Conferences...

I've been thinking that I want to go to more writer conferences. Romantic Times is going on now (wave to Molly!) and one year I definitely want to try that one. I'm always checking the location to see if I can bundle it with work or maybe some other type of trip.

I'll be going to the National RWA conference this year, that's a given and one of my favorite events every year, but that's months away and realize that there is no reason I can't have that same experience maybe a few times a year.

Things I love about RWA is concentrating on writing for four days, talking about books for four days, (okay drinking for four days – but really I don't that most every other four days anyway) and connecting with other writers for four days.

While it can be a draining experience I know that for me it's the best way to meet new people. I'm not great with facebook and twitter, but I have no problem sitting at a bar turning to person next to me and starting up a conversation. You meet the most fascinating people and get to hear their stories. I love that.

So maybe the New Jersey Conference, maybe Savannah just because I've always wanted to see Savannah or maybe another type of conference completely. I've wanted to do NINC and Karen W who comments on this blog recommends that one. I've wanted to do Thrillerfest just because I hear they have workshops where you can shoot guns. I mean really who doesn't want to drink for a few days and then shoot some guns?

Anybody out there know of great conferences you would recommend for a writer?