As the World Stearns

Criticism, calumny, and self-indulgent twaddle about books & publishing.

Where You’ll Find Me

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I frequently travel around and give talks on children’s books and writing and agenting and whatnot, and should you be interested in hearing me speak/meeting with me, check out the events below.

—January 30 through February 1, 2009: SCBWI Annual Mid-Winter Conference, New York

—March 7, 2009: SCBWI MD/DE/WV Spring workshop, “A Writer’s Toolbox,”

—April 18, 2009: SCBWI Los Angeles (local chapter) “Writer’s Day”

—May 16-17, 2009: SCBWI Western Washington 18th Annual conference, Redmond, WA

—May 27, 2009: Book Expo America “Pitch Slam,” New York

—June 20, 2009: SCBWI Florida, Orlando

—September 19-20, 2009: SCBWI Rocky Mountain Chapter annual fall conference, Denver

—September 26-27, 2009: SCBWI Mid-south annual fall conference, Nashville

—November 7, 2009: SCBWI Western Pennsylvania annual conference, Pittsburgh

—November 14, 2009: SCBWI Illinois annual Prairie Day Writer’s Day conference

And, frequently, at the Moth events in New York City and Brooklyn.

Written by Michael

9 January 2009 at 2.41 pm

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  1. I saw you speak at the SCBWI convention and enjoyed your comments. You mentioned your blog and since I’m currently enrolled in a 12-step program for people addicted to blogs, it was just the crack I needed.

    The first post I saw was of the Improv Everywhere group. I think they are fantastic. I saw them do their routine on the subway last year and was impressed with how well they kept a straight face.

    You also said that you published A Northern Light, which is a book that I’ve recommended to many students. I hope you weren’t mobbed after getting off stage and got to hear Jack Gantos’ speech. He talked about the characters that you can’t forget, and Mattie is definitely one of those.

    I’m psyched to subscribe.

    jenny lynn

    2 February 2009 at 8.01 pm

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  2. I saw you speak at the SCBWI conference in NYC as well. You did mention your blog and twitter. So, here I am.

    I appreciated hearing your insights, and those of the other panelists.

    I have 2 questions for you, if you don’t mind. First, the editors all seemed willing (if not excited) to accept a manuscript from us within the next few months. How about the agents (you)? Second, I’m sensing nothing escapes you, but have you checked out Mental Floss newsletter? It’s fun.

    Babbie Peters

    4 February 2009 at 3.22 pm

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  3. I really enjoyed your participation in the Agent’s Panel at the SCBWI conference last month. After reading about you in Writer’s Digest, I was pleased to see you are as funny and dedicated to children’s books as the article suggested. I will be sending you something in the near future (after it goes through another critique session with an online group). Thanks for an opportunity to send manuscripts to you. Those of us wishing to break into book publishing are indebted. A shrine has been built in your honor on the off ramp of @#$%&^*#…sorry, I got disconnected…

    Darlene Beck-Jacobson

    13 February 2009 at 3.06 pm

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  4. Hey you! I am so glad I found you. I was awed by your presentation at the Florida SCBWI conference last June and thrilled to have tracked you down!

    Marrakesh Bill

    18 August 2009 at 10.51 am

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