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The 2011 NY SCBWI Conference - Part 3

Feb 03, 2011 21:14

I'll admit it...it was tough getting up on Sunday morning. I stayed up until about 2:30 am talking with my roommate Jodi Moore. She's just launched her web site and her very first picture book, WHEN A DRAGON MOVES IN, will be out May 1st. We had plenty to talk about. *squee ( Read more... )

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mguibord February 4 2011, 10:47:45 UTC

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. I wish I could have been there but reading your post, I feel like some of the inspiration has rubbed off! What a great conference.
And the "we need people" quote from Sara- yes- I am discovering that to be so true.

kimmiepoppins February 4 2011, 12:19:15 UTC

I'm so glad the write up mad you feel connected. Wish you could have bee there too-but so glad that Sara could still inspire you. She was amazing. (((((hugs)))))

kimberleylittle February 4 2011, 17:18:23 UTC

Another GREAT post, Kimmie! Thanks for sharing the experience so I could live vicariously and be inspired, too.

And how weird is this: You mention right up front your friend Jodi Moore and a few months ago I happened to accidentally stumble upon her book and the publisher's website and thought, "Wow, I gotta get that adorable picture book for the kids in my life!" Congrats to her!

kimmiepoppins February 4 2011, 22:35:09 UTC

Thanks so much-just got off the phone with Jodi and told her what you said...I believe she'll be Tigger dancing for several hours. You made her day!!!!!

writerjodimoore February 5 2011, 01:53:23 UTC

That I am - Tigger-dancing that is! :) Thanks so much, to both kimberleylittle - can't TELL you how much that means to me! - and to my BFF kimmiepoppins!!!

I responded to this on your other site, but I'll say it again: Who inspires me? YOU do, Kim, YOU do!!! There is SO much to be absorbed at these conferences. You allow us to live it - and be inspired - all over again! <3

kimmiepoppins February 5 2011, 02:14:58 UTC

Can I get a group hug???

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kimmiepoppins February 4 2011, 22:35:54 UTC

I was hoping to get that to come across. Yay! for inspiration. :o)

anonymous February 6 2011, 02:32:35 UTC

I love Sara Zarr! I had no idea what agony she went through to get published the first time. Wow! Thanks for such a thorough recap, Kim. I felt like I was there.

Joanne Fritz
My Brain on Books

kimmiepoppins February 6 2011, 19:39:31 UTC

Thanks Joanne-we've got the best heros and mentors!!!! It really makes me proud. :o)