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October 23, 2007

 


The RWA (Romance Writers of America) recently held a contest for libraries to tell how they spread the word about romantic fiction through programs and events or through displays and promotions.  Entries were submitted by librarians from all over the country, and were narrowed down to three finalists in each division.  The finalists were then voted on by RWA members to choose the two winners.  The winning library from each division received $500 and a set of 2007 RITA winning novels.

The Memphis Public Library and Information Center in Memphis, TN, won first place in Division 1 for the library's support of the romance genre through its Book Club Conference and Book Talk radio program.  The Wayne Public Library in Wayne, NJ, won Division 2 for continued, overwhelming focus on its romance fiction collection and romance authors through displays and promotions.  The library staff showcases titles by local romance authors through displays and "Read Locally" pamphlets.  Two high fives for these libraries for the terrific jobs they are doing.  And thanks to Nicole Kennedy for the info.

Tracy Clark emailed me that Between Your Sheets Network of Readers has "exploded" on MySpace.  Tons of people are signing up to help spread the word about BYS hosted authors and their amazing books  Their mission is to repost bulletins to all of their friends about the BYS hosted author events, book releases, book trailers, and newsletters.. BYS would like to thank all those who enthusiastically joined the network. "We are truly humbled by the huge response from MySpace's fantastic readers. If you would like to join this growing phenomena then see our blog on our BYS MySpace page."


DC Stanfa (The Art of Table Dancing) let me know that she has teamed up with author Susan Reinhardt (Don't Sleep With A Bubba:  Unless Your Eggs Are In Wheelchairs) for a humor anthology titled Sex in the Cemetery, and Other Bible Stories.  They are currently looking for humorous stories about relationships, and yes, sex—but it won’t be a sexually explicit book. They favor euphemisms and metaphors when referring to “the act.”  Reinhardt and Stanfa will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the book to The Patty Brisben Foundation— for education and help with women’s sexual health issues.  Here are the guidelines.

And, finally, for those of you who haven't heard yet, I'm venturing into video blogging.  If you want a peek at my first ever practice video, check out my MySpace blog.  I'll also be leaving Thursday for New Orleans to check out K-Con, Sherrilyn Kenyon's amazing fan convention and I'll be bringing the video along.  If all goes well, I'll be able to show and tell you everything that's happening on Bourbon Street.






Bottom Line:  Great, another bag to carry on the plane.  Maybe I'll just strap it around my neck so it's ready at a moment's notice.  No one is safe.

Posted by Barbara Vey on October 23, 2007 | Comments (8)