This is the book teaser I created for my manuscript. My talented friend, Justin Moore, was kind enough to compose music that would go with it.
I hope you enjoy!
Monday, March 5, 2012
My review on the Fantasy on the Bayou Writer's Conference
I recently attended the Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal (Chapter of RWA) writer's conference that took place in New Orleans, LA, March 2-4. I must say I was quite excited to attend this event for several reasons. It was my first writer's conference and I had never been to New Orleans.
The ladies that coordinated the event, did a fantastic job. The event ran smoothly, there were great panels of agents, editors and publishers, along with excellent workshops that concentrated on improving your craft, no matter what level of writer you were.
Another thing that enticed me about this conference was that the keynote speaker was scheduled to be Karen Marie Moning. She is one of my favorite authors. Due to unforeseen events that pushed back her deadlines, she was unable to attend. However, Maggie Shayne went beyond all expectations of being a fantastic keynote speaker at the conference. She had the audience, laughing, crying and believing that they can do anything. I was touched by her speech and cannot wait to read her work.
Not only did this conference have workshops, but you got your money's worth by including a pitch session option. I chose to do the pitch session option and was very pleased how it was done. I was scheduled to pitch with four very credible agents (three of which their agency was on my wishlist). All of them were kind and very professional. I was also able to pitch two more times to two publishers. Out of the six, one asked for a rewrite and submission, three asked for partial submissions and two asked for my entire manuscript. I am thrilled with the outcome of this conference.
Not only was this the first time I attended a writer's conference, it was the first time that this chapter of the RWA has thrown a conference. By all means, they have raised the bar to a extraordinary high standard to base that would knock all future conferences out of the ball park. They did a beautiful job and I am very pleased that I made the decision to go.
I would give it 4.5 stars out of 5. Thank-you to everyone who made the event and the experience an unforgettable one.
http://fantasyonthebayou.blogspot.com/
http://www.romance-ffp.com/
The ladies that coordinated the event, did a fantastic job. The event ran smoothly, there were great panels of agents, editors and publishers, along with excellent workshops that concentrated on improving your craft, no matter what level of writer you were.
Another thing that enticed me about this conference was that the keynote speaker was scheduled to be Karen Marie Moning. She is one of my favorite authors. Due to unforeseen events that pushed back her deadlines, she was unable to attend. However, Maggie Shayne went beyond all expectations of being a fantastic keynote speaker at the conference. She had the audience, laughing, crying and believing that they can do anything. I was touched by her speech and cannot wait to read her work.
Not only did this conference have workshops, but you got your money's worth by including a pitch session option. I chose to do the pitch session option and was very pleased how it was done. I was scheduled to pitch with four very credible agents (three of which their agency was on my wishlist). All of them were kind and very professional. I was also able to pitch two more times to two publishers. Out of the six, one asked for a rewrite and submission, three asked for partial submissions and two asked for my entire manuscript. I am thrilled with the outcome of this conference.
Not only was this the first time I attended a writer's conference, it was the first time that this chapter of the RWA has thrown a conference. By all means, they have raised the bar to a extraordinary high standard to base that would knock all future conferences out of the ball park. They did a beautiful job and I am very pleased that I made the decision to go.
I would give it 4.5 stars out of 5. Thank-you to everyone who made the event and the experience an unforgettable one.
http://fantasyonthebayou.blogspot.com/
http://www.romance-ffp.com/
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Literature that has affected my life:
It's true, once upon a time, I did not like to read. [Except for one time when I was 15] I did not begin reading for fun until I graduated from high school. Which has only been since 2007. However, once I started reading, I never stopped. The summer after my first year in college, I read approximately 50+ novels [the majority 450+ pages on average]. Something I am proud of accomplishing.
In truth, I think my love for reading developed when I was no longer forced to read for school. The books in school might have been wonderful, I think it was the fact that I was forced. Read or fail. I missed out on so much because I was stubborn and chose not to read outside of school. I don't wish that on anyone. Reading is a magical thing. It takes you to places you have never been before and never dreamed on going.
Here are some of the books that have affected my life:
- Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell (The first novel I ever read)
- The Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning
- The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings by J.J.R. Tolkien
- Midsummer Night's Dream by Shakespeare
- Winnie the Pooh franchise by Stephen Slesinger and Walt Disney
- Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk
- To Kill A Mocking Bird by Harper Lee
- Collected works of Edgar Allen Poe
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
- Catch 22 by Joesph Heller
- Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
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