The Romance Writers of America national conference is THE place to be if you want to be a writer. I cannot begin to describe how supportive and creative every member is. My muse is buzzing, my spirits soaring and my feet ache. Ah, well. And they are all here to celebrate the romance genre, learn, network and help others improve their craft. Three years ago I was a fortunate recipient of a scholarship to the national conferene. A dear friend and author, Juliet Burns, submitted my name to Jill Barnett. Jill devotes a great deal of her time, money and heart to helping new writers. Her books are gems and her heart is gold. http://www.jillbarnett.com/
That is what Sparkle This is about, too. We believe in love, writing, books and helping others. We want to share the gems we find and watch the gleam - right now I'm a "garnet" type of sparkle (wink, wink).
Along with the talented group of Sparkle This women, the RWA has well know authors contributing to the conference blog each day - so take a peak.
http://www.rwanational.org/cs/rwa_annual_conference/rwa_conference_blog
Today the keynote speaker at lunch was Lisa Kleypas. She gave a witty and poignant speech about why we should write and read romance. . . it had something to do with armadillos, women deserving and getting respect, living life, having dreams and above all - love.
Yesterday RWA sponsored a 400 + author signing benefiting literacy. The ballroom was packed and THE place to buy books and meet favorite authors. I am always amazed at the graciousness of the phenomenal Nora Roberts, Linda Lael Miller, Susan Elizabeth Phillips et. al.
Thank you for stopping by.
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2 comments:
Nicely done and a great start on the Sparkling.
well done! nationals is always a writing recharge! WHoo I'm tired, but happy to be home and excited to get back to the computer!
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