Darlene Robinson's 1st Writers Conference: Excerpt from novel-in-pogress

Two scenes extracted from SweetSpot, a novel not yet published, are set at the iconic Santa Barbara Writers Conference where my protagonist, a brand new SBWC attendee, gets her first taste of what could be instead of what is. This excerpt is fictional; the feelings inspiring Sweetspot are rooted in fact. For almost 25 years, author Marla Miller has been in association with the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, first as a 'newby writer' and now as a workshop leader. SBWC, the brainchild of noted author and raconteur, Barnaby Conrad, continues to thrive without his physical presence; during conference week held each June, his essence is felt everywhere.Write on, Barny. Write on.