Insecure Writers Want to Know
I’ll get to the Pocono Liars Club business. But first the IWSG question. I’m thinking fantastical beasts in this question. I don’t really read or watch fantasy. But I like Harry Potter. So, if I’m going on any quests, I’d like to have a hippogriff, please. After all, the beast didn’t die in the Harry Potter series. And I like both horses and large birds.
Think about it. If the bad guy is after me, I could just fly away on the hippogriff. As long as the bad guy doesn’t have cannons or airplanes or something to fly on, I should be good. I could see farther and get to places quicker than walking or even horseback riding on the ground. And I believe hippogriffs come with a built in GPS. I always thought it would be cool to have the ability to fly up in the air.
Now onto the Pocono Liars Club.
If you are looking for an informative and free in-person Writers Conference, where you can connect with other writers, you can’t do better than the Pocono Liars Club Writers’ Conference held on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
This conference is held at Eastern Monroe Public Library’s Hughes Library branch in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You need to register for this event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-pocono-writers-conference-tickets-1256888660819. These five authors and editors are also available for smaller sessions during the presentations where you can get individual critiques and comments. If you are in the area, I’d love to see you there!
So, I’m still moving forward with publication of my narrative college memoir, Determination: Mother of Five Conquers College. It publishes next month on May 6, 2025. I’ve got an up-to-date author photo.
My back jacket copy is ready. The cover reveal is coming in my April 5th newsletter. Sign up for the FREE, monthly newsletter here to see it.
My Business Insider essay about needing to drop my Statistics I course early in my college career has been published. You can find it here: https://www.businessinsider.com/mother-enrolled-college-midlife-2025-3
So, dear IWSG friends, how about you? What fantasy character would you like to be with? Why?
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This post was written for the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. I’d like to thank our co-hosts for April: Jennifer Lane, L Diane Wolfe, Jenni Dorner, and Natalie Aguirre! Please visit them if you can.
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Glad the book is coming together. That’s a great author photo.
Thank you so much, Alex. Truly appreciate your kind words. Stay strong, sir!
It’s great you’re getting ready for your memoir release. I like your author photo.
Thank you, Natalie. It is always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. Have a beautiful week!
Sounds like a good conference. Bad day for me, but I’ll tell a friend.
Buckbeak! Imagine Sirius turning dog while riding. 🤣
Great post. Happy IWSG day. I’m doing the #atozchallenge bloghop this month too. 🙂 I hope you have a great April.
That’s funny, Lenni. A dog atop Buckbeak. Thanks so much for your note here at Adventures in Writing.
Apologize for the late response. I’m relearning my website/blog. Now I need to approve comments in a new way. Have a great day!
That scene where Harry is soaring over the water riding Buckbeak is one of my favorites.
Mine too, Liza! Thanks so much for visiting Adventures in Writing. Have a beautiful IWSG day!
I like Harry Potter too. It is how I started liking fantasy. Hipogriff is a brilliant partner to go on a quest with! Congratulations on your book.
Have a great day!
Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Anastasia. Thanks so much for your kind words. Harry Potter was my first fantasy/magic book, too.
Apologize for the late response. I’m relearning my website/blog. Now I need to approve comments in a new way. Have a great day!
Hey, your book is releasing the same day as mine! Congratulations, and good luck with the launch and conference!
Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, CD! I’m so glad you stopped by.
Congratulations on having a new release. All the luck with your launch and the book. Have a beautiful IWSG day!
Good luck with the book launch and conference. A hippogriff definitely sounds like a handy companion.
Hippogriffs are great to have on any quest, Nick.
Thank you for your kind wishes. I’m sooo nervous about my college memoir launching. Here’s hoping for the best!
Beautiful author’s photo! That’s so exciting that everything is coming together for your memoir! Congrats!
I love how you chose a fantastical animal instead of a human character. A hippogriff is a good choice! Happy ISWG Day!
Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Jenni! I’m so glad you stopped by.
Thank you for your kindness. It’s truly appreciated. And yes. I was thinking beasts rather than characters here. Think about it, hippogriffs are like Pegasus. Except hippogriffs have soft, feathery necks to hold onto.
Happy IWSG day!
I love your answer. Even though I’m afraid of heights, I think I’d feel safe on such a large creature who I know is taking care of me. And, yes, awesome to look out over the forests and rivers from such great heights.
Absolutely, Mary. So much more freeing than a plane or helicopter. And quieter. Have a beautiful day!
What a great idea, Victoria! And congrats on your upcoming release!
Thank you so much, Louise. I hope you are well. Have a beautiful day!
I’ve been to the Poconos! Beautiful place to have a retreat.
Yes it is, Diane. Thanks so much for visiting Adventures in Writing and leaving a note. It’s truly appreciated. Have a nice day!