In late January I had the chance to participate in a multi-author event at an awesome spot in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, called the Parlour Tabletop and Tome. I had been once or twice before, and was impressed with its offerings (really good coffee, tea, and food) and its mission: to provide “a whimsical escape for all who wander.” The D&D nerd inside me loves this place. But back to the author event: I spent the afternoon talking books with readers and fellow writers, namely, LCW Allingham, Michael Pogach, Amy Yates Wuelfing, and Michelle Tooker. Event wise, it was a fantastic start to 2025.