Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Navigating The Editing Nexus, Review of LTUE 33, and A Book Signing at Jordan Landing Barnes & Noble!


Hey gang! Hard to believe February is nearly over. I must have traveled on the edge of a black hole for a millisecond too long.

A few things to throw out there: First, I am in the editing zone right now. This can be a dangerous thing. For me, it manifests in memory loss. Things like "forgetting to pay the bills" to "forgetting to watch the Oscars." I will get back to writing new material; hopefully I'll have some cool news to share with you even sooner than that.

LTUE 33: I said I would recap on this event, though I'll be perfectly honest. Not only was it one of the better symposiums I've been too, but it was also the busiest. A majority of the weekend was a blur. On a surprising note, I had three panels on Thursday that all ended up being two-person panels. For one, I stepped in as moderator. It's fun to ask questions that you haven't prepared! But seriously, it was a blast. I had the honor of sharing great panels with much bigger fish in the author universe who were nice enough not to eat me.

And of course, the reveal of J. Scott Savage's steampunk dragon...

Michael Jensen and I getting our steampunk on!

Folks flew in from all over, like Texas! And I had the privilege to again mingle with the aspiring talents of Matt Hayes and Jackson Porter. Watch for these guys. They'll be writing superstars one day.

Lifesavers. Each and every one of you!

And did you know they served Romulan ale? How could I pass up an experience like that? I think I may have ordered one or twelve ...

You know that's right!

My only regret is not taking my camera out more. My resolution for next year is to do that. Maybe I can afford a decent camera then. LTUE was another blast, and you know I'll be there next year!

Jordan Landing Signing: I'm going to the Oquirrh Elementary Literacy Night this Thursday, so we're having a signing at the Jordan Landing Barnes and Noble, Friday at 6:00 pm. Follow the link for the address. This is the last Utah signing we have scheduled for who knows how long, so this is a great chance to catch us together.

That's all I have to report. I'll catch you next week for IWSG!

Does anything strange happen to you while in the editing zone? If you went, how was LTUE for you? See you at the signing?

I'm David, and it's back to the editing room (aka, basement)!

21 comments:

  1. Sorry you missed the Oscars! Looks like a blur of a good time though. Good luck Thursday.

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  2. Two people panels? That's tiny. Although I've been on one with a dozen authors and that was way too many.

    Good luck with the signing.

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  3. I love that you two dressed up! :) Good luck at the signing!

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  4. I love steampunk anything, and that dragon is awesome!!! You seem to have such wonderful events in Utah. Pennsylvania is seeming pretty lame by comparison right now ...

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  5. It was so fun to see you again, David. You did great on your panels too.

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  6. Hope the basement is a nice one, and that you get out of it soon!

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  7. Oh, a book signing. How exciting! I can't wait for the day I can have a book signing at a Barnes and Noble. HAVE FUN!

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  8. February can be gone, and it can take all the snow with it!

    I hope you don't forget to pay your bills. Not doing so might eventually put a cramp in your editing. Glad you had a good weekend at LTUE. Sounds like you're really getting a hang of being a touring writer :)

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  9. That dragon is cool! Enjoy your signing!

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  10. Great dragon! Hope you have a good book signing and that you are able to get your editing done AND pay bills. I know how easy it is to lose track of mundane things at that phase.

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  11. That's one fun and exciting journey, David. Enjoy the book signings, the dragons and whatnot. :)

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  12. Good luck with the editing. And don't forget to pay the bills. Loved your pictures of the conference.

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  13. Whoa, you HAVE been busy! Sounds like fun! Good luck getting your edits done.

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  14. I am so glad I am not the only one who forgets to pay the bills. I finally set them all up on autopay. Now, I just have to remember to deposit the checks....

    Glad things are going so well for you! Couldn't happen to a better guy :)

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  15. Looks like you've been busy, but having a great time!

    By the way, if you're interested, my latest post has information on how you can get a free Kindle download of a short comic book story I wrote. But you have to act before Monday, March 1st, to get it for free!

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  16. I get the same way when I am editing! It consumes all my thoughts!

    I have never been to LTUE- but it sounds like a blast and I enjoyed the pictures you shared.

    The book signing sounds like so much fun! I hope it went well and I hope you make it out to some book signings on the east coast. :)

    You've been busy, but it seems like good busy. :)
    ~Jess

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  17. I wonder what the secret ingredients are? Heres to you laddie, down the hatch!

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  18. Sounds like you are having lots of fun! :) And the Andorian ale - that's awesome! I would have had one or twelve too.

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  19. Promoting your book sounds like it's lots of fun for you. Enjoy the signing!

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