conference recap
Okay, I admit it--there won't be much to this. The conference I attended last weekend happens to be one of those really relaxed, laid-back events, so I don't have a whole lot to report. I didn't even have to wear panythose!I participated in the multi-author signing at Turn the Page Bookstore Cafe again this year. That was held Friday morning from 11:30am to 2pm. Well, it was supposed to be over at 2pm, but it actually ran much closer to 3pm. Or maybe even longer; I honestly don't remember even looking at my watch! But these signings are always so much fun, it never really feels that long. As usual, the turnout was incredible. The line just went on & on & on. And I was lucky enough to be sitting between romantic suspense author Karen Rose and Regency historical author Sally MacKenzie, so I was in good company. :-)
After the signing, we all headed for the conference hotel to begin our weekend, & I was delighted to run into my little group of friends almost immediately. We hugged & laughed, then found a corner where we could sit & talk for a few hours. I also got to spend time over the weekend with authors like MaryJanice Davidson, Carly Phillips, Sabrina Jeffries, Nora Roberts, & several others...not necessarily in that order. :-)
I don't remember specifics from any of the days. There were workshops, of course...some that I attended, others I didn't. I remember really enjoying Sabrina Jeffries's keynote speech, & the fact that when I introduced myself to her by saying, "Hi, Sabrina, I've really been looking forward to meeting you," she replied with, "I've been looking forward to meeting you." (I'm still grinning over that one. :-D)
When Sunday rolled around, I didn't want to leave...I think I'd live down there if I could. But, alas, I'm home now & playing the usual game of catch-up. I don't even want to think about how long it will take me to unpack. :-P
Oh, & as always, the conference wrapped up with a Chinese drawing. It's fun, but I hardly ever win anything. This year, though, I won a giant frog basket. Very, very exciting, since I happen to be a frog nut! I now have three more stuffed frogs (three more than any grown woman needs, I admit, but one is dressed like a jester & just too cute), an adorable ceramic frog for my porch, & a bunch of other green or frog goodies that I'm having fun playing with & finding places for. Nora walked away with the frog planter I was lusting after, which I will hold against her forever, but at least I came home with something. Ribbet!
