Abby meets Fabio and goes for the abs
I checked in early to the Wisconsin Romance Writers Conference because I love meeting people when they first come in. Everyone is so happy to be there among their own kind. Families do not always understand the connection that authors/editors/agents have with books. There’s just some kind of magic that happens when they all get together and speak a language all their own. Almost like a family reunion…just a different kind of family.
Lucky for me I ran into Amy because I totally forgot my make-up. Not that I wear a lot, but enough that I don’t look like a ghost on pictures. So Amy ran me to Walgreens which was just a block away (and really, isn’t there a Walgreens on almost every corner?). Once we got in there, it didn’t stop with the make-up. I forgot my curling iron (on sale for $7.99) and a travel hair spray and deodorant (and you can never have too much deodorant). Then we found we need a 12 pack of Diet Coke because, I’m sorry, but 2 bucks for a 12 ounce can is way beyond my sensibilities and besides, there’s a refridgerator in my suite (along with a microwave). I think I’ll just move in here, especially with the maid service.
Once we got back to the hotel, I caught up with conference speaker Cathy Maxwell and Avon Editor Tessa Woodward. We ran over to Champs (a sports bar/restaurant) and bonded over books, baseball and blogs.
Scott Egan, Victoria Curran, Natalie Fischer, Tessa Woodward
The agent/editor panel was packed as they were grilled about all things publishing. Harlequin SuperRomance Editor Victoria Curran said the only thing she didn’t want to see was the death of a kitten or puppy and feels chick lit is dead. Natalie Fischer of the Sandra Dykstra Literary Agency, on the other hand, feels that chick lit is grown up and in their 30′s. Looking for paranormal and fun, new contemporary, especially with a home town feel is Tessa Woodward of Avon. Scott Egan of the Greyhaus Literary Agency is not a fan of angels and demons when they are just remakes of vampires and werewolves. He’s looking for something unique and different and says contemporaries are not dead. The most questions revolved around e-books and how they are affecting the market. The consensus was that e-books are great, but regular books will be around for a long time.
Ian Day, Vince Milewski, Mark Allen, Fabio, Dave Berger, Dave Sparks, Lyle Crawford Maryniak
Afterward, it was time for the Dessert Reception. Kilt clad ambassadors sold raffle tickets and posed for pictures. Scotland native Ian Day entertained the crowd with several Scottish songs. Once again, I didn’t win a basket, but they are giving away more tomorrow. I can always hope.
Bottom Line: With all the money I’ve spent on raffle tickets, I could have bought all the things in the baskets by now…but then again, the money does go to charity.
I really hope you finally win one of those baskets, lol. Wish I could have went to this one, in my own backyard too.
I don’t know how these work or if readers can also go,so I’l have to call you sometime and ask you about them. At least the weather is nicer this wknd. And funny you don’t live that far but treaing it like you’re in another town. Have fun!!
Wow! Looks like a fun time. Anywhere with Fabio and kilted men looks like a great place to be.
Having the Scottish gentlemen there was inspiring. They were charming and the tales they told were wonderful.
I loved the Scottish men, too. Especially their song and dance. Morganne MacDonald, the one lone woman member (and WisRWA member), looked good in her kilt too.
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