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Re: Jim at RT Convention
« Reply #75 on: April 18, 2007, 07:55:06 PM »
It's my first con of any sort as well. I've heard that RT is a great time and the atmosphere  is very relaxed .  I think the whole event will be a lot of fun and a wonderful opportunity to meet authors you've enjoyed (like Jim!) and chat and rub elbows with other book lovers.
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Re: Jim at RT Convention
« Reply #76 on: April 18, 2007, 10:29:58 PM »
Oh, you're going to LOVE it, Kirra! It's SOOOO much fun. Very laid-back and easygoing. Wear what you want, fancy or sloppy. Nobody cares.  ;D

Can't wait to meet you guys! I wish I could make it to the Hobbit party, but I already had business plans (yeah, us authors have to work at these things!) But do look me up while you're wandering around or at least at the book signing on Saturday. :) Since Cie couldn't make it (had to cancel because she started a new job) they'll probably seat me in the "C" section. Unless they put Jim and Shannon at a special table (which they tend to do with the BIG authors who will have a long line---and we're hoping for that, right...?  ;D ) I'll be just a few tables away (Bu to Cl should be in shouting distance.)
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« Reply #77 on: April 19, 2007, 01:20:11 AM »
OKay.. maybe I just haven't spent enough time at the website but I didn't  see anything about the signings... so I'm a few hours from Houston... I don't have the money to go to that con (cause I got into the Dragon*con art show!! AHHH!!) but if you don't have purchase a con membership <or whatever they call it> to go to the signing I'd be interested. Can you just puchase access to that? If so what day/time is it? Where do I find the info on it?

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« Reply #78 on: April 19, 2007, 08:23:58 AM »
Kool I can't wait to see the Con...Is there anything that I should beware of ....like food or a type of table er something?? I know people dress up ...is it ...you know  kinda..too out there??
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Re: Jim at RT Convention
« Reply #79 on: April 19, 2007, 11:10:22 AM »
Quote from: knightie on April 19, 2007, 01:20:11 AM
OKay.. maybe I just haven't spent enough time at the website but I didn't  see anything about the signings... so I'm a few hours from Houston... I don't have the money to go to that con (cause I got into the Dragon*con art show!! AHHH!!) but if you don't have purchase a con membership <or whatever they call it> to go to the signing I'd be interested. Can you just puchase access to that? If so what day/time is it? Where do I find the info on it?

Knightie

I believe there is cheaper pass for autographs and such, but I don't know the details. But someone here will. ;)
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Re: Jim at RT Convention
« Reply #80 on: April 19, 2007, 01:04:46 PM »
You can attend the Saturday book signing for $5.00, payable at the door. :) Also you can bring books that you already own to the signing and the authors will be happy to sign them for you. You must have them tagged before you go in so they won't try to charge you for them as you leave. The book signing is very casual and fun and it is great to see all your favorite authors in one place! Be prepared to stand in line for the bestselling authors like Charlaine Harris, Chrstine Feehan and Jim. I found that the earlier you get there the better. I think the book fair opens for the general public usually around 10:00. Hope to see you there! :D
Go to www.romantictimes.com and click on the convention icon.
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Re: Jim at RT Convention
« Reply #81 on: April 19, 2007, 01:56:56 PM »
Quote from: Wolfhowls on April 19, 2007, 08:23:58 AM
Kool I can't wait to see the Con...Is there anything that I should beware of ....like food or a type of table er something?? I know people dress up ...is it ...you know  kinda..too out there??

What BigMama said about the signing. As for food and dress, you'll probably find a lot of beef products and Mexican food (being in Houston this year). Dress is any and everything. Here are a few pics from last year's event in Daytona Beach to give you an idea.  You might find people in business suits:



Or teddys:



Fancy dress:



Or "whatever you throw on":



There are no rules.

Here's what the book signing traditionally looks like. The authors are squeezed into tiny spaces just big enough for a few stacks of books and are side-by-side at long tables that fill the whole room. It's pretty much a madhouse, but you get a diagram of seating when you come in, and the lanes of tables are marked with surname letter (A-C, or De-Dr, etc.)





All in all, it's a great time. I'm sure you'll enjoy it! :)
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« Reply #82 on: April 19, 2007, 02:55:54 PM »
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...ok
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Re: Jim at RT Convention
« Reply #83 on: April 19, 2007, 03:01:54 PM »
Cathy's been to both these type of cons & scifi/fantasy cons, which I think is a whole nuther ballgame.

If you decide to go to A-kon, DFWCon, or Fencon in Dallas, or Aggiecon in College Station, let me know. You may need to be warned about a few things ;)
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« Reply #84 on: April 19, 2007, 03:34:04 PM »
Aggiecon? I'm afraid to even ask.

Does anyone know what books Jim is bringing to sell at his table? I gave one of my sisters several of mine to read and need to go back and fill in my collection.

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Re: Jim at RT Convention
« Reply #85 on: April 19, 2007, 03:37:08 PM »
I was at FenCon last year (and will be again this year.) Yeah, they're TOTALLY different both in size and scope. RT is really one of the biggest cons in the U.S. There are 250-300 authors and over 3,000 attendees (those who paid for the con.) Double that number for spouses and the book signing. Compare that to FenCon, where there were probably 300 people for the whole event.  :o

They're very different, but each one is really fun in their own way. :)
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Re: Jim at RT Convention
« Reply #86 on: April 19, 2007, 03:59:44 PM »
Cathy, let me introduce you to A-kon...15-20k people ;)

And these are small potatoes compared to Dragon Con & Comic Con.

Fencon is amazingly tiny for the rep it has.

DFWCon is an comfortably sized writers con, probably a bit smaller than RT, definately less authors, decidedly more than Fencon.

Aggie-con, btw, is one of the longest running cons. Small, intimate, but guests like Terry Pratchett, Harlan Ellison, etc.
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Re: Jim at RT Convention
« Reply #87 on: April 20, 2007, 01:17:10 AM »
Quote from: BigMama on April 19, 2007, 01:04:46 PM
You can attend the Saturday book signing for $5.00, payable at the door. :) Also you can bring books that you already own to the signing and the authors will be happy to sign them for you. You must have them tagged before you go in so they won't try to charge you for them as you leave. The book signing is very casual and fun and it is great to see all your favorite authors in one place! Be prepared to stand in line for the bestselling authors like Charlaine Harris, Chrstine Feehan and Jim. I found that the earlier you get there the better. I think the book fair opens for the general public usually around 10:00. Hope to see you there! :D
Go to www.romantictimes.com and click on the convention icon.

I will be there on Saturday.  I live close to Houston so it's not far to drive.  I've never been to the RT Con, but I'll be there with a friend who has.  Hopefully I'll get to meet some of you there.  :)
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« Reply #88 on: April 20, 2007, 04:34:00 AM »
Why are all the Cons in Dallas?? ...There's nothing in Dallas aarrrrggghhhhhh
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Re: Jim at RT Convention
« Reply #89 on: April 20, 2007, 11:03:33 AM »
It looks like I won't be able to make dinner Wednesday night after all.  :'(  My +1 may still come, though. 
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