Saturday, July 20, 2013

RWA - - Finally Friday

It's really Saturday but Friday was so jam packed that I was never able to get to the lobby (where the wireless is available) to update the blog.  I did, however, use that time to score oodles of signed  books which we'll be giving away here at the Dish!  I'll write more about Friday's activities when I get home.  Until then, here are some more photos!




Juliana Gray/Beatriz Williams, Karen White and Wendy Wax looking fabulous!
















Kristan Higgins and Jill Shalvis at Saturday morning's booksigning.  Love these two!  Kristan gave an incredible speech at Friday's awards luncheon that has us rolling with laughter and mopping up tears.









Our good friends and wonderful authors, Vanessa Kelly and her husband, Randy.  Vanessa writes historical romance under her name and the duo writes contemporary romance under the name of V.K. Sykes.












Historical author, Heather Snow.  Have you read her books?  I highly recommend them.  Her current book, Sweet Madness is one of my top books of 2013!










Susan Elizabeth Phillips and Cathy Maxwell.  Smart, funny, friendly women and fabulous authors!









Afraid that's all for now.  Have to run to my next workshop.  Watch for lots more photos when we get home and some terrific giveaways!

Be sure to watch Facebook and Twitter tonight for the results of the RITA and Golden Heart awards!

Tell me what author you would most like a photo of and if she's here, I'll do my best to capture a shot!

I'll randomly choose one person leaving a comment to win a package of signed books and swag from the conference!










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  1. catsladyJuly 20, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Oh, it looks like so much fun. Enjoying all the pics. Anyone from the Banditas or maybe a group shot lol.

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  2. ConnieJuly 20, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    You couldn’t smack the smile off my face when I’m looking at these great pictures. I have been following every blog and Facebook posting I can find to see pictures and comments from everyone at RWA. I would so love to be there and get to meet all of these incredible ladies. Do absorb all that you can so you can tell us great stories when you get back. I’ve read that the wireless situation there is not the best, however, not to worry. Just have fun and get home safely.

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    1. pjpuppymomJuly 20, 2013 at 2:01 PM

      Having lots of fun, Connie. Will keep taking photos to share when I get home!

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  3. LSUReaderJuly 20, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    You've shared great photos of so many top authors. I'm trying to remember who hasn't been shown yet! How about Julie James, Lisa Kleypas, Tessa Dare or Sherry Thomas? Any of those would be great. Thanks!

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    1. pjpuppymomJuly 20, 2013 at 2:04 PM

      Lisa's not here but I have photos of Julie and Tessa that I will be sharing.

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  4. KimJuly 20, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Thanks for the updates. It sounds like you're having fun. Some favorite authors to see photos of would be Sherry Thomas, Julie James & Rachel Gibson. It was nice seeing your pics of Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Nora Roberts and Julie Anne Long.

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  5. BethPJuly 20, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    I'm enjoying your posts !

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  6. JaneJuly 20, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    I would really love to meet Lisa Marie Rice. I'm also a big fan of HelenKay Dimon's books.

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  7. DiJuly 20, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    I've been seeing a lot of pictures pop up on my facebook feed too - looks like everyone is having a Lot of fun! I love Heather Snow's books - but don't know what she has coming next - if you see her again can you ask? Is Monica McCarty there? - I love her Highland Guard series! Or Pamela Clare, Eloisa James, Kieran Kramer?

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  8. gamistress66July 20, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    looking like everyone is having a fab time (I'm jealous -- all it is here is hot & boring work :( the past couple days). How about Joanna Bourne, Hannah Howell or Lyndsay Sands? Hope you have more fun today & safe trips home for everyone :)

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  9. AntoniaJuly 20, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Thank you for all the updates! It's been a joy going through them. Maybe you can share some pictures with Sherry Thomas and Tessa Dare.

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  10. AnonymousJuly 20, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    I love all the photos, especially the one of Kristan and Jill: the Lucy and Ethel of the romance world. LOL

    I can't remember if you've already posted them or not, but I'd love to see pics of Eloisa James, Shana Galen and Sarah MacLean. Too many good ones to count. :D

    Marcy Shuler
    bmndshuler(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  11. Pat L.July 20, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Susan Mallery. Glad you are having fun.

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  12. AnonymousJuly 20, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Fun times looks like.

    Would love to see a photo of Robyn Carr.
    gmapeony@yahoo.com

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  13. AnonymousJuly 20, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    I would love to go to convention one day. Glad you are all having fun.

