Three years ago, May B. won first place for a novel excerpt at the Jambalaya Writers’ Conference. This year I’m headed back to Houma, Louisiana to present at the conference. It’s a thrill to be included on the roster this year! If you happen to live around the New Orleans area, I’d love to meet you.
Here are my topics:Verse Novels — From Homer to Ellen Hopkins: Long a mainstay in classical literature, the verse novel has made a comeback in children’s literature in the last fifteen years. What’s the appeal? Learn about the authors and titles which have had an impact on the genre, why an author would choose to write this way, and if your story might best be told through verse.DIY Marketing Plan: Authors nowadays are expected to play bigger and bigger roles in spreading the word about their books. What, exactly, does this look like? Learn to identify and reach your target audience in traditional and non-traditional ways, produce materials to compliment your book, and create your own marketing plan.I’ll share about the conference once I return — and don’t worry: I’ll eat a bowl of gumbo for you.
How cool! Have a lovely time. 🙂
Thank you!
Wow, the topic for your talk sounds incredible! I really wish I didn’t live so many hundreds of miles away.
But as a homeschooling mother, just the topic got my “educational creativity” flowing–I’m definitely going to have my kids read some modern verse novels when we study Homer!
Faith, my opinion of you, which is already sky high, has just increased tenfold. You homeschool too? Supermama.
Don’t forget to pack my signed copy of May B.
Dayle, you’ll have to purchase a copy, mister! See you soon.
Have a great time, Caroline! Wish I could be there.
Huzzah!! Sounds fun! PS-I’ve never had gumbo.
For shame, Val!
Er, never had gumbo either, but I do love hush puppies!
It must be really cool to present there. It’s like your novel has come full circle! You’re returning home, the conquering victor 🙂 Have fun!
Caroline! Hug everyone twice. Once for you and once for me! Have fun, enjoy yourself, and EAT! I’ll be thinking of you, all my old friends, and gumbo all weekend now.
Hey there, Lauren! All is lovely and well here. I made a point last night to give Amy Whipple a hug from you. She raved about what a great and talented person you are. Wish you were here today for the big event!
xo