Past

My Takeaways from the UW Writers’ Institute

This was my third year attending the UW Writers’ Institute. Just like in the previous years, the best part of this conference was being around so many people on a similar journey as I am. It’s such a supportive, encouraging, and nice bunch. I can’t help but bristle at the word “networking,” but it’s hard not to connect with these people. I’m excited about the new connections and friends I made, and I’m rooting for all of them.

Last year, I wrote about my favorite part of the conference and highlighted points from the Sunday keynote. And in 2015, I wrote about what I learned at my first writers’ conference.

In the past, I enjoyed attending the sessions on craft, but this year, I focused more on the marketing ones. As always, I kept a list of snippets that resonated with me from each session. And now I’d like to share those with you.

February 25: Mystery to Me Author Slam

I am excited to be one of the Writers’ Institute authors speaking at Mystery to Me bookstore’s Author Slam on Saturday, February 25 in Madison! Come watch me talk for 15 minutes about Flowerantha and sign books. I go on at 7.

August 1: Book Fair

I will be peddling my wares along with other authors and merchants at the WJ Niederkorn Library 3rd Annual Book Fair in Port Washington Saturday, August 1 from 9 am to 2 pm. I’ll have copies of Front Row and Flowerantha available for purchase. In addition, my friend Malinda Andrews will be sharing a table with me, selling her debut fantasy novel Through the Mountains. Come find us on the north side of the Boerner Mercantile Building!

September 19: Book Party

Come join Malinda Andrews and me at the W J Niederkorn Library in Port Washington from 10 am until noon on Saturday, September 19! We will be celebrating the launches of both of our fantasy novels, Through the Mountains and Flowerantha, respectively, by reading excerpts and answering questions. Snacks will be provided! We’ll also have copies of our books on hand if anyone would like to purchase one. We’d love to see you there!

IMGP1425-web-199x300 Come join me at the W J Niederkorn Library in Port Washington! I’ll be talking a little bit about how the writing process has gone for me, answering questions, and reading an excerpt from Front Row. I’ll also have a few copies on hand if anyone would like to purchase one. I’d love to see you there!

Also, for the 21+ crowd, there will be an after party at Sir James Pub up the road. The beer selection can’t be beat, the bartenders are awesome, and there will be drink tickets you can redeem for a signature cocktail named by you! Vote on the name here! There will also be karaoke at 9:00 if you’re into that sort of thing.