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From my wife! Can‘t wait to wear this while I‘m writing. Viva la JRW! #AmWriting #JRW18 #RVAWrites #Christmas2018

“Tags” by the late Walter Dean Myers, the fifth story in this anthology, is written in the format of a short one-act play (a fun touch of variety for an anthology). The story is powerful and creative. Much like the first story in this anthology, “Tags” is layered with meaning and brilliantly constructed. I‘d have to say this is my favorite story so far. #anthology #WeNeedDiverseBooks #WalterDeanMyers #Tags #FreshInk #JRW18

Hanging out with my dog Wicket as I‘m starting the anthology Fresh Ink, edited by the ever-awesome Lamar Giles. Been eager to get my hands on this book, even before I found out I‘d be moderating a panel at the James River Writers Conference that will include Lamar. It‘s always nice when my moderator prep collides with my TBR list.

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This fall, I‘ll be moderating two panels at the James River Writers Conference and one of them will have Edgar Award Finalist Lamar Giles. His next novel SPIN won‘t come out until January, but thanks to Lamar, I‘ve got an early copy of the book so we can include it in our panel discussion for how to add suspense to a story. The first page alone is one hell of a hook. So excited to read this one! #JRW18 #RVA #YA #youngadult #YAMystery #mystery

Doing my reading prep for Wednesday‘s Writing Show. Continuing with Roben Farzad‘s Hotel Scarface, so naturally, I‘m listening to Miami Vice music. The book even feels like watching a Miami Vice episode. The writers on this panel are gonna be a lot of fun.

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‪A quick look at my reading material to prepare for moderating next week‘s Writing Show on Wednesday. There are far worse ways to spend a weekend. To get tickets: https://goo.gl/t85ytm‬

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When I have to explain why I haven‘t finished all my reading prep to moderate next week‘s “Writing Show” for James River Writers, this is the picture I‘ll use in my defense.

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Got some #BookMail today for my reading prep to moderate this month‘s “Writing Show.” I was a tad alarmed when I noticed the packaging was already coming open. Thankfully, the book isn‘t damaged. Author Jodi Meadows will be part of my panel that includes author Roben Farzad and graphic novelist Rick Spears. The show is 2/28 here in Richmond. For details and tickets, do that clicky thing: https://goo.gl/EYR8jF #writing #AmWriting #JRW18 #RVA

BOOKMAIL! Just got in a copy of My Lady Jane. Reading this to prep for a panel I‘m moderating later this month for James River Writers. I‘ll post a lot about it this month as I do my prep work. Excited about having Jodi Meadows on this panel! Going to discuss creative ways of working the narrative‘s timeline when writing. Gonna be so much fun! (Side note: that boxcutter I bought when writing Gidion‘s Hunt is most useful) #JRW18 #WritingShow

Just opened some book mail that was delivered yesterday. I‘m moderating a panel at James River Writers‘ monthly “Writing Show” on February 28th. One of my speakers will be graphic novelist Rick Spears, so I ordered a copy of his graphic novel “Dead West” for my reading prep. #JRW18 #graphicnovel #readingprep #DeadWest #zombies #bookmail