tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post8841611033323065750..comments2024-01-19T22:01:50.746-05:00Comments on Three Wicked Writers Plus Two: Events, Cons, Get Togethers and Weekends...huh?Cari Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06581235338272282124noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-42670576294348227652010-01-29T09:46:29.015-05:002010-01-29T09:46:29.015-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rita Sawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00188394833239232927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-6519206785960322222010-01-29T09:45:14.111-05:002010-01-29T09:45:14.111-05:00I had a blast at RT last year, but my daughter is ...I had a blast at RT last year, but my daughter is graduating college this year at the same time so it's out for me. I'm considering going to Authors After Dark in NJ.Rita Sawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00188394833239232927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-25396405647304758882010-01-28T21:28:42.495-05:002010-01-28T21:28:42.495-05:00Well you already know I'm coming to Lori's...Well you already know I'm coming to Lori's reader/author weekend this year. ; -) I haven't gone to any of the other conventions. <br /><br />Kelley & Regina, it would be a blast if both of you could come to Lori's event.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12017427200723364752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-46660432694880339302010-01-28T18:40:08.286-05:002010-01-28T18:40:08.286-05:00As a reader, Lori's is my favorite of the even...As a reader, Lori's is my favorite of the events. It is casual and laid back and inexpensive. There is a lot of reader/author interaction. <br /><br />Lora Leigh's is fun also, but much more party. DJ, dance floor, costumes. This one has a dedicated book signing for registered guests and one open to the public the next day.<br /><br />Romanticon was a blast. They had party events, Jennifer Allisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-84365483880703885122010-01-28T18:18:32.415-05:002010-01-28T18:18:32.415-05:00Koko--I was thinking for sure of attending Lori Fo...Koko--I was thinking for sure of attending Lori Foster's event. But I'd also like to go to RAW. Lora Leigh writes hot stores, as do I. So I figure the readers there might be more receptive to my books. :)Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-24840715333553351192010-01-28T18:17:05.722-05:002010-01-28T18:17:05.722-05:00Kelley--I really want you to come this year! I'...Kelley--I really want you to come this year! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!<br /><br />Valerie--If you're coming to RT, then I need to plan to meet you for drinks or something. Even though I'm not attending the event I still want to see a few people while they're in town!Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-73290756973174064012010-01-28T18:15:06.563-05:002010-01-28T18:15:06.563-05:00Rayna--Is that party open to folks NOT attending t...Rayna--Is that party open to folks NOT attending the Con? *grin*<br /><br />Molly--The RT doesn't fall at a good time of the year for me either. One thing I love about Lori Foster's event is that school is already out and they (and the hubby) can come with me. They like to make a little vacation of it, while I'm playing with my author pals and readers. :)Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-52241607284509736562010-01-28T18:12:07.538-05:002010-01-28T18:12:07.538-05:00Regina--I think I will plan to attend the booksign...Regina--I think I will plan to attend the booksigning. I could drive up with my mom and make a day of it! Thanks for letting me know!<br /><br />Brenna--I'll check into ReaderCon. That sounds good to me!Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-29467401564417868392010-01-28T17:54:36.260-05:002010-01-28T17:54:36.260-05:00I'm not going to Romantic Times especially aft...I'm not going to Romantic Times especially after I attended EC's Romanticon last year. EC's convention was way more fun and I feel it was a better bang for my buck. I actually saw more sales afterward than when I attended an RT conference. BUT I did receive a request from an agent interview. Plus, that $500 is tragic. Go to Lori Foster and Lora Leigh if you want to expose yourselfKoko Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07149972073596544481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-83013095280527956152010-01-28T17:54:26.342-05:002010-01-28T17:54:26.342-05:00I'm not going to Romantic Times especially aft...I'm not going to Romantic Times especially after I attended EC's Romanticon last year. EC's convention was way more fun and I feel it was a better bang for my buck. I actually saw more sales afterward than when I attended an RT conference. BUT I did receive a request from an agent interview. Plus, that $500 is tragic. Go to Lori Foster and Lora Leigh if you want to expose yourselfKoko Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07149972073596544481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-7476563965119689332010-01-28T15:40:34.699-05:002010-01-28T15:40:34.699-05:00I'm going to RT this year - my first. I am st...I'm going to RT this year - my first. I am staying with a friend who lives in Columbus, so no hotel. I'm going to Lori's for sure (I get to see you!!!), RAW, and Romanticon. I'm just not sure how I'm going to swing RAW and Romanticon financially and time off work, but I REALLY want to go. <br /><br />:)Valerie T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06137020056299160433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-56120640046989374622010-01-28T15:10:18.561-05:002010-01-28T15:10:18.561-05:00I've only been to Lori Fosters and I loved it....I've only been to Lori Fosters and I loved it. Can't be the registration, the hotel is a reasonal price and even though its growing, it's still intimate enough that you get tons of time with great authors AND get to connect with readers as an author as well. I'm like you though, I would love to attend another con some time.Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-20504672346932544172010-01-28T15:00:55.245-05:002010-01-28T15:00:55.245-05:00Lots of readers, reviewers and authors who came to...Lots of readers, reviewers and authors who came to Romanticon preferred it hands down to RT which is getting really expensive. I tend to think the smaller conventions might be more fun and friendly. Romanticon certainly was and the fee takes care of meals too, which is a plus.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-49164300936294262012010-01-28T11:59:03.628-05:002010-01-28T11:59:03.628-05:00I'm still hoping to attend both Lori Foster...I'm still hoping to attend both Lori Foster's and RomantiCon this year:) RT is too expensive and with children in school AND right at the beginning of my husband's work schedule, it's just not a good time for me to attend. Maybe when the SU retires or the kids get older.Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-45236814450692080912010-01-28T10:01:16.082-05:002010-01-28T10:01:16.082-05:00I had also thought of going to ReaderRita's th...I had also thought of going to ReaderRita's this year. I think that this will be my last RT convention. Its getting way to expensive to go. I really really want to go to EC's and RAW I live close to all of those. Toledo Ohio. So I really really want to go. But again hotel and fees are going to be a challenge after RT. And RWA is out of it so it the ABE. I am sooo not going there. I am rayna schererhttp://www.naughtyeditions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-90123674586079083362010-01-28T09:59:41.940-05:002010-01-28T09:59:41.940-05:00Okay...so you just want reader conventions? You co...Okay...so you just want reader conventions? You could try ReaderCon in MA, especially if you can get in with a group that has a table to sell books, like Broad Universe does. I'd also highly suggest finding out which RWA groups are closeby and having reader cons. I don't suggest National for your needs, but the chapters sometimes have great events.<br /><br />My personal top list of BrennaLyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17399508130752035374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-7488701041606923062010-01-28T09:14:23.406-05:002010-01-28T09:14:23.406-05:00Have to say I was thrilled last night when registr...Have to say I was thrilled last night when registration finally opened for Romanticon. Can't TELL you what a blast that was. And this year should be even better considering it's also a celebration of EC's 10 yr. anniversary. The booksigning event on that Sunday afternoon is FREE so you should try to come, Anne. I went to the RWA convention back in the 90s and it was fun but a whole Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.com