I am still scouring through the pages and pages of notes I took at RWA’s national conference in San Diego during the week of July 13 – 16th. Here are a few more tips and tricks from the incredible workshops I attended: Character Excavation (presented by a fabulous trio of acclaimed writers – Kristan Higgins, Farrah … More Special Feature: Tips and Tricks from RWA’s 2016 Conference (Part Two)
A conference in beautiful San Diego, California is never a bad thing, but RWA’s National Conference (July 13 – 16) exceeded my expectations. They put together an incredible experience full of informal chat sessions, publisher spotlights, and a wide variety of info-packed workshops–from exploring the elements of fiction writing to addressing business issues and the … More Special Feature: Tips and Tricks from RWA’s 2016 Conference (Part One)
The agent round in the #FicFest contest has begun! The finalists have queries and writing samples posted. So excited that my picture book, THE STORY BOX, is one of them! Go Team Australia! Although, I must say, ALL of the teams (mentors/mentees) are truly amazing! A BIG shout-out to Tiffany Hofmann (author, editor, and creator … More #FicFest Agent Round Short-cut Links
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Title: BLACK RIVER FALLS Author: Jeff Hirsch Pub. Date: July 5, 2016 Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers Format: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook Find it: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iBooks | Goodreads Seventeen-year-old Cardinal has escaped the virus that ravaged his town, leaving its victims alive but without their memories. He chooses to … More YA Spotlight: Black River Falls by Jeff Hirsch
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