Had a fantastic time in Sydney and couldn't beleive my luck to be walking around between so many talented authors (No 1 New York Times Best-Selling included). I could hardly believe that all these people were in the same room and by some great twist of fate I had ended up there too. Have to thank all my lovely friends from the North QLD Romance Writers for introducing me to this wonderful world - Helene, Barb, Bec, Alice, Shannean and Mervet (and Amanda and Cathy)! Was fabulous.
I had my pitch appointment with one of Australia's leading publishers last week and made it through without choking on my tongue or wetting myself which made me really proud haha. I was also encouraged to submit my manuscript to her children's/YA dept which was even better. Was amazing to see editors and agent sitting on a panel and hugely useful to hear them speak.
Loved the Paranormal and YA sections but also have to say that my imagination was sparked by all the talk of Steampunk and Gaslight Fantasy. All the publishers seem to want it and I just happen to have started a novel which would fit in this genre. So now for more research and crazy scribbling of ideas - will keep you posted!
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It was a fabulous weekend, Havva! I always come home with brain overload... Go the Steampunk!
Yeah Helene it took me a few days to work through all the notes I took but I am very glad I went : )
Havva, I'm so glad I got to meet you at Coogee. Wasn't it a fantastic conference, and the Paranormal chat where MJ Scott talked about gaslight fantasy was fantastic.
Happy writing!
Yes Gaslight Fantasy sounds incredible. I am itching to write it now - will have to start researching the era and genre.
And it was great meeting you too Helen! Look forward to lots more conferences in the future :)
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