Saturday, July 25, 2009

NO Blogging National in 2010

Over the three years of doing the blog (for about a month each year), the daily visit numbers declined from thousands per day to just a few hundred. I think that's a great sign of an increasingly tech-savvy RWA membership and also of a sharply decreased demand for this blog.

Enjoy Nashville. :)

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Thursday, July 23

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In the spirit of romance and celebrating love, here is an AWESOME video:
JK Wedding Entrance Dance
Victoria Janssen: RWA National Conference 2009 Report, Part Three
AccessRomance: Post National Glow
Nights of Passion: RWA Nationals
Tessa Dare: RWA Conference Roundup, Part 2
Trish Milburn & Tricia Mills : Back From National
Writing Away on Cedar Key: Post Washington & RWA ~
Kay Stockham: More Pics
The Writing Playground: Conference Frenzy
Aunt Cindy Explains It All: Debuts That Rock & RWA National
Sizzling Pens: Shock and awe, part two | Shock and awe

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Wednesday, 22 July

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Victoria Janssen: RWA National Conference 2009 Report, Part One | RWA National Conference 2009 Report, Part Two
AccessRomance: FanGirl in DC!
Being Bonnie Vanak: What I learned at RWA 09
Brianna's Mommy: Passionate Ink speech
DeeCeeTalks: There's a Mouse in my House
The Goddess Blogs: So Not Me
Gossamer Obsessions: AnimeJune's Big-Ass RWA Post: Sunday - "Afterglow" | AnimeJune's Big-Ass RWA Post: Saturday - "The Forbidden Fire Alarm and the Angry Marine's Virgin Blogger Mistress"
NineteenTeen: Blogging from RWA National, Part 3: History Geeks on the Loose
Shaymless Aymless's Thoughts on Books and Life : RWA in Reflection
The Misadventures of Super_Librarian: Photographic Evidence

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Tuesday, 21 July

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Access Romance: Jackie Kessler's Top Five Convention Tips
Boys.Books.Buzz: More From DC! | There's a new Buzz Girl!
Casablanca Authors: There Will Be Tears | RWA 2009—Truly Serendipitous
The Goddess Blogs: Congratulations, RACHEL GIBSON!
Dear Author: The State of Romance Post RWA Nationals 2009: It’s Rocky Out There | RWA 2009 Nationals Summary
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books : Bags! Big Huge Romancey Bags! (SO bummed I missed the chance to enter this contest!)
The Misadventures of Super Librarian: The Last Day
PubRants: Wrapping UP RWA
PW: Beyond Her Book: RWA: Golden Hearts and Ritas | RWA: Parties, Parties and more Parties

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Sunday, July 19, 2009

Sunday, July 19

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Blaze Authors Blog: True Romance at RWA
Casablanca Authors: Reflections on my first RWA National Conference
DeeCeeTalks: Friday and Goodbye
Lust in Time: Post Nationals update
Lusty Reader: Romantic Friday Evening at RWA09
Mitzi Writes: The Best GH/RITA Ceremony Moment.. | Saturday Night | Long and Interesting Day at RWA | Too Hot to Handle!!
NineteenTeen: Blogging from RWA National, Part 2: I Dub Thee . . .
Ramblings on Romance, Etc.: Day 6
Sara Ramsey: RWA Nationals: Golden Heart Win!
Heart to Heart: Sweet Dreams | InspiR(ITA)ed! | Exclusive!: Eye Spy Sexy Jo Davis Dish -- And a Super-Hot Exclusive Excerpt
Dear Author: 2009 RITA Award Discussion | RITA Discussion Open Thread Congratulations
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books: Overheard at RWA

GREAT parallel conferences on the Web
Paperback Writer: Left Behind and Loving It
Galaxy Express: Parallel Universe
Trish Wylie: Not At Nationals
Red Neck Romance: Not Going to Conference
Romance Divas: Not Going to Conference (requires log-in)
In August: The Muse Online Conference

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Saturday, July 18, 2009

RITA and Golden Heart results

RITA
2009 RWA Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award to Alison Hart aka Jennifer Greene.

