#DFWCON Here I Come

As an author, besides writing, I love nothing more than getting together with like-minded people who also love all things book. This coming weekend is my chance to do just that. I will attend DFW Writer's Conference (#DFWCON).

There will be speakers, classes, panels, and others who share my passion for the craft. Literary agents and editors are looking for manuscripts of all genres. Many writers hope to meet their dream agents. Others pray they will find their future editors.

All week, I'm sure I'll be distracted and giddy and pretty much getting on the nerves of everyone around me.

I'm this guy.

All my fiends and family are the woman with the drink, thinking ,"Seriously?"

I'll practice my pitches for my books, DEVASTATION and SECRETS I KEEP. Most likely, repeating them again and again, memorizing the words, trying to not sound like I'm reciting a script.

What's a pitch? Basically, it's me trying to quickly tell an agent/editor about my book in such a way as to entice them to ask to see my entire manuscript (called a 'FULL request'), or a portion of it (a 'PARTIAL request'). 

Hopefully what I WON'T make them do is something like this...

OR

I'm really hoping to get a reaction closer to...

and then they'll go...

I'll be nervous as hell and probably drink too much coffee.

However, I do hope my books garner at least some attention.

Once I get a request, I'll email whatever they've asked for and then I'll wait to hear whether or not they...

A. pass on my manuscript

to which I'll probably be like

Then again, maybe they'll 

B. want to see more

In this case I'll be all

but hopefully, they will have asked for a FULL so I'll be getting option

C. They'll be interested in either representing or publishing my book

When this finally happens you can bet your ass I'll be 

and 

followed by

and then

Whatever the outcome, I will eventually find my dream agent. Actually, I already have one in mind, and am crossing my fingers s/he will read my manuscript, fall in love, and call me before I even go to the conference. Just save me the nerve wracking I know is coming, PLEASE! You know who you are, dream agent. ;) However, should s/he find my book just isn't for her/him, I'm confident God has someone else in mind. Who knows?  Maybe I'll meet them at #DFWCON!

Are you going to #DFWCON? Tell me... let's find each other on Facebook and/or Twitter (@KHarveyWrites). Are you going to any other conferences or exciting destinations in the near future? Tell us about it in the comments. 

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COVER REVEAL: DIVINITY by Michelle L. Johnson

I'm so pleased to have the opportunity to reveal the cover of Michelle L. Johnson's new release, DIVINITY (Spencer Hill Press/Sep 2014).

The beautiful cover, designed by Regina Wamba at Mae I Designs, very much represents what the reader will find inside. What will they find? AWESOMENESS, of course. I've been lucky enough to read DIVINITY and I recommend it to anyone who loves a good book, but especially those readers who are fans of Biblical fan fiction. It has a unique twist on archangels and their role in this world and the next. You don't want to miss it.

First, let's take a sneak peak at the back jacket copy:

"When Julia climbs into a flaming car to save a trapped child, she's left wondering why either of them survived. Then she learns that her father is the Archangel Gabriel, and that she is half human, half Archangel. With guidance from Michael, the most powerful Archangel, Julia sets out to discover her own history and explore her angelic powers. But her journey is cut short when an evil force, invisible to human and angel alike, tears her world apart.

Now Julia must fight through her despair, harness her newfound gifts, and risk her very soul to stop the A'nwel and protect the family she never knew she had. What she doesn't know is that Archangels have secrets too."

AND...Now for the eye candy.

Check out this beautiful cover!

DIVINITY releases on September 23, 2014. Sorry, but there are no 'to buy' links just yet. However, I'll add them at the bottom of this page when they're available. In the mean time, mark your calendars, follow Michelle on Twitter at @MJsRetweet, and go stalk her on her website at www.michelleljohnson.us.