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RT Booklovers Convention
More than 3,500 fans came out for the Giant Book Fair to meet 600 authors. The RT Booklovers Convention is the book-industry event where you can mix business with pleasure. Attend more than 200 workshops as well as numerous parties and reader events that will keep you informed and in touch while having fun. It's where friends new and old come together to learn about the industry we love and to have fun with authors and fellow book lovers. Authors You'll…
Find out more »Author Panel at Clark County Library
Redefining Romance: On Writing and Publishing Sex, Love & Emotions This workshop features a moderated panel of successful romance and YA authors (Erica Cameron, Lucy D. Briand, Rachel Harris, and Jennifer Allis Provost) from Spencer Hill Press discussing the differences, commonalities and merits of publishing through a small press and a traditional publisher. Writing techniques and how to reach a niche audience will also be discussed.
Find out more »GayRomLit
GayRomLit is an annual retreat that brings together the people who create and celebrate LGBT romance for a one-of-a-kind, must-attend gathering of dynamic, informal, and diverse fun. This year's retreat will occur October 20-23, 2016 at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City. GayRomLit is an annual retreat that brings together the people who create and celebrate LGBT romance for a one-of-a-kind, must-attend gathering of dynamic, informal, and diverse fun. Because the retreat rotates to a new city each year,…
Find out more »Cape Coral High and Barnes & Noble
On Thursday, March 16th from 4 to 6pm, Barnes & Noble is hosting a book signing and panel discussion with 15 of the Top Young Adult Authors. Don't miss out on this one night event! Jamie Ayres, Katherine Blakeney, Erica Cameron, Cinda Williams Chima, Teshelle Combs, Trish Doller, J. Keller Ford, Lauren Gibaldi, PK Hrezo, Case Maynard, Wendy Mills, Amy Christine Parker, Jeff Strand, Jenn Marie Thorne, Jenny Sanchez Torres
Find out more »RT Convention 2017
The RT Booklovers Convention is the book-industry event where you can mix business with pleasure. Attend more than 200 workshops as well as numerous parties and reader events that will keep you informed and in touch while having fun. It's where friends new and old come together to learn about the industry we love and to have fun with authors and fellow book lovers. Fifty percent of conventioneers are first-time RT Convention attendees, and many travel by themselves. However, almost all leave having made new friendships they'll cherish for years to come.
Find out more »Oasis 29
This annual celebration of sci-fi and fantasy will be held in Orlando from May 19th to the 21st! More details coming soon. Check back here or visit the official Oasis 29 site.
Find out more »Orlando Book Festival
The Orlando Book Festival is a day-long celebration of books at the Orlando Public Library. Join us for book signings, panel discussions, and writing workshops. Enjoy keynote addresses from New York Times bestselling authors Adam Silvera and Jonathan Maberry. This event is free and open to the public. View last year's Orlando Book Festival video and check out last year's guests! Schedule (Subject to Change) 10 a.m. | Opening Keynote Adam Silvera 11 am | Panel and Workshop, Session 1 Book Promotion…
Find out more »Worldbuilding Workshop
This event is free for SCBWI members and only $10 for non-members. There are rules to every world, and they interconnect as intricately as a web. An author has to know how these threads knot together in order to help a reader build a bridge from their reality to the book’s. In Erica Cameron’s presentation, we will discuss what worldbuilding is and how to form a world around one key point–concept, setting, character, or other element. In addition to the deep worldbuilding…
Find out more »Challenger Middle School
During the Lit Fest, students will participate in author book talks in classrooms with a dozen young-adult authors from around the country. These events help reinvigorate our students’ enthusiasm for reading by providing them with high-interest books.
Find out more »Cape Coral Literacy Festival
During the Lit Fest, students will participate in author book talks in classrooms with a dozen young-adult authors from around the country. During the last period of the day, festivities will be held outside on the football field and includes a book signing with the authors, games, music, and food. These events help reinvigorate our students’ enthusiasm for reading by providing them with high-interest books.
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