I soon leave for Worldcon 2011, in Reno this year. This is a major science fiction convention for writers, readers and fans. George R.R. Martin is one of many top writers speaking. He’s giving several talks on the writing process and you can bet I’ll be there. Why am IRead More →
This is credited to the writer Wendy Werris http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/48317-scbwi-conference-celebrates-40th-anniversary-with-record-turnout.html IN THE NEWS SCBWI Conference Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Record Turnout A surprise guest appearance by Judy Blume at the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators annual summer conference in Los Angeles made the 40th anniversary of the organizationRead More →
Before I explain this photo, please visit this wonderful site for YA books: http://presentinglenore.blogspot.com/ Lenore Appelhans has her own debut called LEVEL TWO coming out fall 2012. It sounds like it will be a book I’ll devour. She also runs a wonderful website for YA books. And today, I haveRead More →
I’ve gone to the Society for Children’s Book Writers Summer Conference three times before. It’s one of the biggest conferences, covering several floors of a large hotel, with wonderful authors, editors, agents and illustrators giving panels and workshops. They have a pro track, a state-of-the-market address, and always have atRead More →
If you’re at all interested in writing thrillers (YA or otherwise), don’t miss next year’s Thrillerfest in NYC in July. You’ll learn, have fun, talk to top thriller writers, and come home energized to write your behind off. For me, I did all that and more. Ate great food andRead More →
