Hello, everyone. I'm back from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrator's (SCWBI) Conference in L.A and A Room of Her Own (AROHO) writing retreat at Ghost Ranch, Abiquiú, New Mexico. Both conferences were packed with information. I loved my time in Abiqui, New Mexico, it's a gorgeous place for writer workshops. SCBWI had… Continue reading Six Bits of Wisdom on Writing Conferences
Tag: New Mexico
Pow Wow Experience
My laptop grew dusty during the time I roamed through Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico. I stayed with friends on the outskirts of Santa Fe. No wifi, no cable, nothing but a dual wide mobile home sitting on an acre of land, surrounded by horses, sheep, and chickens. It was awesome. And very cold. It snowed… Continue reading Pow Wow Experience
My Five Reasons to Celebrate
Spring has sprung and flung the blanket of gloom from my shoulders. I'm excited! If you've followed my posts, you know that I've been in the valley with some serious family problems, relationship issues, and missing my two YA kids who live in Colorado. I was in sad poetry mode. The great news is… Continue reading My Five Reasons to Celebrate