The day this blog publishes, I’ll be finishing up my time at
RWA 2015. RWA stands for Romance Writers of America. It’s a professional
organization that supports those who write romance as well as the genre in general.
I’ve been a member for several years now and have learned so much from my
fellow authors. There’s no group more capable of sharing and caring than a
bunch of romance writers!
Each year, RWA hosts an annual conference in some enticing
location. This year’s event is being held in New York City. I look forward to
attending the informative workshops on romance publishing and marketing, but
most of all I’m excited about meeting many folks in person that I’ve only
connected with online. One wonderful thing about the Internet is it provides a
way for people living far apart to connect with each other. I’ve been fortunate
to meet many other writers this way, including the very talented ladies of this
writing cooperative, Sweet Romance Reads. I’ll be rooming with two of them, and
sharing meals and meetings with others during my five days in New York. What
fun!
This photo is of me
signing books in Atlanta at RWA 2013.
On the final night of the conference, a group of us will
also attend the famed Rita Awards, a celebration honoring the recipients of the
genre’s highest award for excellence in romance fiction. One winner will be
chosen in each category (such as novella or historical fiction), and it’s such
a joy to see the winners bubbling over with excitement.
The morning this blog posts, the excitement will be over and
I’ll be packing my bags for a quick twenty-four-hour visit with my two
daughters who live in Brooklyn: a definite highlight of my trip! Then it will
be off on a full day’s train ride that will carry me home. Have you ever
attended a professional conference? If so, what was it like, and what part of
it did you enjoy most? I look forward to reading your responses when I return
and will award a $10.00 Amazon Gift Card to one person who shares their
experiences, or comments on mine at RWA 2015! The winner will be selected on
Tuesday.
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New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Ginny Baird
writes contemporary romance novels and novellas. Her newest sweet romance
release is My Best Friend’s Bride,
now available at Amazon, iBooks,
Kobo
and B&N.
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