Here are some of the gems of wisdom from the convention.<\/p>\n

“I get up in the morning and take the dog out for a necessary poop. Around lunchtime, I take him for a recreational poop. In the evening, I take him for a courtesy poop. In between poops, I’m writing.”<\/p>\n

~Dusty Richards<\/p>\n

“It’s a great and wonderful gift. I do a lot of my work with my eyes closed, before I get out of bed.”<\/p>\n

~Frank Roderus<\/p>\n

“I know I’ve been writing when I get to a break and can’t remember what music I was listening to.”<\/p>\n

~Dusty Richards<\/p>\n

“I don’t think there’s a lot of what we do that can be learned … it just comes naturally. I’ve listened to dialogue all my life so it’s easy for me.”<\/p>\n

~Bob Randisi<\/p>\n

“I was supposed to be a professional football player…”<\/p>\n

~Dick Vaughan<\/p>\n

“I get brain dead on one book after a chapter or two … switch to a new book with new characters and it’s fresh again.”<\/p>\n

~Frank Roderus<\/p>\n

“I’m a real estate agent for books.”<\/p>\n

Agent Cherry Weiner<\/p>\n

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