Are Writing Conferences Worth it?

Short answer, yes. But only if, and it’s a big IF, you take the time to plan on how to get the most out of the panels, classes, connections, meet and greets, ask the agents, pitch opportunities, and if you can honestly afford it. I am a newbie to the writing conference scene but knewContinue reading “Are Writing Conferences Worth it?”

Fountain of Youth

This is the amazing view from my new writing space at Java Coffee Co (it’s wonderful, review to follow). While researching Costa Rican lore, legends, and baddies, I came across a story with the always intriguing headline “Fountain of Youth.” Now, I have been fascinated by this idea since I was wee, admittedly considered searchingContinue reading “Fountain of Youth”

A Journey Through Traditional Publishing

I don’t know if you’ve written a book, but it is an interesting process. I have written a manuscript. I refuse to call it the four-letter “B” word at this point because, well, you know…jinxes, bad luck, broken legs, run-on sentences… This being my first manuscript, and me being a naive newb, I have decidedContinue reading “A Journey Through Traditional Publishing”