Thursday, June 30, 2011

LIVE FROM RWA Part 1


Welcome to a photo extravaganza from the
RWA National Conference in New York City.


And because FREE books are an essential part of conference-- while we aren't talking much in today's photo post, you should!

  • Say hi for a chance at some free book goodies from conference. Winners announced in the Weekend Edition.

  • And we're giving away an extra book package to whoever can identify the most authors/writers/editors/agents in the photos.


Remember here is the info for keeping up to date on the conference activities from your chair at home:


Watch the posting of the 2011 RITA and Golden Heart award winners—as they’re being announced—on Friday, July 1, from 8:00–10:00 p.m. ET on the RWA website (www.rwa.org), Twitter (twitter.com/romancewriters), and Facebook (www.facebook.com/romancewriters).


Follow the RWA tweets at twitter.com/romancewriters (#rwa11 hashtag to get an inside look at what’s happening at the conference.













Debby Giusti & Janet Dean






Friend of Seekerville Marilyn Brandt















Debby Giusti






















Friend of Seekerville Donna Alward











Missy Tippens
















Janet Dean & Mary Connealy








Mary Curry & Tina R








Anita Mae Draper and Cara Lynn James









Okay, here you go...who are these lovely and well known authors with Tina? The first
writes hot single titles and the second is a Love Inspired author.

























More fromNYC tomorrow!!
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67 comments :

  1. Dee Ann W.June 30, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Great photos! Thanks for sharing and enjoy yourself!

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  2. Ann StephensJune 30, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I'm so excited for you, Mary! Hope you're having a terrific time in NY. (Fingers crossed for you on Friday.)

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  3. Patty Smith HallJune 30, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Wow, I'm soooo jealous! LOL I hope all of you have a wonderful time in the BIG APPLE!

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  4. cynthiaJune 30, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Wish I could be at the conference. When it was held in S. F. I learned a lot of new information and met a lot of great people.
    cynthiakchow (at) earthlink (dot) net

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  5. Melissa JagearsJune 30, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    One of these days I'll get a picture of the Statue of Liberty behind me. Hope you are having a great time.

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  6. Hilleary PetersonJune 30, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Yall look like you are having tons funs. Enjoy your conference

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  7. Eva Maria HamiltonJune 30, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Great photos! Continue having fun in NY!!!

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  8. Julie Hilton SteeleJune 30, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    I have been following everyone's adventures on Facebook as well. It is almost like being there, well, sort of...

    Glad for the pictures and hoping the best for all of you be it awards, meeting the right folks, or just having fun there in NYC.

    Peace, Julie

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  9. Helen GrayJune 30, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Not sure if coffee's needed, but here's a pot just in case.

    Love the pics. Keep'em coming.

    What could be better than free books!!

    Helen

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  10. Just Judy's JumblesJune 30, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    It is always neat to connect faces and names. Very seldom do they match up in my head. You all look like your having so much fun! Enjoy

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  11. AusjennyJune 30, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    This is so cool seeing photos of you all in NYC. looks like a great time.

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  12. Glynna KayeJune 30, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I've been to ACFW twice, but never gotten to go to RWA! Maybe SOME DAY! Looks like fun! And congrats again to Melanie & Debby for the first place awards! Now waiting to see what happens in the Golden Heart and RITA...!

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  13. RoseJune 30, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Love the first picture with the Statue of Liberty!

    Thanks for sharing your pictorial experience with us!

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  14. Kirsten LynnJune 30, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Thanks for the pics. Looks like everyone is having a great time.

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  15. Audra HardersJune 30, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    OMG, I'm so jealous! Talk about Left Behind!

    Beautiful pictures. I'm with Melissa, someday I want a picture of the Statue of Liberty (with me the foreground, LOL!)

    Everyone looks lovely, and happy, and AWAKE. Keep sending the pics, guys!!

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  16. Audra HardersJune 30, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Big congratulations to our own Debby and Melanie for their first place wins in the National Readers' Choice Awards!!!!

    WooHoo!!!

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  17. runner10June 30, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Looks like everyone is having a blast. Would love to go someday.
    csdsksds[at]gmail[dot]com

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  18. Julie LessmanJune 30, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    All you gals at RWA are in my fervent prayers ... because, um, that's how I deal with jealousy!!! :)

    Seriously, SOOOOOO thrilled for everyone who got to go to NYC!!! Seeing you guys in pics in front of landmarks is almost like being there ... NOT!!

    ACTUALLY LOVE THE PICS AND LOVE YOU GUYS, SO HAVE A BLAST!!!

    AND SUPER CONGRATS TO DEB AND MEL ON THEIR WINS!!!!

