Going Virtual

Sep 23, 2020 | Misc.

Due to the 2020 pandemic, in-person activities have either gone by the wayside or are being held virtual. For an introvert like myself, I miss the occasional foray to various cities to meet authors or to a local bookstore for a book launch.

I posted an article on The Stiletto Gang’s blog on virtual activities and you can read it here.

If you miss hearing, seeing and listening to authors, check out the sites below. You’ll need to register for some of these events. Visit each site to learn more.

If you miss attending reader conventions, below are a few conventions that have gone virtual.

Also visit your favorite author’s website, Facebook page, Instagram account or other social media to learn if they are have a virtual presence.

7 Comments

  1. Delia Pitts
    Delia Pitts on September 23, 2020 at 12:07 pm

    Thank you for this terrific list of resources!

  2. Maria Reyes Doktor
    Maria Reyes Doktor on September 23, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    These author talks have become my new obsession! I love being able to hear them talk about their books without having to leave them house.

  3. Liz Wilkerson
    Liz Wilkerson on September 23, 2020 at 12:20 pm

    I’m going to more conventions and author events than ever before. #lookingforsilverlining

  4. Karen Odden
    Karen Odden on September 23, 2020 at 12:35 pm

    Thanks for the list, Dru! I’ve been enjoying the Pen events. Like many, they have a chat room where we can pose questions to the authors and chat with each other throughout. Not quite like being in person, but way better than nothing! Will you be attending Bouchercon’s virtual event? I’m on a panel with Dianne Freeman and Edith Maxwell this time, on historical fiction. Hope to see you there 🙂

  5. judyalter
    judyalter on September 23, 2020 at 12:41 pm

    Really helpful information, Dru. Thanks so much for posting.

  6. Elaine N.
    Elaine N. on September 23, 2020 at 2:23 pm

    I’m loving virtual events (and not just authors. Actors/concerts/sci-fi conventions). I didn’t know New England Crime Bake is going virtual. I may get to go this year. Thanks!

  7. Cathy Elliott
    Cathy Elliott on September 23, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    Thanks, Dru. Helpful nudge! Much appreciated.