Come Visit Me at the Orlando Book Festival!

My next event is in July, right here in sunny Central Florida. I'll update the details when I have them, but it's already shaping up to be a fantastic festival.

July 8, 2017
Orlando, FL

Orlando Book Festival

Publishing Tell-All: Three authors share their behind-the-scenes knowledge and experience. Ask anything you want to know about the publishing process and industry.
Authors: Janice Hardy, Larry Loftis, James Ponti
Moderator: Laura Helseth of Read Head Editing

Visit Me at SleuthFest!

SleuthFest: February 24
Boca Raton, FL

Writing for Middle Grade and Young Adult Readers 
Friday, 2:00 to 3:15

It's a common misconception that writing for kids means "dumbing down" the story, but the opposite is true. Books for today's teens and 'tweens are just as complex as those for adults--with certain differences. In this workshop, writers will learn what's needed to write for younger audiences, how the market differs, and how to adjust to "thinking like a kid." It will focus on the differences in pacing, voice, plotting (and the complexity of those plots), and common pitfalls to avoid. A must for anyone considering writing for this hot-selling market.