RT Booklovers Convention: Got Some Shaking Going On

Just came back from Dallas at the RT Booklovers Convention. It was a great 4 days of non-stop parties, panels, book signings, networkings and happy reunions. I did things a little differently, I paced myself. Yes, I really did! I'm the queen of jamming as much into my day as possible, and I actually went to bed early, stayed away from most the parties, and wrote as well as attended the convention. I got some solid word count down. And I'm loving my new story.

Some highlights:

1. Got to meet E.L. James (again, but of course she didn't remember the first time).

2. Met the first editor who "signed" me - a fledgling author only writing for 9 months, and then released me from the contract when I landed an agent some 2 months later from a contest win. She was gracious and kind and I love her. Got to meet her for the first time and she told me she'd followed my success over the years. Wow. A peak moment for me.

3. Got to spend time with my awesome, hunky narrator, J.D. Hart, who dressed the part of a pirate and brought some attention to my signing table. God, how I love this man and his talents, but his friendship and big heart most of all.

4. Got conscripted for another boxed set - but not until 2016! Whew! All military and releasing in time to do a fundraiser for a Vet's non-profit to be determined.

5. Raffled off a patriotic quilt and we raised $323 for the Navy SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce. I think now I have a new yearly job, as I've been asked to do one next year...

6. Fan-girled Sylvia Day and re-connected with some of my author
friends from San Francisco I never see unless I go to a convention!

7. Heard the couple next door having wild monkey sex, which went along with the thunder and lightening that rattled the windows all night long...

8. Met readers I've been online with for years. Some in my Street Team.

9. Learned you can take Sonoma County wine to Dallas, packed in cowboy boots. I brought 4 bottles, and had a little piece of home to warm my heart.

10. Interviewed for a Dallas TV show and some book club venues. Also did a podcast interview with my narrator for a brand new audio blog.

Whew! Long flight home, but I'm charged up and feeling really filled. Now I have work to do. How about you? Have you ever attended RT? Do you enjoy conventions?

Sharon Hamilton

Life is one fool thing after another.

Love is two fool things after each other.

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