Well, it’s actually conference time for a couple thousand Romance Authors as they all congregate for the Romance Writers of America national conference, held this year in Orlando Florida! There are workshops. There are awards ceremonies. There are keynote speeches and spotlights and book signings. There are parties and get-togethers and luncheons. There really is something for everyone.
This is one of the most fun, and most exhausting, events of the year for many writers. And having never attended any other type of conference, I’m not sure if that’s the norm for conference fun or not.
What it does mean, though, is that the blog will be a little on the quiet side for the next week. With most of the authors computer-less and the editors busy with appointments and giving workshops, it’s likely to be a little quiet around here. But don’t worry – we’ll be back in full blogging mode by the beginning of August and everyone will have fun stories and tales to share.
In the meantime – what’s your conference experience? If you’re a writer, do you attend the RWA conference? Readers, would you come to the literacy signing if it was nearby? And have you ever attended a conference? What’d you think?
Entries (RSS)
I’ll be there! The chatter on the author loops and blogs is all about getting ready. I remember when perms were popular and I stood in the registration line and could smell new perm smell all around me.
I would definitely be there if there was a signing near by where I live!!!!! (Y)
I am really looking forward to the conference, Tawny. It will be the first one for me. As I have already been told by several people, I am not going to understand it until I experience it. LOL! Not sure if that is good thing or not
i remember my first RWA National conference, washington DC. I was so excited, and totally overwhelmed. There was so much to do that we never left the hotel once we got there. Workshops, book signing, all the free goodies, books, books, books. Did i mentions books????
I was excited to meet so many wonderful women writing romance, of all ages, races, sizes. it was mindblowing and incredible. I miss going, but can’t afford the trek this year, maybe next year in new york. That would be cool.
Have fun, stay cool, wear comfy shoes….
jody (K)
As a reader, I would definitely go to signing if one was close enough!! Hope you all had a wonderful week!!