This year’s PNWA conference in Seattle was a bit surprising.
The attendance was down, probably due to fears about the economy, flying without proper air traffic control staffing, and other issues not related to the PNWA. But the good news is that we were able to have more in depth conversations and meet people we’ve been excited about for a long time.
Our table was filled with great information and exciting books from our authors. We had a great spot that faced the incoming traffic from the hotel’s lobby. We were there for the first two days of the conference and I met people represented by the publisher who represents my book, , and formed some great new relationships.
One of the highlights was meeting Jane Friedman! She’s a leader in the publishing industry, reporting on the news, offering tips on craft and marketing, and supporting authors with encouragement and great information. She was a charming and surprisingly humble person that saw me waiting patiently, with phone in hand, as conversations went on around us, then asked if I would like to have a selfie with her!
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