GOLDEN HEART

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Friday, July 17, 2009

Saturday, July 18

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Live, continuous updates via Twitter feeds(remember to refresh)
RWA conference | Photos
RWA envy
Romance Radio
6 pm update
Ally Carter: The differences between writing for adults and teens
RWA Workshop Handouts
NPR: A Love Affair With The Romance Novel | The Summer of Love
Being Bonnie Vanak: Jennie Crusie, fire alarm..and thief?
Happily Forever After: RWA 2009: Recap Friday (Blogger Dinner)
A Low Profile: (scroll down) RWA Quote of the Day: "My feet are killing me"
Nobody Asked Me: Bare Bones & Completely Random Stuff
My Christian Fiction Blog : Harlequin Party!!
Nose In A Book: RWA for Lisabea
The Seekers: Seekerville Sticky-Note Weekend
Jean Marie's Domain: Visiting with friends at the conference

Afternoon update
DeeCeeTalks: Nationals Checklist, and a few other things...
I'd Type a Little Faster: Last Day of RWA
Nights of Passion: Mason at RWA National
Plots and Thoughts: RWA Update--Friday
Risky Regencies: Meet the Riskies today in DC
Heart to Heart: Who's Bad?
Caridad Pineiro: Rockin’ Day at RWA!
Jill Shalvis: How To Impress Your Boss
Fresh Fiction: Photos

Morning update
Mitzi Writes: News of the Day | Party Time?
Heart to Heart: My Master and Command(o)er
Katy Cooper: Adventure At Every Turn
RT Book Reviews: RT at RWA 2009: Author Leigh Greenwood
The Pink Heart Society: A quick post sans photos...
Romance Bandits: People Who "Get It"
The Misadventures of Super Librarian: Pleasant Surprises
The Washington Post: When Romance Writers Gather, The Plot Quickens

GREAT parallel conferences on the Web
Paperback Writer: Left Behind and Loving It
Galaxy Express: Parallel Universe
Trish Wylie: Not At Nationals
Red Neck Romance: Not Going to Conference
Romance Divas: Not Going to Conference (requires log-in)
In August: The Muse Online Conference

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Favorite quotes tweeted by conference attendees

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Will be updating each day, add your favs in comments.

"Bad hair, sore feet, cheeseburger in paradise, happy heart. Can't wait to see what the rest of the night brings!"
--Liane Gentry Skye

"The biggest hits this conference? Wild stories about Sandra Lee and Yetis."
--Heather Osborn

"Shame can kill the imagination. It's hard to keep writing in the face of cultural derision."
--Eloisa James

"Some say writing is its own reward. I write for money, but writing for money is not so bad, especially when that writing brings you joy."
--Eloisa James

"Let go of the anger, hang on to the good lessons."
--Eloisa James

"Cows are the Devil's handmaidens."
--Linda Howard

"She was a stupid slut, bless her heart."
--Linda Howard

"I always thought writing erotica was its own reward."
--Pam Rosenthal

"[On porn vs. erotica] If it takes two hands to hold the book, it's erotica."
--Janet Mullany

"They're not buying writers, they're buying ideas."
--Madeleine Hunter

"Every writer needs an editor. I don't care how good you are or think you are."
--Nora Roberts

"Every time I hear writers talk about 'the muse,' I just want to bitch-slap them. It's a job. Do your job."
--Nora Roberts

Forgive me for not crediting every person who tweeted each quote, the list just got too long and too time-consuming to update and verify.

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Friday, July 17


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Live, continuous updates via Twitter feeds(remember to refresh)
RWA conference | Photos
RWA envy
Romance Radio

Not a lot being posted. Hard to blog when you're burning the candle at both ends. :)

7:30 pm update (final update for today)
Romantic Times magazine: RT at RWA 2009: Kathe Robin's Fans
Pub Rants: News From The Floor
Heart to Heart: That's What She Said
Stringing Beads: AGM, Workshops, & Death by Chocolate
Writer's Diary: Reporting from RWA
The Writing Playground: Everybody Dance Now

4:45 pm update
Romantic Times magazine: RT at RWA 2009: Kathe Robin's Fans
Pub Rants: News From The Floor

