Have you notice the Glenn Campbell resurgence?  Having grown up on hearing the man croon from my Dad's turntable in OK City, I love that smooth, silky voice emanating from the hotel lobby as I write. 

Today, I attended the most delightful workshop on Plot.  Given by children's author, Julia Durango, it was an elegant treatise on how plot is really just a math equation.  For a numbers gal like myself, it was huge validation that us quantitative, non-English majors can still write good stories.  But now, the SCBWI conference is officially over.  I met and heard from so many amazing writers.  It's incredibly intimidating and inspiring - at the same time.  What is it about writing a book that motivates 1, 139 people to sit through 4 days of uncomfortable chairs, freezing air conditioning, overpriced food and escalating anxiety about the quality of their own work?  For me, it was the chance to learn how this book industry works, how to be a better writer and how to work the TV remote all by myself.

As I wait to get on a plane home, did I mention how much I love California?  I know I can't stay.  My beloved family awaits my return.  I have adventures with mermaids and pugs to write; middle grade novels to read and even a job to get back to. BUT  If I had known what awaited me when I moved from LA to New York for a TWO-YEAR assignment 16 years ago...

But that's another story to be written, right?  For now, stay tuned.  There are more Fitch Tavern Tales ahead!