Find me at the RT Booklovers’ Convention!
Tuesday
An RT institution! This year our movie madness gets even more craptastique! Join some of your favorite authors for snark and mayhem as we live-tweet our critiques of a so-awful-it’s-awesome cinematic disaster (hashtag: #RTCC). Wear your PJs and bunny slippers, and don’t miss our Hollywood A-list surprise guests, behind-the-camera stories, prizes and snacks!
Event Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 – 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Location: Lobby Level
Room: Reunion E
Wednesday
Writing Fast: Tips, Tricks and Cautions
The panelists from last year’s standing-room only “Writing a Novel in 30 Days” are back with more advice on dealing with deadlines, time management and meltdowns. It is definitely possible to write a book in a month — and the need can definitely arise for authors pursuing a serious career in today’s fast-paced publishing world. But with a frenzied schedule comes serious stress. Join three multipublished authors in a frank discussion, where they’ll share practical tips for meeting those deadlines, combined with effective tricks for keeping sane during and after the process.
Event Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 – 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Location: Atrium Level (2nd Floor)
Room: Moreno
Sex And Violence: Balancing the Two in Romantic Suspense
Are you writing the next great romantic suspense novel, only to discover you’re not quite sure how much time to spend on the romantic elements versus the suspense elements? Or maybe you’re a reader wondering how your favorite writers find the balance between the sexy scenes and the action sequences in their stories? Either way, this panel is for you! Come spend a little time with us as we look at how some well-known authors keep you breathless — during the chase scenes and between the sheets!
Event Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 – 3:45pm to 4:45pm
Location: Atrium Level (2nd Floor)
Room: Gaston
Thursday
Club RT Author Appearances: Thursday, May 14 – 10:00am
Avon Presents: A Texas Homecoming Craft-Along
Join your favorite authors for a special reader-interaction event, led by editor Tessa Woodward and the Avon Books team! You’ll be the homecoming queen of the RT Convention after you deck out your own pageant sash, and mum’s the word as you swag up your style with a silken, frilly, wearable corsage! A special prize will be awarded by the author judges for the most memorable flair!
Event Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 – 11:15am to 12:15pm
Location: Lobby Level
Room: Reunion E
Working with Multiple Publishers
In the ever-changing publishing landscape, authors are diversifying who they write for, from small presses to self-publishing to traditional. These authors have current contracts with multiple publishers and will give you the pros and the cons of working with more than one house.
Event Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 – 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Atrium Level (2nd Floor)
Room: Reverchon
Friday
Celebrate Contemporary Romance: Booze, Books & More!
Let’s talk billionaires, bikers, bad boys and alphas at a cocktail party to celebrate contemporary romance! Join bestselling authors for chats, giveaways, games and sexy romance … contemporary style.
Event Date: Friday, May 15, 2015 – 11:15am to 12:15pm
Location: Exhibition Level
Room: Cumberland I
1,001 Dark Nights is setting off fireworks! Come join us for a toast, some nibbles and fab swag. Mix and mingle with the brightest lights in the erotic and paranormal genres while you learn their secrets and win prizes at this starstudded event — hosted by the 1,001 Dark Nights co-creators, M.J. Rose and Liz Berry.
Event Date: Friday, May 15, 2015 – 12:20pm to 1:20pm
Location: Lobby Level
Room: Landmark Foyer
The Six Goals of Online Book Promotion and the Tools to Achieve Them
A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen books shares a new perspective on online book promotion. She’ll offer tangible advice and approaches you can implement on your own, all of which will have you using social media more effectively and purposefully.
Event Date: Friday, May 15, 2015 – 2:45pm to 3:45pm
Location: Atrium Level (2nd Floor)
Room: Moreno
Avon Presents A Night In Paris…Texas!
Tout arrive en Texas! Y’all are all invited to join the authors of Avon Books for an exclusive, kick-your-heels-up adventure in the City of Lights…right here in the Lone Star State, home of “The Second Largest Paris in the World!” Join us for a trēs romantique interlude featuring all your favorite Avon, William Morrow, Harper Voyager and Harper Teen authors (list TK), who will be signing copies of some of their most beloved books—just for attendees of the RT Booklovers convention. Be our guest and enjoy beaucoup de vin delicieux, compliments of our co-sponsor Little Black Dress Wines, and a variety of tray-passed sweets and French-style treats! All sweetness and Light, just for one night!
Event Date: Friday, May 15, 2015 – 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Location: Exhibition Level
Room: Marsalis B
Saturday
Giant Book Fair
Event Date: Saturday, May 16, 2015 – 11:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Lobby Level
Room: Landmark Ballroom & Reunion Ballroom
Also: win a Kindle by playing Author Bingo at the book fair! Get all these authors to sign your card to enter! Click on the bingo card image to print it out and bring to RT, or pick up a card from a participating author at the book fair!
The Romantic Suspense and Thriller Author Mega Corral
You don’t want to miss this. There will be free books. There will be swag and swagger. Lots of prizes, including at least three Kindles! It’s a crazy fun roundup of today’s best romantic suspense and thriller authors.
Event Date: Saturday, May 16, 2015 – 4:30pm to 5:45pm
Location: Lobby Level
Room: Reunion D
FAN-Tastic Day Party
Meet a revolving door of hundreds of authors as they make appearances every 30 minutes in this high-energy event. Be one of the first 500 attendees and you’ll receive a goody bag — compliments of Dreamspinner Press —filled with free books and promotional items.
The FAN-tastic Day Party is hosted by Dreamspinner Press, who will be providing cool refreshments and sweet treats for all to enjoy along with lots of free books and giveaways. Meet many of their authors and staff!
Event Date: Saturday, May 16, 2015 – 6:00pm to 6:45 pm
Location: Exhibition Level
Room: Marsalis Hall
Hope to see you there!
Laura
