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RWA 2010, Wednesday, Literacy Autographing

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Flying sure does make me tired. I spent most of yesterday feeling very slow and inefficient at everything, and eventually gave up and went back to my room and slept. I feel much better now! Here are some pictures of … Continue reading →

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Literacy Autographing at RWA 2010 Pics

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Vivienne Westlake and Beverly Jenkins.Madeline Hunter and Elizabeth Hoyt.K.A. Mitchell.Louise Edwards and and Liz Scheier.Suzanne Enoch.Meagan Hatfield. Per RWA, “The 2010 Readers for Life Literacy Autographing was a huge success with approximately 3,600 attendees and 500 participating authors. This two-hour … Continue reading →

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Win a Kindle2! at the Literacy Autographing, RWA 2010 National Conference

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

At the “Readers for Life” Literacy Autographing tonight (5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Pacific Exhibit Hall at the Dolphin Hotel), I’m participating in a Signature Scavenger Hunt to give away a Kindle2. It’s part of the festivities in Orlando, Florida … Continue reading →

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RWA Nationals Tomorrow!

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I’m leaving for RWA Nationals in Orlando tomorrow. I’m bringing: 1. Business cards; 2. Bookmarks and postcards for The Duke and The Pirate Queen; 3. A list of cell phone numbers, and dates and times of parties and rendezvous; 4. … Continue reading →

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More RWA National Conference 2009

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Nifty Hotel Pictures I couldn’t find a place for these in my posts on the conference, so here they are: a few “artsy” snapshots of the Wardman Marriott. Tomorrow is Snippet Saturday–theme is “openings.” I’ve posted the opening section of … Continue reading →

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RWA National Conference 2009 Report, Part Three

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I loved the hotel gardens, which were filled with beds upon beds of bright red salvia and richly golden marigolds. Friday morning, I got up way too early because I heard one of my roommates saying into the phone, very … Continue reading →

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RWA National Conference 2009 Report, Part Two

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I was most amused to find the hotel had changed one of the mens’ bathrooms into a womens’ bathroom, and as part of the repurposing, they draped and decorated the urinals with flowers and boxes of tissues, so our maidenly … Continue reading →

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RWA National Conference 2009 Report, Part One

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I began my trip to D.C. for RWA Nationals on Wednesday morning at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. I spent the time before my track was announced in snapping pictures of the station’s architecture; I’m there often, but rarely with … Continue reading →

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My thoughts on returning from RWA’s National Conference.

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Q: How many surrealists does it take to change a lightbulb? A: Fish.

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My Top Five Conference Tips (RWA 2009)

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

This year will be only my second RWA National, but I’ve been attending science fiction and fantasy conventions for over two decades now; these are the main things I try to remember. 1. Get cash beforehand. It’s convenient to use … Continue reading →

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