1:45 pm update
Babbling about Books, and More: 2009 RWA Nationals- Day Two *Author Signing and Mho Gets Some Love*
Being Bonnie Vanak: Books, books, books at HQ signing
Kelly Writes: RWA - Wednesday and Thursday
A Low Profile: (scroll down) Rommance Quote For The Day
Mitzi Writes: Friday Morning
Plotmonkeys: Jungle Madness Friday
Ramblings on Romance, Etc.: Day 5, Part 1
Smart Bitches, Trashy Novels: RWA Mini Recap
Story Broads: Having a Blast!
I Am Procrastinating: RWA Conference Check In
Romance University: Adrienne’s Special Report from DC
PW: Beyond Her Book: RWA: Death by Chocolate
Scorched Sheets: Rogue Digital Workshop

11:30 am update
DeeCeeTalks: Ahhh... The Cherries!
Plots and Thoughts: RWA Updates--Thursdays
Caridad Pineiro: Rebels at RWA
Sizzling Pens: Live from DC (kind of)
Bookends, LLC: RWA--Friday--Publishing News
The Misadventures of Super Librarian: Live From D.C. It's Jerry Springer!

7:00 am update
The Goddess Blogs: Why I LOVE RWA
Mitzi Writes: Moonlight Madness | From the Basement to the Penthouse
The Pink Heart Society: Romance Authors take Washington Post by storm
Ramblings on Romance Etcetera, Etcetera : Day 4
Romance Bandits: The Do’s and Don’ts of Conferences
Ramblings about Books and Book Love : RWA Day 1+
Romance Times magazine: RT at RWA 2009: Meeting Authors

GREAT parallel conferences on the Web
Paperback Writer: Left Behind and Loving It
Galaxy Express: Parallel Universe
Trish Wylie: Not At Nationals
Red Neck Romance: Not Going to Conference
Romance Divas: Not Going to Conference (requires log-in)
In August: The Muse Online Conference

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Thursday, July 16

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Live, continuous updates via Twitter feeds(remember to refresh)
RWA conference | Photos
RWA envy
"Cows are the Devil's handmaidens."
Romance Radio

8:45 pm update (final update for today)
DeeCeeTalks: Anne Stuart is just...
Happily Forever After: AHHHHHHH!!! Fangirl Moment!!! | The Bloggers
Katy Cooper: Bang For My Buck
Mitzi Writes: Meals...
Nobody Asked Me: A Quick Update
Nose In A Book: Famous Authors Converge

5:30 pm update
Dear Author: RWA Midday Summary
Mitzi Writes: My circuits are overloading, so...
Heart to Heart: Nosh Your Ordinary Day
Romantic Times magazine: RT at RWA 2009: Meeting Authors
Older Twitter feeds: RWA Annual General Meeting | Digital initiatives | Rogue digital conference
Sizzling Pens: Leavin'
Story Broads: The Day Is Here!!
Deadline Hellions: Hellion Pleasures: Writers' Conference!
Tote Bags 'n' Blogs: Leaving on a Jet Plane

3:45 pm update
The Examiner: Jennifer Greene to receive 2009 Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award
The Seekers: Talking to Editors and Agents at conferences
DeeCeeTalks: The Keeper of The Nuts... | Catching up on Nationals...
Michelle Willingham: RWA Literacy Signing
The (Mis)Adventures of a Single City Chick : DC Trip, Day Three: I am not an animal! | DC Trip, Day Two: Red is NOT your color | DC Trip, Day One: No, that's NOT the White House
Moody Muses: DC Bound | Sightseeing at RWA Nationals
A Low Profile: (scroll down for posts) Quick RWA Yay | RWA Quote of the Week
Nose In A Book: Show of Hands | And...