    MARY AND PAMMY? YOU'RE UP NEXT, GIRLS, SO BRING HOME THE GOLD!!!!

    HUGS,
    JULIE

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  19. Jamie AdamsJune 30, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I'm glad you're all having a great time. Loved seeing the pics.

    Jamie Adams

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  20. PatsyJune 30, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Oh my goodness, I wish I were there. Looks like soooo much fun! Love the photos.

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  21. WhitneyJune 30, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Looks like fun! Janet Dean looks so much like a woman I work with. lol. Fun pictures. : )

    road_to_avonlea_17(at)yahoo(dot)com

    -Whitney

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  22. Joanne SherJune 30, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    FUN- enter me please (she says as usual!).

    joanne(at)joannesher(dot)com

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  23. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Good morning Seekerville. I just realized I forgot to add a picture for you to identify. Let me go do that.

    :)

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  24. Jan DrexlerJune 30, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    You all look like you're having so much fun! Keep the updates coming, and I'm looking forward to celebrating when the awards are announced!

    And of course, put me in for the drawing!

    jandrex(at)juno(dot)com

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  25. Linnette Mullin June 30, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Looks great, ladies! Thanks for sharing the pics! :D

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  26. Jodie WolfeJune 30, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Enjoyed seeing a glimpse of your time at the conference.

    Blessings,
    Jodie Wolfe

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  27. May the K9 Spy (and KC Frantzen)June 30, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Julie said it - BRING HOME THE GOLD ladies! Debby and Melanie - way to GO!!!!

    How much fun is this?!

    Oh. It would be more fun to be there with you but how wonderful to be able to celebrate like this. I'd say there will be partying on the Island shortly.

    In fact... Yes! I hear Capt Jack now... Might have to go see...

    Be back...

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  28. Jackie S.June 30, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Hi to all.....have fun and keep safe! Enter me for any drawing!! lol Enjoying the photos!
    jackie.smith[at]dishmail[dot]net

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  29. Mary ConnealyJune 30, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    THIS JUST IN!!!! Love on a Dime by our very own Cara Lynn James is number 19 on the CBA Bestseller List!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  30. Mary ConnealyJune 30, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    byw Hi from new York. I'm hiding in my room paying a FORTUNE for a few minutes of internet. I've got to get back into the throng, I know.

    :)

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  31. Melanie DickersonJune 30, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    No idea who the ladies are, although I'm tempted to peek at the other comments to find out! So glad you guys are having lots of fun! Really wish I could see you all in September. I'm still praying for a miracle!

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  32. Melanie DickersonJune 30, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Oh wow!!! CONGRATS, CARA!!! That is so awesome!

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  33. Melanie DickersonJune 30, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Oh wow!!! CONGRATS, CARA!!! That is so awesome!

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  34. Melanie DickersonJune 30, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Thanks for the congrats! I love you Seekers! LOVE LOVE LOVE

    Some hugs and kisses thrown in.

    Love that you're having fun and love all the pics!

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  35. Vannetta ChapmanJune 30, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    You ladies look awesome! Big hugs and hope to see you at ACFW. : )

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  36. Jessica NelsonJune 30, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Wooohoooo! That's so exciting you're all there together
    I saw I missed a bunch of posts too so I want to throw a Congrats!!! to Pam Hillman and Sandra Lee Smith for your books coming out! :)
    Can't wait to hear more about RWA!

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  37. Eva Maria HamiltonJune 30, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I don't know the first lady, but I think the second is Terri Reed :)

    Hope everyone in NY enjoyed the PJ party!

    Eva Maria Hamilton

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  38. FaithJune 30, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Looks like fun!!!
    Enjoy yourselves!

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  39. PepperJune 30, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    YAY!!! You guys look GREAT! And I'm waving to Mary Curry (another Genesis finalist -Go MARY!!!)

    Congrats to Debbie and Melanie! SOooooo excited!

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  40. The Great AdventureJune 30, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    New York City...what a great place to have a conference! Looks like a lot of fun! I'd love to be entered into the drawings.
    Blessings~Stacey
    travelingstacey(at)bellsouth(dot)net

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  41. CaseyJune 30, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Oh I don't know who either of those lovely ladies with Tina is. Ah well, looks like you guys are having a blast!! Thanks so much for sharing pictures, love, love pictures!! :D

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  42. PepperJune 30, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Congrats, Cara!!! Wow, what a great day!

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  43. Suzie JohnsonJune 30, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    You look like you're having so much fun! I wish I was there! I'm hoping great things happen for all of you while you're there.

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  44. Ruth Logan HerneJune 30, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Oh my stars, this is soooo fun! I love that you're touring around, cruisin' the Big Apple, having fun and NAME DROPPING!!!

