tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post6509214568455316942..comments2024-03-27T22:29:34.670-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: YOU'VE REGISTERED FOR CONFERENCE. NOW WHAT?pjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-24419816100447438752010-07-09T15:57:13.162-04:002010-07-09T15:57:13.162-04:00Liza, be sure you get the "First Timer" ...Liza, be sure you get the "First Timer" ribbon when you check in. So very many people notice that ribbon and go out of their way to welcome you.<br /><br />Also, I'll be volunteering at the Registration Desk Wednesday morning from 8-11 so if you're in the area, stop by and say hello!<br /><br />~PJpjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-29958909185081950022010-07-09T14:11:44.440-04:002010-07-09T14:11:44.440-04:00So many great tips. This is my first RWA conferenc...So many great tips. This is my first RWA conference or any conference for that matter. I can't wait to meet so many of the people I talk to each day online.mslizalouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346608035190326136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-53170807269481193992010-06-23T17:28:24.623-04:002010-06-23T17:28:24.623-04:00Just found your blog and love your tips. My writin...Just found your blog and love your tips. My writing group and I will be at RWA in JUly and we're super excited. <br /><br />It will be my 3rd conference, but I hear this one is a doozie! :)<br /><br />Hope to see you there!kahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789825860272178765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-57072632005095487162010-06-22T12:12:41.205-04:002010-06-22T12:12:41.205-04:00Thanks for the tips, Kim. I really like the one ab...Thanks for the tips, Kim. I really like the one about pre-labeling boxes to ship to yourself. I've heard that there are so many books that are left behind at these conventions and I'm sure end up in *gasp* the trash. There's nothing more frustrating than not having enough room in your luggage for such wonderful gems as books. But thats me, avid romance reader, I just love my romanceArmeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01834412672218114166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-42034991927135519042010-06-19T19:44:37.562-04:002010-06-19T19:44:37.562-04:00My trick is pointy-toed black flats. Dressy, and t...<i>My trick is pointy-toed black flats. Dressy, and they look like heels under pants, but oh so comfortable.</i><br /><br />Thanks, Kathryn! I picked me up a pair today. I can marked that off my list now :-)Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-15527827099876123882010-06-19T00:25:20.324-04:002010-06-19T00:25:20.324-04:00Hi Ladies! Thank you so much for having me today. ...Hi Ladies! Thank you so much for having me today. Its been a blast!Kim Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024978035574211848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-57901447485379521482010-06-18T20:52:00.269-04:002010-06-18T20:52:00.269-04:00Thanks for dishing with us today, Kim. Your advic...Thanks for dishing with us today, Kim. Your advice is priceless! And Eloisa is so right, making friends at RWA is one of the high points! :-)Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-59534958325285480412010-06-18T19:31:17.057-04:002010-06-18T19:31:17.057-04:00Wow, I wish I could attend the conference with you...Wow, I wish I could attend the conference with you, Kim! Unfortunately, the economy has me stuck here in Arizona. Please send me some "stash stuff" so I don't feel so lonely...<br /><br />Susan in AZSusan in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514614609332454249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-86176407777252670972010-06-18T19:28:31.018-04:002010-06-18T19:28:31.018-04:00Great tips, Kim, especially the flat rate box! I&...Great tips, Kim, especially the flat rate box! I've never attended a writers conference (just medical ones) so it's all news to me. Now, if I ever attend one in the future, I'll know what to do. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-62270758281510664762010-06-18T19:28:14.696-04:002010-06-18T19:28:14.696-04:00Kim, thank you for all your wonderful conference a...Kim, thank you for all your wonderful conference advice today! It's been informative and <b>fun</b>!pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-77847789235636850452010-06-18T18:55:37.714-04:002010-06-18T18:55:37.714-04:00Hey Jamie! Have a fantastic time at conference.
