http://loveismurder.net/
- Jeffery Deaver
- Alex Kava
- Raymond Benson
- Sharan Newman
- Pitches to Publishing Houses & Agents
- Networking with fellow writers
- Panels
- Book Signing
- Easy to Get to - close to airport and transportation
- Good Food
Hotel Info:
Westin Chicago North Shore
601 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090
Call (847) 777-6500 or {800–228-3000} for reservations at $89 per night.
I've been to every Love is Murder conference and have gotten something out of each one, especially the one where I pitched to Janice Strand of Hard Shell Word Factory, and ended up with a contract for Two Wrongs, my debut mystery. That also led to the release of Girl of My Dreams, my romantic comedy at the same publishing house.
Pitching at a conference is one of the best ways to jump over a few hurdles and avoid the slush pile. I highly recommend it. It worked for me!
I hope to see some of you there. If you plan on attending, please leave a comment.
Morgan Mandel
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com/
http://www.morganmandel.com/
6 comments:
Won't be going this year. Trying to cut back a bit, and only going to conferences closer to home.
See my post tomorrow.
Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com
I'll be there! I can drive so that helps. I've attended four or five LIMs and always have a great time and make new, lasting friendships.
Deb,
We'll have to look for each other over there.
Morgan Mandel
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com
Morgan,
I totally agree with you that pitching at a conference is the BEST way to get representation. That's how I did it!
I'll be there. Thinking of taking the train from Kansas City. That should be a scenic way to go.
And the gang of writers I met at LIM last year are just great.
Sigh. NO money, no travel. but I'll be cheerleading for all of you who do go!
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