Winner

Well, I didn't win a contest or any money, but I did win a challenge with myself to finally win NaNo after four years of trying.  I've participated in NaNo (www.nanowrimo.org) in 2005, 2006 and 2007 and never hit 50,000 words.

I am now an official 2008 National Novel Writing Month Winner!  Woo Hoo!  Go, me!

Now back to my paper and studying for my exam... blah.

"You must do the thing you think you cannot do."  ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

New Jersey Romance Writers Conference

I attended the NJRWA this weekend with fellow writer Madison Leigh and it was sooo much fun! It was held at the Woodbridge Convention Center in Iselin, NJ.  The inside of the hotel was pretty, the lobby had a grand piano and waterfall. The room was nice with comfy queen sized beds. 

All the workshops I took were insightful and engaging. Every author there had tons of energy. They were gracious and generous.  The after party was tons of fun with dancing and karaoke. Madison got me up on the dance floor and I'm so glad she talked me into it.   

The whole experience was great.  I left feeling inspired and energized and with achy knees.  The speakers this year were Eloisa James and Lisa Scottoline.  Eloisa was charming and Lisa was like a little firecracker.  They both delivered powerful speeches that pulled on my heartstrings.  

I got to officially meet Megan Frampton!  She's the author of A SINGULAR LADY.  A great book and a very cool lady!

I think the best part was being able to experience it with my friend Madison.  She lives five hours away from me so we don't get to see each other.  She's fun and fearless.  The only thing missing was Janelle.