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This n' That

Here are two events I'd like to share with you, one in Charlotte and one on-line. The first is Bibliofeast, an evening of dinner, conversation, and hob-nobbing with authors.  The dinner is at Maggiano's (one of our favorite restaurants) and the authors are: Charlotte mystery writer Mark deCastrique, whose latest novel is "The 13th Target." Emily Colin of… Continue reading This n' That

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First Pages

This past weekend I attended the SCBWI-Carolinas annual regional conference. I learned about plot, pacing, and novel outlines and connected with old and new friends. Workshops and general sessions with editors and agents packed the schedule.   Liz Waniewski, Senior Editor at Dial Books for Young Readers  On Saturday we gathered for an hour titled, "First Pages."… Continue reading First Pages