Where do I even start? COME TO PENNED CON NEXT YEAR! This was hands down one of the most fun conventions I’ve ever been to as a writer, or a reader. I met more awesome people than I could possibly hope to list here. Even more amazing? The convention raised over $11,000.00 for the Action For Autism charity! Thanks to everyone who was there and helped make it an unforgettable experience.
A few quick highlights:
I told Colleen Hoover I was going to get a T-shirt made of the photo we took with Tarryn Fisher in Oklahoma. She seemed skeptical, so I showed up to our panel wearing it. Oh yeah, did I mention I had a panel with COLLEEN HOOVER? 🙂
Not just Colleen. Mark Coker of Smashwords (who’s an encyclopedia of publishing knowledge) was on our panel, along with these two awesome people, Jasinda and Jack Wilder. Jasinda gave a stellar, inspiring keynote speech at Penned Con. Go get The Missionary. It’s a visceral look at the terrifying problem of human trafficking. It’s dark, but there’s more to it. You will not be disappointed!
Tara Sivec. Passion and Ponies. I’ve had a few people tell me how hilarious this book is, but I just didn’t understand until I read it myself! Don’t buy it for your kids! I repeat, it’s not for your kids! 😉 You don’t MEET Tara, you experience Tara. She’s quite hilarious. The book nails everything from fan communities to food allergies, which, as many of you know, are near and dear to me. All I can say is … D.R.A.W.
T.K. Rapp was one of the many people I’d only known online. It was great meeting her in person!
Rick and Amy Miles put together a hell of a convention, and I’ll say it again, COME NEXT YEAR!
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