Phobias and Spiraling Minivans
Last weekend I was able to attend the ALA/SCBWI drink night in D.C. It was a terrific experience to mix and mingle with some great names in the industry, including authors, agents and editors. Remember those wonderful Lyle the Crocodile stories? I met the illustrator's daughter, Paulis Waber , who has now taken the lead on the artistry. What a wonderful, humble lady. I even got a book mark. Sa-weet. Not only did I chat with some other fabulous authors, but I met 2 of my co-authors from the group blog I contribute to, From the Mixed-Up Files . It was like seeing a long-lost friend! Yay! But honestly the fun began before my friend and I even entered the restaurant. After a 1 and 1/2 hour drive from our bo-dink country town in Virgina into the booming metropolis that is our nation's capitol, and missing our exit (just once, but it did require a multiple exit, no u-turn, 3 light adventure to get back on the highway we were supposed to be on for the previous 20 minutes....ah-h