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It’s been a busy start to 2026—and the year isn’t slowing down.  January: Inspiration in New York In January, I had the opportunity to fly to New York City and attend the SCBWI Winter Conference. One of my favorite parts of these events is spending time with other children’s book creators and connecting with fellow Regional Team members. There’s something energizing about being surrounded by people who love stories as much as you do. The conference was packed with workshops on revision and the path to getting agented, along with inspiring speeches and panels from award-winning authors. I also attended the exclusive industry professional mingle, where writers get the chance to meet agents, editors, art directors, and other publishing professionals. And since I was in New York, I made sure to see two Broadway musicals: & Juliet and Death Becomes Her. Both were fantastic. My biggest takeaway from the trip? Inspiration. I was so energized by the experience that I started writing a brand-new book while sitting in the airport waiting for my flight home. That alone made the trip worth it.  February: Retreats and Starships February started with my critique group’s annual Napa getaway. We spent the time relaxing, enjoying the quiet, talking about stories, writing, and reading. It was exactly the creative reset I needed.  Later in the month, my husband Cory and I went on our annual Star Trek Cruise. This year’s costumes included:
 March: Back to Work March has mostly been about catching up after all that traveling. But I was also able to help our SCBWI chapter pull off another successful Art Day at LCAD (Laguna College of Art & Design) on March 14th. It’s always inspiring to see illustrators come together to workshop, learn, and create. For the rest of the month, my plan is simple: focus on writing.  May: More SCBWI events
I attended the Tahquitz YA/MG Writers Retreat in Idyllwild and SCBWI San Diego's MayFest event. I received amazing feedback on my new story and am excited to continue working on it. It’s been a long and sometimes frustrating process, and it’s hard not to get discouraged along the way—especially when you’re trying to write while your house is a mess. (Anyone else relate?) But the stories keep coming, and that’s what matters most. Here’s to a year full of writing, creativity, and maybe—just maybe—some good publishing news.
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