Visiting the London Book Fair
This year will be my third visit to the London Book Fair.
I bought my train ticket early, booked the same room as in previous years, and have printed my entrance ticket. Apart from checking dates and times obsessively, I only now have to pack my gear, and catch the train to London for the Book Fair, which is running this year between the eleventh and fourteen of March.
Was it brought forward from its usual slot in April because of fears of Brexit? Perhaps. But whatever way I look at it, I intend to have fun, to rest a bit, take a stroll through the green parts of Kensington and take refreshment in the warmer climate, the trees doubtless already in bloom.
I’m taking my three books of fiction, two copies of Trapped and a copy of my radio play. For whom? Who knows? But I know that if I don’t go, I’ll never know what might happen, who I might meet at the Fair. I may perhaps meet some of my on-line friends there, as I sometimes do.
There is no way to progress one’s life by sitting quietly alone at home… And husband is happy to support me, which helps so much. Not once has he suggested I surrender this writing lark in exchange for a more reasonable prospect of remuneration – in other words, an ordinary job. Instead, he has been totally supportive with my plans. I am blessed in this, as in so many other ways.
Thanks for reading.
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March 10, 2019 @ 8:06 pm
I really must go one year. I keep saying that and to Harrogate and to all the other places. I really should.
My hubby has become much more supportive but I still suffer from the ‘Oh he’ll be bored’ thing. I hope you have a lovely time and look forward to hearing about it.
March 11, 2019 @ 8:19 am
Hi Diane
I go because it’s London, it’s interesting, and warm, and I might meet interesting people. I get a change, which, as we know, is as good as a rest, and I don’t have to fret about housework or cooking. A bit like a writers’ retreat, perhaps. Since you write well and seem to have no shortage of ideas, you would only go if you felt you needed to go for other reasons… With or without hubby. I go alone, because that is how it has evolved. Thanks for commenting! :-))
March 11, 2019 @ 2:50 pm
If I’m reading this right, you’re already there! 🙂 What a great break. I hope Kensington’s green spots are all spiffied up, and that you’ll have some serendipitous moments at the book fair!
Elouise
March 15, 2019 @ 12:31 pm
Hi Elouise, the Fair was fantastic, and I gleaned a lot of useful information and a great deal of encouragement. So it’s back to my job with much more idea of what I’m going to be doing, and why. All of which helps miracles to flower. Bless you!