Desert Dreams Conference 2012 - Recap
You know that saying, "Time flies while you're having fun?" Well, last weekend at the conference passed in a blink. It was an amazing blend of camaraderie, business, and fun.
My dear friend Rachel flew from Texas to partake in the conference. We became friends back when we both lived near Seattle in 2003, but we've been apart for years now. We share the same goofball, gutter humor, so being together means constant giggles and escapades, such as being cheese ninjas or pondering vomiting fountain lizards.
She's also the extrovert to my introvert, so at the con we balanced each other in a yin-yang kinda way.
Then I had the delightful experience of meeting my agent, Rebecca Strauss. Oh, I was so nervous about this. What if we met and she didn't like me? What if she thought I was a total dork?
But after talking with her at total ease, it was clear I could be my totally dorky self without any worries.
Yes. I made a sign that says, "ZOMG THIS IS MY AGENT-->" and stood next to her.
Even though I've been agented for a year, meeting her in person made everything feel more real. The internet and phone calls are great and all, but it still doesn't equal that face to face time. I'm so grateful that she was able to come to the conference.
As to the conference overall, the speakers inspired many light bulb moments and provided dark temptation in the form of chocolate EVERYWHERE. The local RWA chapter, Desert Rose, puts together a great line-up of authors, and I loved that it took place at the Chaparral Suites again. The grounds are just downright beautiful, vomiting lizards and all.
The weekend was one of the most extraordinary experiences in my life, and I hope for many more like it in the years to come.
My dear friend Rachel flew from Texas to partake in the conference. We became friends back when we both lived near Seattle in 2003, but we've been apart for years now. We share the same goofball, gutter humor, so being together means constant giggles and escapades, such as being cheese ninjas or pondering vomiting fountain lizards.
She's also the extrovert to my introvert, so at the con we balanced each other in a yin-yang kinda way.
Then I had the delightful experience of meeting my agent, Rebecca Strauss. Oh, I was so nervous about this. What if we met and she didn't like me? What if she thought I was a total dork?
But after talking with her at total ease, it was clear I could be my totally dorky self without any worries.
Yes. I made a sign that says, "ZOMG THIS IS MY AGENT-->" and stood next to her.
Even though I've been agented for a year, meeting her in person made everything feel more real. The internet and phone calls are great and all, but it still doesn't equal that face to face time. I'm so grateful that she was able to come to the conference.
As to the conference overall, the speakers inspired many light bulb moments and provided dark temptation in the form of chocolate EVERYWHERE. The local RWA chapter, Desert Rose, puts together a great line-up of authors, and I loved that it took place at the Chaparral Suites again. The grounds are just downright beautiful, vomiting lizards and all.
The weekend was one of the most extraordinary experiences in my life, and I hope for many more like it in the years to come.
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