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Wild West Vampires
April 27, 2007

Is it morning already?  First up, Cinnamon Bun morning mixer hosted by Mary Janice Davidson, Michele Bardsley and Jackie Kessler.  I think I gained 5 pounds from the aroma alone. 

Next, Urban Fantasy seminar.  The panel consisted of Jim Butcher, Jennifer Armintrout, Keri Arthur, Charlaine Harris, Marjorie Liu, Vicki Pettersson, Jeri Smith-Ready and Miriam Kriss.  Of course, being the crack, cub reporter that I am, I ask just what the heck is "urban fantasy?"  I liked Jim's answer, "contemporary fantasy."  Now that I can wrap my head around.  The other definitions were gritty, not necessarily happily ever after (and we all know how I feel about that), and edgy.  With all the wit and humor from this group, it's no wonder we all love their books.

Time for the RT Awards Luncheon who's winners are picked by RT reviewers.  The list is too long to list here, but I'll put up a link as soon as RT posts it.  Congrats to all the winners (and the losers too, because I liked all the books).

Interviewed Marjorie Liu, Anne Elizabeth, Susan Kearney, Sharon Sala and Charlaine Harris.  What a group of smart, funny, sweet women.  They're all invited over to my place so we can talk some more.

Ran over to a Bookseller's Party hosted by Kate Douglas, Anne Elizabeth, Angela Knight, Jade Lee, Sunny, Shiloh Walker, and Diane Whiteside.  (Yes, I was invited)  Met sexy, Dakota Cassidy who always makes me laugh.  This group of erotic ladies...I mean erotic writers, have a more intense way of looking at romance.  Not for everyone, but I think you should try it...you may like it.  Live a little on the wild side.

Champagne and chocolate evening mixer was hosted by Robin Schone and Renee Bernard.  Needless to say, this drew a happy crowd.

The crowning event is the Vampires of the Wild, Wild West dinner and dance hosted by Heather Graham.  Heather not only feeds the masses, she entertains them with a musical that features cowboy vampire (we are in Houston, after all).  And I can tell you it was absolutely wonderful.  Heather utilizes her whole family and friends in this western that has the werewolf males trying to get along with female vampires.  Great job Heather!

Bottom line:  If a vampire bites a werewolf, does she end up with hair between her teeth?

  
Heather Graham as Belle       

        Patricia Rouse, Sharon Sala and Sasha Lord

Posted by Barbara Vey on April 27, 2007 | Comments (6)