One of our volunteers penned "case closed" following the KWA Scene of the Crime conference, and I love it.  What a fantastic event, and boy was I tired when it was over.  It takes a village to put on an event like that.  The volunteers were terrific and it went along pretty darn smooth.  I think it's safe to say this is the best conference we've ever hosted.

I am always amazed at what I learn at conferences.  This year I had an epiphany during Nancy Picard's workshop.  My novel lacks one very important element - "SURPRISE."  So, it's back to edit mode for me.

Reed Arvin is my new favorite speaker.  He spoke from the heart and it touched all of those who attended.  He reminded us that we are all artists, we just have to find our own unique voice.  I think sometimes we try so hard to write what's popular or according to the latest trend that we miss the truth - our truth is our story and the way that only we can tell it. 

If you need some support, encouragement, and a major data dump - attend a writer's conference. 

Write on!
BD

Do you ever start to do something then hesitate?  Maybe you're afraid you won't do it well or will kill yourself trying to get it done.  My daddy always said I could do anything I put my mind to.  Mostly, I think he's right, but there are some things I'm not all that great at - like cleaning windows, fixing cars, super technical stuff.

What we sometimes forget is that we're not in this world alone.  There are family and friends to help us when we need it, we just have to remember to ask.  And have a little faith.  We didn't come into the world alone, we won't exit alone.  We need to have the faith to remember that there is a higher power than we mere mortals.  I like to think about the footprints in the sand. 

Faith is a little word, but it's HUGE.  I'm glad I don't have to do everything alone.  We workaholic, over achieving types tend to forget sometimes.  Hopefully someone near and dear will remind us.

Write on!
BD