My editor (I love saying that because it makes me sound so official) has asked me if I’d be willing to team up with him and teach a class on photography at the Roanoke Regional Writer’s Conference which will be held at Hollins University on January 22-23rd. My first thoughts were that of honor and excitement. But then that quickly turned into terrified giddiness with horror. I hate public speaking and scenarios where all eyes are on me which is why I tend to hide behind the camera and pen/computer. But I’ll be talking about doing what I love and will have someone else up there to be the comedy relief so hopefully that will help ease the nerves. If you live in Roanoke or the surrounding areas and are a writer, this conference is for you. NPR essayist, Janis Jaquith, is the featured keynote speaker and the conference offers 24 classes that will cover Writing and Social Media, Translating Your Work to Film/Stage, Self-Publishing, and other et ceteras.

So without further adieu, visit Dan’s blog (that’s my editor) to read a blurb on the class we’ll be conducting. And if you’re interested, check out the entire list of classes and presenters. While I was reading the bios of the presenters to see who I wanted to meet and take classes from I kind of jumped when I saw a photo of myself. This was a last minute addition to the schedule and I didn’t realize they’d have the chance to add me to the list. Or feel I was even important to mention. Surprise!