Friday, October 29, 2010

Missing Out

This year has been the year that I didn't go. To Left Coast Crime in L.A., Bouchercon in San Francisco (that one hurt), and KidLitCon, to name but a few. I've been Dutifully Working.

And all work and no play for a cranky YA Sleuth, people! Especially when everyone's asking me if I'm coming ("No, I'm focusing on work this year...") and Tweeting about the great time they're having. Or when I read reports like this one in SLJ about KidLitCon. Even the litter of kittens that's turning my house into a mad one aren't making me feel better.

So I'm vowing to Go Somewhere Writerly In 2011. Because I know that even though the writing has to be number one, it's very energizing to hang around fellow writers and friends.

How about you? Any conference plans for 2011?

Oh, and if you didn't go either, here's a picture of a kitten with momma cat to make you feel better. Worth a shot.

4 comments:

  1. I'd love to go to a mystery conference, but no plans yet. Maybe we can put our heads together and come up with one.

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  2. Left Coast Crime in Santa Fe (March, I think)seems like a good one. Bouchercon is in St. Louis, probably in October. Would be cool if we could go together!

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  3. Bouchercon is on my list next year, but because of hubby's work, I don't know if I'll be able to go...

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