THE 25TH ANNUAL ROMANTIC TIMES BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION!
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Monday, April 14 2008.
1000 READERS STEP IT UP IN “THE BURGH” AT THE 25TH ANNUAL BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION
The Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine is celebrating its BOOKLOVERS Convention’s silver anniversary. This is the book industry’s event of the year, featuring TWO public book signings where thousands of readers can meet more than 400 bestselling authors. The extravaganza takes place at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh, April 16-20.
Plus, the BOOKLOVER’s Convention is looking for some of Pittsburgh’s finest hunks to compete in its annual Mr. Romance Pageant. The grand prize is a NYC cover shoot for a Dorchester Publishing romance novel, and a $1,250 cash prize. More than 1,000 women are expected to cheer on the contestants and FREE Books and Prizes will be given away.
The king of covers Fabio and Highlander hunk Adrian Paul will also be there to raise money for their charities.
Writers will learn how-to-write and get published with 125 workshops to choose from covering 16 genres of women’s fiction including: Inter-racial, African-American, Teen Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Erotica, Chick Lit, Mystery/Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Action Adventure, Historical, Category and Series Romance, and Vampire. There is also a special Reader Program with fun workshops led by bestselling authors.
When the sun goes down, the “real” characters come out dressed in outlandish costumes for nightly theme parties—visual for energetic morning or evening live shots, VOs, VO/SOT, and in-studio guests. Individual celebrity authors are available for interviews—radio, newspaper/magazine, and TV like New York Times, USA Today, and national bestsellers Bertrice Small, Heather Graham, Christine Feehan, L.A. Banks, and Brenda Jackson. For a complete list, or to register, visit RTConvention.com.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Wednesday, April 16
Workshops throughout the day.
5-7 pm: E-Book, Independent Publisher and Multimedia Expo with 100 authors
8:30-Midnight: Ellora’s Cave Fantasy Party with 120 their authors and their gorgeous Caveman hunks. Fantasy costumes, music and dancing
Thursday, April 17
10:30-11:30 am: Bad Pirates Get All The Booty. Workshops throughout the day.
4:30-7:00 pm: Wild ‘N’ Wacky Reader Party and Evening Temptation Party.
8:30 pm-midnight: Under the Sea Faery Ball and Costume Competition.
Friday, April 18
8:30-9:30 am: The Nightwalker Stud Muffin Mixer. Workshops throughout the day.
8:30 pm-midnight: Blood and Steel Vampire Ball. Costumes galore
***Saturday, April 19***
9-10 am: Mystery Chix and a Rooster Mixer.
11 am-2 pm: The Largest Public Book Fair, meet more than 300 authors signing.
4-5 pm: Support Our Soldiers Military Mixer—A tribute to those serving in the armed forces, military personnel, military authors, and military families with a special appearance from Fabio
.5-7 pm: The 15th annual Mr. Romance Pageant—Drooling, cheering, and fainting are allowed.
9 pm-midnight: Dorchester Publishers present “These Boots are Made for Strutting party.
Sunday, April 20
11:00-12:30 pm: Samhain Publishers Mixer
5-9 pm: Romance at Twilight comfy/PJ party.
Business of Consumer Publication & Romance Writers of America net revenues reported from 2006 U.S. retail sales.
? Romance novel sales accounted for $1.37 billion dollars. 26.4% overall book sales.
? Sci- Fi/Fantasy $495 million. Mystery $422 million. Mainstream $448 million
? Harlequin is the top selling publisher of romance books with sales of $418 million.
What past host cities are saying about the annual BOOKLOVERS Conventions:
“It’s an under cover of romance...” Orlando Sentinel
“Romance is in the air and in the money…” St. Louis American
“Book fair binds authors and fans…” South City Publications
“You say you read…John Grisham and Michael Crichton? The figures show that the true heavy hitters now are Karen Robards, Susan Kearney, Heather Graham, Laurell K. Hamilton and Sherrilyn Kenyon.” Alton Telegraph
“Book sales brought in $70,000 says Jan Crow of Katy Budget Books”
Houston Business Journal
What some bestselling authors are saying:
“RT connects authors to the most important pulse of inspiration—their readers. Don’t miss the opportunity to get you battery recharged, hear how your characters come to life in the minds of your readers, and be treated with love and affection,” L. A. Banks, national bestselling author of The Vampire Huntress Legends series and Scarface.
“The air is electric and the pace is non-stop! Meeting readers is a special thrill. No matter what's happening, I drop it to attend a Romantic Times convention,” Christina Skye, national bestselling author of the CODE NAME: Navy Seal series.
“Hands down, RT is the best party of the year! It's a time when authors and readers get to let loose, enjoy the eye candy, and leave boredom at the door. Between the workshops and the parties, there's a good mix of work and play. Don't miss it--I never do!” Kayla Perrin, USA Today Bestselling Author of We’ll Never Tell
For more information, visit http://www.rtconvention.com, or call 314-630-5856.