Mendocino Coast Writers Conference
The Mendocino Coast Writers Conference came to an end today. Everyone I talked to was both bushed and glowing. The conference seems to have been a great success. I certainly enjoyed everything that I took part in, which included a number of really good presentations and, of course, the New Authors Panel that I was fortunate enough to be part of. Last night we had a closing dinner at the Mendocino Hotel with James Houston giving a rousing and inspiring keynote. Contest winner, Shubha Venugopal, shared the piece that won her the Ellen Meloy Writing as Social Change Fellowship. It brought tears to my eyes. So beautiful and passionately written. And Jenoyne Adams, who was attending as a literary agent sang for us. Again, tears; she was incredible. Charlotte Gullick, our fearless leader, was charming and witty and full of insight, as she always is. The whole event made me feel how fortunate I am to live in this community, surrounded by writers who take writing seriously and are good. It really is remarkable. I focused on gathering as much new information about marketing my book, both online and off as I could. I’m gearing up for a fall campaign, hoping I can generate sales for Christmas. I really do think Requiem for the Author of Frankenstein would make a good Christmas present; a nice fat book at a decent price, so please, tell all your friends (she said shamelessly)!!
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Molly’s blog changes popped up today while I was creating a blog to book version I heard described in Sunday morning’s presentation by Denise Wakeman of TheBlogSquad. It made me a believer in electronic publishing to the niche readers without upfront costs. I’ve got a project I see in 5×7 with my quirky short stories.
August 3rd, 2008 at 8:54 pmI attended this year’s Mendocino Coast Writer’s Conference and it brought me into the company of a writer, James D. Houston, bigger than life. It helps to be tall. His keynote used parts I recognized from “The Anchor” in -Three Songs for My Father- Capra Press 1974. I shared his three day morning workshop with eleven others. An amazing man. Just read the free excerpt on Amazon of
I’m commenting because I’m a fan of Molly’s writing and savoring my copy of -Requiem -. Her immersion in the lives of the Romantics changes the plateau where we all start writing. I can’t get enough.
Thank you Molly
Hi Doug—thanks for commenting on my blog!!
August 4th, 2008 at 1:48 amYou’re welcome and please excuse me, Molly–for not finishing the sentence I started about Mr. Houston’s writing.
August 4th, 2008 at 8:09 amJust read the free excerpt on Amazon of a sample of his work, like Snow Mountain Passage: a novel of the Donner party.
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