tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post7775734256811553468..comments2024-03-22T03:27:19.859-04:00Comments on Sourcebooks Casablanca Romance Authors: To RT or not to RT? THAT is the question.....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914920560584429315noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-60511492144459570842009-11-05T09:14:32.209-05:002009-11-05T09:14:32.209-05:00Hmmm, the dumpster seems to be winning out over RT...Hmmm, the dumpster seems to be winning out over RT. I'll have to think about this a bit longer....Cheryl Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464377381132807409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-66418392888926850442009-11-05T07:19:07.298-05:002009-11-05T07:19:07.298-05:00Dumpster. Just toss. You'll feel so much freer...Dumpster. Just toss. You'll feel so much freer.<br /><br />RT - honestly, it's getting rather pricey, BUT, the attendees are your fans. It's definitely seemed to head more towards paranormal and erotic fans, and voila! you write paranormal erotic romance. I think you'd do well. I'm going this year b/c it's within driving distance, but if it were on the west coast, I don't know that I'd be going. I've been for the last 3 years, and I have to say, going this year and being on a panel was a kick since it was my first time as a published author, although IOHH hadn't released yet. I'll really be judging the expense vs. interest generated this year, though. There's another conference just starting up RomCon.net (I think) that looks really promising, so I might switch to that.<br /><br />The cover models... Nice eye candy but some of the attendees don't know that you really shouldn't touch. It gets a tad uncomfortable at times.<br /><br />All that being said, it is one hell of a party and the readers LOVE it!Judi Fennellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12913199632952461638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-26412537383049103002009-11-04T23:51:55.475-05:002009-11-04T23:51:55.475-05:00My son, who lives with me, jokes that there isn...My son, who lives with me, jokes that there isn't a single 'flat spot' in the house---they are all covered with teetering piles of things that I won't let him throw away---and only I know where anything really is. He's sorta right--I also hate to throw anything away, for fear that I may need it someday---but, you know what?? That's all bullshit, because when I need something, I can't find it for all the other hoarded STUFF that clogs up my life...and I AM gonna rent a dumpster again!! It just feels so GOOD to throw away all that stuff, and it makes me aware of the fact that I hoard from a feeling of fear, that I may need something, someday, and won't HAVE it right here---well, I can always go out and GET it if I need it, RIGHT??!! If I give loads of stuff to the Am Vets, and give the clothes to my friends who will fit them and wear them, and have a garage sale or sell some stuff on-line, THEN there will be room for things I want, like more books, and the bookshelves to put them in!! Now there's a positive way to move forward and find a WIN in clearing out the junk!!Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688672020124932668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-37289616553650937022009-11-04T20:29:41.495-05:002009-11-04T20:29:41.495-05:00You see, that's what stops me, Terry. It never...You see, that's what stops me, Terry. It never fails that once I throw something out, I end up needing it!Cheryl Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464377381132807409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-34679808210605932112009-11-04T20:28:17.123-05:002009-11-04T20:28:17.123-05:00The dumpster is sounding better all the time, Suzy...The dumpster is sounding better all the time, Suzy! There's hardly a bare spot to put anything on around here anymore, and I used to be so neat...Cheryl Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464377381132807409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-10818143680045898882009-11-04T20:21:27.987-05:002009-11-04T20:21:27.987-05:00Jessica you nailed it. Very good advice.Jessica you nailed it. Very good advice.diva donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082281967754671607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-32178850184256501692009-11-04T20:20:48.967-05:002009-11-04T20:20:48.967-05:00I've been doing the cleaning out, little by li...I've been doing the cleaning out, little by little. It feels good to get rid of stuff I don't use so that I can FIND the stuff I do need. :) If you go to RT, have a blast! And the cleaning...do it slowly if need be. I hate getting rid of something I needed! :)Terry Spearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788961423817944896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-59461639398512557682009-11-04T20:01:43.289-05:002009-11-04T20:01:43.289-05:00I 'rented' a dumpster once, and it was a V...I 'rented' a dumpster once, and it was a VERY GOOD THING TO DO!! It inspired me to throw away stuff I'd forgotten I had, and made my life much easier, with all the room I cleared out---I'm about due to do it again---I feel so much looser and free-er when they haul the full thing away!! This time I may share it with a neighbor--less cost, but then, less room to chuck things away, too---<br /><br />I love your posts!Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688672020124932668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-36817107694155146512009-11-04T19:45:40.846-05:002009-11-04T19:45:40.846-05:00Excellent advice, Jessica! I believe I'll act ...Excellent advice, Jessica! I believe I'll act on it!Cheryl Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464377381132807409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-43026571806050562092009-11-04T18:02:51.301-05:002009-11-04T18:02:51.301-05:00OK, here we go.
