This book festival was Appleton's first and I'm certain, not their last.

There were quite a few published authors in evidence, as well as some very quality book illustrators: great art!

And special thanks to Conkeys Bookstore's, Joe Goodfellow, for the tip about the festival...long live the independent booksellers!  (Conkeys is the oldest in Wisconsin).

I made some new friends, traded some stories, as usual, the best thing about being an author attending these events, is talking to people.

I even found someone who was longing for the Scandinavian  yogart  of  his childhood: filbunke (the bowl it is kept in) or långfilmjölk (the finished product-long fil).   You should have seen his eyes when I offered to send him culture to recreate it in his kitchen.  He had to buy a book then, of course (thank you!).

Thanks to Appleton City Center for a great show!