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Why go to a writer conference?

August 16, 2018 By Talya Tate Boerner 2 Comments

Why go to a writer conference

Why go to a writer conference? (Or any conference for that matter.) Because there’s a huge upside beyond the incredible pool, breakfast buffet, and time away from responsibility of home.

I recently returned from the annual Florida Authors and Publishers Association Conference (FAPA) in Orlando, and thought I’d not only summarize my experience but possibly convince you to attend that event you’ve been sitting on the fence about. Sometimes we don’t do the things we want to do because that little voice in our head discourages us.

You shouldn’t spend money on yourself. You could use that time to do such and such. You aren’t a real writer.

Evil little voice, just hush.

Okay, to clarify, the conference I attended was for authors, publishers, and other related vendors—not technically a writer conference—but the topics presented were those that writers working toward publication need to know. And even though I’m discussing an author conference, I believe the same benefits result from most any type event.

What are these benefits? Continue Reading

that time I visited Apalachicola, Florida

July 1, 2017 By Talya Tate Boerner Leave a Comment

Apalachicola, Florida

Last June (as in 2016 not yesterday), I spent a few days in Apalachicola, Florida, a small port town located on the gulf and at the mouth of the Apalachicola River. Of all the places I visited last year, Apalachicola was one of my favorites. There’s something extra special about a port town and shrimp boats and folks who live and breath by the tides. The whole experience felt very “old Florida” to me. Nostalgic and dreamy. On the peaceful end of the relaxation scale.

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Things I Found in Florida

July 14, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner 4 Comments

Yes, I’m still blogging about my recent road trip, and today I’m thinking about the things I found in Florida.  Cool things. Abstract ideas. Simple stuff.

Like what?

  • Like after all these years, I discovered exactly where she sells seashells by the seashore.

she sells seashellsContinue Reading

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Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

BERNICE RUNS AWAY (Now Available!)

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