Seriously, dude. I just gotta say that I’ve never felt more at home anyplace I’ve ever been. To top it off, the hospitality here at the Bourbon Orleans is out of this world. The food in The Quarter is so delicious and the portions so plentiful I may not eat again for a month. And conversation is to be had at every turn with so many of us readers and authors gathered together to enjoy these short few days… I don’t want to even think about leaving!

I’ve met so many wonderful people–both authors and readers. You guys rock. I can’t wait until next year!

On another note, I tried Cajun for the first time–Yum--and I ain’t talkin’ food.

The atmosphere, the constant thrum, the people… I love it here. For the first time in a long time, I’m alive.