I got my first sale ribbon yesterday.
I had no idea how much it would mean to me until I was holding it in my hand. Peggy was the first one to see it, and now it’s her mission to have me show it to everyone. 
She has been so wonderful to be with this trip, and I’m very blessed to have gotten to know her better.
The literacy signing last night was just as grand as I remembered from last year. This hotel has more space, so it wasn’t as crowded, and I think there were more authors this year. I got to see Hannah Howell again. She’s always been one of my favorites, so I always have her latest book before conference. I just buy it again to get her autograph. The people waiting for Sherilyn Kenyon and Nora Roberts competed for “longest line.”
While I waited in line with Peggy, I met the nicest ladies. They were there when I showed Peggy the first sale ribbon, and they seemed as excited for me as Peggy. Peggy took our picture, so I thought you’d like to “meet” them too. Manuelita (right) is from Orange County and Isabel (left) is from San Francisco. Isabel said she’d planned to go to this for over a year.
Most of my Indiana chapter sisters met for a drink in The View Lounge on the top floor of our hotel. If you’re at conference and haven’t been there, make the effort one night before you head for home. The view is breathtaking.
The worst thing I did today was to visit your website and see what a marvellous time you are all having in S.F. My pity party began about 10:15 a.m. and will probably continue for the rest of the year.
Judie!! We miss you!! Next year, the Critters will tear up D.C.!!
Congrats on your first sale ribbon!
Thanks!!! Miss you lots and lots!!