    AWESOME!!!!

    Totally in my heart delighted for the bunch o' youse! And your weather looks delightful!

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  45. Cathy ShouseJune 30, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I know! I know! That's NYT Bestselling author Cherry Adair with Tina!

    I would love to be there but thanks for the thrill of seeing someone I met at a much smaller conference: Chicago North RWA's Spring Fling.

    I'm also drinking the celebrity excitement with all the Seekers who are there in NYC. You lucky dogs!

    cathy underscore shouse at yahoo dot com

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  46. CatMomJune 30, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Thanks for sharing pics- - looks like a wonderful time!! And CONGRATS to Debby and Melanie for the awards--YAY!! ~ Hmmm...not sure about the "mystery lady" in the first pic, but I think the 2nd one is Terri Reed? ~ Have FUN!! ~ Hugs, Patti Jo :)

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  47. Linnette Mullin June 30, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Congrats to all you award winning ladies!!! How exciting!

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  48. Pam K.June 30, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Thanks for posting the photos. I also saw some Mary Connealy posted on Facebook. It looks like you are all having lots of fun. I don't recognize the women in the unlabeled photos.
    pmk56[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  49. PatriciaWJune 30, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Woo-hoo! Hope you're having a ball in NYC.

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  50. Susan Anne MasonJune 30, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Thanks for the peek into conference life!

    Sorry, I don't recognize the ladies in the photo, but I did recognize the Seekers!!

    Congrats to everyone! Have a blast.
    Will be thinking of everyone tomorrow night.

    Cheers,
    Sue
    sbmason at sympatico dot ca

    PS. Yay, the postal strike is over and all the bills have come in!!

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  51. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Yes, it is Cherry Adair and Terry Reed! sitting in front of the NY public Lin reading right now! tina

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  52. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    That should have said I was sitting in front of the NY PUBLIC LIBRARY READING. typo alert

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  53. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Oops..Terri Reed. Not Terry. Thanks CatMom, Patti with an i also.

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  54. Sandra LeesmithJune 30, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Wow, What great photos.

    Fun to see your faces and so glad you're having fun fun fun fun fun

    Congrats to Debby and Melanie

    Congrats to Cara also woo hooo

    KEEP ON HAVING FUN FUN FUN

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  55. Pam HillmanJune 30, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    What fun! Love the pics! And I have NO idea who the authors are.

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  56. Pam HillmanJune 30, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Oooohhh, it's hard to believe that the RWA Awards ceremony is TOMORROW night.

    Yikes!

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  57. Pam HillmanJune 30, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Cara! Congrats on being on the CBA Bestseller list! Gotta go find it. That is so awesome!

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  58. Pam HillmanJune 30, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Jessica, thanks for the congrats! Having a book for sale on Amazon, and seeing reviews here and there, and comments is just amazing.

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  59. Walt MussellJune 30, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Great picttures! Wish I was there! One of these days maybe. :-)

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  60. VirginiaJuly 1, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    So great! Congratulations Melanie and Cara!!!!!

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  61. Cindy W.July 1, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    What awesome pictures. I've always wanted to go see the Statue of Liberty. Congratulations to all! How exciting.

    I too think the second picture is of Terri Reed with Tina. The lovely lady in the first picture looks awfully familiar but I just can't place her. I'll probably wake up in the middle of the night and know exactly who she is....

    Smiles & Blessings,
    Cindy W.

    countrybear52[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  62. KayleenJuly 1, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    This conference is such a great opp for writres who strive to provide moral love stories to meet together. Everyone, have fun and give God the glory!

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  63. authorkathyeberlyJuly 1, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Wonderful photos! Looks like fun! Maybe some year I will be able to attend!

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  64. Pat Jeanne DavisJuly 1, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Loved the pics. Looks like everyone is having a great time in the Big Apple. Congratulations to everyone on their successes and to Pam and Sandra on their releases. I'll be thinking of all the Seeker finalists at the awards tonight. Have safe journey back home.

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  65. Tami BrothersJuly 2, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Looks like so much fun!!!

    Thanks so much for sharing!

    Tami

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  66. Marilyn BrantJuly 3, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    *Waving wildly to all the Seekers!*

    I'm still jetlagged and disorganized from the NYC trip, but I just had to say hello to you wonderful ladies. And, Tina, it was SO lovely to finally get to talk with you in person!!!!! More later...until then, hugs all around ;).

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  67. Anita Mae DraperJuly 8, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    I actually thought I was going nuts because I saw a photo of Cara Lynn and I but couldn't recall where. Checked all 500 of my New York photos several times and nada.

    Thank you so much for posting it here.

    Great post btw. :)

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