I have started packing for the RT Booklovers Convention in Atlanta, Georgia! Kim Rocha (Book Obsessed Chicks) and I are hosting Beach Blanket Bingo:
Join Annette Funicello (Kim Rocha) & Frankie Avalon (Kim Lowe) for a special edition of Book Cover Bingo. Expect spontaneous singing, dancing, & flirting with lifeguards inspired by the beloved 60s film. Readers will join sun loving authors at their favorite beaches and compete for the book laden gift baskets ... perfect for the sand and surf!
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 2:45pm – 3:45pm
Location: LL2/Exhibit/Reader Level
Room: Grand Hall West, 3
Tracy Solheim, a military brat who now makes her home near Atlanta, began her writing career as a teenager when she penned a column in her town's local newspaper. Then, it was on to journalism school and a brief stint with NBC sports. After spending nearly two decades writing reports and testimonies for Congress, she delved into fiction. She lives in the suburbs with her husband, two teenagers, a Labrador retriever who thinks she's a cat and a horse named after her first novel. When she's not writing, she enjoys photography, cooking, and reading. A frustrated sports writer, the books she loves to read--and write--feature athletes and the women who capture their hearts. See what's she's up to at www.tracysolheim.com.
Former Army Ranger, Sam Gaskill, is starting over in Glacier Creek, Montana - far away from the plains of Texas and the memories of his late wife. Taking charge as the new captain of a squad of smoke jumpers should provide him with enough adrenaline to chase away the ghosts from his past. Until a sexy, green-eyed temptress with a sassy mouth enters the picture…
Laurel Keenan, champion horsewoman, couldn’t wait to escape her hometown. But instead, an ailing mother and an unplanned pregnancy landed the impetuous dreamer right back on her father’s ranch. Laurel has managed to lead a quiet life with her young son—until she sets eyes on the tough guy with the sexy ass.
Sam already failed one woman; he won’t trust his heart with another. And Laurel is determined not to risk her heart—or her son’s—on another thrill-seeker. Can their slow burn lead to a love that lasts?
For the month of April, I am giving away a box of books from authors attending RT. To enter the giveaway,
1. Readers - do you have any advice for authors at conventions?
2. Comments are open through Sunday, April 30, 10 pm in Baltimore.
3. I will be offline from Monday, May 1 - Sunday, May 7.
4. I'll post the winner on Sunday, May 8.
Mahalo,
Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City
Location: LL2/Exhibit/Reader Level
Room: Grand Hall West, 3
Kim and I invited 26 authors to join us, including Atlanta local Tracy Solheim:
Tracy is know for romance set in the sports world and small towns ... but roared onto the scene with a smoking hot romance, SMOLDER:
Laurel Keenan, champion horsewoman, couldn’t wait to escape her hometown. But instead, an ailing mother and an unplanned pregnancy landed the impetuous dreamer right back on her father’s ranch. Laurel has managed to lead a quiet life with her young son—until she sets eyes on the tough guy with the sexy ass.
Sam already failed one woman; he won’t trust his heart with another. And Laurel is determined not to risk her heart—or her son’s—on another thrill-seeker. Can their slow burn lead to a love that lasts?
Glacier National Park
Public Domain (link)
1. Readers - do you have any advice for authors at conventions?
2. Comments are open through Sunday, April 30, 10 pm in Baltimore.
3. I will be offline from Monday, May 1 - Sunday, May 7.
4. I'll post the winner on Sunday, May 8.
Mahalo,
Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City
Sad to say I've never been so I'm no help.
ReplyDeleteHave a good time! Learn anything you can from other authors - then apply what's right for you.
ReplyDeleteNo advice. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteKnow that most of us who seek you out enjoy your books and want to at least meet you. I am sure that it must be difficult to be pursued by so many fans, but most are sincere. I have met a few well known authors that have been rude. After purchasing a book and waiting in line for some time to have it signed, she would not even acknowledge my presence. Just signed the book and pushed it down the table without a word. This was at a college talk, not RT or other such event.
ReplyDeleteIf you feel yourself getting tired of all the fans, take a break as soon as you can. Go hide out in your room and rest a bit until your smile returns.
I will say, the one time I attended RT, in Dallas, most of the authors were friendly, pleasant, and a lot of fun. It is a pretty intense week and you must all be worn out by the end.
Book readings are always wonderful.
ReplyDeleteDon't know
ReplyDeleteMy advice is to don't be afraid to approach people and give them your card of bookmarks. I'll never forget Wrin Knightely doing that right before she was published.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I'm having surgery today, and will have rotator cuff surgery in June. So I'm deserving of a box of books. 😉
Unfortunately I have never been. But I will get to one someday. Sounds like a wonderful time is had. I can't give advice yet.
ReplyDeleteCarol L
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I have never been to one, so no advice here!
ReplyDeleteI HAVE NEVER BEEN EITHER, SO CANNOT GIVE ANY ADVICE.
ReplyDeleteLADBOOKFAN
Same thing, but your advice sounds great.
ReplyDeleteKaren T.
I don't know.... maybe try to get some sleep during the conferences so you aren't totally wiped out by the end?
ReplyDeletePlease do not let one person spend to much time with you.....others are waiting to talk to you too!!
ReplyDeleteI HAVE NEVER BEEN SO ADVICE TO AUTHORS. DANIELLE'S SUGGESTION ABOVE SEEMS LIKE A GOOD ONE.
ReplyDeletePATTY B43