UTOPIA Conference 2016: Advice for newbies

ChrisFor Writers, Readers, Uncategorized, UtopIA, YA

So, I’m super-excited/mildly panicked about attending the UTOPIA Conference in Nashville June 22-26. I’m looking forward to reacquainting myself with my reader/writer/blogger friends that I’ve met over the last three years. I’m nervous because like most bookish people, I’m an introvert. How does an introvert survive a hotel teaming with hundreds of book-loving people who tend to favor tackle hugs? Allow … Read More

Off to Las Vegas

ChrisFor Writers, humor, Readers

I’m off to Las Vegas for a conference with my publisher. Most writers are introverts, meaning we are comfortable with smaller groups and quieter surroundings. Las Vegas is huge and loud and full of people so I may require a glass of wine while I’m there to deal with all the commotion, but I am looking forward to talking in … Read More