I’ll be attending the Historical Novel Society’s North American Conference<\/a> next month in Portland, Oregon. This is a three-day event starting June 22 and I’d be happy to meet any of my followers if you happen to be in Portland that weekend. I’m looking forward to this event – mostly because there’s a class on handling period firearms (and one called “Hooch Through History” with a hands-on workshop).<\/p>\n

Here are a few pointers if you’re considering attending a conference.<\/p>\n

Wear business-casual<\/strong>. You’ll be meeting editors, publishers, and agents, so it’s not a good idea to wear that ratty t-shirt or that Elizabethan costume (except during the costume contest, of course)<\/li>\n

Be friendly<\/strong>. You will<\/em> be meeting all those people, so be approachable and personable.<\/li>\n

Practice your pitch<\/strong>. Folks will be asking you “what do you write?” and you should have a short blurb memorized that will explain exactly what your book is about in one or two sentences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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