Thursday, July 17, 2008

How Could I Forget to Mention This?....


I've been so happy to not be fretting over my blog being locked that I forgot this important little happening: the 2009 CWIM is now available! And it's a beaut, if I do say so myself: more articles and interviews than ever; a First Books featuring all picture book authors and illustrators; interviews with Sherman Alexie, Katherine Applegate, Scott Westerfeld, Jay Asher and lots more; a roundtable with Coretta Scott King Award winners; articles by Kirby Larson, Cecil Castellucci, Kathleen Duey, Allyn Johnston, Andrew Karre, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Lisa Wheeler and so many other fantastic contributors on myriad topic. And of course info on hundreds of books pubs, mags, agents, conferences, contests, and other useful stuff. I'm very excited!

If you're a contributor (if you wrote an article or were interviewed) I'll be sending every wonderful one of you a copy very soon. So don't go out and buy one. (Unless you want to share then with your writer and illustrator friends. Then be my guest.)

If you're an SCBWI Regional Advisor or Assistant RA (anywhere in the world) I'll be sending you a copy as I have the past several years. It's the least I can do to thank you for your volunteer awesomeness. (Note to self: request address list from Sally at SCBWI tomorrow.)

In the very near future I'll be offering some excerpts here on my blog (when I'm not whipping myself into a frenzy of excitement over attending the SCBWI conference) so stay tuned.

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Congratulations, Alice. It must feel so good every time to hold it in your hands!

Biscuit said...

Just bought my copy! I'm looking forward to reading it. : )

Deb Cushman said...

Just got my copy, too! Miss having a picture on the front cover like last year, but I notice all of the markets have that same look and font. I've read some great articles so far!

Mister Thistle said...

When I'm not writing my grumpy blog that saves me thousands of dollars in therapy, my alter ego is writing children's books. I was interested in Beach Lane Books but couldn't find an address. Do you know what it is? Thanks, and congratulations on your latest adventure.

MisterT