Chris Philbrook's Blog: Hall E - Posts Tagged "virginia"

Scares That Care Charity Weekend has come to a close. Team Philbrook has made it safely back to the Granite State from Virginia, and all is well.

I'd like to start off by thanking my wife Leah Heather, and my daughter Willow. Without Leah I wouldn't be nearly as successful, or as sane, or as humble (her Troll level on me is like, 800+). She's my bedrock, and I appreciate her enabling my career more than I'll ever be able to explain to her. Willow is the best 15 month old, ever. I'm pretty sure of it. She's funny, calm, friendly, and patient, and that's far more than we could ask of any kid her age.

I'd like to thank Joe Ripple for making STC a thing. We had a great time at the show, and he and his crew are doing SUCH good things for good people. If you are looking for a show to attend or support, STC should be at or near the top of your list.

I met so many people this weekend I've been connected with on social media. That chance was a big part of why we drove 12 hours for STC. I'm gonna tag a shitload of people here, and I want all of you to know I enjoyed meeting you guys for the first time, or seeing you again.

Inevitably, I will forget someone. Don't take that as a sign of your importance. Welcome to a show you didn't go to. I haven't had breakfast yet, and I'm still recovering from the show.

A blanket thank you goes out to the people who were so sweet to Willow and my wife. 99% of the people who interacted with them were angels, and that means a lot to parents of a young kid at a big show.

David Simpson, Jeffrey Clare, Shannon Walters, Pheebz Jackson, James Wallace, M.C. Allen, Will Allen, Stephen Kozeniewski, Greg Ferrell, James Dean, Jaime Johnesee, Jack Wallen, Jay Wilburn, Armand Rosamilia, Steve Murphy, Jonathan Janz, Brian Keene, Dan Theman, Lucille Grabow Bransfield, Brent Abell, Karen Dziegiel, Joan MacLeod, Ricky Fleet, Eric A Shelman, Linda Lewis Shelman and more. You're crazy cool people.
Huge thank you to Tim Feely and Kristyn A. Varner. You're both amazing people, and Leah and I are looking forward to spending time with you again. It's so cool to connect to people you never otherwise would've, were it not for this 'writing thing' and conventions.
You both rock.

Another huge thank you to Head Stalker Jamie DeAnn. I know we've had some hard times (restraining orders and such) and some good (message me with the good, I'm drawing a blank right now) but it was stellar to see you and your sister Gwendolyn Parker again. I can't say thank you enough for all the support you've sent my way since the website was live... 7 years ago. I also can't say thank you enough for all the amazing gifts you brought for Leah, Willow and I. I'm lucky to have crossed paths with you, and I'm excited to keep my friends close as I grow old and write more books.

To all the people who bought or won books from me at my booth in Room 11... thank you. Thank you for being a reader. Thank you for coming up the stairs and seeing us on the 2nd floor. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my spiel, and laugh at my old-ass jokes. And thank you for giving all of the vendors at STC your time, and maybe some of your money.

Thanks all. Back to the grind.