Holly McGhee owner and agent from Pippin Properties ended the conference on June 5th with an inspirational speech, which touched many of our author’s souls. In fact, I am told that some were following Holly around like she was a rock star after her talk. When talking with Holly today, she let me know that Elena Mechlin, agent at Pippin Properties, had video taped her talk. Thought I would share it with you:
Congratulations!
Alvina Ling was promoted to Fiction Editorial Director
Talk tomorrow,
Kathy
Writing and Illustrating 
Holly’s speech was so gut wrenching for me, but in a good cathartic way. It’s obvious why she can sustain the identity of both writer and agent successfully.
It was my 2nd time at a big conference. I’m always amazed by how wonderful most of the crowd is at SCBWI – both the members and the “faculty.” They are, like, “real human beings” not just strictly businessmen and have amazing stories to tell!
Tory N.
torynovacouture.com
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By: Tory Novikova on June 15, 2011
at 12:51 am
Holly’s speech was very profound and moving, you could hear a pin drop (sorry for the cliche, but I’m too tired to be creative lol). It was wonderfully inspirational. I know I always enjoy the keynote speakers every year, and this year was no different.
And I second the congratulations to Alvina! 🙂
Btw, the links didn’t work for me 😦
Donna
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By: :Donna Marie on June 15, 2011
at 2:04 am
“…you could hear a pin drop…”
Oh, it was a wonderful speech!
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By: Barbara on June 15, 2011
at 6:37 am
Holly McGhee’s speach was truly stunning. I loved it. I wish more people talked about the things she spoke of . . . I’m sharing the link with my yoga/writing students.
And congrats to Alvina!
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By: Mimi Cross on June 16, 2011
at 2:15 pm