I just got back from my agent Barry Goldblatt's annual client writing retreat. This year we met at Sandpiper's Club Med down in Port St Lucie, Florida and it was a blast. Listening, laughing and learning, sharing ideas, hanging out talking writing and enjoying the balmy, Florida breezes. Oh yes, I would definitely go back for more.
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(If I sold everything I owned, I wonder how many weeks I could afford to live in this room?)
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Discussing writing ideas and goals, sharing info and energy with Cecil Castellucci, Libba Bray, Jo Knowles, Carolyn Lieberg, Barry Goldblatt, Lauren Myracle, Lisa McCourt, Holly Black, Cassandra Clare and...
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Sharon Darrow, Mette Ivie Harrison, Liz Braswell, Jennifer Jacobson, Jane Kurtz, Sara Ryan, Lindsay Johnson, Robin Wasserman, Cassandra Clare and Holly Black.
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Break time at the wonderful, peaceful adult pool.
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(Top l to r) Liz, Mette, Jo, me, Lauren, Barry and Libba) At dinner, with great food, company and more exciting discussions. The best part is that everytime I leave these retreats, I head home recharged and ready to write.
Not bad. Not bad at all. :)