Conference & Conference

The League of Utah Writers Conference that was held this last weekend was phenomenal. Wonderful speakers, amazing workshops, and the food was fantastic too. I was only able to attend the Saturday afternoon and evening events, but it was still worthwhile. Keep on eye out on this site over the next few weeks as I post what I learned.

I have also heard that the American Fork, Utah Arts Council is sponsoring a Fall Writers Conference the beginning of October include the following authors - Josi Kilpack, John D. Brown, Annette Lyon, LeAnne Tolley and Caleb Warnock. Here is the information if you are interested.

Autumn Conference for Writers Date: Saturday, October 9, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Historic City Hall
Cost: $39.00
For schedule, visit smashingstories.blogspot.com & click on conference link. TO REGISTER, CALL 801-763-3081 or email lori@afcity.net.

Authorpalooza

Several of the authors that I've met in my path to authordom will be at a huge event this Saturday at the Orem, Utah Barnes & Noble. Here's the info:

Event: Authorpalooza
Where: Orem Barnes & Noble
Date: Saturday, Sept 18th
Time: 1-4 pm
Who will be there: 42 authors (see list below)


Allan Bellows (Alien Hands)
Anne Bradshaw (Famous Family Nights)
Aubrey Mace (My Fairy Grandmother & Santa Maybe)
Becky Hall (A is for Arches)
Berin Stephens (The Dragon war Relic)
Brandon Mull (Fablehaven, Pingo, Candy Shop Wars)
Brandon Sanderson (Wheel of Time/Warbreaker, Mistborn)
Camille Funk (Cooking for One)
Cindy Beck (Mormon Mishaps and Mischief)
Dan Wells (I Am Not A Serial Killer)
Dan Willis (The Survivors)
Emily Smith (The Way He Lived)
Frank Cole (Hashbrown Winters)
G.G. Vandagriff (Pieces of Paris & The Last Waltz)
Heather Horrocks (How to Stuff a Wild Zucchini)
Heather Justesen (The Balls in Her Court)
Jessica Day George (Princess of the Glass, DragonSpear)
Jillayne Clements (The Diet Rebel's Cookbook)
John Brown (Servant of a Dark God)
Kim Williams-Justesen (Hey Ranger Books)
Kristen Chandler (Wolves, Boys and Other Things That Might Kill)
Kristen Landon (The Limit, Life in the Pit)
Kristyn Crow (Cool Daddy Rat)
Laura Card (Petronella Saves Nearly Everyone)
Lisa Mangum (The Golden Spiral)
Marilyn Bunderson (The Mark)
Mettie Ivie Harrison (The Princess and the Bear)
Nancy Miles (In Good Taste)
Nathan Hale (Rapunzel's Revenge)
Nichole Giles (The Sharp Edge of a Knife)
Rachael Anderson (Luck of the Draw)
Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen (Trapped)
Sharlee Glenn (Just What Mama Needs)
Shawn Bucher (The First Timers Cookbook)
Sherrilyn Pratt (City of Angels)
Stephen Gashler (The Bent Sword)
Sterling Nixon (The Sea Kings of Rome)
Sydney Salter (Swoon at your Own Risk)
Terri Ferran (Life's Alphabet Soup)
Tom McCourt (Last of Robbers Roost Outlaws)
Wendy Paul (101 Gourmet Cupcakes)
Zane Taylor (Lesser Heroes)

Please try and make it to support these amazing people.

Fall Info & Updates

Wow, everyone, I apologize that it has been so long since I posted anything. I have been so involved with prepping stories for contest submissions, having family visit, and a nice old summer cold that won't go away that I allowed time to slip away from. Here is a brief list of suggestions or conferences that you might want to check out:

1) David Farland's Writing Group - Fantasy author David Farland has began an online writing forum for people from across the world to meet, critique, and to learn from each other as we strive to improve ourselves as writers. To check out this fantastic forum please click here: David Farland's Forum

2) League of Utah Writers Annual Fall Conference - If you live in Utah and are an aspiring writer than you might consider attending the fall conference to be held in Salt Lake City September 17 & 18th. For more information and a list of guest author speakers please click here: League of Utah Writers Fall Roundup.

3) Fabulous Reads - Looking for a good book to read? Then I recommend that you check out this website where books are only reviewed if they are loved, adored or are absolutely fabulous. All types and genres of books are reviewed. If you need a great weekend read or something new and different than click here: Fabulous Reads.

I hope everyone continues to seek after their dreams and has a blast doing so.