Back in Person Conference

A note: this was a masked conference and our photo was in an empty hallway where we briefly removed our masks. Our first in-person writing conference this weekend was inspiring and in every way I’d hoped for. Reconnecting with friends and meeting new ones … learning from others … sharing what I have to offerContinue reading “Back in Person Conference”

Virtual and IRL Friends

If you’re like me, you have people who you consider friends but have never met in real life. I’ve seen other bloggers say they consider their followers and bloggers they interact with real friends. This seemed to be especially true since March 2020 when … well we all know what happened. In the world ofContinue reading “Virtual and IRL Friends”

Winner Announcement 7/12/21

Congratulations to Julie Danneberg, winner of BFF OR NRF (Not Really Friends) by Jessica Speer plus some awesome book swag! Email me ljrwritenow at Gmail to connect with the author. Don’t miss critique giveaways from Kira Bigwood and Katie Frawley and a book giveaway from Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia. Coming tomorrow is a double giveaway fromContinue reading “Winner Announcement 7/12/21”

Welcome Author Jessica Speer – Giveaway Alert

I’m thrilled to welcome Jessica Speer today. Jessica is a member of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of SCBWI and another Colorado author who I can’t wait to meet in person when we are able to resume live events! If you know me, it should come as no surprise that I am impatiently waiting to haveContinue reading “Welcome Author Jessica Speer – Giveaway Alert”

Charlie and Sienna – a Friendship Story for Valentiny Contest

Today I am sharing my entry for Susanna Leonard Hill’s Valentiny Contest. https://susannahill.com/2021/01/25/eh-whats-up-doc-announcing-the-guidelines-for-the-6th-annual-valentiny-writing-contest/ Judging criteria will include: Kid-appeal/Kid-friendliness – remember, this is a story for kids! Creativity in using bravery and success in making us feel the bravery! Valentine’s Day appropriateness – this is a VALENTINE story! Quality of story – we will look for basic storyContinue reading “Charlie and Sienna – a Friendship Story for Valentiny Contest”