I would love to have you come for an event! If you are interested in attending one, have any questions, or would like to learn more, please contact the person listed under the specific event or feel free to contact me.

What: Willamette Writers Conference
(I will be attending this as a volunteer and participant rather than presenting, but if you would like to chat while there, please send me an e-mail at anneosterlund@yahoo.com).
Who: Anyone who loves to write
When: Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday, Aug. 6th-8th, 2010
Where: Portland Airport Sheraton Hotel
Why: To learn to write, publish, and/or market books or film scripts; to meet with editors, agents, and authors; to meet tons of amazing people who love to write
Contact: Willamette Writers,
Conference website: http://www.willamettewriters.com/wwc/3/

What: Young Writers Workshop at Powells
Who: Young writers (teens & younger)
When: Oct. 8, 2011
Where: Powell's Books; 1005 W Burnside; Portland, OR 97209
Why: Young writers will have the chance to workshop and share their own writing with yours truly (a young adult author) and Rosanne Parry (a middle-grade and picture book author) as well as gaining first hand advice about writing dialogue from the author team.
Contact Person: Brandi Rinauro, phone: (503) 228-4651. You may also contact me at anneosterlund@yahoo.com