Yesterday was the last day of the Bocas Lit Fest. I didn’t attend as many events as I wanted to, but I thoroughly enjoyed the ones that I did. Friends and family came out to support, and I even sold a few books, so all is well in Vanessa land.
Being that Selima and the Merfolk is my first novel, it was quite an honour to be featured on a panel (DIY Lit Panel). It was a great experience, and I am very encouraged to work on my second book.
These are a few photos from my Bocas experience.
Ms. Lynn Joseph – CODE’s Young Adult Fiction masterclass.
Me reading from Selima and the Merfolk for DIY Lit event.
DIY Lit Chairperson Ms. Anna Lucie-Smith. Panelist (left to right) Vaughn T. Stanford, Jenny Green, Vanessa Salazar, John O. Stewart and Treldon Layne.
Mingling
I forgot to say thank you.
DIY Lit Panel.
Nicole Waldrop and I.
Melissa Hazelwood and I.
Poet – Marina Peters.
Spohia (first child to review Selima and the Merfolk and her wonderful mom Janice.
Open mic.
Books written by WUTT members.
Professor Barbara Lalla at the WUTT event.
WUTT event.
WUTT event.
Poet – Ms. Erica Mapp, WUTT event.
Me reading at the WUTT event.
After at ITNAC art exhibit, NAPA. Sacha Johnson and I.
ITNAC art exhibit, NAPA.
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Nice and lovey pic… Only one missing. Me in it to finish the icing on the cake. Well done! 🙂
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Those events are always such an inspiration!
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Yes, it was very encouraging and a great experience.
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