Apr 11, 2013

J is for Jack




I don’t have it…Jack, that is. I’ve racked my brain trying to come up with a word that begins with J, one that I could feel inspired to write something about during the Challenge, and I failed. So guess what, you get a free pass today. For those of you participating in my contest during the Challenge (which you can read all about it HERE), here’s my piece of personal information for the day. I’ve been to several minor writers conferences over the years, but the first major conference I attended (in 2012) was the DFW Conference in Dallas. It was a great time and I wish I could have returned again this year.

See you tomorrow?

45 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 11, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Never mind another day tomorrow.

    Yvonne.

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  2. J.L. MurpheyApril 11, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    lol DL. Nice play on words. There is Joy in writing. Jubilation in publishing. Jitters until the first sale. And you down right Jump for Joy when you get your first royalty check. How's that for inspiration?

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  3. Jeremy [Retro]April 11, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    I read it and thought you were going to not having jack from a writer's view, there you go.. brilliant. You ain't got jack, Jack... wonderful.

    Jeremy [Retro]
    AtoZ Challenge Co-Host
    Oh No, Let's Go... Crazy

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  4. Dee @ A Deecoded LifeApril 11, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    At least you still posted something and it still somehow starts with a J! Good job!

    From the A-Z neighborhood,
    Dee is for Deecoded

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  5. Laura S.April 11, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    I don't know jack either, but I pretend to, LoL ;)

    Happy A to Z-ing! from Laura Marcella @ Wavy Lines

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  6. Miranda HardyApril 11, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    I've been to a Florida one, but never a national conference. One day.

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  7. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    I can understand Z, but J? LOL.

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  8. Bish DenhamApril 11, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    You know... the dictionary is a good place to look for words... :) But jack works, so don't sweat it.

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  9. Michelle WallaceApril 11, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Today's post was a chance to be spontaneous!
    Spontaneity=Jack!

    Writer In Transit

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  10. DaniApril 11, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Hey, we all get to have a "Jack" day. Yesterday I was busy and lazy and didn't comment. I took the day off. I have to admit I was burnt out. But today I'm back in the saddle!
    Dani @ Entertaining Interests
    #warriorminion

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  11. Deanie Humphrys-DunneApril 11, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    We don't mind. Even not having Jack was creative! New day tomorrow and you'll be inspired.

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  12. Tiana SmithApril 11, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    What is the DFW Conference?

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  13. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    That is one conference I have wanted to attend

    no J? how sad

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  14. J.S. AndersenApril 11, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Well J reminds me of Jack in the Box and now I am hungry for two tacos for a buck. Have a good one and your postings are great.
    http://jeanettesandersen.blogspot.com

    I'm also doing the A to Z Challenge with around the world nature pictures.

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  15. cleemckenzieApril 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    At least you came up with Jack! That's worth some points. :-)

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  16. AnonymousApril 11, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Love it! Reminds me of a saying I heard someone say once or twice, "I'm gonna jack your jaw." Guess your jaw got jacked today, DL. Short and sweet, perfect for a Thursday. :)

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  17. Sue McPeakApril 11, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Jack get's around. So does Jackie...I nearly had a Jackie post for the Letter J, until I remembered Jane. Whew...dodged that one...now my only worry is 'Z'.

    Sue CollectInTexasGal
    AtoZ LoneStar Quilting Bee

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  18. Tami Von ZalezApril 11, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    WHAT!? There is a free pass day? I'm stumped on the letter "O" - I'm hoping inspiration will strike before post day.

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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  19. LyreApril 11, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    LOL! See you tomorrow. At least you were honest! :-)

    Lyre at Lyre's Musings

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  20. Michael Di GesuApril 11, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    HA!

    The day I finally found time to visit you DL you take the day off! Just my luck...LOL

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  21. Elizabeth SeckmanApril 11, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Sometimes, not doing Jack is just what is in order!

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  22. Andrew LeonApril 11, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    I've never been to a conference. :(

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  23. Mark MeansApril 11, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Probably what happened was, you were Jumped while Jotting down some thoughts on January Jackrabbits. I don't think any of us will feel Jilted :)

    Tomorrow is another day!

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  24. Alex J. CavanaughApril 11, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    You don't know Jack...

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  25. Jarm Del BoccioApril 11, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Yes, "J" is a difficult one...
    Thanks for all your work involved with the Challenge!



    MakingtheWriteConnections

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  26. StevenApril 11, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    J can be a tough letter, but I happened to have one of my favorite topics to cover that starts with J. I've found letters like U and Q to be much more challenging, but that could just be my subject of focus for the challenge.

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  27. Christine RainsApril 11, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    I'd love to go to more conferences. Have a lovely Thursday!

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  28. David T ListApril 11, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    J is a tough day! It's like the opposite of R, S, T, L, N, E!

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  29. AnonymousApril 11, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    I am looking forward to going to a conference some day. i've heard so many good things!!

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  30. Heather M. GardnerApril 11, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    I haven't been to a conference yet.

    I don't really like people in live settings.

    :)

    Heather

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  31. L. Diane WolfeApril 11, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    The biggest conference I've ever attended was Book Expo America. That blew my mind!!!

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  32. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    I would love to attend a conference. Sounds like a great deal of fun.

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  33. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    The AWP conference was in Boston this year. Since I could stay with my sister I thought about going. But when I compared the schedule to those of two one-day local conferences, I realized the smaller ones were better for me - at a fraction of the cost.

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  34. farawayeyesApril 11, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Jack? As in I don't know 'jack' about fixing cars? That would be me, not necessarily you.

    I'm itching to get back to the States, and one of the things I want to do is attend a writer's conference.

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  35. mshatchApril 11, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Jack Sparrow, Jack Sprat, Jack be Nimble, Jack and the Beanstock...why you had all kinds of Jacks to choose from... :)

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  36. Tasha SeegmillerApril 11, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Yea, I did something like this for X. Sometimes you just have to admit defeat and move on :)

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  37. Joanne R. FritzApril 11, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Hmm... Would that be Dallas Fort Worth or a Damn Fine Writers conference?

    Either way, I'm sure you fit right in. :)

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  38. Catch My WordsApril 11, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    I go to the Midsouth SCBWI conference every fall and would love to attend the big ones in LA or NY, but it's too expensive and difficult to get there. Also, the LA conference takes place right before school starts.

    As for J, you could have written about bad sports teams, like those ugly Jayhawks of KU, or Juicy Fruit gum. You'll have to come see what Joyce wrote about.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

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  39. VR BarkowskiApril 11, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    "J" is a tough letter. I also had "issues" with Mr. "J". You handled him well.

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  40. KristenApril 11, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    At leat nobody can accuse you of not *knowing* Jack. ;)

    #atozchallenge, Kristen's blog: kristenhead.blogspot.com

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  41. CynthiaApril 12, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    It's not easy coming up with a word or words for each day. So it's all good!

    I'm curious to see what everyone would come up with for Day X.

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  42. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 12, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Hi DL .. you put a joker in the pack didn't you!! Cheers Hilary

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  43. CherylApril 13, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    I love it! Many days I can't come up with jack either. I identify with this one. And I think your contest idea is great.

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  44. Deniz BevanApril 15, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    I still haven't attended a writer's conference! Would love to try Surrey, BC one year...

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  45. ~Brandy~April 30, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Jack-in-a-box, Jack of all trades, Jack and Jill, Jack-o-lantern, Jumping Jack - how about those for some Jacks?!

    Cheers from Brandy at http://brandysbustlings.blogspot.ca/

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