Is it August already? How many years have I started the month with that sentence? This year, I say it with a new fervor. Tomorrow, August 2, is opening day for the NextGenWriter’s Conference. What is that, you ask? Well, it’s an online, FREE writer’s conference for author’s under 20 (I know, I get so much flack from authors over 20 for this one, but hey, we’re talking about the next generation of literary leaders here…they need their own conference, don’t cha think?). Want to know how it works? Click here. Or who’s presenting? Here. Ready to register? Here. And of course, want to pick up one of the presenter’s books? Here.
If you’re an author under 20, you won’t want to miss it, and if you’re not, but know someone who is, please pass this along. Yeah, it’s that important. Now, let’s go make some history–NextGenWriter’s!
NextGenWriter’s Free Online Conference announcement is up and they’ll be taking registrations beginning June 15. Check it out.
What’s not new should be the question. We’re off to Ohio next month so life in these parts is nuts. That’s not to say there aren’t important things happening in this writer’s world. Let’s check a couple things out.
Well there’s the NextGenWriter’s Conference. That starts on Tuesday, August 2 at 10am CDT. If you’re under twenty and are just thinking about a career in writing, you’ll want to check out that free, online conference. Registration is a must, so check it out today.
Two new books to be looking for…The Wishing Ring (an exciting adventure across dangerous lands in search of a magical ring left by the Creator). Won’t want to miss that one. It was co-written by my kiddos, Ali (age 10) and Cory (age 12), so you know there’s all kinds of wild loops and unexpected creatures. The first chapter will be posted soon, so keep an eye out for that one. The Wishing Ring will release in February of 2012. (Cover pictures coming soon)
The second new release is entitled A Summer in Oakville, co-written with Lisa Lickel. It’s a romance. Oh yes, I went there. Granted my additions to the novella collection are the teen and early twenty’s sections, but still. You’ll have to read it to believe it. If you’d like to know more about A Summer in Oakville, join our Facebook page.
In the meantime, thank you for being patient. I know I promised more in the Blinded series, but that has been on the back-burner where it will have to remain until September. Don’t worry, our friends are safe…for now.
So what are your August plans?
