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Hi just a reminder that if your book event as "all genres" and I go and it's nothing but romance save 10 tables (with half of those being children's authors), I can suggest more clarity in your marketing when I respond to your feedback without being criticized for being elitist. I run events for a living. This is good faith feedback on the discrepancy between your stated audience and what you actually provide
— Oct 09, 2026 09:42AM

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Oct 09, 2026 09:51AM

Mickey Also, I can comment on how questionable it is to advertise as an "all ages" event and then allow authors to display and sell graphic art of their characters at their booths. Especially when booths are not sorted by genre or audience and there was at least one instance of a children's author in the same row. Either (1) restrict the display of the art to binders, (2) designate an 18+ area of the room, or (3) commit to being an 18+ event. It's not actually hard to do any of those things. And it's not prudish to point out that there's a problem there. I enjoy adult art as much as anyone, but we need to be mindful.

In general, please take constructive criticism in good faith, especially when you ask for it and you're a local event. I am no longer interested in offering my support not because of the feedback I provided, but because of your response to it ❤️


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