You’ll have to pay for it. But I’d say it’s worth it. My uber-agent, Barbara Poelle, is doing a Writer’s Digest webinar this Thursday, Nov 3. You don’t have to be there, you can access the information at your convenience. But you should register as early as you can becauseRead More →
Just about every writer and photographer, artist and filmmaker I know has quietly thanked Steve Jobs at one point in their process. I can’t imagine my life without my Macs, Final Cut Pro, Macbooks, iPhones and finally iPad. Steve, your tools were intuitive and smooth, and even when theyRead More →
This is the amazing George R.R. Martin, author of many novels, including the series behind the HBO GAME OF THRONES. We were treated to a reading of an upcoming chapter, a work in progress. The chapter ended with a character making a reference to a battle. He explained that heRead More →
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 →
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 →
