Do you ever feel in awe of your surroundings? Or at least the people who surround you? Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Art of Writing Conference and Christy Award Gala in Nashville. If you read much in the Christian fiction industry, you know the Christy's are basically one of the highest awards you can get. I've never even entered the contest. Don't feel I have the right. Needless to say, I went knowing I was going to be around a lot of AH-mazing authors. And I was. Several were authors whose books I snatch up as soon as I can after they release. Seriously. I don't even read the back cover--just go in knowing I'm going to enjoy it. So I definitely embarrassed my friends by fan-girling a bit, but that's okay too. I also got to hang out with my publisher and three other authors I already knew. We soaked up several of the sessions and then enjoyed each other's company as we took in the fancy dinner and events. And maybe it wasn't a black-tie formal thing, but there were some gorgeous dresses. I was pretty happy with the one I wore, too, except for how freezing cold it was outside afterward! Brr. It was a great day. Just what my spirit needed after being a bit down about not doing Nanowrimo this month. That's right. I ended up not having enough time for that despite my desire. Maybe I can snatch a few minutes here and there over Christmas. Ha! So, how would you react if you were able to meet some of your favorite authors? As you can see in the pictures, I was pretty thrilled. ;)
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