This morning I depart for a weekend at the Pennwriters annual conference (their 21st year), in Lancaster, Penn. Here's a glimpse of the activities.

Friday night

• 6p. Joyce Carol Oates delivers keynote speech at dinner.
• 8:30-11p. I read and critique nonfiction in groups with writers.

Saturday

• 10:30-11:30a. I take pitches.
• Lunch: Speaker D.L. Wilson.
• 1:15-2:10p. I take pitches.
• Evening. Masquerade party.

Sunday

• 9:15a-10:15a. I give a workshop on Nonfiction Queries and Submissions.
• 10:30-11:30a. I take pitches.
• Closing ceremonies at noon.

Other guests from inside the publishing industry include:

• agent Irene Goodman
• agent Ginger Clark
• agent Jessica Regel
• agent Elaine P. English
• Avon editor Tessa Woodward
• HarperCollins editor Melanie Donovan
• Tor Books editor Paul Stevens
• Berkley editor Ginjer Buchanan
• agent Kim Lionetti

This is my third year speaking at Pennwriters—they always deliver an excellent program. If you're attending, I hope you'll find me and say hello.