Highlights from The Romance Novel
Convention,
Las Vegas - August 2013.
Everyone had the chance to rub shoulders with romance authors from every genre (NYT Best-selling to just published) and male cover models to get inspiration for that next book to read or write.
Lectures brought attendees the latest trends in the world of romance literature. Mark Coker
founder of Smashwords presented as well as talent from all aspects of indie
publishing.
The Costume Ball was
glorious.
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| Jimmy Thomas and Amber Polo |
Almost everyone was outfitted in costume. From kilt to komono, every imaginable genre was represented. A costume rental room
was available for last minute transformations into the romantic heroine or hero
off your choice.
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| Jennifer's hero |
Some authors hosted
parties. I was lucky to win Jennifer Ashley’s grand prize bag filled with tons
of books, bangles, and an ARC of “The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie,” due to
be published Oct. 1.(I am thoroughly
enjoying every page.)
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| Coming Oct. 1 2013 |
A room full of swag!
Every imaginable giveaway. And the magnificent Raffle Baskets were on display.
My swag space was stocked with free books and dog biscuits for attendees to take home to those best friends who couldn’t come along.
My swag space was stocked with free books and dog biscuits for attendees to take home to those best friends who couldn’t come along.
A Book Fair filled with
authors, books and more books...
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| Morgan Kearns |
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| Rhonda Plumhoff and Morgan Kearns |
The formal Awards Ceremony, with true Vegas style included magic and quick change performances. Only
one thing that would have made this evening more fun, if I would have have left
with the gorgeous trophy for Best Paranormal Novel. Still I was thrilled and honored
to see my photo and the “Released” cover on the big screen as a finalist.
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Jimmy Thomas’
photographer Bruce Heinsius took head shots. I had a chance for photos by the man
who photographed Charlie Sheen, John Voight, and some of Jimmy’s thousands of
book cover images. Can’t wait to see the results!
More – the meal package
was great and restaurants in the Golden Nugget wonderful. Favorites – ahi tuna
at the Chart House and ginger crèam brulee at the Lillie’s Asian Cuisine. Plus
a Starbucks and a little chocolate shop.
Grand finale evening
featuring the four Mr. Casanova contenders.
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| Shawn, the tall Suitor won! |
I also used the Vegas
desert to research sharks for a new book and visited the Shark Tank Tour at the Golden
Nugget and the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.
