I have a confession to make. I have not been reading the Blaze blog. You know why? I’m at the RT Convention in Orlando, Florida. I know I should have statistics for you saying how many readers, booksellers, and authors are here. Trust me when I say, “A lot.” The big signing today filled the ballroom to overflowing!
Harlequin threw a luncheon for everyone with expensive e-reader gifts and other promotions. We had a potato bar, by the way, which was a lot of fun. Mashed potatoes with lots of fixin’s. All the other romance publishers–print press, e-pub, and even graphic novels are here in some form or another. And I’ve spent time with librarians and booksellers alike, if you’re interested in the professional attendance. Of course, nothing can stop the fans from coming here, so yeah to readers! Especially since we’re all readers.
Most of my time here was spent on panels. I spoke about psychic phenomenon, erotica, fantasy romance, comic books, and…wow, everything else too! There was dancing (a lot), drinking (a LOT!), and amazing costumes for the fairy ball on Thursday, the vampire ball on Friday, and then Saturday is the pool party. Don’t know what I’ll see for that!
Frankly, at this point, I feel like I have to apologize. Since I spoke at the pre-con, I’ve been here since Monday and am now massively brain dead. I wish I had great gossip too, but frankly, I mostly talked books and sex and love and sex and readership and sex. And I fit a little shopping in there too!
So…until I get my brain back…can you share any of your great (or not so great) RT convention stories? And if any of you are here, well pull up a chair and let’s chat! It’s even better if you have a drink for me too!
— Jade Lee
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Holy moly! I was trying to post this TOMORROW…as in on Sunday. I’m so sorry. I haven’t learned how to delay post!
I WISH I could have gone to RT! It sure sounds fun! Maybe next year…
THnkas for the scoop, Jade,
It’s not much of a scoop. I really didn’t get any good gossip, which sucks! It was just a lot of fun gabbing. So much so that I lost my voice. And btw, all reports that I ran up on stage to molest a cover model are highly exaggerated!
ROFL… highly exaggerated, Jade? Are there pictures?
RT sounds like a lot of fun. I’ve never been – it always comes down to a choice between the RWA conference and RT. It sounds like you had a great time, though. (Y)
I’m strongly considering next year’s RT, in Columbus, OH. With my first Blaze being released in March, it’s likely good timing for me.
I’ve been getting Twitter updates on this year’s RT and it sounded like a ton of fun!
And wanted to say, Jade that I loved The Concubine and The Dragon Earl. I read them back to back after my jaunt to NYC and Toronto.
No surprise you’ve been on panels and talking sex!
Bonnie
I hope you had a blast! And I’m so envious. I’ve never been to RT but I really, really want to go next year.
There are NO PICTURES!!!! And any pictures that might appear are…um….completely faked! I swear!
Yes, RT is always a lot of fun! It’s very different from RWA. Much more of a fan/bookseller event. So it’s kinda a must for single title, IMO. And it never hurts if you’re in category, too!
And Bonnie…I’m so glad you liked my books! And now I”ll have to pick up yours so I can return the favor!
Jade
Jade,
You know there are definitely pictures of you…and I can guarantee they are not faked. You’ll probably show up in RT Book Review.
Patty
Jade,
I can’t believe you forgot to mention the INTERGALACTIC BAR & GRILLE READER PARTY. What a great time I had. Yes, I’m a reader. RT is great fun. Yes, Jade did run up and molest Stefan Pinto during the Mr. Romance Contest…*lucky..$%#&* Just kidding. Maybe.
Jade you offered me a copy of Concubine at the dinner table and I told you I had it and read it but I didn’t tell you how much I enjoyed it. What a great look into the past and culture. Wow. I honestly didn’t see how the h/h would get together, you kept me with you the whole way. Now however, I wish I had gotten the autographed copy and passed my copy on to someone else. That’s okay.
It was so great meeting you and seeing you in action. Hopefully, I can make OHIO for more RT fun.
Patricia
Jade Lee is amazing, friendly and fun, she really made the Orlando RT convention. Her program to help writers know how to get the most from an RT convention, with Anne Elizabeth was very helpful and enlightening, not to mention fun. I found everyone at RT to be so willing to help an aspiring author. It was an amazing experience with some of the best people in the world. Anyone who has not had the chance to go to RT is really missing the experience of a lifetime. Thanks Jade Lee and the other authors, publishers and readers who made the RT experience so much fun. Can’t wait til next year. Sherri