1:30 pm update
Marcia Colette: RWA Conference from the Cheap Seats
Writers at Play: Memories
Petticoats & Pistols: Greetings From RWA in Washington DC!
Jill Shalvis: What Day Is It Again?
Bob Mayer: Working a Writers Conference Part II: Getting the most out of your money and time. | Maximizing a Writers’ Conference Part I. Writing Craft Workshop or Agent Panel? Which should I go to?
Romantic Times magazine: RT at RWA 2009: Readers for Life Literacy Autographing

12:15 pm update
Babbling about Books, and More: 2009 RWA Nationals- Day One
PW: Beyond Her book: RWA: Librarians/Booksellers/Literacy Signing
Murder She Writes: ITW vs. RWA
Nights of Passion: It's Thursday and that means...
Nobody Asked Me: So much stuff to say and so little time...
The Pink Heart Society: Mr. Darceee goes to Washington
Ramblings on Romance, Etc.: Day 3
Risky Regencies: antic hays with the Riskies
Suzilove's Weblog: Washington DC conference
Write Chic: RWA Tips and Tricks

10:45 am update
Lusty Reader: A lusty view of RWA09 Day 1
Deadline Dames: So, Whadaya Wanna Know?
Smexy Books: Pictures of RWA Literacy Signing!!
Plots and Thoughts: RWA Update - Wednesday
Sara Ramsey: RWA Nationals: Day 0 Recap | RWA Nationals: A Simon Cowell Moment
Avon Romance: 2009 RITA Award Nominees
Bookends, LLC: RWA--Thursday--Publishing News
DeeCee Talks: She was a used car salesperson!
Happily Forever After: RWA Literacy Signing in Pictures
HelenKay Dimon: Conference Bound
Kathleen Dante: Heading Out Soon

9:15 am update
Heart to Heart: Sign(ing) 'O the Times
Warriors of Poseidon: Washington D.C. RWA conference happiness!!
The Misadventures of Super Librarian: Librarians, Academics, Authors, Oh My!
Teach Me Tonight: IASPR Blitz on FRIDAY at RWA (including meet-up announcement)
C. Hope Clark: Off to Washington DC to see if I won!
The Goddess Blogs: The Wager
Gossamer Obsessions: Blogging from Washington, Part 1
Mitzi Writes: Good Night | Literacy Signing | Up Very Early | P.S. | So far this morning
NineteenTeen: Blogging from RWA National, Part 1
Plotmonkeys: Don't Travel With Carly
Stringing Beads: RWA National – Kick-off!
Tessa Dare: Tis the Season...
Caridad Pineiro: RWA First Day!
Anna DeStefano: Conference/Networking In A Bottle…
Cindy Musser: Welcome to DC | End of Day 1
Argh Ink: Random Sunday

GREAT parallel conferences on the Web
Paperback Writer: Left Behind and Loving It
Galaxy Express: Parallel Universe
Trish Wylie: Not At Nationals
Red Neck Romance: Not Going to Conference
Romance Divas: Not Going to Conference (requires log-in)
In August: The Muse Online Conference

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Wednesday, 15 July

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8:30 pm update (final for today)
Risky Regencies: Risky Radio! Plus the Riskies in Washington DC
Heart to Heart: Tonight at Romance Writers of America!
Anna DeStefano: Conference/Networking in a Bottle
Aunty Cindy Explains It All: See Ya in DC!
Avon Romance Blog: Authors On Air- Live From RWA
Caridad Pineiro: Tuesday Tip--Networking
HelenKay Dimon: Booksigning Advice
Historical Romance: Book Signing--Washington DC July 15 |
RITA: The Interview
Dear Author: Rogue Digital Conference at RWA: Think Fresh, Think Digital
Jax's Artistic Journey: Kickin back
Jill Shalvis: Leaving, on a jet plane
Katy Cooper: Silence is Maddening

5:30 pm update
Romancing the Blog: Ghosts of Conferences Past
Being Bonnie Vanak: RWA: White House Tour, Congress
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books: RWA Updates: New Stuff
Pub Rants: If You Think You Are Going To Meet Up With An Agent At A Conference
PW: Beyond Her Book: RWA: Fly By Video

LATE AFTERNOON UPDATES
The Washington Post: Nora Roberts at The Washington Post
My Christian Fiction Blog: Romance Writers Of America Conference
Tracy Madison: RWA National Conference

