Due to scheduling conflicts I was unable to attend the Blue Ridge Conference this year. Since I have gone to it for the last six years, this was a major disappointment and I sang the Blue Ridge Blues all week…but I’ll be making my reservation early for 2014 : )
If you attended, please do leave a comment and fill me in on Blue Ridge 2013. What was your favorite class or workshop? The best keynote message? Was TM as hysterically funny as last year? I heard something about TS line dancing? Probably instigated by EME? Did you remember to thank Dr. A and his sidekick EM for all their hard work? And most important -Did you leave the conference with a new motivation to go home and WRITE?
If you didn’t attend Blue Ridge but another conference really encouraged you, do leave a comment. Oh, but I miss my Blue Ridge Mountains…
NOTE: WINNER OF DYING TO READ IS – MERRY! Congrats and please email your mailing address.
This was my second year at BRMCWC and I enjoyed it even more than last year. I enjoyed keynote Dr. Jeff Brown, and classes by Jeff Gerke (Marcher Lord Press) and Eddie Jones (Lighthouse Carolina).
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Comment by Lynellen Perry — May 25, 2013
Lynellen,
Glad you were able to attend this year. I’ve been checking out many of the other conferences since I couldn’t make this one. Honestly, Blue Ridge is one of the best. The speakers and teachers are excellent, and the accommodations great in such a lovely setting. Hope to see you there next year! Thanks for stopping by…
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Comment by admin — May 25, 2013
I missed attending BRMCWC also. I told my husband each day what was going on there based on last year’s experiences.
It just did not work out this year.
Hopefully, I will see you there next year also.
Jorlyn
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Comment by Jorlyn Grasser — May 25, 2013
Jorlyn,
I definitely missed it more than I thought I would. We will probably make reservations for 2014 by next month…just to be ready this time! Then we’ll have more of a choice for flights and other arrangements. Missed seeing you both!
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Comment by admin — May 25, 2013
I missed it too, but followed via Facebook posts and photos. I didn’t realize how much I missed it!
I’d like to plan to go in 2014 too.
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Comment by Connie Clyburn — May 26, 2013
Connie,
Oh yes, let’s meet up again at Blue Ridge! I’m making reservations soon and charting out my goals so I’m ready for this one : )
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Comment by admin — May 27, 2013
I missed you both so much! It was a great conference, but one that had two empty spots–yours. 🙂
See you NEXT year!
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Comment by Vonda Skelton — May 28, 2013
Vonda,
Having serious withdrawal symptoms : ) Really hated to miss it this year and break our six year record. Making reservations for next year very soon. Let me know if you’re anywhere near NY in the future! We missed spending time with you, we will have much to catch up on.
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Comment by admin — May 29, 2013
I’ve gone only once to Blue Ridge, but absolutely loved it. I didn’t go this year but, like you, wish I could’ve. I went to Oklahoma Writers Federated Inc. conference 3 weeks ago. My most memorable moments, there were several, were how God orchestrated for me to be just where I needed to be to be used by Him. Thank you, Jesus.
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Comment by Janet K. Brown — May 30, 2013
Janet,
Oh, I hope you get to go back to Blue Ridge again! I’m planning way ahead this time. Glad you were still able to get to a conference and sounds like God worked it all out for you : )
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Comment by admin — May 30, 2013
It was wonderful as always but missed seeing your pretty face! My fave class this year was Deborah Raney! And enjoyed getting to meet Beth Vogt and was blessed by her prayer for me! Great to see old friends and meet new ones too!
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Comment by Kimberly Long — May 30, 2013
Kim,
I was hoping to be in Deb’s class this year and also Beth’s! Now I’m missing it all over again : ( But i am glad that you were able to attend. I may go to one in PA in July so that will be a new experience. But my heart remains with Blue Ridge!
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Comment by admin — May 30, 2013
Oh, I had to miss it this year, too. It just wasn’t feasible, but like you, I’m going to make it a priority for 2014!
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Comment by Patricia @ Pollywog Creek — June 1, 2013
Patricia,
I’m in total agreement and will plan to see you there next year! Setting my goals now…
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Comment by admin — June 1, 2013
I missed you so much!! You can tell your hubby I missed him, too. It just wasn’t the same without you two.
I was blessed to be in Eva Marie Everson’s nonfiction practicum. There were ten students and it was amazing how quickly we became good friends. Something about sharing our passions for God and for our writing bonded us. We’re forming a Wordweavers circle so we can meet once a month to critique each other’s work and encourage each other.
Once again, we saw how each table we sat at for lunch was divinely inspired. Isn’t God marvelous?
Can’t wait to see you next year!
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Comment by Sherry — June 1, 2013
Sherry,
Oh, I missed you, too! Glad you were able to be in Eva Marie’s class – she is an excellent teacher. Sounds like a lot of good things happened for you this year. Will see you in 2014 and keep in touch : )
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Comment by admin — June 1, 2013