Is it wrong that I can remember which desserts I ate on which days while I was at RWA’s National Conference in Anaheim? No kidding. The days all run together in terms of who I met/spoke to, which workshops I attended and who I hung out with — but the Read more…
Wow. I can’t believe it’s just two weeks until I’ll be in Anaheim for RWA Nationals. The planning/packing frenzy has begun, but I have to say, I’m much more relaxed going into this year’s conference. I’m all signed up for editor/agent pitch appointments and I volunteered to usher at the Read more…
My first Desert Dreams Conference won’t be my last. It’s over now, and I just settled into my favorite spot at the Starbucks in Camp Verde (near the outlet, naturally). The plan is to sneak in a little writing time before I crash. Am I nuts? Why not skip the attempt Read more…
In four days, I’ll be leaving for New York City. Not only is this my first trip to NYC, it’ll be my first RWA National conference. Needless to say, I’m nervous — and seeing all the chatter online isn’t easing my jitters. In an attempt to stay sane while I Read more…
I have a confession to make: I have story ADD. Raise your hand if, like me, you have trouble concentrating on one story at a time. … If characters start talking to you, demanding you tell their story now — even when you’re in the middle of another one. … Read more…
Okay, not really famous … but my name is listed in the latest issue of RWA’s Romance Writers Report. That’s right. I got the issue that lists all the Golden Heart® and Rita® finalists. There I am, right at the top of the Contemporary Series list. (Note to self: Continue Read more…
Although not much writing got done this week, I’ve been busy doing all the other little things that need to be done before I leave for New York in — gulp — less than a month. Thursday night after work, I designed the business card I’ll be handing out at Read more…
Just saw a blog post on the Ruby Slippered Sisterhood pointing out that RWA Nationals is only 39 days away. Eeek. Guess I’d better get back to my revisions, eh? And fast! I also need to figure out which workshops I’m attending, and get those pitches polished to a shine. Read more…