AM IDAHO

If you're interested in learning more about me, my book, or Borderline Publishing, tune into 590 KID on August 20th from 6am-9am. I get to be interviewed by Aaron Kunz while in Idaho Falls for the Write Your Own Adventure workshop. Looking forward to it.

CONFEERENCE EXCITEMENT

I've attended the annual SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) conference for years now, and I'm looking forward to the next event this September. If you've never attended in the fall, this will be your last chance because as of 2011 the conference will be held in the spring. But you know what? I'm even more excited for the spring conference since I have been asked to speak at it. I absolutley love children's books, and if you are interested in writing your own I would love to meet you there!

NEXT WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES

For those of you interested in novel writing, our next writing workshop series starts this Saturday, July 24 from 10-noon at Borders Books in the mall. We will be starting with the "not-so-basics." Workshops are free with a workbook purchase option of $10. No registration necessary. Hope to see you there!

July 24--Borders Books 10-noon
The Not-So-Basics
August 14--North Star in Nampa 10-noon
Plot and Structure
September 18--Fairview Hastings 10-noon
Self-Editing
October 16--A Novel Adventure 10-noon
Hook and Brand

LEGACY OF WORDS

This Saturday I will be "the baby" on a panel for authors wanting to write their memoirs. Makes me think of Jamie Lee Curtis's book When I Was Little: A Four-Year-Old's Memoir of Her Youth. I may not have the experience to write my own memoir yet, but I have the means to help authors get theirs published. Here is the info on the event:

When it comes time to leave a "legacy of words" to family, friends, or the whole world, senior writers often are stymied. In addition to the work of writing itself, they may want professional help with editing, design or illustration. Then they face a mind-boggling set of publication options.

The Cabin and the Idaho Writer's Guild steps up to give guidance. On Saturday, July 17, they present a panel of senior authors, editors, and a publisher to shed light on the writing and publication process. Paneleists George Klein, Rachel Tanner, Jean Terra, and Angela Meuser, and moderator Diane Ronayne will offer advice and inspiration to would-be authors about bringing their legacy of words to light. The event, which includes a book-signing, will be held at The Cabin, 801 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise from 2 to 4. It is free of charge. For more information, visit www.idahowritersguild.com or contact Diane Ronayne at 336-2128 or dianeronayne@gmail.com

Borderline has a few memoirs releaseing soon. Look for Letting Go by Cynthia Anne White, Long Trail Headed Home by Gene Monaghan, The Lover and the Madman by Joel Klingensmith, and Overcoming All Obstacles by Roger Rizzo. Currently available are Phyllis Vavold's Grace For the Raging Storm and Jonathan Craig's You Are the Reason.