Showing posts with label Book Expo America. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Book Expo America. Show all posts

Tips & Tricks for #BEA16!



BEA is fast approaching and I can't even beginning to tell you how excited we are. Leydy and I (Andy) had our first experience in 2014 and boy was it a great experience. We got to meet so many amazing authors, bloggers, publicist and all around amazing book people. I think that's when you truly think to yourself--


It's an exhausting chaotic mad house that we wouldn't trade for the world. It's so nice to finally be able to get together and actually meet these wonderful people you work so closely with during the year. Putting a face to the name brings us such joy. Expect many hugs!


The other upside is getting to see all of your old blogger friends as well as getting meet all of your new ones! I honestly spend so much time on my Twitter that I think that I talk with with my online friends a lot more than my real life peeps. That's sad but true lol! Hey at least we all get together at least one time a year so technically they count as real life friends too! =P


Back to the point of this post-- I am a planner plain and simple. For my first BEA I did so much research that I'm pretty such I read every tips & tricks post that there ever was lol! In the end I felt like it helped me get in the mindset of what to expect on the show floor as well on what to pack and what not. So in turn this is me helping you guys. This will mainly be a post of links that I've gathered that will consist of what to pack, tips and tricks, things people have learn from going, etc. It will be new and old post. Hope you guys enjoy it and find it helpful!




Official BEA Links:


Here is what you've all been waiting for:
The Irish Banana: Part 1: As A Matter of FAQ
The Irish Banana: Part 2: Take It On The Floor
The Irish Banana: Part 3: Make The Most of It
The Irish Banana: Part 5: Bring It On … Or Not
The Irish Banana: Part 6: Power Up!
The Irish Banana: Part 7: Totes, Y'all!
The Irish Banana: Part 8: Schedule Mania

Bewitched Bookworms: BEA2U – Scheduling your visit at BEA! 


We hope this post helped and please let us know if you're planning on attending this year we'd love to meet you! BEA is officially underway!


**If you happen to have a BEA post that you've just posted and would like me to add it to the list just leave it in the comments or feel free to email it to me at Andy@onceuponatwilight.com :)

BookExpo America: Books, Bloggers and Loads of Fun










No matter how much someone can tell you about how great an event will be and what to expect, nothing can really prepare you until you experience it for yourself.  That my friends would be my experience at BEA.  It's taken me a little while to get back to my daily routine and recover from endless lines, standing, walking and networking.  However, given the chance to do it again, I'm sure I would.  Oh and one other thing, I can not forget to mention that my wonderful "podcast master" for A Leisure Moment was by my side every step of the way.  I couldn't have done it without him! 

Lastly, I had the opportunity to represent Once Upon A Twilight at two blogger events.  During these gatherings I was able to slow down the pace and truly have a casual conversation with fellow bloggers, authors, and publicists.  All in all, not only were these events recognition for the connection of bloggers and authors, but they represent the commitment to working together to an effort to spread the word about the works of authors to our followers.  So thank you again, Atria Books and Epic Reads for having us. {Deitre}

Atria Book Blogger Event:  Deitre with Damaris of Good Choice Reading (credit for Photo Atria Books)

Atria Book Blogger Event:  Deitre with Authors Colleen Hoover and K. A. Tucker
Epic Reads Blogger Event:  Deitre with 
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