Jayel's Blog (18)

Well, it's almost October again, and that means sign-ups for the annual National Novel Writing Month event are right around the corner. If you aren't familiar with it, National Novel Writing Month, affectionately known as NaNoWriMo, is an annual event that brings professional and amateur writers together for a month while they write novels.

Last year, after years of watching others participate in this Office of Letters and Light sponsored event, I finally decided to jump in and give it

I've known for nearly two years that when the new Port Orford Library opened it would have a 'Jayel Gibson' conference room. I donated the money earned from my book sales to help with construction and received the plaque as acknowlegement. But, somehow hearing it tossed about in conversation just gave it a dream-like, furturistic feel. I never gave much thought to the reality of the event.

Well, July 5th was the library's grand opening, and there it was in sheet rock, paint and polishe

This year's conference was quite special, and an ecclectic group of writers drew a record crowd. There were readings at the fairgrounds on Friday night and two full days of writer workshops. It was great to see familiar faces, meet new friends and share. Presenters included: Journalist and New York Times bestselling author of Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time, David Oliver Relin Canadian singer and songwriter, Dan Frechette Ann Cameron, a