Some of the wonderful moments for me of the RWAmerica conference was the chance to take part in the Literacy Autographing and Berkley signing events. I got to meet some readers I've known via Facebook, Twitter and my newsletter. It was awesome meeting you!
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Fellow Aussie author, Erica Hayes |
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Local Aussie author & RITA finalist! |
From memory, the Literacy Autographing raised a massive $57000 for a local Atlanta charity - an amazing effort!
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Kiwi author, Louisa George |
I also had my own fan-girl moments with some of my favourite authors.
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I met up with Joss Ware again at the Literacy Signing |
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C.L.Wilson, Nancy Northcott & I |
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Meeting Kristin Callihan! |
My luggage was filled with an extra 4kgs of books collected from the free publisher signings - I didn't think I'd picked up so many!
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My writing buddy, Bec McMaster at the Sourcebook signing |
As Chris took part in her Golden Heart experience, the tension grew the closer we came to the Awards Night dinner. I don't know who was more nervous - her or me! LOL It was an awesome moment to see her name and picture up on the large Jumbotron screen in the ballroom!
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Erica Hayes, Chris Taylor, Bec McMaster & Bronwyn Parry on the Awards night |
Celebrating achievements, birthdays and fun times with the Aussie contingent at RWA, Atlanta, GA.
The week in Atlanta went too quickly and I look forward to my next trip to the USA, whenever it may be.
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