Writer A.S.King was the keynote speaker at this year's Backspace Writers Conference. She spoke on Friday afternoon to a room full of exhausted, overwhelmed yet inspired writers (myself included). Her speech was amazing - in every sense of the word. Here is what I wrote after I heard her words. I’m Moving to Traumatown The… Continue reading I’m Moving To Traumatown – My thoughts post A.S.King Speech
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NYC – Day 4 – A Photo Essay (‘Cause the words aren’t here yet)
What I can manage for you at this point in time is a collection of photos I took today while walking to the conference via 5th Avenue, and then walking around in Greenwich Village before dinner. My brain is sizzling from all that I've learned from the Backspace Writers Conference. I need some time to… Continue reading NYC – Day 4 – A Photo Essay (‘Cause the words aren’t here yet)
NYC – Day 2 – Backspace Writers Conference Day 1 (and Photos)
*Backspace Conference – Day 1 *Please note: There is profanity in this post. Day 1 Agenda & Notes Agent Panel #1 – Listen to four agents talk about what they do, what they’re looking for, etc.. Make notes in my notebook such as: She’s sarcastic. I like it! and She’s funny! I like her sense… Continue reading NYC – Day 2 – Backspace Writers Conference Day 1 (and Photos)
NYC – DAY 1 – A photo essay
I arrived in New York City a bit later than expected. What with heavy traffic on the tarmac and something about needing to add weight to the plane, we were a bit slow getting out of Detroit. The flight was smooth and fast. The clouds a feast for my eyes. The only rotten thing about… Continue reading NYC – DAY 1 – A photo essay
VANESSA SHIELDS 