The answer is very.

It’s always fun to hang out with other writers and talk shop, share ideas, and get a little silly -- and this event didn’t disappoint.  I met writers of all ages, from college students to people in their 80s.  I listened to agents, authors, editors, media experts, and publishers share their expert advice and experiences.  I noshed on sliders and sipped wine.  I was reunited with good friends and made new ones.

On Saturday I sat on a panel with Shana Burg and Kathleen Ortiz to discuss "YA or Not? How to Tell if Your Book Is for Adults or Teens or Both."  Bethany Hegedus was our esteemed moderator.  It was a lively discussion wherein we referenced the much ballyhooed Wall Street Journal article on YA literature, discussed our experiences writing for the genre, and explained how one book can be YA and another adult lit, even if they both have teenaged protagonists.

Here are some other conference highlights:

n      Got a glimpse of the cover art for Shana Burg’s lovely new novel

n      Heard hair-raising tales of Comic Con from PJ Hoover and Jessica Lee Anderson

n      Met up with author and new neighbor Jenny Moss who came with her beautiful daughter

n      Spontaneously broke into song with Nikki Loftin in the hotel parking lot
 

Here’s a pic of us at the Hyatt.  From L to R – Jenny Moss, me, Nikki Loftin, PJ Hoover, and Jenny’s daughter, Christine Suffredini. 

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Kudos to the Writers League of Texas for a wonderful event!  See you next year!