The end stretch of my stay at Ragdale includes a sudden burst of creativity and room switching, also lots of drinking. Artists are not lushes, just saying.
Read moreDay Three at @Ragdale
My first few days at Ragdale have been productive, enlightening, and relaxing. This place has a lot of history and charm.
Read moreNapa Valley & Santa Fe: Two Conferences, Two Perspectives
This year I did not one but two writing conferences back-to-back on the west coast. This called for lots of heat and water and immersing myself in the arts. I was glad to do so, but after a couple weeks did miss home, sort of.
Read moreIn August, I Intend to #WRITELIKECRAZY!
Tayari Jones is urging writers to #WRITELIKECRAZY! What goal(s) will you set for yourself during the month of August?
Read moreBook Expo 2012: Lots to Celebrate (and Learn)
This year Book Expo of America (BEA) was held on a timid weather week in New York City (and it was announced that Book Expo will continue to be held in NYC until 2015). There were many award-winning authors, publisher anniversaries celebrated, and much discussed in terms of what and how to bring books to consumers. BEA was held in conjunction with IDPF and BlogExpo at Jacob Javits Center in midtown Manhattan.
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