This week I had the honor of attending the Southeastern Writers Conference which was held on the captivating St. Simons Island in Georgia. The tranquility of the retreat and the breath-taking beauty of the island created a magical setting for the conference. As a newcomer to the conference, I was unsure what to expect. What I discovered was a group of wonderful, generous people who truly embrace the logo, "writers helping writers." I met some amazing writers who happily shared their writing experiences and offered advice. I had a marvelous time learning from the fantastic speakers and socializing with the other attendees. On the last evening I attended the SWA Awards banquet. I didn't think the conference could get any better, then the most unexpected thing happened . . . I won several awards! My pre-published novel, Behind the Mask, won both the Hal Bernard Memorial Award for best novel and the Edna Sampson Award of Excellence for best novel by a first time attendee. I was shocked and honored by such a distinction. Thank you SWA for the generous recognition.
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