Mr. Munro and I have just returned home from a family dinner – a birthday celebration for my mother-in-law. Now that the family is getting larger it’s difficult to organize everyone, so we were slightly depleted in number, although we managed four generations of family. We’re also expecting two babies in the family – the first to arrive should make an appearance in just over a week. Everyone is excited because it’s a girl after several boys. Anyway, Mr. Munro and I had to go for a walk when we arrived home to shake down our dinners. My eyes were WAY too big.
The form for volunteers at the RWA conference went online today. I decided I’d volunteer and chose the agent/editor appointments plus a few hours on the registration desk. I’m a bit shy, so it’s good for me. That’s what I keep telling myself…
I thought I’d mention the Erotic Romance Blog. Both the blog and the website are full of great information on e-publishing and erotic romance plus the latest market news. I always find the posts interesting and have them on my blog feed.
And finally writer Josh Lanyon has a how-to book available on writing m/m romances. It’s called Man-oh-Man, Writing M-M for Cash and Kinks. It’s definitely worth checking out and is available in e-format from Fictionwise. I recently read my first book by Josh Lanyon called The Dark Horse and enjoyed it very much. He’s a very good writer – lots of emotion and well-rounded characters. He has several books available at Fictionwise and some at Loose ID.
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April 8th, 2008 at 5:45 am · Link
You’re shy? I’d have never guessed that, Shelley. You come off as being very self-assured and outgoing.
April 8th, 2008 at 9:16 am · Link
Thanks for the great recommendations, Shelley!
April 8th, 2008 at 9:57 am · Link
I volunteered too for the editors/agent appointments.
I got Friday 1pm-5pm. I’m SO excited!!!!
April 8th, 2008 at 1:13 pm · Link
A How To book for naughty guys – sounds fun.
April 8th, 2008 at 1:23 pm · Link
Will have to check Josh out!
April 8th, 2008 at 2:24 pm · Link
Susan – I find big groups of people scary
I think it’s because I’m so comfortable in my writing cave!
Hi Kathleen – my pleasure.
Jennifer – I volunteered for the morning session. I’m looking forward to it. Now all I have to do is hurry up and write the book I want to pitch!
Gabriele – LOL – it is fun. I have my copy but haven’t had a chance to do an in-depth read yet.
Estella – Josh really is a good writer. I’ve certainly enjoyed what I’ve read so far.
April 8th, 2008 at 4:14 pm · Link
Do authors give speeches at these conventions? Have are you at public speaking? I’m deathly afraid of speaking in front of a group of people.
April 8th, 2008 at 4:27 pm · Link
Hi Jane – Yes, there are workshops etc at the conference. I didn’t apply to present one this year. Maybe another time. I’ve done a little public speaking. I don’t enjoy it but I manage.