tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post1020926373710807206..comments2024-02-28T12:45:42.761-05:00Comments on Hoosier Ink: 10 Tips for Meal Times at ConferenceThe ACFW INDIANA Chapter Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282742986179364847noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-25024715088917915572012-09-24T14:34:02.284-04:002012-09-24T14:34:02.284-04:00Maybe, Janny, you should have said, "Yes.&quo...Maybe, Janny, you should have said, "Yes." Then, signed it with your own name and book title...LOL. I'm just feeling pesky....Crystal Lainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09284296811544392777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-14058239925745968132012-09-21T18:45:52.406-04:002012-09-21T18:45:52.406-04:00Crystal-
I, too, have experienced that "Are ...Crystal-<br /><br />I, too, have experienced that "Are you somebody? No? OK, bye" reaction from people at conferences. One of the worst/funniest instances of it was at my first RT convention, when my first book had come out, and I'm sitting at a publisher table with a fellow author. At the same conference, a cookbook had come out with recipes from some *major* "name" romance writers...so all these people would buy the cookbook and then walk through the whole book signing looking for the nameplates that corresponded to the people whose autographs they REALLY wanted. I actually had people hold up the book and say, "You're not one of these people, are you?" <br /><br />I remembered thinking, "Honey, if you have to ask..."<br /><br />I like Rick's approach. In fact, I'd be tempted to take it even further... (heh heh)<br /><br />JannyJannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06725527285837338560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-9516457353916184092012-09-16T17:12:21.215-04:002012-09-16T17:12:21.215-04:00Helpful hints. I won't be at this year's c...Helpful hints. I won't be at this year's conference, but hoping to next year.<br /><br />JeffJeffrey C. Reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03260244563274650475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-29088242395809077362012-09-13T14:44:41.108-04:002012-09-13T14:44:41.108-04:00I hope (and I'm praying for you all) that you ...I hope (and I'm praying for you all) that you have a great conference! I can't go this year :( but I feel that ACFW has one of the best conferences--may be the BEST conference--ever. <br /><br />And LOL, Rick, I actually had that happen to me a couple times. Secret Life of Walter Mitty--that's me!They were very Nervous Nellies. But for the most part, almost everyone is very nice. And you, I believe, could very well be undercover. You've done some mighty things! <br /><br />I probably haven't always come across as perfect, either. I forgot dear Mary Allen one evening at conference! :( And I'm such an introvert that it's taken a lot of observation and pushing myself outside my comfort zones to reach out, even when I worry that I'm overstepping. <br /><br />Love you, too, Sharon! I'm glad I'm Somebody to such a Wonderful Friend. :D<br /><br />Millie, that is so true! :D Great tip! Eating is difficult when you're nervous, but no one wants to have a growling tummy during an agent/editor meeting later. <br /><br />Karla, you always seem so calm. I think hanging out with you would be a good way to chill-lax. :)<br /><br />Nikki, I taught junior high kids, too, and they can be really sweet--I was playing off the usual insecurities that come with that age. :) You are so sweet and I bet the kids love you. I love seeing our world through your eyes on Facebook, by the way.<br /><br />Rachael, when you talk you are able to make a person feel at ease, so talk it up! And sing it loud! :O<br /><br />JoAnn, you are right--if we just allow God to guide our experiences, not panic, all will work out in God's time, left in God's hands. And thank you for the sweet words to me. :)I do appreciate that. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Crystal Lainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09284296811544392777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-63188425407193120572012-09-13T10:33:23.023-04:002012-09-13T10:33:23.023-04:00Oh, Crystal, you have always been Someone, to me!Oh, Crystal, you have always been Someone, to me!Story and Logic Media Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317731231950753140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-12461141345787701622012-09-13T10:14:07.578-04:002012-09-13T10:14:07.578-04:00Someone had the gall to ask, "Are you anyone?...Someone had the gall to ask, "Are you anyone?" Outrageous. <br /><br />Okay, let's all be ready for such rudeness with the following response: [Furtively glance left and right.] "Shhh. I'm trying to look like a regular conferee, and I don't want anyone to realize who I really am. Don't blow my cover!" [Then quickly stroll away.]greatlakeschapterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361199842285427820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-32912001997483278292012-09-12T14:20:53.095-04:002012-09-12T14:20:53.095-04:00Great points! And all so true! I would add one mor...Great points! And all so true! I would add one more: don't forget to eat so your stomach doesn't growl and embarrass you later when you have an appointment with an editor or agent you met at a meal. . . :-)Millie Samuelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448444518496748872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-43262083687382851952012-09-12T12:36:09.998-04:002012-09-12T12:36:09.998-04:00I agree with everything here. Very good advice for...I agree with everything here. Very good advice for newbies and old-bees alike. Pray for divine appointments. God is up to something good for you -- go with it! And don't sweat it if you don't get to sit by or talk to an agent or editor. Just relax, enjoy, learn. Karla Akinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16989639592455525499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-22174791396414127102012-09-12T12:00:45.185-04:002012-09-12T12:00:45.185-04:00Nice post, Crystal. Even though I'm not going ...Nice post, Crystal. Even though I'm not going to conference, these tips can come in handy at any conference. <br /><br />I love, "This isn’t junior high. Be polite and trust that there will be God-incidences happening." We would all do well to remember this in most social situations. <br /><br />And frankly, I work every week w/jr. high students and have seen some of them act more mature than the adults around them! Just another opportunity for us to trust God and His perfect plan for us. Nikki Studebaker Barcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661375032806687908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-18350471863403683622012-09-12T11:08:52.323-04:002012-09-12T11:08:52.323-04:00Great tips, Crystal! Meals at ACFW conferences can...Great tips, Crystal! Meals at ACFW conferences can generate major frustration or positive encounters, largely dependent on our attitudes. <br /><br />So helpful for those of us who need to shut up or speak up. Which one am I? Um...<br /><br />And, as you say, all of us need to pray up! Rachael Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000599424258251598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-85100343104935256582012-09-12T07:29:09.813-04:002012-09-12T07:29:09.813-04:00What an excellent post, Crystal! Thanks so much fo...What an excellent post, Crystal! Thanks so much for the encouraging and terrific advice. As I was reading it, I was nodding and thinking, "Yep. True. True. All true..." and so on. Going to an ACFW conference is such a great experience if you can relax enough to enjoy it and know everything is in His hands. I'm going to post this link on Facebook later today, as well. And love this photo of you! Many blessings and thanks again. JoAnn Durginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712026123374929939noreply@blogger.com