What Ten Years Brings: Mid-Atlantic SCBWI 2012

[annemariepace]

This past weekend, I headed to Northern Virginia for my yearly trek to the Mid-Atlantic SCBWI conference. I wasn't speaking this year, but I was on the critique faculty. I like this; it gives me a chance to do something I think can be really useful, and it lets me meet new people

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[jeniwrites]

Congratulations to each of you. :)

[annemariepace]

It's wonderful to see all together how hard work over years pays off. This is such a hard, hard business.

My year three

[ext_1458399]

What a wonderful post! I don't know if you realize this, but we met at my very first SCBWI conference two years ago. I can say you and many of the women you talk about here have made my conference-going experiences the highlight of my year. Here's to many more years to come!

Re: My year three

[annemariepace]

Of course I remember. You joined us at La Union, which used to be our go-to spot for after-conference dining.

From Kathy:

[anonymous]

And they are all fabulous books!! It's a treat to be with such talented and dedicated writers. I think what agent Amanda Luedeke said is so true -- writers for young people are passionate about their readers, and it's that passion that shows through in our books.

Re: From Kathy:

[annemariepace]

Mwah!

[deenaml]

This post gives me chills. Congrats to all you lovely ladies!!!
P.S. Read my lib's copy of VAMPIRINA -- too cute!!!

[annemariepace]

Aw, shucks. Thanks, Deena.

[robinellen]

Very nice :)

[annemariepace]

:)