tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post1749055648182358774..comments2024-03-24T13:49:53.099-04:00Comments on Romance Books '4' Us: Cons and ConsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-58955445052878454292011-02-26T19:56:56.900-05:002011-02-26T19:56:56.900-05:00As a reader if there was one convention that I cou...As a reader if there was one convention that I could go to it would be Ellora's Cave. Most of the writers that I read will be there and it does look like alot of fun. RT would be the next one.Harlie Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866226921079232570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-19756412724138726162011-02-26T16:08:36.580-05:002011-02-26T16:08:36.580-05:00Thanks for the information on the conventions. I&...Thanks for the information on the conventions. I'd been trying to decide where I wanted to spend my pennies. I love RT, but unfortunately due to a work conflict, can't go. But I might make one of the others you let us know about.Bianca Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11718152975810552342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-89804792949193325062011-02-26T14:53:50.218-05:002011-02-26T14:53:50.218-05:00So many conventions, so little vacation time! GayR...So many conventions, so little vacation time! GayRomLit is also in New Orleans in October.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-18740186308858111372011-02-26T14:34:17.536-05:002011-02-26T14:34:17.536-05:00I've been to RT and RomantiCon. Both are fun ...I've been to RT and RomantiCon. Both are fun but RT is big so you don't get as much face time with the authors. Also when you go to one event you miss out on other events. Things are run simultaneously. RomantiCon is smaller for one publishing house. There is down time where you can visit, swim, sleep, whatever. You can have a good time at both. If money permitted I'd go the the Authors After Dark and the GayLit but unfortunately I can afford every con that comes.Shehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376023103870884939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-42236602637886490182011-02-26T13:38:16.565-05:002011-02-26T13:38:16.565-05:00Great blog! While I've never been to the other...Great blog! While I've never been to the other conventions mentioned in your post, I HAVE been to Authors After Dark. <br /><br />I attended my first AAD as a reader to get a feel for the convention, since I wasn't sure what to expect. This year is my first experience as an author and I can't tell you how excited I am! <br /><br />The convention is inexpensive, the atmosphere is laid back, and the attendees are wonderful. I walked away with so many free books last year, I needed two tote bags!<br /><br />This is a con that is NOT to be missed and I'm honored to be a part of it.<br /><br />Jae Lynne Davies<br />http://www.jaelynnedavies.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01360212690630904374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-42047809033829102522011-02-26T13:24:13.966-05:002011-02-26T13:24:13.966-05:00Oh and I forgot to mention: Authors After Dark'...Oh and I forgot to mention: Authors After Dark's registration includes ALL YOUR MEALS (about 5)NO other con gives you so much for so little.<br /><br />2012 AAD is New Orleans at the Royal Sonesta Hotel August 8-12 and some authors are already signed on.<br /><br />Check out the AAD blog: http://authorsafterdark.blogspot.comStella Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02884248085185551744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-51820898497066288062011-02-26T13:21:15.098-05:002011-02-26T13:21:15.098-05:00Hi Lex...
Authors After Dark has been around thre...Hi Lex...<br /><br />Authors After Dark has been around three years already and actually is most comparable to RT in what to do... the difference is you get more for the money you spend and the registration isnt going to break your bank (this year AAD is 130$) and we give away TONS more books then RT because we dont charge publishers to promote (come to think of it, we have VERY low prices for all parties and events for authors because we WANT authors to attend and promote.<br /><br /> Authors After Dark is about Readers first and foremost, with their needs in mind as the focus. So many readers cant afford RT and really why do it when you get so little? AAD attendees last year went home with an average of 65 books FREE, goodies, bags and there were 6 e readers given away. We are also the ONLY general romance con out there that supports and welcomes GLBT. RT cant say that.<br /><br />AAD this year, we have a minimum of 8 e readers given away, An E book signing with the regular book signing, and of course the GLBT contingent. <br /><br />AAD sold out this year 8 months ahead of schedule for the hotel, and we are about 15 away from our reader cap. It really has become THE go to con... all because Im really a big fan of fair and not trying to drain people's bank accounts.<br /><br />StellaStella Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02884248085185551744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-47621144165862900342011-02-26T13:01:33.578-05:002011-02-26T13:01:33.578-05:00Both RC and Lori's are close to me, and very a...Both RC and Lori's are close to me, and very affordable. Still haven't made it to either one yet, due to finances blowing up as soon as I learned of them, lol....but am still hoping to meet my favorite friends and fellow authors:) Plus any workshop which helps me be a better writer!Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-73803584353871919402011-02-26T12:51:45.790-05:002011-02-26T12:51:45.790-05:00All the conferences sound great. I don't think...All the conferences sound great. I don't think I'd consider RWA since there so biased against e-authors. Would love the others though, but can't make them this year. My asthma won't let me fly. Do tell us all your impressions though as I'll be most interested. Jeanjean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-21919202034692490012011-02-26T12:34:37.739-05:002011-02-26T12:34:37.739-05:00Conferences and conventions are out this year for ...Conferences and conventions are out this year for me - too many other expenses. I have done literary conferences in the past - with mixed results.<br />I've heard lots of good stuff about Authors After Dark. Think I'll see where their next conference is!<br />Have fun, Lex!Julia Rachel Barretthttp://juliarachelbarrett.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-77161298693378880772011-02-26T12:08:51.561-05:002011-02-26T12:08:51.561-05:00Gosh, I didn't know RT was only for Ellora'...Gosh, I didn't know RT was only for Ellora's Cave authors. I know an HQ author who is going this year.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-15143483801015055942011-02-26T11:16:19.828-05:002011-02-26T11:16:19.828-05:00Have a wonderful time Lex and please be our eyes a...Have a wonderful time Lex and please be our eyes and ears on the ground and report back!<br />XXOO KatKatalina Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04792533045672712045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-25742211436071926502011-02-26T11:07:22.495-05:002011-02-26T11:07:22.495-05:00I cannot wait to meet you Lex!!! :) I love love ...I cannot wait to meet you Lex!!! :) I love love love everything I have read of yours!!! :) This is my first time going to any of these too and I am beyond excited!!! :) <br /><br />KittyKellykittykelly28https://www.blogger.com/profile/03460317905594192523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-15741454883898500942011-02-26T10:48:04.387-05:002011-02-26T10:48:04.387-05:00Tina - I've no personal experience of any of t...Tina - I've no personal experience of any of them, but lately, there's been lots of talk comparing them all. So after listening in on two or three convos and reading a couple of threads where long time con attendees discuss the differences, you start to get a sense of what to expect.<br /><br />Paris - I'm treating it like a giant meet and greet. I'm looking forward to meeting all the people I've only spoken to online.Lex Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913165199017718669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-41514830741695779212011-02-26T09:16:40.552-05:002011-02-26T09:16:40.552-05:00Great post, Lex! RT is a huge party and everyone i...Great post, Lex! RT is a huge party and everyone is there to have fun and meet their favorite authors. I predict that you'll have a blast:)<br /><br />And yes, we will want to hear all about it!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-52732239356790670532011-02-26T07:38:23.091-05:002011-02-26T07:38:23.091-05:00Informative post, Lex - thanks for clearing up wha...Informative post, Lex - thanks for clearing up what each convention provides the attendees. It can get confusing. :)Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.com