Well, it was a great trip. Roanoke Pride did amazingly well despite the fine drizzle that started the day. JM Snyder, Amanda Young, and I shared a booth while Beth Wylde and Alessia Brio were also onsite for the event. People were in good spirits, the entertainment seemed, well, entertaining from what we could hear of it, and we all sold some books. Note to self: lesbians read too! (I sold out of Best Lesbian Erotica 2009, a pleasant surprise.)

For the Durham Pride on Saturday, the days started out strong with sun and cool-ish weather. The parade set-up was right in front of our booth on the street so we got to see most of the marchers and groups. Llamas again this year, but no horses. Alas, a pretty steady drizzle started just after the parade and people began making an exodus out of the park. Alas. The event was supposed to end at 5, but many vendors began packing up shortly after 3, in the rain. We stayed ’til 4:30 then packed it in. Again, lesbian titles did well, and folks were tickled to meet Actual, Live Authors. Beth Wylde came down to share with Amanda and I, and she was a hoot and a half. Great company to have for a boothmate.

And my news is, I’ll be releasing a new story soon. Details to come in the next week or so. Woo hoo!