Book Academy

I recently had the opportunity to go to a conference for aspiring authors called "The Book Academy".  It was very useful even though I only got to stay for half of it.  Several authors (including Brandon Sanderson, author of the Mistborn Trilogy and Warbreaker) spoke to us.  I got some very good advice personally from Mr. Sanderson on how to develop my main villainess.  And, on top of it all, I got unlimited soda refills!