My grandchildren and I stand atop the Prague Meridian that slices through the Old Town Square.

The 14th cent. Golden Gate of St. Vitus’ Cathedral in Prague was the main entrance of the cathedral until the new façade was built in the 20th cent. (photo by Rebekah Bromwell)

My recent visit to Prague was a great success! Not only was the annual Evil and Human Wickedness Conference a success, I had 2 signings-readings, an interview on Radio Prague, and my daughter and grandchildren came down from Germany to spend a few days with me in the Czech capital. I got to meet new friends and readers as well as see old friends again.

The radio interview by Jan Velinger is available in both print and podcast versions here. It was a delight to meet Jan and I hope to share a beer with him the next time I am in Prague. I had one reading-signing at the Angelo Hotel in Prague (a reporter from the Prague Post attended!) and another in a 15th century crypt that is now a vodka-themed bar.

The weather was beautiful in Prague (except for the days when the conference was in session, but that worked out fine) so I was able to stroll through the Prague castle and Old Town with my grandchildren as well as discover the many wonderful playgrounds that fill central Prague but that had previously escaped my notice! My eldest granddaughter, however, was quite irate that we were not allowed into the attic of the Old-New Synagogue to see the remains of the golem there! She wanted a refund of our admission ticket!

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