I leave tomorrow for D.C. and RWA's National Conference. Imagine almost two thousand romance writers, the industry's top editors and agents, one hotel, three bars, one hundred workshops, a 300-author book signing event that benefits literacy charities and one spectacular formal awards event very much like the Oscars. Except there's no Hugh Jackman. Or red carpet. And the paparazzi is your critique partner from twelve states away who just borrowed your clear nailpolish to avert a nylon disaster.
This year is my second time with a princess pink Golden Heart finalist ribbon. The first time around, so many strangers asked me about my book, I pitched more than Roger Clemens before his mid-career slump. The opportunities were amazing, the days inspiring (and exhausting). How many other times in a writer's career is it so decidedly optimistic? For all the rejection and years and isolated determination, that pink ribbon of possibility fuels me for whatever pothole-ridden road awaits. And it will await. It always does.
Be good to yourself and others this week. Wednesday and Friday, you'll revisit some older posts, a spectacular display of time travel, don't you think? Okay, maybe not spectacular, but a cool perk of technology,
nevertheless. If you're so inclined,
RWA will be updating their
site as
Golden Heart and
Rita winners are announced or you can follow the ceremony Saturday night (8-10pm EST) via
Twitter. I'll be back next week with tons of photos, including a visit to the
International Spy Museum. I'm channeling my inner
Bond girl, you know.
Bye for now,
InkyLuv
I leave tomorrow for D.C. and RWA's National Conference. Imagine almost two thousand romance writers, the industry's top editors and agents, one hotel, three bars, one hundred workshops, a 300-author book signing event that benefits literacy charities and one spectacular formal awards event very much like the Oscars. Except there's no Hugh Jackman. Or red carpet. And the paparazzi is your critique partner from twelve states away who just borrowed your clear nailpolish to avert a nylon disaster.
Travel well and safely InkyLuv...bring home the gold. I am certain there is a red carpet somewhere in D.C. for you to dazzle them on.
Have a fantastic time! I'll be crossing my fingers for you on Saturday night!
I'll be cheering for you on Saturday night, L.A. :). Best of luck!
Enjoy!
I've offered to let Marilyn use my bullhorn, but I have an extra here. Saturday night I'll be cheering and yelling for you!!!
Woo hoo! Have fun!
Have fun! Can't wait to read about your trip when you get back 🙂
hey lam, all the best to you!
btw - i know i'm a sicko, but i keep seeing testes in that heart award... yeah, i know it's her frilly skirt, but... y'know...
[seconite as word verif don't help]