I’ve returned from Roanoke, Virginia and Valley Bookfest. Had a lovely time. Stayed in a beautiful historic hotel. Met some wonderful authors. Heard some very interesting and entertaining presentations. The folks who ran Valley Bookfest did a fantastic job. The media materials – posters, special bookmarks, ads -made me think I should hire the Roanoke Public Library Foundation to do all of my PR from now on.
My fellow fiction authors who spoke were:
*Ellen Byerrum - Ellen is a full-time journalist and author of the Crimes of Fashion mystery series. She’s witty and charming and a great advertisement for her books because you meet her and want to read her work. Her newest, Raiders of the Lost Corset is out. Go buy it.
*Susann Cokal – She’s a professor of creative writing and has two PhDs. And, honestly, she looks like she’s about twenty, so I’m figuring she finished college at age six or something. Publishers Weekly called her newest a “literary bodice ripper” which is not a description you see everyday. Her reviews for Breath and Bones are terrific. Go buy the book.
*Matthew Warner - Matthew writes horror, a genre I admittedly know very little about. His new release sounds more psychological thriller and very interesting. He’s one of those guys you meet and immediately like because he makes you laugh. His newest, Eyes Everywhere, comes out soon, but you can preorder it and make his day now.
And, while you’re buying, don’t forget that Viva Las Bad Boys! still is available for purchase in bulk quantities…
Thank you to Valley Bookfest for the invitation and lovely time.
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Hi HelenKay,
by Becky Mushko August 27th, 2006 at 12:14 pmI really enjoyed your entertaining and informative presentation in Roanoke yesterday. Although I’m not a romance fan, your books are something I’d enjoy and might make a convert of me. I look forward to reading them. Becky Mushko
Sounds as if you enjoyed yourself!
by Estella Kissell August 27th, 2006 at 1:28 pmSounds like a fun time.
I am just finsihing up the first story in VV Las BB. Very good; looking f’d to the 2nd two.
by Pat August 27th, 2006 at 1:30 pmSounds fabulous HelenKay. I’m glad you had a great time.
by Stacy ~ August 27th, 2006 at 1:50 pmBecky – It was lovely to meet you. And, yes, you are on to my evil plan. I want to convert everyone I meet into a romance reader
Pat – Yay! I’m thrilled to hear that. I hope you enjoy the next two VIVA novellas as well. The general consensus is that #2 is the favorite, but others disagree. It will be interesting to hear what you think.
by HelenKay August 27th, 2006 at 3:04 pmsounds fun
by kim h August 28th, 2006 at 12:00 pmWelcome back! Glad you enjoyed yourself.
by Cherie Japp August 28th, 2006 at 1:33 pmgreat to hear all about this weekend.
by pearl August 28th, 2006 at 2:25 pmThe first one was my favorite.
by Pat August 28th, 2006 at 10:42 pm