Thursday, October 13, 2011

Aloha to Fun Links in Romanceland

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Aloha!  I offer you fun links around Romanceland:

- Danielle interviewed me at RAMBLINGS FROM THIS CHICK at this link.   Thanks, Danielle, for the great questions about how I became a blogger and my advice to other bloggers.  I am giving away an Aloha treat.


Hawaiian "chick" at dailykos.com 


- Each Tuesday and Thursday, I am a guest blogger at the Reading Reviewer.  Today I wrote about collectible money at this link.   I am giving away a book choice from my convention stash .... plus every commenter will receive foreign paper money to start your own collection (or stuff you children's stockings).


thispiggy.com



- Speaking of the holidays, I thank you all for the tremendous response to OPERATION HOLIDAY CARD.  For more details, check out this link.

veteransinservice.com



- I support Operation Paperback at this link.  Readers can sign up to send specific gently used books to fulfil requests from deployed personnel.   This morning I learned of another organization, Books For Soldiers, from Dear Author at this link (scroll to the bottom).


inchiban1.org



- Yesterday, Jeanne Adams and Cassondra Murry interviewed Barbara Vey at Romance Bandits at this link.   When I grow up, I want to be Barbara Vey.

romancebandits.blogspot.com



- Barbara announced her READER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON at this link.  

Finally I can tell you about an exciting new venture I’m undertaking. SAVE THE DATE! April 10, 2012 will be the first Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Luncheon. It will be held in the Milwaukee area and feature 38 authors with 7 readers at each table. There will be free door prizes, raffles (including an acoustic guitar with accessories, a color Nook and more) and a book signing. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heather Graham will be the keynote speaker. Proceeds from the event will benefit local libraries.

The website to buy tickets will be up on November 1st, so grab your friends and book clubs and plan on a girlfriend day out. I have dreamed of hosting a Reader Appreciation Day for years, so it’s my present to myself.



Check out the awesome list of attending authors at the link!


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- The RT Booklovers' Convention is April 11-15, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Airport.   For specific details, check out this link.   For the past two years, the convention has offered day passes so I'll inquire if that will be the case this year.  I'll blog about the convention later this month ... but I bring it to your attention now as this would be the perfect holiday gift for your family to give you ... or you to give yourself!

rtbooklovers.com


I plan to attend Barbara Vey's event and the RT Booklovers' Convention.  If you are interested in attending, know that you'll meet your online friends and make news one as well!

Mahalo,

Kim in Hawaii


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10 comments:

  1. Wow Kim well done so much brilliant information in one post you go girl!!!

    I made stops everywhere for you earlier today and I loved the papermoney post ! And wow your giving away papermoney that is so cool of you , I would know just what to do with mine!

    Take care
    Desere

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  2. Kim, you are a very special lady. You have no idea how informative your site is. I have enjoyed your pictures, stories and history of Hawaii and the wonderful military of the U.S. Your site brings reality to show what goes on in the military.
    Thanks for your time and devotion to your followers.
    Marjorie

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  3. Hi Kim,
    I am doing the cards and books and I even got my daughter involved. I love what you do. thanks

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  4. Kim, Nice posts all around, and I second the sentiment that you are very special.

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  5. Well, I think I followed you all over today - and had a blast! I love all the surprises you have for us and appreciate the information you provide so we can give some support to our troops - thank you so much.

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  6. I wish I could go to Barbara's Reader Appreciation Luncheon. Sounds like fun.

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  7. I great mixed bag there. Loving the chicken.

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  8. Wow, you are busy. Where do you get all the energy? The luncheon sounds like it would be fun.

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  9. Thanks so much for all the links. The only one I knew about was The Romance Bandits - a great bunch of writers.

    catslady

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