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Monday NewsMay 4, 2009
I thought Mother's Day came early this year when I went to the Post Office. There was a special gift from Harlequin (more in tomorrow's blog) and a Beverage Warmer from author Dina James who heard me complaining on Twitter about how my tea gets cold before I get to it. I told you Twitter rocks! Go join and thanks Dina...it works wonderfully....hot tea! From author Brenda Novak: Welcome to Brenda Novak's 5th Annual On-line Auction for Diabetes Research. This year we have more amazing items up for auction than ever before. Last year we raised $252,300. Our goal for 2009 is $300,000. In the very first day, we did $42,222. Thank you to all who are participating. (I'm offering a 1 day (24 hours) of blogging on my Beyond Her Book blog. You can add pictures and video. It's a one day only bidding on May 19th 3 p.m.)   From author Sherrilyn Kenyon: I've become a new "Mom" with the hatching of 16 new chicks. No, haven't named them all yet, but they're soft adorable balls of fluff. (Look closely at the picture because they are the same color as the straw...don't you just want to cuddle one?)  From author Danniele Worsham (Writer's Playground): The Heart of Dixie Romance Writers, the northern Alabama Chapter of RWA, hosted its 12th annual Romance Readers Luncheon on May 2, 209. Over 23 romance authors hosted tables and mingled with 170 romance-loving guests. Author Vicki Lewis Thompson held the place of honor and presented an entertaining look into the split personaliltiy authors. Author Linda Howard received the 2009 Heart of Dixie Mentor of the Year Award. From Jeania Uplinger, VP Sales and Promotions, Jasmine-Jade Enterprises: Are you ready to “kick it up a notch” in 2009?  Make plans right now to attend the most exciting event of the year—the first-ever ROMANTICON! This is not a conference you’ll want to hear about after the fact, that’s for sure!Jasmine-Jade Enterprises, parent company of Ellora’s Cave, Cerridwen Press and The Lotus Circle, is pulling out all the stops to entertain, educate and empower every ROMANTICON attendee. Each day has been planned to give you plenty of opportunities to play, chat with your favorite authors, mingle with cover models and finally meet all those people you talk to on the blogs. Beyond parties and networking, dozens of workshops for published and aspiring writers have been customized with your suggestions in mind. Readers and those fascinated with all things psychic will also have a plethora of interpersonal activities to choose from. (Joysann will be attending this and reporting back. I'll be at another conference, so dual coverage)  From children’s author Janet Halfmann: To celebrate Children’s Book Week, the South Milwaukee Public Library will feature authors Janet Halfmann and Gibbs Davis and illustrators Carol Schwarz and Jeff Miracola. This event promises to be a fun night of stories and artwork on May 12th from 6-8 p.m.
Special Monday feature added: Due to popular demand, I'll now post on Mondays any contests that authors are having on their website. Here's your chance to win big. Visit these authors: Joy Nash: Joy Nash's Countdown to Summer: Win books by Joy Nash, Jennifer Ashley and Emily Bryan this week! Kira Sinclair: What Happens in Vegas Contest giving away lots of goodies and a signed copy of my newest book Afterburn Cindy Proctor-King: Silhouette Special Edition author Mary J. Forbes is giving away your choice of one title in her latest trilogy on Cindy Procter-King's blog, Tuesday, May 5th. Angie Fox: Author Angie Fox is letting one lucky reader name a character in her next book. Kristie Leigh Maguire: Kristie is having a contest and will give away an autographed copy of one of her novels! Bitten by Books: Welcome to the beginning of what will prove to be the biggest, most monstrous birthday celebration of it’s kind! PRIZES, SWAG, FREE BOOKS, ARC’S, INTERVIEWS, REVIEWS, CONTESTS, AWARDS, POLLS, GUEST BLOGS, VIDEOS, AND MUCH MUCH MORE (can you tell we are excited?) Brenday Novak: From now through June 30, win a trip to Sonoma, CA including airfare and hotel stay and an autographed ARC of The Perfect Couple (winner announced July 1, 2009) Anyone interested in being included in this Monday Feature may email me at barbaravey@gmail.com. Include one sentence to describe your giveaway and your website address. Subject of email: Monday Giveaway Bottom Line: He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever ~ Chinese Proverb Posted by Barbara Vey on May 4, 2009 | Comments (21)
May 4, 2009
In response to: Monday News Amanda commented: Free stuff...two of my favorite words. Off to enter. Happy Monday all!
