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So far, 2015 has been all about writing for me. It's been nice to hibernate a little, especially with all the snowfall we're having here in Colorado.
But I do like to get out every once in a while. And I hope to see you at one of these events, if you find yourself in Colorado!
Here's where I'll be:
I’ll be at the SCBWI table, sharing all the great things SCBWI has to offer!
I’m hosting a free workshop for local writers on how to plot a novel using plot points.
Presenting a workshop on reaching reluctant MG and YA readers
Faculty member, presenting workshops on writing MG, plotting, and author platform building.
Double Vision trilogy books will be available at the bookstore at all events. Hope to see you there!
And to add a bit of good news:
Double Vision: Code Name 711 will be out in paperback on February 10th! Just in time for Presidents Day (since the book features George Washington), very cool...
To celebrate, there's a giveaway of signed copies over at Goodreads (see nifty gadget to the right). Or be wild and crazy with seven bucks, and buy yourself a copy at your favorite bookstore, or
straight from the awesome people at Harper Children's. I love paperbacks, don't you?
I'm back from Bouchercon 2014! For those of you unfamiliar, Bouchercon is an annual mystery fan conference, a big one. This year it was in Long Beach, CA. So I got to escape the snow for just a few days (this was my deck, with sub-zero temps...).
The organizers were kind enough to connect me to a local school librarian, who invited me for a school visit at Dooley Elementary. School visits are my favorite part of the job, because I get to talk to the kids--this time, the entire cafeteria was packed. I told them all about my books, and about how George Washington was a master spy during the Revolutionary War. That particular talk is always fun.
And another favorite part of my job is meeting school librarians. This is Sharon Dudka, librarian extraordinaire. Like most librarians I meet, she is smart, has a great positive attitude, and knows how to get kids reading on a shoestring budget. If you happen to be in a giving mood, donate a book to your local school library.
Afterward, I had a good talk about how amazing teachers are with my cab driver David. We agreed they should get more respect and get paid better.
After my morning school visit, I was on a very cool panel on YA Dystopian, where (thankfully) we also talked about middle-grade. The best part: listening to Michelle Gagnon, Joelle Charbonneau, Sophie Littlefield, and Alexandra Monir talk about YA, and how cool their fans are. Jess Lourey moderated awesomely, and we got interesting questions too. Good stuff. But I forgot to take pictures...
I saw Michael Connelly in the lobby, but was too shy to tell him I love his books. And then I met author friends, reviewers, booksellers, and other great people over fancy appetizers and desserts.
So that's my Bouchercon report. Next week, I'll report on my book bag, which was full of books I plan to read during the Thankfully Reading Thanksgiving weekend...
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Fleur Bradley,
on 11/5/2014
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It's November! That may not come as a shock to you, but it was to me. Seeing the calendar date made me look behind me to see where time has gone...
But I'm a fan of November, so no worries. I get the hour back that was stolen for Daylight Savings, there are pretty fall colors here in Colorado, and Thanksgiving approaches, which is my favorite holiday. Food, family, all that.
Plus, I'm going to Scottsdale and L.A. next week! If you're attending the
AZ & Mountains and Plains Library Association(s) conference, come say hi on Thursday. I'll be talking about different ways to reach reluctant readers.
And you can also find me in Los Angeles for
Bouchercon!
I'm on a YA panel Friday, and I'll be on the
Queen Mary for the YA Funfest on Sunday. You can have lunch with me; I promise I have good table manners.
Also this November, as part of the
CBC Roundtable, Linc interviews
MG author S.W. Lothian's characters Lewis and Eva--that's on Friday the 14th. You must stop by for that; these characters are so cool.
One thing I don't like about Thanksgiving weekend is the shopping nonsense while the turkey is still warm. And I'm not alone. So Jenn's Book Thoughts has come up with the Thankfully Reading challenge: instead of shopping, we read. Brilliant idea.
You can join the fun right here. So that's November, in a nutshell. No NaNoWriMo for me, but I'm plenty busy anyway.
How about you? Anyone writing, or reading anything good...?
I went to
this festival last year, and had such a blast. It's in Hattiesburg, MS--hope to see you there! I'll be signing
Double Vision at the USM Barnes & Noble.
And they're actually letting me host a session on reluctant readers on Friday, so come say hi if you're attending...
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January means organizing and planning for me, which also means making travel plans. I have a few things still in the works, but spring is mostly sorted.
In case you're interested,
here's where you can find me until April.
Now I'm deciding for the rest of the year... So I was hoping you'd inspire me, tell me if you're traveling (for writing or not), and what your plans are for 2013.
Are you staying around your own neighborhood, or are you venturing out?
I'm presenting a workshop at the
Mississippi Reading Association conference tomorrow. It's called
Books Are Ice Cream Not Broccoli, and I'll be talking about how to get reluctant readers to read. I'm something of an expert.
Because I'm a reluctant reader myself. I like my books to be fast-paced, if not, I tune out. Although I read a lot as a kid, once I became a teen and had a list of required reading, I stopped reading for fun, and didn't start back up again until my mid-twenties. Now I can't imagine
not reading...
How about you, YA Sleutheri? Have you ever stopped reading?
I'm back from Bouchercon! It was fun. And with 1200+ attendees, I still managed to miss some people. It's strange but true.
Opening ceremonies were at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame--this picture is of me, being the tourist out in front.
The museum was amazing; I played hooky for much of the ceremony (apologies to the organizers...) to roam around. I highly recommend the place, if you find yourself in Cleveland.
Then on Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. (yes, really), I was on a new author panel with a bunch of fellow newbies and Val McDermid. She was funny, we were nervous, and despite the early hour, a few hundred people showed up. So success, I say.
I'm pretty sure us attendees took over the city, because there were parties in just about every bar... Good times. I had a chance to meet fellow Harper authors, listen to some noir readings at the bar, and hear author Heather Graham rock it on stage.
The highlight of my trip? Going to the Cleveland Library--isn't it gorgeous? It's even more amazing inside.
And I was able to meet Annisha Jeffries, Children's Librarian Extraordinaire, also Princess Leia for Star Wars Reads Day. It's a great library--visit if you're there. You won't be disappointed.
Of course I came back with a suitcase full of books, which was the best souvenir ever. And I also took home a little crush on Cleveland. It's a cool city.
Fleur, you have lined up some interesting topics for your upcoming presentations and workshops. I particularly liked "How is a story born?" and "How do you build a novel outline?" Just what I need to start writing. I'd love to know how the 3rd to 6th graders respond to "What makes a great scene in a book" and "Let’s plot a novel together!" That should be fun! Do American kids read books? I am not so sure about Indian kids though I find more parents buying books for their children these days.
Kids here read quite a bit, and it's a big part of curriculum here, too. Middle-graders and high school students are so smart and fun... :-)
In The Netherlands (where I grew up), we don't really have author visits, so this is new to me. I love doing author visits.