The Writer Side of Life

The writer side of life has been keeping me busy.

Three weekends ago I gave a workshop on "The Hero’s Journey: Creating Characters Hollywood Style."

Two weekends ago the Vancouver Island Chapter of RWA had a booth at a trade show—The BC Women’s Show—and I was busy with that.

Last week I submitted a partial (the first three chapters) of my second San Francisco book (the sequel to Firefighter Daddy, July 2010) to my editor.

And this past weekend I attended the Emerald City Writers Conference in Bellevue, WA.

I’m especially thrilled to share the news that my friend Jodie Esch’s YA manuscript, Almost Perfect, placed second in the Novel with Strong Romantic Elements category of the Emerald City Opener contest. After the results were announced at the Saturday luncheon, we met for a celebratory glass of wine in the hotel bar. Here’s Jodie (right) with her critique partner, Sharron Gunn.

Now that this whirlwind of activity is over, I look forward to settling into a quieter and much-slower-paced routine of writing, blogging and preparing for Christmas, which is just a little over two months away. Okay, maybe not such a slow pace, but quieter. I hope.

Until next time,
Lee

This Week with the Wet Noodle Posse

I have been AWOL this week—these are busy days!—but I’m dropping by to invite you to join the Wet Noodle Posse today. This month’s theme is “Creatures Great and Small,” and my good friend and fellow writer, Jodie Esch, is today’s guest blogger. She’s telling us all about Living with Unicorns (sort of) . Please join her!

Next week The Writer Side and I will back up and running. Maybe sooner!

Until next time,
Lee