Showing posts with label Margaret Mallory. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Margaret Mallory. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Aloha to the NJRW Conference (part 2)

  
Saturday morning kicked off with Connie Brockway and Eloisa James - The Fabulous Sexy Novella:

Join Connie and Eloisa for this special presentation on how the novella is experiencing a comeback.  This workshop will address ways to create a novella that readers will love. 


Connie and Eloisa worked well as a team with an infusion of humor!



This writer is ready for a Steampunk Tea Party with her cute hat from the Scarlet Fairy, www.scarletfairy.com.


Cathy Maxwell is ready for the Highlands with her handcrafted leather sporran ... 


... with the Maxwell motto, "I flourish" (link).    Check out the its designer, Macski's Highland Gearwww.macskis.com.


Cathy presented Empowering the Writer within You:

It takes courage to be a writer willing to put her work out there.  Cathy will discuss techniques and strategies for staying ahead in the business of writing and protecting our most precious resource - our creativity.


Each time Cathy speaks, she raises the bar in motivating writers (and bloggers) to achieve their dreams.   Had Cathy remained in the Navy, I believe Admiral Maxwell could have been an eloquent spokesperson for the Department of Defense. Alas, the Navy's loss was Romance's gain as she now writes heartfelt historicals.    


I am giving away two conference bags filled with fun swag plus:

Diana Cosby's HIS CAPTIVE
Diana Cosby's HIS WOMAN
Margaret Mallory's KNIGHT OF DESIRE
Eloisa James' KISS ME ANNABEL
Anthology, THE LADY MOST LIKELY, with Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, and Connie Brockway


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To enter the giveaway,


1.  Leave a comment about what motto you would choose for your handcrafted sporran - feel free to make one up! 


2.  This giveaway is open to all readers.


3.  Comments are open through Saturday, October 26, 10 pm in Baltimore.  I'll post the winner on Sunday, October 27.


Mahalo,


Kim in Baltimore

Aloha Spirit in Charm City


Anne Walradt, Cathy, and Margaret Mallory

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Aloha to the New Jersey Romance Writers (NJRW) Conference (part 1)




This past weekend, I drove with Cathy Maxwell to the New Jersey Romance Writers (NJRW) Put Your Heart In A Book Conference (link).  The theme was DREAM BIG - WRITE NOW.  Cathy and I arrived just in time for the cocktail reception to celebrate the writing contest finalists.  Above is Diana Cosby, Cathy, and Diane Gaston.    


Kimberly Rocha from BOOK OBSESSED CHICKS (link) joined our group.  After chatting with Kimberly, I realized that we both attended Lora Leigh's RAW - she's in the picture of line dancing at this link.   



C.H. Admirand and Sara Humphreys chatted about their publisher, Sourcebooks.



The West Coast was represented by Margaret Mallory (Washington) and Jane Porter (California).




Cathy and I dined at the Kona Grill in memory of Hawaii. After eating healthy entrees, we splurged on a decadent dessert - butter cake with vanilla ice cream.   There are no calories at conferences, right?

I am giving away two conference bags filled with fun swag plus:


Diana Cosby's HIS CAPTIVE
Diana Cosby's HIS WOMAN

Margaret Mallory's KNIGHT OF DESIRE
Eloisa James' KISS ME ANNABEL
Anthology, THE LADY MOST LIKELY, with Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, and Connie Brockway


215410332877336290445

7157878530176

To enter the giveaway,

1.  Leave a comment about your favorite dessert.

2.  This giveaway is open to all readers.

3.  Comments are open through Saturday, October 26, 10 pm in Baltimore.  I'll post the winners on Saturday, October 27.

Mahalo,

Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City