Agents/ publishers/ portfolio

[MsFish]

And it's fun.  Don't forget the fun.  

[stacer]

Well, there will probably be one editor there this year: me. I have an author who lives in Spanish Fork, and I thought it might be nice to pop down for it. I'd considered going to CONduit instead, but I think the timing works better for LTUE, because CONduit is just a few weeks before ALA. The summer fills up pretty quickly.

I haven't been put on the schedule yet, though, because we're still looking into travel arrangements. I'll know more tomorrow or the next day.

[Shrain]

. . . and if you're a writer, you might well come away with some good advice on how to improve your craft so that when you go to a real con--one with agents and editors to schmooze with--you'll be more prepared.

Yes, very good point. I confess that LTUE was my first SF symposium event, and I'm glad, too, because when I went to CONduit, I felt much less self-conscious and out-of-place. I even made a good contact there. Starting off in a smaller, less formal setting was just what I needed.

[stacer]

It's final: I will be at LTUE. Getting in Wed. night and leaving Sat. night right after the last YA panel.

[Eric James Stone]

Starting off in a smaller, less formal setting was just what I needed.

Absolutely.  At CONduit, I was always worrying about whether my cummerbund was properly covering the waist of my tux's trousers.  

[Nessa]

Okay, so I've published an LDS chick lit book called, 'Rules of Engagement.'

I've read it. It's pretty dang funny. I was laughing out loud.

You can join the speculists's writing group here, if you want, to help give you feedback on your sci fi stories. We 'meet' twice a month online, switching between each others stories each meeting. Email me if you're interested and I'll give you the scoop. (Email is on my profile...)

[guitarbabe]

Thanks, Nessa. I'll do that. You guys are awesome!

You should see what I'm doing with my latest Chick Lit book. I'm writing it through the villain's POV. I love it...maybe I just know how they think. Uh hmm.