The Books! This Week! First up, one of my blog readers is an editor in Egypt, and as there aren’t many/any agents in Egypt (but there could be), she’s hoping to work as a virtual intern at a literary agency to learn more about the trade. I know we’re all rooting for Egypt after the […]
Writing Conferences
This Week in Publishing 8/6/10
This Publishing Week! Lots and lots of links to get to, but first I wanted to give a heads-up about the upcoming Central Coast Writers Conference in San Luis Obispo on September 17th and 18th. Spots are still available, and there will be keynotes and workshops and all kinds of good things. I’ll be giving […]
Recapping the San Miguel Writer’s Conference
San Miguel de Allende is an interesting city that never fails to surprise. It’s at once colonial and modern, with old walls and narrow cobblestoned streets hiding hip restaurants and beautiful courtyards. It’s both Mexican and international, with a huge community of expats mingling comfortably with locals. And you’ll find everyone hanging out in the […]
This Week in Publishing 2/19/10
Este Semana in El Publishing…. Hola compadres! So far so good at the San Miguel Writer’s Conference. I met with some talented writers today for some manuscript consultations, sat in on a talk by Chuck Adams, publishing veteran and editor extraordinaire at Algonquin, and looking forward to a keynote tonight by Barbara Kingsolver and a […]
Estoy Salieeeennndooooo en un Avion de Jet
Hola mis amigos! I’m on my way today to the San Miguel Writer’s Conference in scenic and beautiful San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where Barbara Kingsolver will be speaking and where I’m due to meet with many lovely and talented writers. I know. It’s a difficult job, but someone has to do it. I hope […]
Headed to Texas
Today I’m on my way to the land of Shiner Bock and Schlitterbahn for the Austin SCBWI conference. Looking forward to seeing some of you there! But even though I’ll be spending my time today making my way through security lines, I’ll still happily give you the news of the week: iPAD!!!!!!! OMG OMG OMG […]
