Saturday, June 06, 2009

Good Times

I'm a lucky guy. I have written two novels, and have been paid for my work. But that is not why I'm lucky. I'm lucky because I get to hang out with some of the coolest folks on the planet.

I just got back from the teen writers conference. It was fantastic. We had Josi Kilpack, Julie Wright, Jessica Day George, Jeff Savage, James Dashner, Nancy Allen, Lisa Mangum, Annette Lyon, and many more, all under the same roof. These people are so nice, and I'm so glad that the fact that I wrote a book gives me a chance to see them 3-4 times a year. I feel like I have so much to learn from them all, both about writing and their willingness to be so free with their time and talents.

I leave conferences like this fired up and ready to write. Thanks all!

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Hello,

Matthew Buckley, Author of "Chickens in the Headlights", I have a question for you.

My daughter, 11 yrs, Hannah, would like your permission to perform a small portion of your book (about nurse betty) at the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. Alpine school district holds a competition for children who like to tell stories, and she won.

Thanks,
Shaleen

Marion Jensen said...

Yes, she may certainly do that. Tell Hannah that I hope it goes well!

Jammie said...

Hello Mr. Buckley, we met at your book signing at Macey's on May 30th. Thanks so much for letting my boys have a picture with you. If you'd like to see the pic, please check our blog soon. (www.biocrd.blogspot.com) It is about to disappear into my archive.
Jammie