Not Going To The RWA Conference?

The Romance Divas annual Not Going to Conference Conference will make you feel a bit less deprived! Amazing workshops, a star-studded guest list and awesome giveaways, all on the Diva forum! Don't miss it!

Here's a bit of a schedule update for the Q&As and Workshops...

Wednesday, July 30

Paula Guran, Editor, Juno Books
Q&A on Creating Kick a** Heroines

Laurie Rauch, Editor, Samhain Publishing
Workshop on What Happens After the Contract (aka Editors are People Too!)*


Thursday July 31

Joyce Hart, Hartline Literary
Q&A on Inspirational Romance Stories and the Inspy Market

Sandra Schwab, Historical Romance Author
Workshop on Historical Accuracy and Anachronisms

Friday, August 1

Yolanda Sfetsos, Author of Guarded by Stone
Q&A on Paranormal and Urban Fantasy World Building

Katie MacIver, KatieDidDesign
Workshop on Website Design and Color Selection

Saturday, August 2

Joey W. Hill, Erotica Author
Workshop on Plotting Erotica and Erotic Romance

Rhonda Stapleton, Editor and Author
Workshop on Style and Voice

Excited yet?

How about if I list some door prizes?

• What Gwen said" mug donated by Gwen Hayes
• 3-chapter critique of a YA by Simon Pulse author Rhonda Stapleton
• 3-chapter critique of a YA, chick lit, or rom com by Golden Heart Finalist Amanda Brice
• An ebook of your choice from Nell Dixon's backlist
• An ebook of either Second Sight (paranormal romance) or Dragons' Choice (fantasy romance - dragon-shifters) from Debbie Mumford
• Ten dollar Amazon gift certificate from Jodi Henley
• Lush stuff from Seeley deBorne
• e-book copy of Chasing Shadows from Erin Richards
• Paperback copy of Iron Horse Rider OR Smiling Eyes from Adelle Laudan
• Book thongs from Angeleque Ford
• 3 chapter critique from Sela Carsen
• winner's choice of ebook copy of "Not Quite Dead" or "Heart of the Sea" by Sela Carson
• e-book copy of HEATWAVE by Eden Bradley
• e-book copy of BREAKING SKYE by Eden Bradley
• a box of goodies, trade and paperbacks, bath products candles, etc... All for a fun and relaxing home spa day treat. courtesy of The Midnight Moon Cafe
• 1 download each of Natasha Moore's Samhain books, The Ride of Her LIfe and The Passion-Minded Professor
• a copy of "Painted Soul" by Mary Quast
• e-book copy of HER CINDERELLA COMPLEX by Jenna Bayley-Burke - Samhain
• e-book copy of PAR FOR THE COURSE by Jenna Bayley-Burke - Samhain
• e-book copy of FOUND by Jenna Bayley-Burke - Wild Rose Press
• e-book copy of NIGHT OF INSPIRATION by Jenna Allen - Phaze
• e-book copy of ON AGAIN by Jenna Allen - Phaze
• $10 gc to Amazon from Kendal Corbitt
• ebook Vampire Oracle: Harmony by MG Braden

Plus a lovely bar of wonderful Chagrin Valley hand made soap, Caramel Pralines jar candle, handmade jewelry, Tarot readings, a Lush box for European Divas/Dudes, a $10 fictionwise gc and much more!

Tiptoeing Towards Nothing...

The boys want to do nothing this week. Um, too bad, you have karate, kiddos. But then next week...nothing. Wonderous for small boys with unlimited art supplies and a hose, scary for a mom who was hoping to get something done. I now see why so many of my author friends take the summer off from writing. My hatchlings aren't as small and maleable as they were before...

In other news, I ventured out to the local RWA meeting with the babe...and she fussed the whole time. I'll try again in September when I can be away from her for more than an hour at a time!

What I Read in June

Should I list the kids books on CD we listen to in the car? I do love Magic Tree House...

The Trials of Angela by Millie Criswell
Which End Is Up? by Patricia Kay (NEXT)
The Greek Tycoon's Convenient Bride by Kate Hewitt

Driving Him Wild by Julie Cohen (Modern Extra)

His Mistress by Arrangement by Natalie Anderson (Presents)

The Secrets of the Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer

Secrets : Volume 2

Sylvia Browne's Book of Dreams

Leaving L.A. by Rexanne Becnel (NEXT)
Secrets: Volume 3
Secrets: Volume 13
Secrets: Volume 5

Guess Where I Am?

I'm at the Rose City Romance Writers...and I'm surfing.






Web surfing. Still...

Finding The Right Editor and Online Dating...

They are the same thing, I tell you! I'm still mourning the loss of my Samhain editor (She moved on to bigger and better things and as her friend I cheer her decision, as her author I boo it. There's conflict for you!) I'm on eggshells with the new Mills & Boon editor, so I haven't cracked my new Samhain one just yet. One new relationship at a time...

But finding an editor you adore and dating are the same thing!

• vague about exactly what they want so they won't miss out on someone spectacular
• it takes forever to hear back...or does it just feel that way because you check your inbox more?
• miscommunications abound
• you never doubt yourself more than the five minutes after you've hit send
• wondering if there is a better gig out there, or if you should just feel grateful for what you have
• the hopeful feeling that makes your stomach wiggle
• the full-body thrill that comes from someone who knows what you mean
• you have to set your fear aside and just jump in. Yes, you could be rejected, laughed at, ignored...but you could also find complete acceptance and someone to buy you lunch!

Follow the bouncing ball...

I have so little time online these days. With the boys home from school for the summer and the new baby, it seems there is never a free minute. I find I'm making notes of what to do in my online time.

Today I finally too Michelle Styles' advice and filledo ut my Author Unbound page on Shelfari. If you ahve books listed there, you should too. It only takes a few minutes. To do this, add at least one of your books to your Shelfari page. Click on my profile, click on my authors, click on your name and follow the bouncing ball. There is a place to link your page to your shelfari page, making it easier for readers to find you, and for you to find the page later to add on a bio or welcome message or what have you.

Go on. Get it done...

Thursday 13 : Fave RomCom Movies

1. 10 Things I Hate About You


2. 27 Dresses


3. How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days


4. Failure to Launch


5. Two Weeks Notice


6. Sweet Home Alabama


7. Bridget Jones' Diary


8. Clueless


9. Emma


10. Legally Blonde


11. Overboard


12. Serendipity


13. The Prince and Me

And you would add...