Hi everyone.

I’m back from the Romantic Times Convention (okay, I’ve been back for a week) and I’m finally getting caught back up.  I’m two loads away from laundry being finished and only have a few things left in one of my suitcases left to unpack.

The convention itself was amazing, as usual.  I met tons of terrific fans, got to network with tons of fellow writers and got to touch base with booksellers, librarians and many others within the industry.

Thought you all would enjoy a few pictures.

I was on the Fairy Court for the fourth year and was on the Unseelie side (of course!)  Here’s a You Tube video of the Unseelie court.  I’m the first one.

Here’s the You Tube video of the Seelie Court.

Here’s a great You Tube that will give you the general flavor of RT

Here’s a picture from the book signing -

Here’s a picture of Kayla Janz & I at the book signing:

Here’s a picture of me on the Unseelie Court:

And a picture of the entire Unseelie Court with Will the costume contest winner

I’m off to finish laundry and unpacking!  Enjoy

Tina/Cassie

I made it back from the Romantic Times Booklover’s Convention late last night and was very happy to sleep in my own bed with my own pillow–and my own warm hubby.  Yikes, that makes it sound like I was sleeping with a different warm hubby while I was gone…lol!  Nope!  Had the whole bed to myself.

The convention was terrific.  The hotel left a little to be desired, but the convention itself, the networking, getting to meet readers, the events, the book signing and the rest were terrific from my point of view.  I didn’t sign at the eBook signing, and I know they have a few bugs to work out with that next year, but I think it’s a great concept and they’ll get it working perfectly for 2009.

Here’s a few links to see some of the Fairy Court Ball – and you can even see me in my black and red dress in a few shots!

Rebels of Romance

Smart Bitches Great Pics of Fairy Ball Decorations

Fairy Court Members Presentation

Fairy Ball Costume Competition 

In the meantime, I’m off to spend some time recovering!

Cassie/Tina

 I got back from conference yesterday afternoon and sat like a big lump on my couch until I went to bed early.  The conference was amazing, but from Thursday at 3pm when I arrived to yesterday afternoon at around noon, I was running non stop.  Which is totally and completely normal, but always requires some recovery time.    But after a good night’s sleep, I’m inspired, excited to get back to writing and ready to rock, so all is good!

Desert Dreams was a terrific conference, and I do have a few pictures that I’ll get up on the site within the next few days–including a really great picture of my sister, Amy, and Sherrilyn Kenyon.  If you are looking for a smaller (250 people), intimate conference–you just missed an amazing one!  The next Desert Dreams will be held in April 2010.  And Sherrilyn’s dinner talk was AMAZING and the most inspirational speech I’ve heard in a very long time.  But take heart, even if you missed the conference, you can buy the tapes at VW Tapes.  There’s some great stuff on there!!

I was really excited to be asked to be on two panels with Cheyenne McCray, Jennifer Ashley and Eden Robins, on World Building and on Writing Without a Net – how to write and not live on cat food and top ramen.  I also gave my own talk, which was on I’m Back From Conference:  Now What Do I Do? which I got some great feedback on   I really enjoy speaking and volunteering, but I will definitely be listening to the tapes to hear everyone else that I missed.

On a more current note, I came home from my morning writing session at my favorite Starbucks and found my galleys for Vision of Seduction sitting by my front door.  The book is due out August 1st, so this is the last time I get to read through it and make sure all the little kinks are worked out before it goes to print.  So, I’ve already started reading through it and made it to page 50 before I realized I forgot to blog…so here I am!  LOL

I hope everyone is having a great day.  Does anyone have any great stuff going on during their Monday?

Cassie/Tina