I revised all weekend. What about you? If you are working on NaNoWriMo or just putting pedal to the medal to finish a draft, you might want to read the Tips on Writer’s Block I wrote for the NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program.
Because of the intense revision schedule I’m on, I need to issue a blanket apology to all my friends for not answering email or phone calls right now. I’d grovel too, except I’m too busy writing.
It’s almost Thanksgiving and that means… The National Council of Teachers of English/ALAN Conference is just around the corner. This year it’s in my old stomping ground, Philly.
::thinks of cheesesteaks::
Here is my schedule:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009 – PUBLIC EVENT WITH JAY ASHER & LAUREN MYRACLE!
7–9:00 pm Doylestown Bookshop
Doylestown Bookshop
16 S. Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 230-7610
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009
7–9:15 am Keynote Speaker at ALAN Breakfast (Ticketed Event)
Philadelphia Marriot
1201 Market St, Grand Ballroom, Salon A (5th floor)
10–11:00 am BOOK SIGNING AT PENGUIN YOUNG READERS GROUP, Booth #318
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
1–2:00 pm BOOK SIGNING AT SIMON & SCHUSTER, Booth #419
4:15–5:30 pm Panel: "Authors’ Blogs: Connections, Collaboration, and Creativity"
Other authors on panel: Maureen Johnson, Justine Larbalestier, Barbara O’Connor & Lisa Yee
Convention Center, Street Level, Room 103A
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2009 – PUBLIC EVENTS!!
9 am–12:00 pm Chester County Book & Music Company Author Breakfast with LHA & Sarah Dessen!
Chester County Books
975 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1661
1–3:00 pm “A Novel Idea” Teen Event for Philadelphia Free Library at
More authors than you can count at this one: Jay Asher, T.A. Barron, Sarah Dessen, Steve Kluger, Justine L
Children’s Book World
17 Haverford Station Road
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-6274
My husband did a little more tweeking on the exterior of the cottage and he wanted me to post this picture to prove you can’t see the Tyvek anymore:
YES! Chester County! Woo! I venture up from the good ol’ Kennett Square for the Novel Idea event. See you there, Laurie!
I’ll try to wave at you in passing at one of your signings. I’ll be cruising the exhibits.
You have no idea how jealous/excited I am for you! Haha, your cottage is beautiful, a true writer’s dream come true.
I’ll be at the Doylestown Bookshop event. =D
I’m very happy that you’re coming to Philly. c:
But…i just saw you a few months ago, so i am not sure if i will visit. :noclue: If i dont, have a great time here!
I’m coming to Philly to see you and Sarah at the Chester County Book and Music Company. I’m so excited!
Also, you can tell your husband that he’s already made every writer in the world supremely envious. Tyvek or no Tyvek, your cottage looks like one of my daydreams.
NCTE
Your NCTE speech was great! I especially loved your humor and your passion. Best wishes!
~ Emily