Authors. When you go to events, what is the most effective method you’ve found to haul your books to sell? Locally, I’m just loading them into the giant black bins with yellow lids from Costco, and then hauling them in my car. But when you have an out-of-state or out-of-country event… how are you flying your super heavy and big loads of books? I don’t get it! Haha I see people flying all over the place to do author events to sell their books… are they seriously hauling humongous boxes full of hundreds of books to the airport and paying to check all of those??

I've been trying to get better at plotting and so I'm learning about different methods authors use to plot their stories before drafting. What is your favorite plotting method?

You cannot control the weather as an author. My book signing this weekend was accompanied by a deluge of thunderstorms. I sold four books in three hours. Sadly it doesnt cover the travel expenses for the weekend. But, sadly, this is the world of an indie author.

I have a book signing at Barnes and Noble in the Shops at Stonewall in Gainesville, VA, this Sunday, July 26, from 12-3pm. If your in or near the DMV, please stop by.

I'm double-booked this weekend, running games I've written for Virtual MagmaCon, and participating in One Hundred Hours of Writing, where I'll be raising funds for Operation Literacy! Here are all the dates, times, and links. If you join, please bring me coffee!! (Virtual MagmaCon events will require a badge, but you can use code MAGMAPALS for 40% off!) Perty Nerdy After Hours Podcast Friday, 7/10, 10am PT https://www.twitch.tv/perty_nerdy/schedule?seriesID=db5352b5-f7e4-4c96-90fd-840d6610838e Adapting TTRPGs for the Next Generation (Seminar) Learn how to adapt any tabletop RPG adventure for younger players without rewriting your entire game. Friday, 7/10, 1pm PT https://tabletop.events/conventions/virtual-magmacon/schedule/10 Liquid Hot Magma (Game) Friday, 7/10, 2-6pm PT https://tabletop.events/conventions/virtual-magmacon/schedule/7 Liquid Hot Magma (Game) Saturday, 7/11, 2-6pm PT https://tabletop.events/conventions/virtual-magmacon/schedule/8 OHHOW Writing Stream for Charity Supporting Operation Literacy Saturday, 7/11, 7-9pm PT https://www.twitch.tv/perty_nerdy/schedule?segmentID=793f0fb7-794d-42e0-bda4-4ade61b78d21 MagmaCon Finale: PVE Sponsor Tourney Watch all us MagmaCon Sponsors duke it out in an ultimate tournament! Sunday, 7/12, 4-7pm PT https://tabletop.events/conventions/virtual-magmacon/schedule/42