I'm speaking at a mystery writer's group this Saturday.  I've said it before, but speaking at these kind of events is always a strange experience.  The people are always nice.  The events are almost always fun, but I still can't get over that I'm an invited speaker.

I imagine that one day I'll get used to the idea, but I'm not there yet.  In my head, I'm still just a guy who writers stories.  The only difference now is that I get paid for it, and this gives me an aura of authority because...