A primal call sounds every mid-May to bring our species of writer together - The Pennsyvanius writerus or Pennwriter. Think geese returning to their home marsh without begging you for bread crumbs or fouling the sidewalks.  Okay, maybe somebody fouled your particular sidewalk, but it wasn’t me. Trust me, you’d know if it was.

I have to admit to a reluctance to go this time as frustrations with the business of writing have subjagated the creativity of writing. But go I did and boy was I glad. There’s nothing like being surrounded with members of your species - all of which are either complaining as much as you or celebrating each other’s victories. There’s no other group like Pennwriters and I’m happy to be a member.

Kudos to Annette Dashofsky for pulling together a great gang of volunteers and presenters who charged up the batteries of rookies and veterans alike. Thanks to C. J. Lyons for sharing her enthusiasm, her wit, and her experience in several sessions that focused writer’s pitches. And thanks to the always-gracious Nancy Martin, a long time dedicated Pennwriter who freely shares the length and breadth of her considerable publishing experience with those (like me) who have little to none. And let’s not forget Jack Hillman who can wield a battle axe and a joke with equal effectiveness.

Rather than making one long meandering post, I’m going to break the conference into highlights - The Area 5 Gang - Lisa Scottoline - Pitching Agents - and Wisdom from the Agents Panel.  So tune on in each day for more!!!