2008 Public Appearances

Isn't That Book Done Yet?

What: DFW Writers Conference

When: Feb. 22-24, 2008

Where: Grapevine (Texas) Convention Center

Learn how to defeat (or work around) the three most common barriers to productivity: procrastination, writer's block and burn-out.

Huge Booksigning

What: Dreamin' in Dallas kick-off gala booksigning

When: April 4, 2008, 6 p.m.

Dozens of authors will be selling and signing their books, the proceeds to benefit Southern Collin County Habitat for Humanity Women's Build.  I'll be signing copies of GOOD HUSBAND MATERIAL.  This event is free and open to the public--you need not be attending the conference to come to the booksigning and meet the authors.

A Place to Hang Your Scenes:  Three-Act Structure for Novelists

Screenwriters have known about three-act structure for years.  But as a novelist, you too can employ this tried-and-true method for ordering the events in your story for maximum impact and a compelling read.

What: Dreamin' in Dallas writers conference

When: April 5, 2008

Where: Southfork Hotel, Plano, Texas

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What: RWA National Conference

When: July 30-Aug. 2, 2008

Where: San Francisco Marriott

All About Psychics

What: Yellow Rose RWA

When: September 13, 2008, 10 a.m.

Where: Ruby Tuesday, 1700 Airport Freeway, Bedford, Texas

Psychics, mediums and ghost hunters are hot topics.  If you're including such a character in your novel, you'll want to be authentic.  This workshops deals with how real psychics and other assorted "woo-woo" people actually work.  Kara reads Tarot cards herself and has been a student of the paranormal literally since childhood.  She brings her collection of tools and books--and you may even discover you're psychic yourself! Stay for lunch afterward.