1. You only live once, go to RT.
2...OK, here we go.<br />1. You only live once, go to RT.<br />2. The mess will be there when you get back.<br />3. Call Goodwill and get a tax deduction for donations.<br />4. Then rent a dumpster and get rid of the rest.<br />5. HELLO, chair! You need something to really support your back, it does effect how your legs feel.<br /><br />I know for myself and I'm sure others agree, we want to keep you healthy and writting! Take care of yourself, we need you! I'm sure your family needs you too, but we REALLY need you. Stay healthy. Till next time.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611630330433014861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-24023038805084330492009-11-04T15:56:55.514-05:002009-11-04T15:56:55.514-05:00The garage sale is something I'd like to do, D...The garage sale is something I'd like to do, Donna, but I live back off the road out in the boonies, and I'd rather not advertise that I'm here. My neighbor's house was broken into and ransacked a few days ago, which makes me even more leery.Cheryl Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464377381132807409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-13202785840306807422009-11-04T15:20:41.270-05:002009-11-04T15:20:41.270-05:00Well,
I've been sitting at a desk Publishing L...Well,<br />I've been sitting at a desk Publishing Law Books for 39 yrs. So I have writers Fanny too. And now I'm forced to change my ways. How about a Garage Sale. And then call the Trucks to pick up what's left. And RT sounds like fun. The cavemen part sounds especially Yummy.diva donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082281967754671607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-17460809370245071202009-11-04T13:13:59.453-05:002009-11-04T13:13:59.453-05:00Very true, Linda, but then the house is always her...Very true, Linda, but then the house is always here nagging at me!<br />Love Train, huh? Bet that was interesting!Cheryl Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464377381132807409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-86735881016089154242009-11-04T11:53:39.454-05:002009-11-04T11:53:39.454-05:00Cheryl,
I haven't been to RT in some time and...Cheryl,<br /><br />I haven't been to RT in some time and the wildest RT conference was coupled with the Love Train back in 1983. <br /><br />Consider it more a fancon than a writer's conference, mingle with fans and just flat out have fun and party.<br /><br />As for cleaning out the house? It'll still be there when you get back. :}<br /><br />LindaLinda Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04398941824875217938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-63255094162304738212009-11-04T11:31:55.232-05:002009-11-04T11:31:55.232-05:00I'm probably already too old to go, Amelia, an...I'm probably already too old to go, Amelia, and I've never been! Still, 'fun, exciting, and informative' sounds good! Thanks for your input!Cheryl Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464377381132807409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-86395310663324197942009-11-04T11:15:19.403-05:002009-11-04T11:15:19.403-05:00Too cute, Cheryl! As for clutter, not me, not goin...Too cute, Cheryl! As for clutter, not me, not going to do it. If I don't use it, I get rid of it. As for RT I've been to many. I know that dates me as the oldest Casa author, but I still don't want anyone calling me Grandma! :-) I used to love RT conference. They were fun, exciting and informative, and I'm sure they still are. So maybe it's not that the RT conference got old--maybe I did!<br />AmeliaAmeliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07603588884175706382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-2754997737047769622009-11-04T08:45:51.396-05:002009-11-04T08:45:51.396-05:00Okay! That's two votes for the truck with the ...Okay! That's two votes for the truck with the dumpster and two undecideds on the RT convention. Guess you know what THAT means. I should forgo the convention and clean out my house.<br />Hmmm....convention with cover models vs a dumpster....which would you choose? Odd how these things turn out, isn't it?Cheryl Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464377381132807409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-14961361231886344462009-11-04T07:23:09.490-05:002009-11-04T07:23:09.490-05:00I'm starting to get clutter here XD There'...I'm starting to get clutter here XD There's stuff I don't want to throw away that needs to be thrown away.<br /><br />And I have no insight on the RT convention (Woo models XD) because I love the conventions I personally go to and I don't want to be biased. Great post though :DAnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14100424925273091760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-4950761497838206912009-11-04T07:11:02.148-05:002009-11-04T07:11:02.148-05:00Cheryl,
I love your posts. I have no insights on ...Cheryl,<br /><br />I love your posts. I have no insights on whether to go to RT. But I wanted to tell you that I, too, have had the dream of a truck pulling up to my house. But in my case, it's a UPS truck delivering a chest of gold doubloons.Libby Sternberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01189737938551021370noreply@blogger.com