Dear Felix,
I was so pleased to be asked to speak on breaking into publishing at your upcoming Writer’s Conference. Unfortunately, I will be in Madhya Pradesh that weekend, on a book tour.
I’m sure you know how much I respect your organization and the work it does. I want you to know I would be happy to speak another time, at a monthly meeting, or a non-fiction seminar, or whenever you feel it would be appropriate.
I wish you the best of luck with your conference.
Regards,
Lydia