I’m not going to lie to you, I’m scared as HECK! We’re going to be exhibiting at BookExpo America 2017, Booth 1863. Inside, my stomach is in knots and everyday I’m asking myself…..”WTH did I get me and the team into?!?” This is not the neighborhood book festival, this is HUGE. This is official. This is, this is a freaking Expo in one of the biggest convention centers on the east coast.

Then my dad reminded me of something the other day. He said my great grandmother, who happens to be the inspiration for this machine, was a FEARLESS woman. She feared nothing, no man and no challenge. She could easily look a formidable opponent in the eye and say, “You Come. If you TINK you’s a man, come” (My Caribbean people will know how to interpret those words) Granny, I will channel you today. BookExpo 2017, New York here we come.

All packed up and ready to go.  Please Dear Lord, let each box make it safe and sound to the Javits showroom floor!