Book Expo and First Times...

I am writing this from my critique partner, Shana Silver's, apartment in New Jersey, just across the Hudson River from The Big Apple.



We are gearing up to go to the Book Expo of America, one of the publishing world's biggest events, coming up this week. In preparation, there have already been many "first times" for me.

It is not my first time meeting Shana Silver, but it is my first time visiting her hometown and apartment. It was my first time (honestly!) getting a pedicure this week, so my t...