As I started this I was reflecting on the first day of Readers 'n 'ritas 2010. It was a
rather full day that started at home. with attempts at prepping my home and
family for a weekend without me. The dogs I think understood fairly well what
was happening, but my son said, "you didn't tell me you were going away for the
weekend." My response "...what do you think I've been talking about for the
last
several months?" Oh well!
Got to
the hotel and finished prep work for the actual
convention. Finally the convention started, and while I worked registration it
sounded like the party in the room behind me was in full swing. Thanks to a
great team I was able to sneak in for a few minutes here and there, and got
hugged by Dakota
Cassidy, Sherrilyn
Kenyon, and Dianna
Love. Could it get better than that?
Well, for me it could. For several years now I've been fascinated with the
works of Tara Taylor
Quinn. Her current work is a four book series titled The Chapman
Files. When Tara arrived I was pretty
excited to be the first to greet her. I got a few minutes of private time with
her, and expressed my disappointment that THE 4TH VICTIM was
not going to be available until after she was gone. Next thing I knew I had my
very own personalized copy straight from the author's hand! I almost cried!
As I went to sleep on Friday I wasn't dreaming of sugar plums and fairies, but
rather murder, mayhem, werewolves, and hunky chefs....all things I can read
about from the talented brains of the writers who attended Readers 'n 'ritas this weekend.
I awoke on Saturday raring and ready to go. What a great surprise to come to
breakfast to find 3 more books waiting on me. After a breakfast of brownies and
coke...the "true" breakfast of champions it was off to the author lounge for
some quiet time with Louisa Edwards and
Tara Taylor
Quinn.
That was followed by being a part of a lively panel discussing e-readers and are
they really the wave of the future. A break followed that...whew!
Lunch where I sat with Tara Taylor Quinn,
and managed to win her gift basket centerpiece. Can't tell you what I won as
it's still all wrapped up to make for easier transport home. Off to be on a
panel with the ever funny Dakota Cassidy, and
Louisa Edwards.
Now it's time to buy more books! What a great selection, and wonder time to
chat with the authors why I get my books signed. Dianna Love, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Laura
Griffin, Lauren
Willig,
and others couldn't have been friendlier and now I'm wondering when the next
time they're coming to town so I can become a "stalker"
The night came to a close with a costume ball. I'd never been to one before and
it was a fun lively time hosted by Candace Havens who is one
of the most bubbly
people I've ever met.
Thanks to all the Readers 'n
'ritas committee members for their hard work to make this the best event,
and I look forward to seeing you all next year.
Sandi Shilhanek
It would be such an honor and a thrill to meet the authors. They're such a great group of talented women who sound like they know how to have a good time, too!! They're also very smart. Congratulations on your win as well!! Those books should keep you busy for part of the Fall and Winter!! lol I wish there was a way that I could take in the festivites, but I live too far away. You did an excellent job describing it. I'm sure your dogs forgave you, as well as your kids.
(Peggy Roberson 9:58am November 15, 2010)
Readers n Ritas sounds like big fun, whis I lived closer also but am glad that some get to enjoy it.
(Vickie Hightower 7:13pm November 15, 2010)
It seems like you had a great time talking with other authors and sharing the writerly stuff. I always find that the Q&A peroid is when I learn the most current things that help in my writing and understanding where the authors are coming from and a little of their technique.
(Alyson Widen 6:41pm November 19, 2010)
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