Stowaways. I FOUND them!
Almost every year I attend the Fall Writing And Illustrating for Kids Conference sponsored by the Southern Breeze Region of SCBWI. WIK 2013 has a wonderful line-up of speakers: Authors, Illustrators, Editors, Art Directors, Agents—wow! So much talent packed into just one location. I’m hitching a ride with my longtime travel buddy, author/illustrator/poet Robyn Hood Black (www.robynhoodblack.com) and critique group member, artist Kathleen Bradshaw.
As I’m packing to leave for the trip, I hear a muffled sound coming from somewhere around my suitcase.
There they are.
Yes, you can go, too.
You’ll have a lot of fun!
Paula B. Puckett 
Have a great conference — I wish my travel plans had worked out a little differently. Say hi to everyone for me!
Thanks, Sandy. Missed you!