tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632878082669459487.post1086376365296723777..comments2023-10-21T07:30:22.394-04:00Comments on A Million Blogging Monkeys: This One's for GalenAlan Orloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632878082669459487.post-70100654589638441052009-08-17T20:47:01.995-04:002009-08-17T20:47:01.995-04:00Yes, Debra, well put--"meeting other writers ...Yes, Debra, well put--"meeting other writers and being in the 'writer world' is a complete treat."<br /><br />I like that description-and that attitude.<br /><br />(BTW, thanks for following!)Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632878082669459487.post-42148939365881163572009-08-17T15:11:00.903-04:002009-08-17T15:11:00.903-04:00I've had great experiences and not-so-great ex...I've had great experiences and not-so-great experiences at conferences, but I wouldn't trade either for the world. I've had priceless face-time with agents and learned a lot about the business. I've gotten many positive requests for my most recently completed novel that I'm hoping will soon lead to representation. Meeting other writers and being in the 'writing world' is a complete treat.<br /><br />BTW, Alan, I'm following you now.;-)Debra Lynn Sheltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238268767406623274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632878082669459487.post-19157056938374092822009-08-15T09:38:11.403-04:002009-08-15T09:38:11.403-04:00Patricia - That's really the thing--you never ...Patricia - That's really the thing--you never know who you might meet, or what you might learn, that will help you in your career. And, yes, going to conferences can be a blast!<br /><br />Galen - I've never been to a conference in Texas. I bet it'll be real big. Good luck, and try to go with a good attitude (not hard for you).<br /><br />Elizabeth - In reality, I'm not much of a partier or drinker. I'll usually just nurse a Sprite all night.Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632878082669459487.post-32850475657965321242009-08-14T19:35:50.386-04:002009-08-14T19:35:50.386-04:00I like your reasons for attending conferences, Ala...I like your reasons for attending conferences, Alan. The reason I'm planning to go to Malice this spring is because I was told that Berkley REALLY likes their authors at Malice and they throw a big shindig for us. I'm up for that!<br /><br />Nothing wrong with the bar, either. :) Except I usually fret over the cost of the drinks compared to buying wine at Total Wine or Costco. Once I get over all my various neuroses, I'll be a much better conference-goer. <br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632878082669459487.post-86366040355458492192009-08-14T19:28:24.720-04:002009-08-14T19:28:24.720-04:00Wow, Alan, what a pleasant surprise. My name and ...Wow, Alan, what a pleasant surprise. My name and link mentioned…a couple of times…on a prestigious and influential blog by a serious, big time blogger. I AM humbled.<br /><br />Thanks for addressing these topics in such thoughtful detail. While the entire post is informative, I think the paragraph that begins with, “But almost without exception, I'm glad I attended the conferences I did.” Is a great summary of, and recommendation for, conference attending.<br /><br />I learned the other day, on Helen Ginger’s blog, that there will be a conference in Austin at the end of October. Thinking seriously now about going. Not to far from Albuquerque.<br /><br />Okay, again, thanks for the shout out, and the great, informative post. Should you get to New Mexico, I’ll have you over for Lemonade. (Wink)<br /><br />Have a wonderful and safe weekend, pal.<br /><br /><br />Best Regards, Galen<br /><a href="http://www.galenkindley.com/blog" rel="nofollow">Imagineering Fiction Blog</a>joe doaks-Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283066862112820202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632878082669459487.post-17673871575077327992009-08-14T14:58:50.472-04:002009-08-14T14:58:50.472-04:00Alan, a writer's conference is where I made th...Alan, a writer's conference is where I made the contact that led to publication, so naturally I think they're great. The other big payback for me for both conferences and conventions is the people I meet. I have so much fun.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632878082669459487.post-44837425618322561352009-08-14T12:29:02.324-04:002009-08-14T12:29:02.324-04:00Hi Meredith,
What a coincidence! I'm halfway ...Hi Meredith,<br /><br />What a coincidence! I'm halfway through POSED FOR MURDER right now (and I'm grooving on it!).<br /><br />I didn't explicitly say it, but making friends is a primo "benefit" also. (My wife bestows upon them a special appellation, "writer-friends").<br /><br />So, thanks for visiting the blog, writer-friend!Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632878082669459487.post-4892362337203052192009-08-14T09:40:04.281-04:002009-08-14T09:40:04.281-04:00Meeting other writers and feeling like a professio...Meeting other writers and feeling like a professional--that's what I remember the most from my first writing conference. And I think it was worth every penny!<br /><br />Thanks for posting this, Alan.Meredith Colehttp://www.culturecurrent.com/colenoreply@blogger.com