Stage your own virtual #writing conference

If you can dream it,

You can do it.

I love attending writing events. It's fun to chat with other authors. The information I receive through the lectures are like gems delivered by those who have been there done that. Unfortunately, for one reason or another, it's not always possible for me to attend writing conferences.

Does this mean I have to miss out?

Nope. With a little imagination and the a few 'url's I can create my own.

Author readings, Farmers' Market and Church Fair on Mayne Island photos by Leanne Dyck

Friday:  Art Show at the library...

 (jazz music)

 (Everyone starts to gather for the author readings)

(Emcee:  Bill Maylone)

 (Amber Harvey read from her children's mystery:  Mayne Island Skeletons.

Photo from Amber's website)

 (Edward Gale read a poem)

 (Tina Farmilo read a creative non-fiction short story)

 (classical guitar)

 (Arriving home, I realized I didn't have a photo of me. So, I kept my dress on, grabbed the short story and asked my husband to capture my image.)

Saturday:  Farmers' Market...

(Last week I turned the camera lens in on the booth. This time I turned the lens out...)

Also Saturday:  the Church Fair

 (plant sale)

 (book sale--oh, yes, I did purchase an arm load)

 (the popular bottle booth)

 (Joyce Kallweit with her...)

 (sheep)

 (Emcee:  Derek Athea)

 (silent auction--careful don't get too close, it's wild down there)

(miniature donkey and horse--adorable but a little camera shy)

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Oh, yes and...

Last Monday I spoke proudly of my mother-in-law and casually mentioned her spouse and sons. I told you that these "men folk" were musical. Today I'd like to do a little more than mention it. I would like to invite you to visit my husband's facebook page. He's been sharing his music-- he plays guitar. And I'm so proud of him I could burst--and I think I just have, all over you. : )