Ann Snizek asked Terry Maggert:

How did you prepare yourself (emotionally/mentally as well as materials/supplies) for your first con?

Terry Maggert I speak in public for a living, so in terms of preparation, it concluded when I put on a clean shirt. I really love books and readers, so a Con is pure opportunity to geek out allllll day and talk about books. Regarding materials/supplies: Get a couple of sharpies. Get some high quality bookmarks and postcards, and let readers pre-order your books. Then order more to have on hand-- given your genre, I'd have 40 at minimum, and the beauty of books? They don't spoil. I have a nice banner, too, but that's primarily because I'm so proud of my artists and their stellar work.

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