NL Quatrano, Writer...
March 2010
BRRRR, Con't.
Welcome!!
While driving back from the Mystery Writers of America Sleuthfest
conference in Deerfield Beach yesterday, I saw those magical things that
support hope and beauty - buds! By the time I passed the Daytona
Beach exits, I was grinning like a kid with a day off from school!
With the official start of Spring this month, Mother Nature is already
painting the tips of our deciduous trees with rustic red and neon green. It
will be weeks before there is anything that will look like an actual leaf, but
we know it's coming. Just like dedicated writers know their chance at
publication is coming.
The conference was fabulous. Stephen J. Cannell, David Morrell, Barry
Eisler and others who know what they are doing, were gracious and
generous with their time, attention and knowledge. To sum it all up, I
came away with many things; be willing to fight for my dream, continue to
grow in my craft, and be ready for my share of "luck" to show up.
Knock on doors, believe, learn and knock on more doors. And, my
suspicion that their success really is the result of hard work, faith and
getting out there was confirmed - by all of them. Although I had
something of a disastrous agent appointment, I know Black and White is
ready. I know I'm ready to do some serious door-knocking.
Carmine, kids, felines and the Double Q are all doing well. I hope this
note finds you and yours in good shape too. Look forward to spring -
and making your dreams come true!
Nancy
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