May 4, 2009
In response to: Monday News Edie Ramer commented: I love this new feature. Thanks for sharing all the news!
May 4, 2009
In response to: Monday News Christine McKay commented: Having been unable to attend the RT Convention, I'm already signed up for Romanticon and looking forward to meeting everyone. (P.S. Thanks for posting the picture of Hugh Jackman - made my morning)
May 4, 2009
In response to: Monday News Christine McKay commented: Having been unable to attend the RT Convention, I'm already signed up for Romanticon and looking forward to meeting everyone. (P.S. Thanks for posting the picture of Hugh Jackman - made my morning)
May 4, 2009
In response to: Monday News Alana Abbott commented: Great new feature! Thanks Barbara!
May 4, 2009
In response to: Monday News Brooke London commented: Can't wait for RomantiCon! I went to RT this year for the first time - loved meeting all the authors, readers, agents, editors and the wonderful people at Ellora's Cave who have been so incredibly supportive!
May 4, 2009
In response to: Monday News Marilyn AKA Playground Monitor commented: Love the new Monday format and thanks for including out Readers' Luncheon. It's a great event every year for both the authors and readers.
May 4, 2009
In response to: Monday News J. Hali commented: I'm looking forward to attending the first ever RomantiCon. Thanks for sharing the news.
May 4, 2009
In response to: Monday News Jan Springer commented: I'm an author with Ellora's Cave and I'll be attending Ellora's Cave's first Romanticon! I'm so excited about meeting readers, authors and aspiring writers!
May 4, 2009
In response to: Monday News Ann Jacobs commented: Having just recovered from a fantastic trip to RT, I'm now looking forward to Romanticon, hoping to get face time with more readers, authors and miscellaneous lovers of my kind of romance!
May 4, 2009
In response to: Monday News Samantha Kane commented: I'm looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones (including Joysann) at EC's Romanticon in October. I'll be doing a panel/workshop, sponsoring a dance contest, and signing books. See you there!
May 4, 2009
In response to: Monday News Danniele AKA Playground Angel commented: Barbara, Thanks for including the information about our luncheon! We had a wonderful time and Vicki Lewis Thompson is a funny, inspirational speaker. If you ever have the chance to meet her, do. She's a great lady.
May 4, 2009
In response to: Monday News violet s commented: Thank you Barbara--these notes on authors/upcoming events are great! I so enjoy your blog every morning!
May 4, 2009
In response to: Monday News Ramona Richards commented: Love the photo from the Heart of Dixie Reader's Luncheon. I had a BLAST on Saturday, and I highly recommend the luncheon for any reader or writer who can get to it. (More shots of it on my Facebook page, btw.)
May 4, 2009
In response to: Monday News Ramona Richards commented: Love the photo from the Heart of Dixie Reader's Luncheon. I had a BLAST on Saturday, and I highly recommend the luncheon for any reader or writer who can get to it. (More shots of it on my Facebook page, btw.)
May 4, 2009
In response to: Monday News Dina James commented: You're very welcome, Barbara! Cold tea is a very sad thing! Unless, you know, it's a hot day and the tea is iced and is supposed to be cold. Then it's yummy!
May 5, 2009
In response to: Monday News TarotByArwen commented: Whee on the baby chicks! Too precious! I can't make Romanticon (family reunion exact same time) but the other half of Marilu Mann will be there with bells on. It's going to be a blast!
May 5, 2009
In response to: Monday News GoodnightSirene@aim.com commented: I hadn't planned on two conferences this year, but this is the FIRST ever Romanticon. I wouldn't miss it! I have five months to prepare - How exciting!
May 5, 2009
In response to: Monday News Adele Dubois commented: I'm ready for RomantiCon! Looking forward to chatting with readers and meeting other Ellora's Cave authors. See you in October!
May 5, 2009
In response to: Monday News Cris Anson commented: Since I couldn't go to RT this year, I can't wait for RomantiCon. I look forward to saying hello to other Ellora's Cave and Cerridwen authors, and especially to meeting readers.
May 6, 2009
In response to: Monday News Janet Halfmann commented: Barbara, thanks so much for including the Author/Illustrator event for Children's Book Week at the South Milwaukee Public Library. Hope to see you and lots of others at this free story time and art party!
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