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Last Tango in Buenos Aires
It's my last week in Buenos Aires. I just had my last tango lesson, and I'm making the final rounds saying au revoir to my friends.
I've had people ask me if I'm sad to leave. Oddly, I'm not. I'm excited. Don't get me wrong—words can't describe what the months I've spent here have meant to me. But it's time to move on to the next adventure. I'm looking forward to the future. There's more travel involved, and just a little bit of intrigue. You'll have to stay tuned for the details.
Sneaky of me, isn't it? But it's not like you're surprised.
But first, I'm returning to San Francisco. The main reason: I'm speaking at the San Francisco Writers Conference. To say I'm looking forward to the gig would be an understatement. I attended last year's conference as a speaker and it rocked.
The conference goers are a mix of fiction writers of various genres as well as nonfiction. The speakers are diverse and interesting, and it draws a number of big name editors and agents, who are totally accessible the entire weekend. For example, last year, I met Donald Maass, who, contrary to what I'd believed, isn't seven feet tall with lightning bolts shooting from his eyes.
My favorite part of the conference: the cocktail parties. Okay—the cocktail parties are my favorite part of any conference. I can't help it. I love to schmooze, especially martini in hand. Yes, recess was my favorite subject in school too.
The conference itself is sold out this year, but there's a pre-conference day of workshops if you're in the area and interested. If you're there, find me and say "Yo." I'll be the jet-lagged one who keeps slipping into Spanish.
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Actually, I'm thinking of spending a couple days in Sac with a friend. I'll let you know when I'm in the area.
Posted by Kate, 07/02/2010 12:13pm (1 month ago)
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I hope you'll make time in your schedule to make a stop in Sacramento and let me and my wife take you out on the town here. It's not as great as SF, but WTH..
Posted by Bradley, 06/02/2010 3:49pm (1 month ago)
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Parisa, to you I say: "Pfft."
Joey, I've provided many a person with a reason to pick up his first romance novel. ;) It was great dancing with you! Have fun in BsAs.Posted by Kate, 04/02/2010 10:06pm (1 month ago)
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Hey Kate, was great meeting you at your last tango class and my first one in BA. Now, I'll finally read a romantic novel. Best wishes on your future adventures!
Posted by Joey, 03/02/2010 3:05pm (1 month ago)
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Yes. Because of the martinis. :)
Posted by Parisa, 03/02/2010 11:14am (1 month ago)
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I realized when I got to the conference that I had no idea what I was supposed to be speaking about. ;)
Posted by Kate, 03/02/2010 9:13am (1 month ago)
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Ahhh, that makes it much better. You're a good friend for filling in like that.
Posted by Jen, 03/02/2010 4:58am (1 month ago)
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I didn't really "go" to the conference--it was a twenty-five minute bus ride from my apartment. :)
And last year, I hadn't planned on attending in any capacity. A friend of mine got sick the night before her talk and asked me to fill in. It turned out to be a great experience.Posted by Kate, 02/02/2010 3:40pm (1 month ago)
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The mix of writers looks great. What a bummer to go to a conference and miss out on the speakers.
Posted by Jen, 02/02/2010 1:24pm (1 month ago)
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Because there will be martinis? ;)
Posted by Kate, 02/02/2010 1:01pm (1 month ago)
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