In the San Diego area?
Next Wednesday, I’m signing books (along with 400+ authors) at RWA’s Literacy Autographing. Signing goes from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Pacific Ballroom of the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina. Open to the public and admission is free. More details can be found here.
Hope to see many of you there!
Hey all! I’m packing my bags today for Atlanta, and I wanted to give those of you who are attending the RWA conference a quick run-down of where you’ll be able to find me:
Wednesday, July 17
5:30–7:30 p.m.
2013 “Readers for Life” Literacy Autographing
Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atrium Ballroom A–C (Atrium level)
*This event is open to the public and there is no entry fee.
Thursday, July 18
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Contemporary Challenge: How to Write 300 Pages of Romance without Demons, Death, or World Destruction
Room: M301/M302
Speakers: Julie James and Beth Kery
Join two New York Times best-selling authors as they discuss what happens after boy meets girl in real-world settings and how to tackle the challenges of writing contemporary romance.
Friday, July 19
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Berkley Book Signing
Marquis Ballroom C
Hope to see many of you in Atlanta!
So y’all know how bad I am at remembering to take photos at these things. Luckily, other folks are much better at that, so I’ve stolen–er, grabbed–a few pics from them.
I’m having a blast hanging out with readers and authors at the RT BookLovers Convention. But can I just say, 35 degrees and snow in Kansas City? Someone needs to tell Mother Nature that it’s May.
With Kelly Jamieson, signing books at the Giant Book Fair
At the Giant Book Fair. I can’t decide if I look pensive or sneaky here. (Great to see so many of you there!)
With Jaci Burton at the Carina Press party
With Beth Kery (photo courtesy of USA Today contributor Mary G)
With Sara from the Harlequin Junkie blog
With Gina Maxwell & Ruthie Knox (and Flat Kindle Gal)
With Victoria Dahl
A (mostly) Chicago gals crew: Lea from USA Today, me, Beth Kery, Shannyn Schroeder, Tonya Kuper, Kate Meader, Julie Ann Walker, Monique Headley
And I’ll update with more photos as they come in!
I’m leaving on Tuesday for the RT Convention in Kansas City (yay!), and I wanted to give those of you attending a heads-up to where I’ll be.
On Thursday, I’ll be part of a panel of authors discussing contemporary romance:
GENRE: CONTEMPORARY: THE MANY FLAVORS OF CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
From the grown-up boy next door to the small-town girl trying to make it in the big city, contemporary romance has it all. Authors discuss their distinct approaches to the genre, along with the differences and similarities between romantic comedy, small-town romance, urban romance and women’s fiction.
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2013 – 11:15am – 12:15pm
Captain: Louisa Edwards
Panelist(s): Julie James, Ruthie Knox, Brenda Novak, Jill Shalvis, Roxanne St. Claire
Location: Mezzanine Level
Room: Empire B
Then on Saturday, I’ll be signing books at the Giant Book Fair. Here’s the info on that:
“Meet more than 400 authors who will autograph books, posters and bookmarks. Bring your “keepers” and have them signed!
The Saturday Giant Book Fair ticket is included in the full general convention registration fee.
This event is also open to the public and can be purchased as an individual ticket for just the Giant Book Fair. You can purchase a ticket at the door the day of the event. Pre-ordered tickets will be picked up at the hotel on the day of the Giant Book Fair.
You may bring in your books from home to get them autographed, however, they must be checked in and stamped (invisible ink so no damage to your books) before you enter the book fair. Also only two books from home per author are allowed.
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013 – 11:00am – 2:00pm
Host(s): RT Book Reviews
Location: Mezzanine Level
Room: Exhibit Hall A”
Here’s a link to the list of authors attending. Hope to see many of you this week!
Tomorrow I’m heading to Anaheim for the RWA annual conference. (Fun!) For those of you either attending the conference or in the Anaheim area, below is some info on where I’ll be. I hope I get to see many of you there!
Wednesday, July 25, from 5:00–8:00 p.m.
“Readers for Life” Literacy Autographing
Anaheim Convention Center (next door to Anaheim Marriott)
700 West Convention Way
Anaheim, California 92802
Note: author seating is not alphabetical this year; I’ll be at table 304.
Printable map of the author seating chart is here.
Event is open to the public; there is no admittance fee. No outside books will be allowed in (per RWA).
Thursday, July 26th, 2-3pm (workshop)
The Contemporary Challenge: How to Write 300 Pages of Romance without Demons, Death, or World Destruction (CRAFT)
Speakers: Julie James and Beth Kery
Best-selling authors Julie James and Beth Kery discuss what happens after boy meets girl in real-world settings and how to tackle the challenges of writing contemporary romance.
Please check conference program for location
Saturday, July 28th, 9-10:30am
Berkley signing
Please check conference program for location