For those of you who are in the midst of back-to-school mayhem or just aren't paying attention: Tonight is the season opener of our monthly Professional Series Meetings. Join writers, illustrators, and the rest of the tribe as we welcome agents Bree Ogden and Mandy Hubbard from D4EO Literary Agency. WHERE/WHEN: Seattle Pacific University, Demaray... Continue Reading →
Suzanne Selfors book signing this Saturday
It's not too late to book your bookish weekend plans! Suzanne Selfors will be signing copies of her new YA fairy tale, The Sweetest Spell (Walker Childrens) this Saturday. For those of you who don't know the delicious plot she's cooked up, I won't say a word (except that it involves chocolate!)..... WHO: Suzanne Selfors... Continue Reading →
WLMA Conference panelists needed
From Jennifer Shaw Wolf, a plea: Hi all,I am in need of a few more authors to participate in a panel on author visits at the Washington Library Media Association Conference in Yakima. The panel would present on October 12th at 3:15. This is not a paid panel, but it should be a great opportunity... Continue Reading →
Craig Orback’s book illustration classes
Local award-winning illustrator Craig Orback is offering Children's Book Illustration classes in Bellevue and Seattle. Children's Book Illustration I Immerse yourself in the world of children’s book illustration with this introductory course. Through in-class assignments using a variety of media, you'll learn basic techniques to complete illustrations for young readers. Also learn the business... Continue Reading →
Post to post: Why we write
Thanks to Jim Whiting, who send along this site to share as we attempt to keep those writing resolutions this fall. Part inspiration, information, and ultimately a resource to help you in your continued work and process.
An invitation: Four YA authors reading
If you like the sound of "free," then here's a goody! On Thursday, September 27, we invite you to come to Cheap Coffee & Young Adult Fiction featuring YA authors Sean Beaudoin, Kevin Emerson, Karen Finneyfrock and Lish McBride. Lish McBride Sean Beaudoin This reading is free, all ages, and will take place in... Continue Reading →
Post to post: Why we need bookstores
Thanks to Dorine White, who passed along this valuable post that first appeared on the Huffington Post site recently. If you care about the life of the bookstore community as an outlet for the work you do or aspire to do, it's worth a read!
Washington State Book Award winners
Congratulations are most definitely in order for Seattle author Katherine Schlick Noe, whose novel, Something to Hold (Clarion), garnered a Washington State Book Award last week! One of two Scandiuzzi Children's Book Award winners, Noe's compelling novel about a white girl living on an Oregon Indian reservation shares the honor with Olympia writer and artist... Continue Reading →
The process of writing a novel
Thanks to Laurie Thompson for pointing out this hilarious take on what it takes to get your novel published! Because you are most definitely not alone.....
Katherine Grace Bond’s course needs two more!
Katherine Grace Bond is looking for you. She's written novels for teens, and she knows a thing or two. Yes, you, with the novel idea and the desire to captivate teen audiences! Her class, YA Novel Writing: Captivating the Teen Reader, begins next week at Bellevue College. Please click here for details and more information.... Continue Reading →