The famous RT Bookovers Convention was recently held at the beautiful Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Jude Pittman and Jamie Hill were pleased to attend representing BWLPP. It was an amazing, whirlwind long weekend meeting authors, other publishers, graphic artists, editors, and yes, even a slew of handsome cover models. 
Jamie's cover model -->
Okay, she stole him because Jude saw him first, and actually had dinner with him Thursday night at the Faery Ball.
After Jamie stole Shane Rice, Jude ended up with:
She kept a tight rein on the chain!
Friday, Jude and Jamie manned a table at Club RT. BWLPP author Vijaya Schartz stopped by to leave some of her wonderful cover flats and postcards for display. There were free books in the goody bag room, author swag galore in promo alley, and all sorts of seminars to attend.
Jamie's choice of a newsletter seminar was pleasantly interrupted by an unexpected visit from author Catherine Coulter, who spoke to the group for about an hour on her publishing journey.
Kate Ryan of RT and author Catherine Coulter
Later that day while Jude hustled up the publishing company, Jamie signed books at the ebook expo with roughly 150 other authors. It was a busy, bustling activity.
Saturday was the huge Barnes and Noble print Book Fair with more than 300 authors, including a few celebrities.
Fan-girl Jamie with Susan Seaforth Hayes and her husband Bill Hayes, who played Julie and Doug Williams on Days of Our Lives for many years. They were there signing a Days retrospective.
BWLPP gave away two lovely baskets, one filled with print books, chocolates, candles and bath items. The second was a Native themed basket created by BWLPP author John Wisdomkeeper. Along with copies of his book The Wisdomkeeper Collection, there were several Native artifacts including a medicine bag and dreamcatcher. It was a truly lovely collection and we thank John for his time and generosity!
The view out the hotel window was incredible.
The amount of author swag received was also staggering!
It was a fast and furious weekend, and one every author and booklover should try to experience if at all possible. The 2012 RT convention will be held in Chicago. Jude and Jamie will be there. How about you?
Thanks for sharing. You brought back memories of the one I attended in St. Louis. I'm coming to Chicago...at least that's the plan. I can drive there from Tennessee. I had my picture taken back then with a hunky Indian. I loved the parties, the dressing up, the good food, the good friends, and I'm still using pens I received back then. :)
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Looks like Jude and Jamie had a blast! Everyone has brought back such wonderful pictures. Who knows...maybe I'll get lucky and be able to attend the one in Chicago
ReplyDeleteIt was so great to meet you guys at RT. We did have a blast. I love this convention. It's always lots of fin besides the business networking angle. Looking forward to Chicago next year... but I'll bring a jacket. Brrrr.
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Thanks for posting about RT, great pictures. Love the humor. Sounds like you had a great time. Wish I could have been there with you. But I am attending a smaller affair in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada, in May. It's 90 miles from my house and I bought a GPS to get there. See, Jude, my confusion also drifts to other areas on my life. -:) Anyway, It should be fun. Looking forward to telling them about my latest suspense novel "Night Corridor" and BWLPP.
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Great recap of the convention. Loved the pictures. Jude, did you bring your guy home? LOL
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures!
ReplyDeleteMaryann, Nope- and neither did I. *Grin* We just brought the pictures!
ReplyDeleteSigh! And here I thought you'd bring me a pressie home. I was sooo looking forward to a new man toy. LOL
ReplyDeleteLooks like you both had a wonderful time.
Hugs