I will be at Malice Domestic this week. I hope you find me if you’re there. I’ll mostly be at the Sisters in Crime table, but I’ll also be going to panels.
When I first started going to conferences, I didn’t know anyone. I saw authors on panels, laughing with friends, and signing books. And I was gobsmacked.
Then I went to more conferences, and I got to know more people. And they became friends. Years later, I became a published author, and that dream came true.
Here’s the thing, writer friends. Community makes all the difference. For many writers, the thoughts of meeting new people paralyzes them. You need to take care of yourself, and recharge. But get out there, and meet people. If not at a conference, at a library event or a bookstore event.
I’ll be posting pictures from Malice on my personal Insta account, so follow me at @jahenn.