Meet Editor Kat O'Shea

If you're in the Portland area, you'll have an opportunity to meet our editor-in-chief, Kat O'Shea. She'll be speaking at the Oregon Christian Writers Conference. For the great lineup of classes, check out the schedule of breakout sessions and coaching classes. Kat's speaking on Writing for the YA Market and giving great editing tips on How to Update Your Writing. You won't want to miss either of these sessions. Kat will also be doing manuscript critiques.

Here's more information about the conference:

Journey in the Write Direction

August 2–5, 2010
Canby Grove Conference Center, Canby, Oregon

o    At least 12 coaching classes
o    Editors representing fiction, nonfiction and periodicals
o    Agents
o    Professional writers
o    Manuscript critiques
o    Round-table discussions 

Keynote Speakers: Bill Myers and Jeff Gerke

If you're interested in attending, there are still spaces available. More information can be found here:

Download a full-color flyer HERE*
Download the mail-in registration packet HERE

And if you attend, be sure to say hi to Kat. She'd love to meet you.

Author Bonnie J. Doerr Appearing at SCBWI

If you live in or near Maryland/Delaware/West Virginia, check out the Leaps of Imagination: Fact, Fiction, & Fantasy! conference for children's/YA writers sponsored by the regional SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) on July 17 & 18, 2010. They have a fabulous lineup of speakers and breakout sessions for authors and illustrators at all stages of their craft--from beginners to the multi-published. Click here for more details, a brochure, and a downloadable registration form.

We're excited because Leap Books author Bonnie J. Doerr will be one of the speakers. If you'd like Bonnie to visit your library or group while she's in the area, contact the Leap Books marketing department.