Tuesday, September 22, 2009

The Winner Is

This past weekend I attended the LUW Writers Conference at the Homestaed. I can tell you about some of the things I learned, but nothing takes the place of actually being there. Conferences like this and mingling with others in the same field give writers the incentive to keep trying.

On Friday evening, following the banquet, Richard Paul Evans, spoke to evryone there. He spoke about how powerful books are. They give us the power to look beyond. Every "major" change started with a book. Books change history. He encouraged us each to be true to our self, and write what matters to us. He also told us to take chances, and remember that failure is part of the process. All of us must pay the price.



On Saturday, I had a table set aside so I could sell my book, Martha's Freedom Train. If you bought one, I entered your name in a drawing for a gift bag. This afternoon I used a rnadom select devise to choose the winner. The winner is RONDA HENRICHSEN. I appreciate those people who supported me in this. Thanks and congratulations to Ronda.

2 comments:

Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen said...

Wahoo! Thanks. It was great seeing you at the conference!

Nichole Giles said...

Congratulations, Ronda! That gift bag had lots of fun things in it, including a free copy of "Mormon Mishaps and Mischief." We'll get it sent to you as soon as it's printed. =)

Nichole