I am looking forward to connecting with other writers, fans and industry professionals over the next few months.

On March 12th, Windward Boosters is teaming up with Barnes and Noble in Bellingham for a BookFair to benefit Windward High School programs. At 5 pm there will be five local YA writers: Nick James, Jesikah Sundin, Tara Ellis, Robert Slater and myself. We will each read a bit and then take questions and sign books!

CAVALCADE of AUTHORS WEST! Teachers, students, librarians, and basically EVERYONE who loves books/reading/writing! Guess what?

Cavalcade of Authors West 2016 is scheduled and I’ll be there again this year!  So, you have two things to do: 
 – Mark your calendars for April 30th, 2016
 – Start checking out COAWest on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram… 

 

 

 I’ve been invited to participate in the 2016 Chuckanut Writer’s conference this year in June. I’ll be leading a panel on writing for a younger audience.

How to Write for a Younger Audience | Royce Buckingham

Middle Grade and YA literature have their own quirks. This breakout session will explore the conflict, content, and technique issues unique to children’s literature. Royce Buckingham is an award winning and bestselling author of ten novels, including middle grade, young adult, and a grown-up book. In this session, Royce will help aspiring children’s writers execute their ideas in a child-friendly way.

Click here for information and registration.

 I am pleased to announce that I will be returning to the Pacific Northwest Writer’s Conference this year as a presenter! More details on the event can be found here.