Vote, if you please ...
Had a very energetic and fun time at WRW's workshop on Saturday. Kathy Seidel, an excellent speaker and teacher and a writer as well. We discussed Pride and Prejudice and picked apart the different characters and relationships and what they meant in the book. It's interesting how perspectives can change, even after I've read the book a few times and seen the movies (particularly A&E) many, many times. Ahhh...
What's so great about these local workshops is catching up with fellow writers/friends and talking about our writing and where we're heading in our careers. It's so wonderful to chat with people, who understand what you're going through and to whom you can talk unabashedly about your writing without the obigatory, "So, are you published, yet?" or "That idea sucks. Maybe you should write something like Twilight." Or whatever someone who has not written a book and suffered the heartache and frustration of finding a publisher or agent would say.
It's always exciting to hear of fellow writers who have news of successes. Jessica Darago is one of those authors. Her book, The Serpant's Tooth, has reached the third round of American Title V, the Romantic Times unpublished author's contest. Readers vote on the best summary posted on RT's page: http://www.romantictimes.com/news_amtitle3.php.
She's an fun and amazing person, and her story is unique and compelling. If you get a chance, pop on over and vote for a local girl and show your support for a new author. Help make an author's dream come true!!!!
What's so great about these local workshops is catching up with fellow writers/friends and talking about our writing and where we're heading in our careers. It's so wonderful to chat with people, who understand what you're going through and to whom you can talk unabashedly about your writing without the obigatory, "So, are you published, yet?" or "That idea sucks. Maybe you should write something like Twilight." Or whatever someone who has not written a book and suffered the heartache and frustration of finding a publisher or agent would say.
It's always exciting to hear of fellow writers who have news of successes. Jessica Darago is one of those authors. Her book, The Serpant's Tooth, has reached the third round of American Title V, the Romantic Times unpublished author's contest. Readers vote on the best summary posted on RT's page: http://www.romantictimes.com/news_amtitle3.php.
She's an fun and amazing person, and her story is unique and compelling. If you get a chance, pop on over and vote for a local girl and show your support for a new author. Help make an author's dream come true!!!!
posted by J.T. Bock at 9:23 AM
2 Comments:
Oh no, the dreaded -- "Are you published?" Every time I hear that I am tempted to give up. (And change my name -- and move to a new town.)
It was great to see you Sat. You do know that you are one of the people who keeps me going, don't you? You rock!
It is very sweet of you to make sure folks know about American Title and Jessica's wonderful story, The Serpent's Tooth. A fun read!
Speaking of fun reading, when do I get to see the revisions of your story, Jen? Hint...hint...hint...
*blinks*
*looks around*
Who, me?
I'm so glad you had a good time talking on Saturday, because I did too! And thank you so much for mentioning American Title!
I have to admit, I'm a pretty strong introvert, and I don't usually deal well with large groups like WRW, but everyone I've met at WRW has been kind and friendly and supportive. We're so lucky that our chapter has such wonderful people in it. Days like Saturday make me want to hug the world.
And especially you. :)
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