand as I had two showcases to run, two portfolio reviews, and two hour long 5-minute portfolio critiques - SCBWI kept me pretty busy.

SCBWI Stand in Hall 26

There was always something going on at the Stand, the constant crowd of members hovering around in front of it tended to attract other passers-by and was a great way to generate interest in SCBWI.
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Every Bologna is different they say, and so it proved this year. It was the second time I'd been to the Book Fair, the last visit being in 2004. Then I was merely a visitor, this time I was associated with the SCBWI Stand. Because of my recent disrupted circumstances for a long time I wasn't sure I'd even be able go, but the organizers were very understanding and accomodating, not least the main organizer, SCBWI International head, and friend Erzsi Deak, to whom I extend my deepest thanks .

I've recently returned from the Bologna Book Fair, where I was one of the speakers at the SCBWI Biennial Conference. This was scheduled a long time ago, and despite my change in circumstances I was loathe to cancel, as it gave me something solid to focus on during this period of adjustment. I also needed to seriously re-connect with publishing in the West!

I'll post a report if I'm able, but for snapshots of the proceedings go to the organizer Erzsi Deak's Facebook page.
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My deepest thanks to everyone who has supported me and daughter Seren during these past months of grief and change. It's been tough adjusting to the UK after so many years, but we're beginning to find our feet now, thanks to the wonderful assistance of family and friends around us.

Whatever happens, life goes on. As this is an art blog I'll speak no more on the subject of my grief, our circumstances etc. They really deserve a blog of their own...
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