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Readers on the River 2019

Readers on the River is a two-day reader event featuring panels and parties, a special plated luncheon with J.R. Ward, a signing with all attending authors, a 1,001 Dark Nights Sparkler, swag and surprises for all attendees!

RWA – 2018

Join Romance Writers of America for RWA2018 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colorado, July 18–21.

The RWA Conference is the place where career-focused romance writers gather to make lasting connections and grow their careers—and so much more. When 2,000 romance writers and industry professionals assemble in one place, the sense of community is undeniable.

At the conference, career-focused romance writers can anticipate:

  • education and information,
  • networking with fellow writers,
  • interaction with editors, agents, publishers, vendors, retailers, and other romance publishing industry professionals.

Readers on the River with JR Ward

A two-day reader event filled with panels and parties, a special plated luncheon with J.R. Ward, a signing with all attending authors, a 1,001 Dark Nights Sparkler, swag and surprises!

Books I will have with me at Readers on the River are below. If you’d like anything else signed, you’ll either have to bring it with you or some will be on the website’s preorder form. 

I’m not doing a full preorder, BUT this is the FIRST time I’m signing some of these books EVER at a signing. It’s a big deal. LOL

A Taste for a Mate
Stolen and Forgiven
Charmed Spirits
Dust of My Wings
Tattered Loyalties
Delicate Ink
Love Restored
Fallen Ink
Restless Ink
Whiskey Secrets
Whiskey Reveals

Schedule:

FRIDAY:

– Opening keynote interview with J.R. Ward
– Sparkler event featuring the 1,001 Dark Nights authors
– Mix & Mingle cocktail party (which will have a cash bar & DJ!)

SATURDAY:

– Coffee & Cupcake social for attendees to kick off the day!
– 3 hours of panel programming featuring the 1,001 Dark Nights authors
– A reader Q&A session with author J.R. Ward + plated luncheon for attendees! *All authors will be in attendance for this event. *More info to come about how to win a chance to sit at your favorite author’s table during the luncheon!
– Book Signing featuring all attending authors
– After party event featuring an 80’s cover band, photo booth, and more!

RWA 2017

Join Romance Writers of America for RWA2017, July 26–29, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.

The RWA Conference is the place where career-focused romance writers gather to make lasting connections and grow their careers—and so much more. When 2,000 romance writers and industry professionals assemble in one place, the sense of community is undeniable.

At the conference, career-focused romance writers can anticipate:

  • education and information,
  • networking with fellow writers,
  • interaction with editors, agents, publishers, vendors, retailers, and other romance publishing industry professionals.

My schedule of events:

Thursday July 27th:

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. INDIE AUTHOR SIGNING

Friday July 28th:

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Seeking Your Voice throughout Multiple Series and Pen Names PANEL

Speakers: Christi Barth, Avery Flynn, Kimberly Kincaid, Leslye Penelope, and Carrie Ann Ryan
Saturday July 29th:

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Take Your Self-Published Success to the Next Level PANEL

Speakers: Avery Flynn, Erin Nicholas, and Carrie Ann Ryan

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. “Readers for Life” Literacy Autographing SIGNING

1001 Dark Nights Cruise

4 Night Caribbean Cruise on the Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas.
Departing 11 January 2018 from Tampa, FL
with Port of Call: Cozumel, Mexico.

Each guest will receive the following: 
Welcome package including:
* 1001 Dark Nights Collector tote bag
* Two – 1001 Dark Nights novellas from attending authors (print versions)
* One-of-a-kind 1001 Dark Nights Cruise t-shirt
*  VIP Lanyard that provides entrance to all 1001 Dark Nights onboard events
* 1001 Dark Nights swag, including limited edition cruise memorabilia
* Lots of author goodies!
And More!* Exclusive panel discussions and book signings
     * Personalized activities with the authors (specific events TBD)
     * Dinner each night with a different author – authors will rotate among attendee dining tables each evening
* Special meet and greet time with Dark Nights Discovery authors

     * Individual and group photo with all authors
Exclusive mingle events with the authors
Entry into final-day drawing for exclusive gift baskets filled with Dark Nights goodies and more!


ITINERARY AND EXCURSION

Day 1 – January 11 – Depart Tampa, Florida

When you arrive onboard the ship, you will register at the 1001 Dark Nights desk located on deck (8 or 10), next to the elevators. You will receive your welcome package and a detailed itinerary containing the locations for all group-shipboard activities.  After a general shipboard orientation, you will join us for our welcome meeting and a special “meet and greet” with the authors before dinner.  During dinner, relax and enjoy the company of other guests and one of your favorite 1001 Dark Nights authors at your VIP table.

Day 2 – January 12 – At Sea

After breakfast, a photographer will be waiting to take your photo with all of the authors.  In addition, we will take a group shot of everyone together.  Both VIP photos are included in your package.  In the afternoon, join us for the first of three author-panel discussions and book signings to be held onboard.  Enjoy dinner with fellow attendees and a different author at your exclusive table, followed by the onboard entertainment show.

Day 3 – January 13 – Cozumel

Enjoy an excursion to Cozumel, provided by Royal Caribbean, or other shipboard amenities and activities.
**Personalized activities/excursions with the authors TBD

Day 4 – January 14 – At Sea

After breakfast, enjoy a panel discussion featuring all attending authors, where you will have the opportunity to ask questions of the authors AND be entered into a drawing to WIN some incredible PRIZES courtesy of the 1001 Dark Nights publishers and authors!  After lunch, we will have our third author panel and book signing.  Later, enjoy another wonderful dinner with an author.  Following dinner, the ship will provide the evening entertainment.

Day 5 – January 15 – Return Tampa, Florida

You will disembark the ship for the return home leaving with loads of great prizes, new friends and wonderful memories!