05/30/2026
Today I attended the Pittsburgh Book Festival ( Pgh Book Fest ) and had the BEST time. 📚✨
As someone who has always loved both reading and writing, it was really special to spend the day surrounded by so many people who share that same passion. Sometimes when you’re writing, it can feel like you’re off in your own little world, so being in a space filled with readers, writers, and book lovers was a nice reminder that there are so many people out there who get it.
I got to attend Flirting with Romantasy, Know Your Fantasy Lore, and Wings and Whimsy: Cozy Fantasy, along with hearing from some amazing authors, including .benitz & more. Every panel gave me something new to think about, whether it was worldbuilding, fantasy tropes, publishing, or simply why we love stories in the first place.
I honestly went for the vibes, the books, and the chance to be around other people who love storytelling as much as I do. I left with an active mind, new ideas, and feeling more excited to write than I have in a long time.
As someone currently working toward finishing & publishing my debut novel, days like today remind me why I started writing in the first place. 🖤
Thank you to Pittsburgh Book Festival for putting together such a wonderful event. I already can’t wait to come back next year.
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