    Would love to see a picture of Toni Blake. Love her work.

    DLMartin54@hotmail.com

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  14. ChrisbailsJuly 20, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    I would love to meet Jeaniene Frost and Laurell K Hamilton. I would also love to meet Kat Martin and Lynsay Sands.
    christinebails at yahoo dot com

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  15. dotland101July 20, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Would like to see more photos of our Eloisa James, Terri Osburn and Manda Collins. And of YOU and Andrea w/ them. Saw only one so far (at MM house), but no Terri and Manda.

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  16. deerdoe69July 20, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    susan Elizabeth phillips ?Glad you had a great time!!!

    Donna

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  17. AnonymousJuly 20, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    Great pictures. Is Julie Garwood there? I don't think I have ever seen pictures of her at a conference. Hers were the very first romances I read which resulted in my love of historical romance.
    I attended a conference last month in Colorado. Was great meeting some favorite authors. Unfortunately, the box with most of my books, purchased & give aways and signed & unsigned, has vanished in the mail. The small box mailed at the same time arrived ripped and missing books. My husband is a postal clerk, so I know most employees take good care of the packages in their care, but I am still upset and hope it turns up eventually with the important books still there.

    Glad you have had such a good time.

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  18. AdaJuly 21, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    Looks like you are having lots of fun, PJ. I'd love to see pictures of Carly Phillips, Christina Dodd, Eloisa James or Lori Foster if any of these wonderful authors are there. Thanks for the great pics, keep them coming! :)

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  19. AnonymousJuly 21, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    I can only imagine how much fun one of these conferences must be. And how great to be able to meet some of my favorite authors.

    I would love to see photos (and meet) Susan Andersen, and more pictures and stories with Kristan Higgins and Jill Shalvis. I did see photos of Jill and Kristan. Jill and Kristan are always a hoot.

    Natalie's Mama
    lovesthemets@yahoo.com

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  20. Anita H.July 21, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    How about Stephanie Laurens, Susan Mallery, Karen Hawkins or Suzanne Enoch? It's so hard to choose since there are so many great authors to choose from. Thanks for keeping us updated with all the going-ons, wish I could be there!!

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  21. AnonymousJuly 21, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Love Jill shalvis whoo, great pics thanks
    Love vicku Thompson , Leslie Kelly
    Kimh

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  22. Mary PrestonJuly 21, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    Just keep snapping away. Loving the photographs thank you. If you happen to see Eloisa James, that would be great.

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  23. MaureenJuly 21, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Thanks for the photos, they are great. I would love to see a photo of Julie James, a favorite author of mine.

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  24. AnonymousJuly 21, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    One of the funniest moments of the conference was during the Nora Roberts chat. Every time Nora mentioned Stephen King's name the lights flickered. The chat was wonderful and so were all the workshops.
    Marilyn Baron

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  25. Laurie GJuly 21, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    I would love to see:
    Susan Wiggs,Vicki Dreiling, Julianne MacLean. Joanna Lindsay, Heather Graham, Cindy Gerard, Diana Palmer, Linda Lael Miller, Elizabeth Lowell, Sandra Brown, Catherine Coulture, Roxanne St Clair, Pamela Britton, Pamela Clare, Linda Howard..................

    Thanks for sharing!

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  26. petiteJuly 21, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Wonderful photos. Eloisa James. Looks like a memorable time.

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  27. travelerJuly 21, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    thanks for the photos. Impressive and special event. Am captivated with everything.

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  28. SavannahJuly 21, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Hmmm you have most of my favorites Eloisa James and Elizabeth Hoyt being 2 of my top favorites... I'm not sure if she is there but I would love a photo of Alexandra Hawkins!! I adore her lords of Vice series :)

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  29. kmannrnJuly 21, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Eloisa James and Nora Roberts. Wish I could have been there. I know you have had lots of fun.

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  30. cheryl cJuly 21, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    You have posted some wonderful pictures. Thank you so much! I am glad that you got the picture of Jill and Kristan. I have read some of their Facebook postings from the conference. Are they as funny in person?

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  31. AnonymousJuly 22, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Love all the great photos - you can see that everyone had a wonderful time. Thanks for all your generosity with the man giveaways here.

    gmapeony@yahoo.com

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  32. fsbuchlerJuly 23, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    You always seem to capture my favorites, PJ. I look forward to seeing more from the rest of your time at RWA!

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  33. AnonymousJuly 23, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    I love Nora Roberts and have read most of her books
    Cathie P

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