Hello again - I got back safely from 'up north', but no real time to tell you about it for now, as I am off again straight away! This weekend I have been invited to speak at the SCBWI conference (Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators).
It's their 10 year anniversary, so the theme is Upwards and Onwards. We're celebrating with a big party on Saturday night, and I'm thrilled to bits that my chickens are going to be on the cake! They are cavorting on the souvenir booklet and fund-raising badges too.
It's all rather exciting, but just a little terrifying as, in addition to doing one of the normal 'break-out sessions', I am to be Keynote Speaker, rounding off the conference.
Though I am used to public speaking by now, I've never been invited to do something of this magnitude before, so it feels quite a honour. Author Marcus Sedgwick is the other Keynote (a properly famous person), who is kicking things off on Saturday morning. Can't wait to hear his talk.
I love conferences, so though my bits aren't until Sunday, I'll travel down to Winchester tomorrow afternoon and stay for the whole weekend. I am really looking forward to it, although I sort of wish I could swap with Marcus, so I could get the biggy over with and then relax!
9 comments:
I wish you luck because you ask for it, but in all honesty I know you will do the job perfectly and with great aplomb, as only you can. Have a wonderful weekend, we are proud of you
Mum and Dad X
Thanks Mum & Dad - that's lovely! I will try and remember not to let you down by picking my nose or anything. x
Good luck Lynne! How exciting for you. I am sure thing will go perfectly, and you will have a great time. My but we have a talented niece!
Love Auntie Sandie XXX
Thank you! I'm all packed and ready to go, so I'll give the lecture one more final practise...
I wish you all the luck in the world, Lynne. I'm sure you'll be a big hit with the crowd!
aaah! If I was closer I would totally be there! Meeting you would be a career highlight and hearing you speak very inspirational! Good luck and best wishes!
Good luck Lynne, not that you need it! you'll get the place buzzing in your usual style.
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Good luck Lynne, I am sure you will have the crowds screaming for more :O) Have a great time.
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