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Cathy C. Hallhttps://cathychall.wordpress.com/I write, write, write. Then I rewrite, rewrite, rewrite. THEN I submit all those polished-up words out into the world and sell 'em. It's a plan that's worked pretty well.

Introducing Cathy-on-a-Stick

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I’ve been thinking about Cathy-on-a-Stick for a long time. Um, not in a creepy sort of way. More in a “what if I made a Cathy-on-a-Stick and took her around with me on little adventures” kind of way.

I can’t take complete credit for Cathy-on-a-Stick. I got the idea when I met Whitney-on-a-Stick. Whitney-on-a-Stick was created to keep Madame Queen (AKA Daughter Hall) company.

Cathy-on-a-Stick does keep me company. But she’s not as well-behaved as Whitney-on-a-Stick. Which kinda explains a lot about my parenting skills. Anyway, this weekend, Sorta Working Cathy-on-a-Stick joined me at the book tour. The four authors were pretty good sports (not to mention happy to share tons of great information about their books and publishing). So, thanks to Deidre Knight, author and owner of the Knight Agency, Shannon K. Butcher, Jennifer St. Giles and Maria Geraci. Buy their books. Cathy-on-a-Stick did. (She sorta had to, but that’s another story. Check out her foolishness at her own blog. Us serious writers have work to do.)

Finding a Conference

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I completely missed the deadline for sending in a manuscript for the Harriette Austin Writers Conference! But I may still make the conference, especially since it’s just down the road.

A few years ago, I attended this writers conference held in Athens, Georgia. I’d like to say I had a simply splendiferous time, but since I’d thrown my back out a few days beforehand, all I really remember is walking very carefully from one venue to the next. According to the notes I took (and perused weeks later), I learned a thing or two about book-writing, but not so much in the children’s arena.

From my careful study of this year’s schedule (July 17-18 at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center), it looks like there are quite a few children’s writing offerings. So, assuming my back stays in place, I’ll probably head to (Woof! Woof!) UGA for more splendiferous tips and advice.

Let me know if you’re going and I’ll look for you! And hey, we’ll get that manuscript in next year, right?