Where I'll be this month!

Texas Librarian Association Annual Conference
San Antonio, Texas

Saturday, April 17 at 08:00 AM
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center 217 CD, Concourse Level

Event: Author Events @ Your Library
Panelists: Susan Albert, Rachel Caine, Candace Havens, Shanna Swendson, and Rachel Vincent

*Signing to follow

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Romantic Times Booklover’s Convention
Columbus, Ohio
April 28-May 2

WEDNESDAY 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM YOUNG ADULT: YOU REALLY CAN GO BACK: TRANSITIONING FROM ADULT ROMANCE TO YOUNG ADULT

For adult romance writers who would like to try their hand at YA, this panel of authors (who write adult romance, urban fantasy, and YA romance) will explain the differences in writing and publishing in these popular fields. We’ll look at writing style and content of YA books versus romance novels as well as how traditional children’s publishers differ from romance publishers and what they’ll expect from you. We’ll look at the differences in marketing and discuss how to keep your more “adult” books from getting into the hands of your new young fans.

Panelists: Kelley Armstrong, Alyxandra Harvey, Caitlin Kittredge, Richelle Mead, Michelle Rowan, Rachel Vincent

Moderator: Stacey Klemstein aka Stacey Kade

THURSDAY 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM URBAN FANTASY: THE BIG PICTURE

Vampires, witches, shapeshifters, fae, goddesses, mediums, zombies! Our panel will discuss the creatures, the subcategories, the superstars of the genre, as well as examine what’s in store for the future — and if there’s still new ground to be uncovered.

Captain: Richelle Mead Panelists: Mario Acevedo, Kelley Armstrong, Vicki Pettersson, Jeanne C. Stein, Rachel Vincent

THURSDAY 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM BOOKSELLER: NOT SO SWEET SIXTEEN PARTY

Spin the bottle, spiked punch - this is the kind of party your mother warned you about! Embrace your inner 16 year old and join bestselling YA authors for a spring fling John Hughes would be proud of.

Hosted By: Kelley Armstrong, Jennifer Barnes, Holly Black, Heather Brewer, Ally Carter, Shannon Delany, Jackie Kessler, Caitlin Kittredge, Stacey Klemstein aka Stacey Kade, Mari Mancusi, Melissa Marr, Richelle Mead, Michelle Rowen, Carrie Ryan, Jeri Smith-Ready, Rachel Vincent

FRIDAY 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM YOUNG ADULT: LOVE LOOKS DIFFERENT AT 13: How to Add a Teen’s Perspective on Love in a YA Novel

Whether it’s first crushes, first kisses, or first heartbreaks, relationships in your teens can look very different than later in life. Three YA novelists discuss the role romance can play in young adult novels and the particular nuances that come with writing about characters who have only just begun to love.

Panelists: Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Ally Carter, Rachel Vincent


SATURDAY 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM GIANT BOOK FAIR

Where can you meet your favorite authors, get your pic taken with them or a cover model, or get a sneak preview to what's coming out in the wonderful world of women's fiction? At the one and only RT Booklovers Convention Book Fair! Over 300 authors will autograph books, posters and bookmarks, and you can bring your favorite "keeper" books to have your fav author sign them!!

For those bringing collectibles and "keeper" books, we will clearly label the books for you, so as not to mistake them for new books!

This event is open to the public for a small fee of $5.00 at the door. All registered attendees will enter 15 minutes prior to the public opening.

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So, ladies and gentlemen, what have we learned from this? That I'm always listed last. Stupid V-last name... ;-)