Comments on: An Offer They Can’t Refuse

By: Richard Mabry

Richard Mabry — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:01:06 +0000

Randy,
As you already know, a lot of what’s good in my road to writing has happened because of contacts made and instruction received in association with Mount Hermon, including being in your mentoring group one year. What was that you were teaching? The snowball theorem? Anyway, congratulations to Camille and thanks to you for your continuing efforts to help aspiring writers.
Wish I could make it there this year–got a grandbaby due about then–but I’ll be there in 2010.

By: Judith Robl

Judith Robl — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:48:54 +0000

Randy,

It has long been a desire of mine to get to Mount Hermon, but schedule, distance and finances keep conspiring against me.

My “consolation prize” this year is a three day mentoring retreat with a super editor (who shall remain nameless because I don’t have permission to mention).

I’m looking forward to having my non-fiction proposal whipped into shape for shopping by May 1. Whoopee!!!

Have a blast at Mt. Hermon. (I know that’s a repetitive redundancy.)

By: Andra M.

Andra M. — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:19:43 +0000

That is so cool, Camille!

Thank you both for mentioning the deal and the cost of the conference. It sounds worthwhile on so many levels.

Unfortunately this year I can’t make it. I’ll definitely keep it in mind for next year, though.

By: Pam Halter

Pam Halter — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:32:19 +0000

I attended Mt. Hermon for the first time last year because of Cec Murphey’s generousity. I loved it! Can’t make it this year, but I’m hoping to get back again sometime. It was totally worth traveling all the way across the country (I live in NJ). Make sure you have good walking shoes.

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:59:38 +0000

I hope you’ve got a pile of cash coming in from a new advance, Randy, because it’ll take a lot of shush money to keep the Shaving Babbit off the screen.

By: Cecelia Dowdy

Cecelia Dowdy — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:10:41 +0000

I’ve been hearing some great things about the Mount Hermon Conference for a long time! Sounds like something I’ll need to check out in the future!

By: Lori Benton

Lori Benton — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:34:08 +0000

I’ve taken Camille up on her offer and am very excited to be attending the Mt. Hermon conference for the first time. Thanks, Camille, and to the conference coordinators for this wonderful offer.

By: Lynn Rush

Lynn Rush — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:14:29 +0000

Awesome interview. Camille, I wish you the best of luck in the contest and your writing.

By: Sheila Deeth

Sheila Deeth — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:33:08 +0000

There was a song we did in the (much-hated) music class at high school. It had a line “I wish I wish, but it’s all in vain…” and it’s running through my head. Sounds a great deal and I wish… But my novel did make it to the quarterfinals of the Amazon ABNA competition - mine and 499 others. So I’ll have to see if dreaming is any less fruitless than wishing.

By: Mary DeMuth

Mary DeMuth — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:47:13 +0000

Anyone on the fence about this conference should jump off the fence and go. It changed my (publishing) life. That’s where I met my agent, then started selling books. Go, go, go!

By: Tonya Root

Tonya Root — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:02:09 +0000

Oh, if only… I know I can’t make it this year, but my husband and I are setting a goal to get me there next year!

By: Morgan

Morgan — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:13:41 +0000

Wow, what an offer! Only problem: its hard to find places for my 4 little kids to stay this close to the date. So no Mt Hermon for me this year
But I’m hoping to make it to the Oregon Christian Writer’s Summer Conference.

By: Yvette

Yvette — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:22:31 +0000

This is one conference on my list. It looks that I will be able to go next year.

By: Christina Berry

Christina Berry — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 06:32:57 +0000

Oooo … dare I go? What do you think, Randy? As a “published” author whose book isn’t out yet–but, SHAMELESS PLUG ALERT, is available for pre-order online or at your local bookstore–how I can rationalize attending?

I can’t say it’s to sell the book, nor do I have a product in hand. Would it be better to wait until next year?

By: Roger

Roger — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:41:52 +0000

Randy,
I am new to the writing arena. I have been reading your blog and site for a few weeks. I am serious about the career and found you through the www.acfw.com website. Since I need a little more time to work on my novel, and since I live in the southwest, I am planning on attending the Christian Fiction Writers conference in Denver, CO in September. Is it too early to ask for insite into that conference. THANKS! PS - I look forward to the next ezine.

By: Camille Cannon Eide

Camille Cannon Eide — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:11:41 +0000

Thanks Randy, and all! I’m looking forward to this year. Mt Hermon is like none other. (That being a really good guess since it’s the only large scale conference I’ve been to.) So if you’re planning on going — Christina — you better not pass up a deal like this!

Morgan - I hope to go to OCW this summer too - I’ve only done the one day conferences. I need to meet Lisa Samson, my late night Lyrics-Wars buddy. 8-D

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:32:25 +0000

Someday I’m going to make it to one of these big conferences, as I keep hearing amazing things about them. However, right now, money and family keep me closer to home… though I’m looking forward to a conference in Calgary, Alberta at the end of this month (okay, it’s small, but it’s the chance to meet other writers and talk writing for two days.

By: Jessica Thomas

Jessica Thomas — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:28:55 +0000

Anyone got some extra change and want to sponsor my trip?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:24:35 +0000

I’m a newbie novel writer and have already set my sights on attending Mt. Hermon next year. I have what may be a silly question to all you seasoned conference attendees out there.

Is it at all acceptable or logical to bring a family along? Of course, I wouldn’t expect them to tag along with me to the conference events. But what if they share my hotel room and enjoy the sights while I’m busy learning & making connections? Or is it recommended to leave them behind and just stick to business?