Last night I was up with so many of the authors, bloggers, fans, readers, experts and organizers of the Mystery Thriller Week.  After 4 months of planning, 11 days of reviews, guest posts, interview posting, and hosting live events, the week came to a close.

Did we learn a lot during this colossal event? Yes! We did!

1. If you built it, they will come, bringing books, reviews, interviews, and laughter.
2.  You can never laugh at your own mistakes enough.
3. Authors and bloggers love a good party together.
4. Guests look better in Armani, Oscar De La Renta, and other designers clothing.
5. Champagne flows like champagne.
6. You can never have enough trailers in a screening room.
7. No one wants to the party to end.

The party began at 10:00 pm and the red carpet started filling up at about 9:30. There was crush at the auditorium door but everyone made it in safely…