Greetings from Atlanta !
Today was another day of workshops with fiction writers. We talked about marketing, business planning, and the “other” part that comes with book editing.
I’ve also had a chance to talk with a lot of writer-friends and get free copies of their new books, yeah! It’s great to be around a group of people that can talk deadlines, sales, marketing, etc.
I haven’t been outside yet today. So, currently “ Atlanta ” means the inside of the Hyatt and the Marriott. (Okay, I did cross the street to get from one hotel to the other.)
Tonight was the Christy Awards, and all I can say is AMAZING. The friends were wonderful. The keynote by Lauren Winner was FANTASTIC. And everything else from the prayers, introductions, and awards presentation really was well-done.
And the winners of the Christy Awards …
Contemporary Stand Alone: Winter Birds by Jamie Langston Turner!
Contemporary Series, Sequels, and Novellas: The Brethren by Beverly Lewis!
Historical: Madman by Tracy Groot!
Lits: Sisterchickes in Gondolas by Robin Jones Gunn!
Romance: The Measure of a Lady: by Deeanne Gist!
Suspense: Plague Maker by Tim Downs!
First Novel: Where Mercy Flows by Karen Harter!
Young Adult: William Henry Is A Fine Name by Cathy Gohlke!
Congrats to all the winners!
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