The  Society For Children's Book Writers & Illustrators Conference - Carolinas this last weekend in Charlotte was amazing!  It was my first conference and I can't wait for the next.  I feel like I had Master's class in 2.5 days.  I was front and center in the break-out sessions with the huge, ridiculous grin on my face.  What an education!  

I got terrific critiques for Alice In The Palace and The Cloud Kids also.  Alice is getting a tweaking, The Clouds will get an overhaul.  Cynthea Liu critiqued Alice - I was so lucky!  If you don't know her, google her name. 

I also met so many new friends.  I walked in knowing not a soul, and walked out hugging friends.  It was like leaving a sepia toned world and spending the weekend in primary colors.  Love me some primary colors!