There will be a lightness of posts this month due to my upcoming schedule of hither and yon, but I promise to tune in if I am allowed to share some of the truly awesome things that have been brewing backstage. (No, I don't have a cauldron for the occasion, but 'tis the season!) However, be sure to check back here for the YA Scavenger Hunt starting Wednesday, October 3rd at noon PST where I shall be part of BLUE TEAM featuring one of your clues, a surprise YA author, some exclusive content from her latest book and chances to win stuff! Can't wait? Want to learn more? You can always go here.

And if you miss me online, you're welcome to stop by any of these great events:

NEXT APPEARANCES

INDELIBLE Book Signing
Costco
75 Freshwater Blvd
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 394-2001
Saturday, October 5th noon-2pm

NEIBA Conference TEEN Hour
40th Annual NEIBA Fall Conference
Rhode Island Convention Center
1 Sabin Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 458-6000
Tuesday, October 8th 1:30-2:30pm

Writer's Workshop
East Granby Public Library
24 Center Street
East Granby, CT 06026
(860) 653-3002
Tuesday, October 15th 6:30-8pm

Meet the Author Event: YA Author, Dawn Metcalf
J. Gumbo's
19 N Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002.
413-835-0681
Friday, October 25, 6:30-8pm

Halloween Book Event & Signing
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
25 Hazard Ave
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 745-7315
Saturday, October 26th, noon-2pm

Come to Your Senses: A Unique Sensory Writing Workshop for Adults & Teens
Tolland Public Library
21 Tolland Green
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 871-3620
Tuesday, October 29th 6:30-8pm

*cracks knuckles*
*revs up car*

Let's do this thing!

I'm going to leave this post for Friday because 10 Things We Learned From Last Night's Whedonlicious Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. post is ALL about "voice," which is the #1 thing writers aspire to. No matter what the work, what the genre, what the age category, what the medium, if you can hear the creator's trademark style that is unlike any other, then you know what you're in for and you know you've struck gold.

Go find your voice! Or get inspired by this amazing EW interview with Joss Whedon or this one about making sequels and grab yourself a quote to pin above your computer. Here's my pick:

I never wanted to take a job because I needed money, and I never have. I saved my money, so when I went, for instance, to The WB with Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I said, “This is Buffy the Vampire Slayer. If you want something LIKE Buffy the Vampire Slayer, God bless, I’m outta here. If you want THIS, this is what I’m doing.” The one thing a creator can bring to the table when everybody else has all the money and power is a centeredness and the ability to walk away. Never sit at a table you can’t walk away from."

Or, as my favorite writing quote says:

"Keep Giving Them You Until You Is What They Want!" ~ Dennis Palumbo

Go! Write! Now!