The literacy autographing kicked off the convention on Wednesday night ... love this purse!
Erin Knightley
Sally MacKenzie
Heidi Hormel
Paige Tyler
Deeanne Gist
Roxanne St. Claire
Holly Jacobs and Elle James
Shana Galen with fascinator
Double Rita Nominee Patience Griffin
Jade Lee
Geri Krotow and Regina Kyle
(Jeffe Kennedy sat behind them with her signature hat)
Candis Terry
Amara Royce
Chanel Cleeton
Christi Barth and Anne Barton
RWA raised over $47,000 on Wednesday night ... and over $1,000,000 for literacy programs to date. It's a win for all readers!
Do you have a favorite hat, fascinator, or purse? One randomly selected commenter from this week's blogs wins a book choice from my convention stash. Comments are open through Saturday, August 8, 10 pm in Baltimore. I'll post the winner on Sunday, August 9.
Mahalo,
Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City
Sara Humphreys and her cover model ...
Great pictures! I only wear hats if the weather calls for it - lots of sun, or rainy or cold - so they are pretty utilitarian. Haven't found a purse I love, but I keep looking!
ReplyDeleteFun photos! That purse is very cute. As long as a hat is comfortable to wear and a purse is easy to carry than I am happy with them.
ReplyDeleteThe signing looks like it was so much fun! I'd love to attend a signing one day! I love the purse you have at the top of the post! I'm not a purse person myself but I do love my Avon Addicts compact mirror! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI need to get a fascinator. I have a couple of purses that I really love.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite purse is a quilted purse my daughter made for me. Loved the pictures.
ReplyDeleteNO favs but that is amazing what they have collected.
ReplyDeleteLOL My daughter & I went to the signing & we saw that cover model walking around. Cutie! I met Shana, Erin & Candis, too! I can't believe how many authors I missed in that crowd! As for the question, I have a bright blue Michael Kors bag. It is the first time I have ventured into "designer" and away from black.
ReplyDeleteI want the Kate Spade typewriter bag. That is all. Love you, Kim! xox
ReplyDeleteWait a minute. I didn't know we could bring cover models. Dump the fascinator! I'm bringing cover model next year!
ReplyDeleteCan you do both? It wouldn't be the same without the fascinator! Also, if you can pick a model, can you bring Paul Marron? I am obsessed!
DeleteThanks for the pic of me and Elle! And no favorites in either of those categories. But I'm using my favorite maul today as I split wood. Hmmm...you don't think that counts??!! LOL
ReplyDeleteHolly
OMG I want that purse....where can I get one. I love sun visors!
ReplyDeleteNote to self: open eyes when being photographed LOL. At least Geri and my mascot, Romanatee, look good :) Thanks for the pic!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter's the purse-aholic, but I love a good hat. Any hat.
Fab post, Kim. Thanks so much sharing your pictures and that's such great news about the funds raised. Such a Good cause! That purse is adorable!
ReplyDelete**don't include me in the giveaway. I'm good* xo
No don't were hats great pics
ReplyDeleteKimh
Ha! I'm amused that my hat made the collection! :-)
ReplyDeleteNo, I don't
ReplyDeleteI don't wear hats but I love all purses equally :)
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