Updates & Stuff
Wow, it’s summer already! Where did spring go?
This month I was invited back to ERICON and gladly accepted, we all know I have a soft spot for libraries. Last year was good, but this year Matt and the staff of the Ericson Library out did themselves and it will only get better each year. I love getting to do these smaller conventions, it gives me time to connect with sci-fi and fantasy lovers, other vendors, and readers. I’ve got to say the highlight was chatting with my Meadowlarks.
The week before, I tagged along on one of the Breadwinner’s work trips. I love Vegas, but June is not the most hospitable month, weather wise. I like it hot, but temperatures well over a hundred every day…that’s too much, even for me. We did make a pilgrimage to the Neon Boneyard. Yep, I took a little ‘book’ tour through the land of Vicki Pettersson’s Signs of the Zodiac series. I love those books and Vicki. Though I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting her in person, she’s a blast online.
This week I had a little dental work. Removed a cracked tooth and replaced it with an implant. It hurts a bit, but I’m managing, the worst part is the lack of crunchy food for a couple of months. No potato chips!
Book four finally has a title! Shadow Play is in the stages of being stitched together, then off to the editor.
Some of you may have noticed the Meadowlarks Facebook group. It’s for you, my awesome Meadowlarks! A place where you can gather and chat with other like-minded people. I can’t guarantee I’ll be around, but the lovely, Lynn offered to maintain it and make sure I get any messages or questions you all post.
I have two more planned events coming up, in August I’ll be in Carroll Iowa, but the September event isn’t ready for prime time. It’s going to be a doozy, lots of authors and an unusual venue. I’ll get all the details up on the site as soon as possible.
Time for me to get back to work, so I’ll leave you with a few pictures from both ERICON and Vegas. Yes, the Breadwinner had a lot of fun with the Vegas shots.
ERICON 2016
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- Ericon had the droids you were looking for! R2 and his creator.
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- There is nothing better than chatting with my fans, except getting to take a picture with them!
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- Super fan, Leah stopped by to see me at Ericon!
Vegas
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- I did do some work in between all the shopping, sight seeing, and parties.
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- The view from our room at the Westgate.
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- Most expensive used car lot sign, ever...
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- Steiners Cleaners. The Breadwinner's favorite sign. Come on, doesn't it make you smile too?
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- Fans of the Signs of the Zodiac series, take note!
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- Liberace's signature in lights...
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- The designer of the Yucca Motel sign is unknown, but the intricate weaving of the neon is beyond compare.
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- I can't remember the history behind this one, but it was too cool not to post. Maybe someone out there can jog my memory.
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- Considering the heat, water was the cocktail of choice.
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- One of The Breadwinner's favorites...
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- Bet ya can't guess which casino this one came from.
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- The City Center Motel was located on Fremont Street, and the sign was designed by designer Betty Willis of Western Neon.
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- The Breadwinner & I at the Boneyard
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- Benny Binion was the first to replace sawdust covered floors with carpet.
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- A Golden Nugget!
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- Why do I always want to start signing Barry Manilow when I hear Tropicana?
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- Look it's the sign for the Silver Slipper!