EARLY AFTERNOON UPDATES
Sara Ramsey: Getting Ready for Nationals | RWA Nationals: Day -2 Recap | RWA Nationals: Day -1 Recap
Brianna's Mommy: My Love/Hate Relationship With the RWA National Conference
To Be Read: Fulfilling My Needs at RWA National

MORNING UPDATES
Bookends, LLC: The Romance of the Train
The Misadventures of Super Librarian: I Knew I Forgot Something
Ramblings on Romance, Etc.: Day 2 | Day 1
Gossamer Obsessions: How You Will Recognize Me at RWA
Babbling About Books, And More: And We're Off! Adventures at the Conference
The Bradford Bunch: I'm in DC, Baby!
Cindy Musser: Pitches and Packing for Nationals
Courtney Milan: Literacy Signing RWA!
Craftie Ladies of Suspense: summer heat and sticky conventions
DeeCeeTalks: RWA Nationals
The Goddess Blogs: I Heart Conference
A Low Profile: (scroll down to posts) But Look I Fit Perfectly! | Road to RWA Part One | Road to RWA Part Two
Melissa Francis: DC day one
Nobody Asked Me: A beautiful day in the neighborhood
Notes From a Drama Queen: Come on Barbie, Let's Play
Read 'Til You Drop: RWA Nationals - LiveJournal Get-Together
Romance Bandits: Party Like You're a Bandita
Something Wicked: At RWA
Stringing Beads: RWA National--KOD Tour
GREAT parallel conferences on the Web
Left Behind and Loving It
Parallel Universe
Red Neck Romance's "Not Going to Conference" conference
Romance Divas' "Not Going to Conference" conference (requires log-in)
In August: The Muse Online Conference

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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

The Night Before

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Malle Vallik's Blog: Top 10 Tips for Enjoying RWA
Vicky Dreiling: RWA National Conference Here I Come!
Authorial, agently and personal ramblings: The Sound of Silence
Joanne Rendell: Romancing the Academy
The Plotmonkeys: RWA?
Something Wicked: The plot thickens
The Bradford Bunch: Counting Down to RWA National
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books: Smart Bitches Bootleg Booksigning - with Beer!
Misadventures of Super Librarian: Travelin' Fool! | Making A List, Checking It Twice
Books, Boys, Buzz...: Off to DC....
All About Romance: RWA 2009 National Conference Begins Wednesday
The Sweetie Chronicles: RWA Conference Here I Come!
Mitzi Writes: Blogging RWA National
Grand Central Cafe: Romance Writers of America (and Washington, D.C), Here I Come!
Harlequin American Romance Authors: Conference, workshops and writing mini-series...
Being Bonnie Vanak: RWA Food Recommendations
Deborah Blake: Getting Ready for the RWA National Convention
Craftie Ladies of Suspense: Conference Prep ~ RWA 2009!!!
Murder She Writes: RWA National Conference Mania
Anna Adams: Nightmares and Packing
Nights of Passion: It's Monday and that means...
Yosemite Romance Writers: National conference time
Romance Magicians: Conference Crazies and Pitch Panic

GREAT parallel conferences on the Web
Left Behind and Loving It
Parallel Universe
Not Going to Conference

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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Midway through updates

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Booksquare: Rogue Digital Conference at RWA Conference
Casablanca Authors: First Conference Experience, Ever!
Stringing Beads: RWA National, Here I Come!
Pink Heart Society: Conference Season
Romance Bandits: Pitch Perfect
MTV Books: What A Difference Nine Years Make
Tessa Dare: Tis the Season
NineteenTeen: Meet for Breakfast During the Conference
Lusty Reader: The Conference
Ink In My Veins: Off to the conference
Read 'Til You Drop: See Me For a Special Conference Ribbon!
DeeCeeTalks: One of My Favorite Times of the Year
Jamie Michele: Scouting Trip
Romance Writers on the Journey: Virtual Tour of Conference Site


Note: If you asked me to add your blog and you don't see it here or you see the wrong one, it might be because you didn't tell me which of the blogs listed on your user profile to use.

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Friday, July 10, 2009

Stay tuned

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Lots of updates to the blogroll this weekend.

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