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The Cherry On Top
I’m on my way to Orlando today for the annual Romance Writers of America conference. As you’re reading this, I’m probably sitting on the plane…grinning.
Or, perhaps, signing books at the Literacy Signing…grinning.
Or meeting up with my friend, Lynn…grinning.
Or simply wandering around the conference resort…grinning.
Yep, that’s right. I’m excited about this trip. Very excited. It’s an action packed four days with meetings (editors, agents, publishing folks), parties (pajama party, karaoke party, cocktail parties, balls, award dinners, etc), and much-needed time with one of my very favorite pals (translation: girl chat…all night long).
You see, being a writer is fun. It really is. But it can be rather isolating at times. So, when an event like this comes along (especially one such as RWA that is a tough act to follow in all regards), it’s a chance to get out and talk with people who actually want to hear about my day. It’s a real boost.
I’m taking my camera this time. And I’ve even promised myself I’ll actually take pictures at all the events (I’m wonderful at bringing my camera, not so good at remembering to use it).
In the meantime, is there something you look forward to each year (either at work or home)? Something that takes you away from the norm for even just a few glorious hours?
~Elizabeth
July 28th, 2010 at 6:29 am
Malice Domestic is my 3-day ‘just me’ thing.
I get to buy boxloads of books (which are supposed to last through Christmas and never make it past June), I discover new authors, learn favorites are writing new series under new names (*ahem*), get to watch newbies immerse themselves (Dru Ann) and in general surround myself in a world that is full of lovely people and lovely books and interesting conversations.
July 28th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Malice and I can’t wait. RWA is in NYC next year so I go to that one.
Aimee, thanks. Did I meet you at Malice?
July 28th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Nope, Dru Ann, sadly, I didn’t get a chance to meet you but several people pointed you out as the NEWBIE and it was so much fun watching you dive in. : )
July 28th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
We’ll definitely have to meet at Malice next year.
July 28th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
LOL next year maybe I’LL get to be the newbie!
July 28th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
We’ll have a ELC fan meetup! : )
July 28th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Right now it’s Bouchercon in San Francisco — WooHoo!!
July 29th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Aimee and Dru, an ELC fan meetup????? Awwww, made my day!!!! We must do that!