It’s been awhile since I’ve done an update. That’s because I didn’t want to bore you with saying “Editing for clients, no writing” a bunch of times. 🙂 I just finished up a BIG editing job and have a few more in the works.
I’ve GOT to set aside time to write. Whether it’s a certain time or a certain day, I have to do it. When I have a lot of editing jobs and have to make deadlines, it’s hard to justify making time for writing, but I need to do it.
In other news, I went to A Weekend with the Authors in Nashville. This was a great conference with a great mixture of authors and readers. We did “speed dating” with the readers, a plated lunch with the readers, and a couple of parties. There were other activities such as games and a couple of classes. Then we had a book fair/signing on Saturday afternoon. I sold more books here than any other conference. The thing I liked best about this conference was that we were all treated the same. Best selling authors and newbies all did the exact same things. There was no preferential treatment in any way, including which table you got at the book signing. This is a conference I want to return to next year.
Saturday, I’m going to go on vacation for a week. I’ll be in Panama City Beach. It’s been three years since I’ve been. My husband was out of work a lot for medical reasons in the past three years, so we’re just now (barely) able to afford the vacation again. I can’t wait! I’ll probably do some editing and writing while I’m there, but not a lot. It’s about NOT working. 🙂
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So happy to hear you are able to take your vacation to Panama City Beach again, Lauralynn. Go, relax, and enjoy your time with your hubby. Re-charge those batteries! Have a great time.
Thanks, Renee. I certainly do need to recharge the batteries!
The conference in Nashville sounds wonderful. Congrats on all those sales! I’m sure you had a blast. Enjoy your time away at Panama City Beach. Vacations are always great for dreaming up stories 🙂
It was definitely a great conference! I was pleased with my book sales. I didn’t sell TONS, but more than I did anywhere else. You’re right about dreaming up stories. A new settings always sparks the imagination.
Awesome about the conference!
I hear you on needing to write. I also do freelance editing, and when I’m in the middle of a big job, I always feel guilty about not writing. But it’s so important. 🙂
I know! The conference was great!
I’ve got to get my schedule figured out. When I do, I’m going to have to stick to it.
Not too shabby on the writing. Congrats on your vacation, a little R&R would recharge one’s batteries,
Thanks. I really do need that vacation.
The conference in Nashville sounds like a lot of fun. Hope you’re enjoying your holiday.
It was a great conference! Two more days, and I’ll be out of here for a week! 🙂
So pleased to see you still ROWing. I am only just coming back online after being off for a year. Best wishes.
It’s great to see you again!
It’s lovely to be back. How is life treating you? 🙂
Very well except that I can’t seem to get everything done. LOL. How have you been?
Ah, that sounds pretty normal. My health is still a major hinderance, but I am plodding along. 🙂 It’s lovely to hear from you.
I’m glad you had a great time at the conference! I think it’s wonderful that they treated all authors the same. I wish more would do that.
I hope you have a great vacation!!
It was a really good conference. My vacation was wonderful! I needed to relax a bit.