I know…I’ve been a bad girl. I’ve let my third installment of the conference slip to the way side, but its not what you think. The conference didn’t lose my interest. Its the exact opposite. It inspired me so much that I’ve been very busy working on revisions of my YA Novel TOUCHING THE SURFACE. No more neglect! I still need to get this wonderful info out to you. Here we go…
Starting the morning with a Blogger Panel run by firstnovelsclub.com. The First Novels Club consists of Frankie Diane Mallis, Sara Kankowski, Donna Gambale and Janine Leaver Burgan and their “adventures in writing, reading, networking, and the rest of life as a critique group of first-time novelists.” Their blog is both fun and informative and you should stop by and check them out.
Next up was the author panel:
Pat Thomas
Sandy Asher
Becky Burka
Gayle Krausse
Karen Orloff
Jodi Moore
Judy Schrachner
Everyone shared their thoughts and experiences but there were a few stand out moments…
“When you write for adults you are preaching to people who are looking for confirmation of what they already believe. When you write for children you may be guiding their way.” Sandy Asher
The highlight of the panel for me was watching one of my best friends Jodi Moore get to “be an author” for the first time. Jodi’s first picture book WHEN A DRAGON MOVES IN will be coming out with Flashlight Press. (((((((hugs))))))) Can’t wait to have my own copy!
Between watching Jodi and the omelet station, the truth is…I can’t top that. All I can say is that dreams do come true. Keep writing and remember to enjoy the journey because when you least expect it, there’s magic and yummy breakfast right around the corner. Of course it never hurts to have something special to keep you moving in the right direction…
Like friends, great conferences run by great people and SCBWI coffee mugs and fuzzy sweat shirts!
And friends who inspire and make you laugh…
Friends who listen with fresh ears and tell you the truth.
Friends who give hugs instead of good-byes.
Friends who will ALWAYS sit in the golf bag holder with you.
And even Dads, who will always be with you, even when they’re no longer with you…Stay the course. Live the journey.
More conference posting coming after the Eastern NY SCBWI Conference on June 12th.
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okay…love the photo of me and my huge, wide open mouth! Awww…I miss you Kimmiepoppins. Have fun at the ENY!
I love that picture of you…it captures your fun spirit! My mouth is bigger so you don't have to worry LOL! Miss you too Ghost Girl!
What a good time you're having…hanging out with people who share your love of writing!
EnJoy your weekend!
It's one of the perks of being a children's writer…my fellow writers are the bestest!