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.
You’re shy? I’d have never guessed that, Shelley. You come off as being very self-assured and outgoing.
by Susan Helene Gottfried April 8th, 2008 at 5:45 amThanks for the great recommendations, Shelley!
by Kathleen Oxley April 8th, 2008 at 9:16 amI volunteered too for the editors/agent appointments.
by Jennifer McKenzie April 8th, 2008 at 9:57 amI got Friday 1pm-5pm. I’m SO excited!!!!
A How To book for naughty guys - sounds fun.
by Gabriele April 8th, 2008 at 1:13 pmWill have to check Josh out!
by Estella April 8th, 2008 at 1:23 pmSusan - 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.
by Shelley Munro April 8th, 2008 at 2:24 pmDo 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.
by Jane April 8th, 2008 at 4:14 pmHi 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.
by Shelley Munro April 8th, 2008 at 4:27 pm