Writing and Polka Dots

Got to hang with some crazy cool and creative kiddos over the weekend at a writers conference. We had a blast exploring a wide range of classes on writing from

screenplays to 

amine/manga to 

young adult fiction. 

We learned about 

how to write great villains, 

about the samurai traditions and the Jedi, 

and we plotted a novel in an hour 

{which ended up being hilarious 

and I wish someone would 

really write that book!}

I was there with my super talented teen who has been writing jaw dropping fiction since the 4th or 5th grade.  I mean, this kid can write such intricate stories with plots, subplots and intrigue!  She describes things so well you feel like you are actually in the story!  This is a talent my friends.  And not one that I possess! {Heck, I couldn't even come up with a very creative title for this post this morning!}  We went with my talented brother who is a writer/illustrator and mentor to my daughter. While they were the ones soaking up the fun and encouraging  classes from published and successful authors, I was there to learn the business side of these things.

If my daughter wants to become a published author one day, then I need to know how to get her there.  I guess right now I'm kind of like her agent, or publicist or something!

But since I didn't take any pictures at the conference, and every post needs a picture, I'm going to leave you with this poorly lit photograph of what I wore to the conference.  :D

Then this morning I woke up to read this over at Couture Allure Vintage:

Polka dots - you probably either love 'em or hate 'em, but anyone can wear them. This perennial print has a tendency to look juvenile if not done right, though.

I don't know.  I happen to love polka dots.  I think they are always happy!  Hopefully I didn't look too "juvenile" in my dots though.  ;) 

What about you?

Do you love polka dots?

Or hate 'em?

{Don't worry, I won't be offended if you hate dots.  My daughter doesn't like them either!}