Latest News: September 2007
By CJ Lyons
I just returned from a trip filled with firsts. My first trip to Denver; my first time doing the “face” thing with booksellers, asking them to remember my book and perhaps schedule me for an event next March when LIFELINES debuts; my first Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers’ Colorado Gold conference; and my first ever keynote speech.
Can I just say, Wow!!!
I was nervous about all of the above except visiting Denver. Turns out that was the only thing I should have been worried about—the first night. I stayed with a friend at high elevation and got acute mountain sickness. Otherwise known as barf-o-rama in the guest bathroom.
I just returned from a trip filled with firsts. My first trip to Denver; my first time doing the “face” thing with booksellers, asking them to remember my book and perhaps schedule me for an event next March when LIFELINES debuts; my first Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers’ Colorado Gold conference; and my first ever keynote speech.
Can I just say, Wow!!!
I was nervous about all of the above except visiting Denver. Turns out that was the only thing I should have been worried about—the first night. I stayed with a friend at high elevation and got acute mountain sickness. Otherwise known as barf-o-rama in the guest bathroom.
Continue reading Diggin' the Gold!.
IITW Debut Authors have teamed with ITW veterans for several Bouchercon panels. On Wednesday, September 26, debut author Laura Benedict (ISABELLA MOON) talks about how to make writing dreams real for a Young Writers Workshop track. Later that afternoon, debut novelists Jordan Dane (NO ONE HEARD HER SCREAM), Rhodi Hawk (TWISTED LADDER) and Kelli Stanley (NOX DORMIENDA) join ITW writer and original Killer Year alum Bill Cameron (LOST DOG) for a discussion on the art and craft of writing in a session geared to Young Writers.
The morning of Saturday, September 27 offers "Bad Boys and Dirty Girls",again with Rhodi Hawk, Kelli Stanley and Jordan Dane. Jordan moderatesthis discussion about the seductive nature of villains and anti-heroes,featuring ITW Vets Simon Wood (ACCIDENTS WAITING TO HAPPEN) and JasonPinter (THE MARK). In the afternoon, Laura Benedict shares stories about "That First Novel" in a panel moderated by ITW writer Susan Arnout Smith (THE TIMER GAME).
This combination of debut and experienced writers is combustible--and a lot of fun!
Join us in Bouchercon 2007--Bearly Alive!--for a rollicking good time!
The morning of Saturday, September 27 offers "Bad Boys and Dirty Girls",again with Rhodi Hawk, Kelli Stanley and Jordan Dane. Jordan moderatesthis discussion about the seductive nature of villains and anti-heroes,featuring ITW Vets Simon Wood (ACCIDENTS WAITING TO HAPPEN) and JasonPinter (THE MARK). In the afternoon, Laura Benedict shares stories about "That First Novel" in a panel moderated by ITW writer Susan Arnout Smith (THE TIMER GAME).
This combination of debut and experienced writers is combustible--and a lot of fun!
Join us in Bouchercon 2007--Bearly Alive!--for a rollicking good time!
CJ Lyons, medical suspense author and Pediatric ER physician, will be a Guest of Honor at the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers' Colorado Gold Conference September 14-16. CJ will be presenting three of her workshops including Trauma 101; Kills, Chills, and Thrills; and Break Free from the Slushpile. She will also be giving the Kickoff Keynote Speech on Friday night.All this before CJ's book hits the shelves March 4, 2008--which must set some sort of record. Congratulations, CJ!
By CJ Lyons
I just returned from a trip filled with firsts. My first trip to Denver; my first time doing the “face” thing with booksellers, asking them to remember my book and perhaps schedule me for an event next March when LIFELINES debuts; my first Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers’ Colorado Gold conference; and my first ever keynote speech.
Can I just say, Wow!!!
I was nervous about all of the above except visiting Denver. Turns out that was the only thing I should have been worried about—the first night. I stayed with a friend at high elevation and got acute mountain sickness. Otherwise known as barf-o-rama in the guest bathroom.
I just returned from a trip filled with firsts. My first trip to Denver; my first time doing the “face” thing with booksellers, asking them to remember my book and perhaps schedule me for an event next March when LIFELINES debuts; my first Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers’ Colorado Gold conference; and my first ever keynote speech.
Can I just say, Wow!!!
I was nervous about all of the above except visiting Denver. Turns out that was the only thing I should have been worried about—the first night. I stayed with a friend at high elevation and got acute mountain sickness. Otherwise known as barf-o-rama in the guest bathroom.
Continue reading Diggin' the Gold!.
IITW Debut Authors have teamed with ITW veterans for several Bouchercon panels. On Wednesday, September 26, debut author Laura Benedict (ISABELLA MOON) talks about how to make writing dreams real for a Young Writers Workshop track. Later that afternoon, debut novelists Jordan Dane (NO ONE HEARD HER SCREAM), Rhodi Hawk (TWISTED LADDER) and Kelli Stanley (NOX DORMIENDA) join ITW writer and original Killer Year alum Bill Cameron (LOST DOG) for a discussion on the art and craft of writing in a session geared to Young Writers.
The morning of Saturday, September 27 offers "Bad Boys and Dirty Girls",again with Rhodi Hawk, Kelli Stanley and Jordan Dane. Jordan moderatesthis discussion about the seductive nature of villains and anti-heroes,featuring ITW Vets Simon Wood (ACCIDENTS WAITING TO HAPPEN) and JasonPinter (THE MARK). In the afternoon, Laura Benedict shares stories about "That First Novel" in a panel moderated by ITW writer Susan Arnout Smith (THE TIMER GAME).
This combination of debut and experienced writers is combustible--and a lot of fun!
Join us in Bouchercon 2007--Bearly Alive!--for a rollicking good time!
The morning of Saturday, September 27 offers "Bad Boys and Dirty Girls",again with Rhodi Hawk, Kelli Stanley and Jordan Dane. Jordan moderatesthis discussion about the seductive nature of villains and anti-heroes,featuring ITW Vets Simon Wood (ACCIDENTS WAITING TO HAPPEN) and JasonPinter (THE MARK). In the afternoon, Laura Benedict shares stories about "That First Novel" in a panel moderated by ITW writer Susan Arnout Smith (THE TIMER GAME).
This combination of debut and experienced writers is combustible--and a lot of fun!
Join us in Bouchercon 2007--Bearly Alive!--for a rollicking good time!
CJ Lyons, medical suspense author and Pediatric ER physician, will be a Guest of Honor at the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers' Colorado Gold Conference September 14-16. CJ will be presenting three of her workshops including Trauma 101; Kills, Chills, and Thrills; and Break Free from the Slushpile. She will also be giving the Kickoff Keynote Speech on Friday night.All this before CJ's book hits the shelves March 4, 2008--which must set some sort of record. Congratulations, CJ!
