I’m on a high right now, literally and
figuratively, flying from Burbank, CA, to Las Vegas. You’re aware my husband and I are touring the
national parks this fall; I took a short break from that to attend the InD’Tale
conference in Burbank. I already know
the dates of the 2017 conference at the Marriott Burbank…the second weekend in
October. I hope you save the dates on
your calendar; I also hope you’ll submit a novel you published in 2016 to
InD’Tale before the end of the year.
Best reviewers around…and a chance to compete for the Rone (rhymes with
pony) award.
Only four years old, InD’Tale nurtures small press
and self-published authors. More
important, the cadre of authors, bright and prolific, are the warmest, most
enthusiastic people you’ll ever meet at a small conference…with a love for
learning, mentoring, dressing up and having fun. Seriously, every waking moment was filled
with interesting people and things to learn. These women LOVE to dance, too! And men who are Indie writers show up along with a group of men who serve as cover artists, the sweetest group of guys, devoted to the InD'Tale group. Here I am with Sean and Michael.
A big high for me was winning a Second Runner-up
award for FEAR LAND. Sean and Michael escorted me to the podium to grab my
certificate. I have read all eight
finalist novels in my category and feel lucky to come in third for 2016!
Other highlights: Our own Rose, Donna Michaels won
both First and Second Runner-up in her category. Fabulous!
What’s more, Donna presented with me (along with Debra Holland and Kim
Hornsby). We showed the audience how to
organize and carry off successful book signings. I so enjoyed getting to know Donna (talk
about prolific and seasoned…I learned a ton from her and also enjoyed meeting
her husband).
I hope you’ll submit to InD’Tale and mark your
calendar for next year’s event. I
guarantee we’ll have a ball together!
