The Romantic Times conference is under way, and the hotel lobby is currently filled with lots of romance writers and readers. Cover models are wandering around introducing themselves. One of the members of the vampire band that'll be playing later in the week is banging out some tunes on the bar's piano.
It's my first fan conference, so it'll be interesting to see how things progress over the next few days. It's really nice to not be responsible for anything or nervous about anything like I usually am at the RWA Conference. At RWA, I'm usually going about 90 mph and have to make myself a spreadsheet so I know where I'm supposed to be when.
One of the cool things about conferences is I get to meet up with writer friends I don't get to see anywhere else. I've bumped into pal Anna DeStefano, who writes for Harlequin Superromance, a couple of times. I had dinner with Colleen Gleason, Kelly (sorry, I don't remember your last name -- not enough sleep), and fellow American Title finalists Evonne and Holli. When I sign off, I'm going to have to find Holli so I can give her the coffeepot in my room since she doesn't have one and MUST have coffee in the morning. :)
I hear the other two ATers in attendance, Mel and Helen, are here, but I've not seen them yet. I'm guessing I'll bump into them tomorrow.
So, that's day one of RT. The other ATers in attendance will be posting on-site updates throughout the rest of the week, so stay tuned!
5 comments:
I hear you on the little sleep thing. We got here, met Evonne at the check-in desk, and conked out when we got to the room. Can't wait to see you guys tomorrow!
Trish, oooh, thanks for the insider report! Exciting already!
Wish I was there! And if you could, please say hi to Anna for me. She might not remember me but she was a contest coordinator and was very helpful when I won and got a request. Very nice lady and I remember she had just gotten a new kitten. :)
Trish, wish I was there!! Thanks for keeping us posted here at home. You gals have fun there!
I'm late in joining the chorus--wish I was there!! I need a break from parenting--both my kids and other people's:)
Lexie
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