#LA14SCBWI, L.A., Emerging Voices, and Inspiration

SCBWI Summer Conference in LA where I got to meet writers, illustrators, agents, and editors in a sea of welcoming faces and artists all pursuing work we love. These artist communities can be great and SCBWI was so reinvigorating I cannot wait to go back.

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A Celebration of "Fried & True" at Ginny's Supperclub

Ginny's Supper Club hosted three NYC chefs, fried chicken, side dishes, and lots of love for Harlem and food with the release and celebration of "Fried & True: 50 Recipes for America's BEST Fried Chicken and Sides" published by Clarkson Potter.

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Wesleyan Writers Conference 2014 (Pros & Cons)

Last week I attended the Wesleyan Writers Conference in Middletown, CT. I met cool writers, heard lots of variations on writing techniques, and read many shorts, and ate lots. Here's my summary of pros & cons for the conference in case you may be considering what type of conference may work for you.

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#BEA14 & #TheBookCon: Not Such a Great Marriage of Events

It's Book Expo of America time! And that means books galore, publishing panels, events, events, events. It's a busy time for those attending and working it and while there were many pluses from years past there were also hiccups as well with the creation of BookCon.

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#WBNAmerica 2014: I'm a Book Giver, Again!

For the second year in a row I'll be a Book Giver for World Book Night in the US. If you're in the NYC area I'll be in Harlem giving out books but also keep tabs on various Givers around the world on Twitter!

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