Never been to a conference? Don't know what to expect or how to prepare? Publishing gugu Jane Friedman covers all the nuts and bolts, with tips for newbies and veterans and speakers. Find the idea of networking daunting - check out her tips on schmoozing for introverts? Want to meet publishing profe...

Alice McGill, Children's Literature "For me, writing is an expedition through life experiences.”  –  Alice McGill Alice McGill was born in the small rural town of Scotland Neck, North Carolina.  She attended a four-room school with her seven brothers and sister...