Sourcebooks Casablanca Romance Authors

Last week was the RT Booklovers Convention, held in Kansas City, MO. It was a very fun conference, and it was so fun to meet up with authors, bloggers, and industry friends. Here are a few things I learned: 10: I’m really jealous of Jaci Burton’s genius marketing idea (our room keys!) 9: But, our marketing department came up with some VERY cute stuff, too (our table in Club RT) 8: Hotel elevators/escalators/floor plans never cease to be far too confusing. 7: Visiting a city that is known for its BBQ is really tough when you’re allergic to tomatoes. 6: Pomegranate mimosas match Susanna Kearsley’s The Firebird perfectly ! 5: I really need to suck it up and start wearing my cute shoes, not just comfortable shoes. ;-) 4: Our authors are adorable! Sara Humphreys Gina Lamm Grace Burrowes and her signing neighbor, Monica Burns Megan Mulry Leanna Renee Hieber 3: EL James (yes, that EL James) really knows how to make an impact !...

By Deb Werksman Editorial Manager Sourcebooks Casablanca For my last blog of the year , I want to take the time to acknowledge and appreciate every single one of my authors (in completely random order ). Your hard work and passion make every success I have possible. C.H. Admirand—I wanted to work with you from the moment I met you—yay! Dreams come true! Mary Wine—a pleasure to work with, always something new up your (magnificent) sleeve Tamara Hogan—world-building ooh la la—I never wanted to come to the end of the story—hurray for trilogies! Something to look forward to. Lydia Dare—wicked sense of humor, brilliant characters, two wonderful women to talk to! You go grrrrllllls! Jill Mansell—you make me laugh and cry at the same time—it’s kind of like the sun shining through a rain shower—rainbows! Leigh Michaels—gorgeous writing, really committed to your craft, a pleasure to spend time with you at RWA Jane Odiwe—elegant, artistic sensibility, and not afraid to go where...