If you’re coming to the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention in Kansas City next week, I’d love to talk to you. Here’s a schedule of where I’ll definitely be found and when. Please stop by and say hello–I’d love to chat!

Wednesday, May 1

COVER MODEL KARAOKE

Come sing along to your favorite hits, with hunky cover models! Join the Smutketeers and the Nine Naughty Novelists, who will be your doo-wop back-up singers, for a fun-filled hour of musical mayhem. There will be gift bags, prizes — and we mentioned the hunky cover models, right?!

3:45pm – 4:45pm

Location: Ballroom Level

Room: New York A

Thursday, May 2

E-BOOK, INDIE PUBLISHER & GRAPHIC NOVEL EXPO

Come meet more than 300 authors whose books are available as e-books, self-published and independent press books. All e-books at this event will be available through All Romance E-Books (ARe).

This event is also open to the public. Tickets are $5.00 and you can purchase a ticket at the door the day of the event.

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Location: Mezzanine Level

Room: Exhibit Hall A

SAMHAIN’S SAFARI

Lions and tigers and shapeshifters… oh my! Enjoy jungle beats, tasty treats and gaming feats with the staff and authors at Samhain Publishing. This year we celebrate all things shapeshifter with food and drink, games, music and prizes including e-readers, Samhain store gift cards and plenty of books. Take a walk on the wild side with us!

6:15pm – 7:45pm

Location:  Lobby Level

Room: Gillham Hall A

Friday, May 3

PROMISE HARBOR BACHELORETTE PARTY

Join the authors of the Promise Harbor Wedding series who’ll be there to play Dirty Minds and give away naughty prizes.

8:00pm -?

“The Bar” (we hope there’s only one)

Saturday, May 4

GIANT BOOK FAIR

Meet more than 400 authors who will autograph books, posters and bookmarks. Bring your “keepers” and have them signed!

The Saturday Giant Book Fair ticket is included in the full general convention registration fee.

This event is also open to the public and can be purchased as an individual ticket for just the Giant Book Fair. You can pre-order a book fair ticket here (Choose Day & Weekend Passes and Individual Tickets in the dropdown menu) or you can purchase a ticket at the door the day of the event. Pre-ordered tickets will be picked up at the hotel on the day of the Giant Book Fair.

You may bring in your books from home to get them autographed, however, they must be checked in and stamped (invisible ink so no damage to your books) before you enter the book fair. Also only two books from home per author are allowed.

PERK FOR FULL CONVENTION ATTENDEES:

Attendees signed up for the entire convention and who have a badge will be allowed to enter the Giant Book Fair 15 minutes earlier (at 10:45am) so they can beat the crowds of local fans waiting to get in to meet the authors.

11:00am – 2:00pm

Location: Mezzanine Level

Room:  Exhibit Hall A

FAN-TASTIC DAY: FAN-TASTIC DAY PARTY

Meet a revolving door of hundreds of authors as they make appearances every 30 minutes in this high-energy event. Be one of the first 500 to sign up and receive a goody bag filled with free books and promotional items. Choose “FAN-tastic Day Pass” when you register for a pass that includes the party, the goody bag (first 500 registrants), the workshops and the Giant Book Fair.

There will be 50+ door prizes, including e-readers, lap desks, books, gift certificates and more!

6:30pm – 7:45pm (I’ll be there from 7:15-7:45pm)

Location:  Ballroom Level

Room:  Chicago, New York, San Francisco