I spent the day in an alternate universe. I set up and sold my books at Enid’s Comic Con. It was a blast. I was amazed at the characters and all the fabulous costumes. People spared no expense or imagination. Some of the characters I didn’t know, but that was because they may have been gaming characters that I didn’t recognize, or maybe I’m just too old. But I was in awe.
I sold several copies of my books and spent the day getting to visit with my sister and had so much fun. This conference has set up in Enid for the last four years, but I’d not set up there before. I visited in years past to see what it was all about but didn’t stay. This year I set up. There were three other authors, and I didn’t get to visit all of them. But I did take a little time to walk around and check out many of the vendors. 
If you’ve never been to a comic com, take the time. Even if it is not the kind of thing you normally do, you will find it eye opening. Great people who are great fans and spend lots of time and effort on great costumes. Oh, and did I mention they love to have their picture taken? 
Check out a comic con near you and buy from these hard-working vendors. You will surely have a good time.
What are you reading this week?
I don’t know if I’m the only one noticing, but it is hot! Oklahoma has had lower temperatures this summer and more rain than normal, but that is beginning to change. I know west of here in Arizona and other places, it has been a hotter than normal summer, so I guess it is our turn. But it is awful outside.
Erin grew up in a loving home – just her and her mom after the death of her father. They had little money, but they were happy. She had friends, family and a plan to go to college to become a lawyer. 
I had a great book signing at Putnam Six Bookstore in Enid yesterday. Friends from all around came in to see me and I sold several books. In fact, I had to come home and order more books for the upcoming ComiCon in Enid. Putnam Six is a great bookstore, and Chloe is always welcoming. People come and go, often picking up what they ordered or just browsing. The music is soft, and the atmosphere is quiet but yet there is a bustle in the background. 
Yesterday was the Oklahoma Author Panel presented by the Enid Public Library and I was proud to be a part of it. Seven authors from around Enid presented their works to a small audience at the Public Library of Enid and Garfield County. We even made the front page of the Enid paper this morning! It was great to get together with people of like minds and promote our craft. I met people from around the town with aspirations for writing and talked to authors I’ve known for a while as I listened to them describe their work. We all have different reasons for writing, but all had the fire within them that prevents them from not writing. If you write—or if you are an artist of any sort—you will understand. It’s a passion that cannot be ignored.
It’s the Fourth of July, Independence Day. A day we set aside to celebrate America’s independence from England. Many people celebrate it with fireworks and hotdogs, I am just enjoying the beautiful morning weather. We’ve had cooler temperatures this summer—so far—and my morning coffee on the patio was fabulous! 
It seems like a magical week. Even though part of the country is burning up with record heat, here in Oklahoma we’re having a reprieve from the high temperatures. The cooler temps and rain could not have been more welcome. 
It’s Father’s Day! A day set aside to remember and honor fathers. Mine is gone but the father of my children is by my side. 
I had a great time at my first book signing in a year yesterday! The Railroad Museum in Enid had an open house and invited me to come and join the festivities. There were hot dogs and doughnuts, tee shirts were tie dyed, board games were set up in the dining car, and I had the children’s caboose all to myself for the book signing. Outside it was hot so a water balloon fight ensued. Drippy feet came and went through the caboose as I sat under the air conditioner and read parts of Ian’s Magic to all who would listen. 
It was a trip down memory lane even if you never worked on the railroad. The romance of the time and place showed in pictures, clothing, and dinnerware that had once been used in the cars. 
The Pandemic is slacking off and I got my vaccinations. The world seems to be getting back to normal–whatever that is. But it is summer (almost) and time for book signings. I have a few lined up in my hometown. 
Peggy Chambers "Views from the Hammock" site 