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SCBWI Golden Gate Conference

At the beginning of March, I attended the Golden Gate Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) at the Asilomar in Pacific Grove, California. I went knowing that I would not be pitching my work since I had recently acquired an agent for Between Shadow’s Eyes.

I have attended SCBWI events in the past with the goal of meeting an agent or editor, but this time I had no agenda. It was great to sit back and listen to the speakers and absorb knowledge without the distraction of a scheduled critique or pitching session. I was free to take notes or browse the grounds if I wasn’t interested in a topic, whatever my heart desired.

On the last day of the conference, the editors in attendance announced what kind of books they were seeking. To my surprise, one of the editors seemed like a good match for my novel. A quick email to my agent, and viola! a query letter was submitted. Another fun outcome of the conference included a sidebar conversation with agent Josh Adams on blogging.  His advice- don’t blog if it takes you away from other writing projects.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Ekphrasis Speaking Event at Orinda Library 5/4/23

I’ve been chosen to speak about “Contentment” my art initiator project on Saturday at the Ekphrasis Reception on 5/4/23. The speakers will be on hand from 3 to 5 pm and the talks will be held at the Orinda Library Auditorium between 3:30 and 4:30 pm.

12/7/23 Event- New Zealand Great Walks and Great Bird

Mount Diablo Audubon Society presentation, Main Speaker, 7:30 pmPleasant Hill Community Center at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, 94523

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