Brooklyn Book Festival (Part 1)
I did it! I went to my first writing event - The Brooklyn Book Festival. Here's how it went: A cool breeze made her consider one more safety pee as she walked down the sidewalk. No , she thought, five times was enough . Her foot stomped firmly on the concrete to shake out the creeping anxiety. This country girl from Ohio took each step with commitment, feeling independence surging through her muscles. You can do this , she thought. No pitches, no critiques; this is easy. Just put out your hand and say, "Hi, I'm a writer." Then do it again and again until you believe it. Sunshine warmed her shoulders pulling them a little higher as she entered the city square. ...