O...Hey Jamie! Have a fantastic time at conference.<br /><br />Ok, guys, we've got thunder rain and hail. Gotta shut the computer off but I'll check back in when the storm lets up and tomorrow!Kim Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024978035574211848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-72599023301498458652010-06-18T18:47:52.442-04:002010-06-18T18:47:52.442-04:00Hi- Thanks for the great advice.This will be my fi...Hi- Thanks for the great advice.This will be my first national conference. The advice for packing boxes is a great idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-53572622250383824982010-06-18T18:03:55.719-04:002010-06-18T18:03:55.719-04:00Buffie-sorry, no M&M this year but definitely ...Buffie-sorry, no M&M this year but definitely next year. <br /><br />Eloisa! You're such a dear. And she's totally right. Making friends at RWA is amazing. It really is.<br /><br />Does anyone have any questions? Let em fly!Kim Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024978035574211848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-25218122891477472522010-06-18T17:52:00.273-04:002010-06-18T17:52:00.273-04:00the best part of the RWA was not networking, but m...<i>the best part of the RWA was not networking, but making friends. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be disappointed with what happens there!</i><br /><br />Hi Eloisa! That is wonderful advice. <br /><br />Looking forward to finally meeting you :-)Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-51703120614591647302010-06-18T17:20:51.220-04:002010-06-18T17:20:51.220-04:00This is PJ disguised as Eloisa James. Eloisa is h...This is PJ disguised as Eloisa James. Eloisa is having difficulty getting her comment to show up in English instead of French so I'm posting for her.<br /><br />From Eloisa:<br /><br />Great tips, Kim! And Anna, that is a TERRIFYING story! Must print out room reservation! I can say that from an pubbed author's pov, we all love meeting people, taking pictures, sharing hugs. We spend a lotpjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-28839443444669343142010-06-18T17:09:20.005-04:002010-06-18T17:09:20.005-04:00Sorry, Buffie. I was really looking forward to tho...<i>Sorry, Buffie. I was really looking forward to those hugs too :( :( Sadly, lots of stuff is going on and we had to cancel our plans a week ago. I've been sobbing and throwing tantrums for days now.</i><br /><br />Sorry there is so much going on that you will not be able to make the conference. <br /><br />Does that mean you will be at M&M this fall??Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-76380328199528777742010-06-18T17:07:34.289-04:002010-06-18T17:07:34.289-04:00And I'm so looking forward to seeing the Dishe...<i>And I'm so looking forward to seeing the Dishes at RWA </i><br /><br />Looking forward to seeing you too, Vanessa!Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-6066904850875934382010-06-18T16:21:08.877-04:002010-06-18T16:21:08.877-04:00Oh, goodie! I get to spend money. Kim told me to...Oh, goodie! I get to spend money. Kim told me to.Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-36078667964560520182010-06-18T16:05:14.200-04:002010-06-18T16:05:14.200-04:00Next question to tackle--business cards. ABSOLUTEL...Next question to tackle--business cards. ABSOLUTELY!!<br /><br />If you're worried about giving lots of personal information, don't be! You can have cards made up just for conference that only have as much information as you'd like to share. You can just put your email or your name, whatever you're comfortable with. <br /><br />FRUGAL TIP-go to vistaprint.com and you can order 250Kim Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024978035574211848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-43550729338062004242010-06-18T16:02:18.938-04:002010-06-18T16:02:18.938-04:00Y'all! My good friend Sherri Erwin also has so...Y'all! My good friend Sherri Erwin also has some great tips specifically for this year's conference. She's a WDW expert!<br /><br />http://sherriandcharlotte.blogspot.com/2010/05/romance-writers-of-america-were-going.htmlKim Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024978035574211848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-21137038004689627072010-06-18T16:00:11.577-04:002010-06-18T16:00:11.577-04:00Sorry, Buffie. I was really looking forward to tho...Sorry, Buffie. I was really looking forward to those hugs too :( :( Sadly, lots of stuff is going on and we had to cancel our plans a week ago. I've been sobbing and throwing tantrums for days now.<br /><br />Vanessa-I love you my bedazzled sweetums! Definitely get a VB! Get the Villager. Its amazing and makes it so easy! Oh, you'll also need a matching wallet, checkbook cover, change Kim Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024978035574211848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-88250636078981091992010-06-18T15:58:26.895-04:002010-06-18T15:58:26.895-04:00And I'm so looking forward to seeing the Dishe...And I'm so looking forward to seeing the Dishes at RWA - but not my Kim! Sob!Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-33283153601588124022010-06-18T15:57:47.040-04:002010-06-18T15:57:47.040-04:00Anna-my partner in crime! smooches!!
Yes! Anna i...Anna-my partner in crime! smooches!! <br /><br />Yes! Anna is the exact reason I say to print out your confirmation. Her ordeal was horrible last year, totally unacceptable. We both agree that the Marriott Wardman is Hell on earth. Horrible, horrible hotel.<br /><br />Penfield-yes, RWA is a professional conference. It really is about writing. Honestly, if you're just a reader/fan gurl, this Kim Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024978035574211848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-47503584435614287552010-06-18T15:55:06.861-04:002010-06-18T15:55:06.861-04:00OK, I love the idea of a large Vera B. tote - I...OK, I love the idea of a large Vera B. tote - I'm going to get me one of those!<br /><br />My motto for the writing life? Do everything Kim tells me to do. It works every time!Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-69806331125284584102010-06-18T15:51:07.137-04:002010-06-18T15:51:07.137-04:00Sabrina-I think just honestly. That it is a WIP bu...Sabrina-I think just honestly. That it is a WIP but that you're excited about it and loving it. If you're over 1/2 finished, also mention that you're nearly wrapping up.<br /><br />Donnas-you just can't imagine. Its a wonderland. Really.<br /><br />aww, Irish, you're such a sweetheart! You make me blush. xoxo<br /><br />BUFFIE! Hugs to you!! If you're not a clothes hog (ofKim Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024978035574211848noreply@blogger.com