Category Archives: conferences

Not Going to Conference Conference 2011

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Attend Romance Divas’ Annual Not Going to Conference Conference June 28-July 1

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Romance and Academia

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I’m over at the Novelists, Inc. blog today, posting about romance in academia in relation to the IASPR conference in New York City. I’ll be at the conference next week, followed by RWA Nationals, but am not sure of my … Continue reading →

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Times Square/Union Square Restaurants

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

For those who are attending the IASPR and RWA conferences in New York City next week, author Louisa Edwards compiled a list of recommended restaurants for the Times Square area, near the RWA conference hotel. Sarah MacLean offers tips on … Continue reading →

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Planning for RWA 2011

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Next month, at least at the end of next month, I’ll be attending the annual National Conference of the Romance Writers of America; on the same trip, I’m attending IASPR’s conference, so I’ll be staying in two different hotels. Which … Continue reading →

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How to be a Good Panelist

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I recently wrote a couple of posts about moderating panels at conventions and conferences, one on preparing and one on procedures. I realized I should say something about being a panelist, as well. 1. Prepare. At the very least, read … Continue reading →

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Carl Brandon Society Awards, Arisia 2011

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

The event I most enjoyed at Arisia this year was the awards ceremony for The Carl Brandon Society, mostly because of the awesome readings from the awesome winning books. You can check out their blog here. Arisia convention chair Crystal … Continue reading →

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Arisia 2011 Costume Photos!

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

There were so many amazing costumes at Arisia! I could have spent all my free hours there photographing. But since I was often hurrying from one panel to another, I only managed to stop and ask a few of my … Continue reading →

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Arisia 2011 Social Business Report

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I’ll post some photos a little later on, but first, my report! Sort of. It’s more a rambling sort of commentary on the experience. For me, the business is social and, I guess, the social is business. This conference, however … Continue reading →

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How to Moderate a Panel: Procedures

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

In my last post on this topic, I talked about preparing to moderate a panel. Here are some tips on the actual process. 1. Be on time. In fact, be early. It may or may not be your job, but … Continue reading →

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Arisia 2011

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I’m in Boston this weekend, having fun at Arisia. Scroll down for my schedule.

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