Conferences are funny things. So many hungry writers and illustrators, so few gatekeepers standing between us and publishing nirvana. Part of the point is to meet people who might help on your career path. I printed out business cards but only gave out a couple. Schmoozing is not my forte! But I did have great…Continue reading Surrender to the Story: SCBWI Houston conference 2016
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Blood on the Bayou: BoucherCon 2016
Today I attended an all-star panel of kidlit authors at the New Orleans Public Library as part of BoucherCon Kids Day 2016. As part of Blood on the Bayou: BoucherCon 2016, the world Mystery convention, authors Harlan Coben, Chris Grabenstein, Kelley Armstrong, Lissa Price, and Ridley Pearson were in town, and they spoke about writing…Continue reading Blood on the Bayou: BoucherCon 2016
Conference unpacking
Wow, what a weekend! I just got back from NYC, and it’s official: I heart NY. What an amazing place. So let me unpack a bit. The RPB Conference was wonderful. A fantastic group of about 25 people met and discussed picture books and the intricacies of rhyme, meter, and publication. Yep, I was in…Continue reading Conference unpacking
Rhyming Picture Book Revolution!
I’m gonna be part of the revolution! That’s right! I’m going to my first children’s picture book conference. This one is all about those of us who like to write–and publish–using rhythm and rhyme. My people! Believe it or not, writers are discouraged from submitting rhyming manuscripts for picture books, and editors are leery of…Continue reading Rhyming Picture Book Revolution!