So next week, I am officially off to the Romance Writers of America® Conference in San Antonio, Texas. I am both tremendously excited, and nervous. I mean, wasn’t it just May a minute ago? And now suddenly it’s the end of July.
For budget constraints (and since it’s only fair sometimes my family gets to travel instead of just me), I generally only attend Conference every second year, or at least, that’s how it’s worked out. But this year will be extra special.
First: because ever since I saw the location posted as San Antonio, way back when I joined RWA® back in, hmm, I think 2008, that’s where I wanted to go. Blame it on too many western novels and a small obsession with Texas in my earlier years. 😉
Second: this year, I’m going as Golden Heart® Finalist. Which is pretty exciting. I’ll attend my first Golden Network Retreat. Actually got first choice of agent and editor appointments.
AND, best of all, I get to meet all my fellow finalists. Some of which have become critique partners, and it’s so strange having to much contact and trust in someone technically, you’ve never met face-to-face.
Well, them and the other couple thousand attendees. Did I mention the conference is HUGE? (Look, it deserves caps and everything). 😉 Yes, I am getting a bit goofy. Probably the result of rushing to get to this point, and suddenly almost being there, like standing on a precipice, and thinking, “huh, that’s a bit higher than I thought.”
But speaking of rushing, I still have some work to do, and it promises to be a fairly intense week of getting my writing ready, and “getting my game face on.” 😉 That is, settling down and preparing to meet lots of brand new people, see some familiar faces, and generally act a bit more like the social butterfly than I naturally am.
I love talking to people, but not about myself. Yes, I was one of those people who would rather have been in a bridesmaid’ dress at my own wedding – I’m not big on being the focus of attention. 😉
Okay, before I burble on some more, better get to work. I hopefully will post more before I leave Tuesday, and fingers crossed, lots of exciting news to share when I get home.
Are you attending Nationals this year? Let me know. I’d love to meet you. 🙂
Thanks for reading, and have a great week. 🙂