tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post4202631180561266012..comments2023-11-03T08:03:15.599-05:00Comments on Killer Fiction: Conference RulesKathy Bacushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-24608163141655524042008-04-08T14:57:00.000-05:002008-04-08T14:57:00.000-05:00Good one, Kathy! I simply don't understand why an...Good one, Kathy! I simply don't understand why anyone would WANT to bring their family. If you're doing conference "right" then you start around 5:30-6 am and quit around well, 4-5am. Doesn't leave much room for family time.Jana DeLeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351774231244304409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-61753511313400437292008-04-08T14:48:00.000-05:002008-04-08T14:48:00.000-05:00Gee, Jana, according to your list so far I've been...Gee, Jana, according to your list so far I've been on my best behavior at conferences. Whoo hoo! <BR/><BR/>I may get out voted here, but one thing I would also suggest is leaving the baby and the kids at home with the hubby. If you intend to use the outing as a family vacation, have the family join you at the end of the week. <BR/><BR/>Maybe it's just the mama bear in me, but I don't like seeing wee ones in the hotel lobby in the wee hours of the night.<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-51227370687569249892008-04-08T07:50:00.000-05:002008-04-08T07:50:00.000-05:00Well Shelli - as long as you're not a boob grabber...Well Shelli - as long as you're not a boob grabber, you can probably still have a drink with me. :)Jana DeLeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351774231244304409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-19550119693031641602008-04-08T07:49:00.001-05:002008-04-08T07:49:00.001-05:00LOL Dru - also very good advice!LOL Dru - also very good advice!Jana DeLeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351774231244304409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-59453921100433208252008-04-08T07:49:00.000-05:002008-04-08T07:49:00.000-05:00Lucy - we all do the fan thing, just in more or le...Lucy - we all do the fan thing, just in more or lessor degrees. I had a three-year stalking plan on my favorite author until she agreed to give me a cover quote. But DAMN that woman can write!<BR/><BR/>As for the talking about others - I think Reno was the worst conference ever for me to catch people doing that. In registration line I heard a woman completely trashing everyone as they walked in and when she got to the registration desk, you can bet I was leaning in to find out who the hell was that rude. I was shocked to find it was someone very well known in the romance community, but rest assured, I will never be buying one of her books.Jana DeLeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351774231244304409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-30181793732153139862008-04-08T07:44:00.000-05:002008-04-08T07:44:00.000-05:00Shelley - I definitely understand the shy thing. I...Shelley - I definitely understand the shy thing. I swear I am a complete introvert although people who've met me think I'm lying. But it's the truth. You just have to learn to be an extrovert sometimes. It's hard and it will suck the energy right out of you but you will definitely meet more people and have more fun.<BR/><BR/>The latest thing I've started doing is if I'm at a conference and having breakfast, etc. alone and see someone else come in alone looking lost, I ask them if they want to sit with me. Or if it's really crowded, my girlfriends and I will invite others to our table so they have a place to sit.<BR/><BR/>So if you ever see me at conference, come right up and introduce yourself. I'd love to meet you. :)Jana DeLeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351774231244304409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-55235760758218698922008-04-07T22:52:00.000-05:002008-04-07T22:52:00.000-05:00I have totally given up cute heels and shoes at co...I have totally given up cute heels and shoes at conference. Well, okay, flats are okay somewhat. But really, I'm all about comfort.<BR/><BR/>I get tipsy easily, so 1-2 drinks is bad. So I don't usually drink too much. Though there was one night at conference last year I busted through that rule...I didn't grab boobs, but I'm just going to leave it at that. LOL.Shelli Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04655090278459446392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-62118040593722586662008-04-07T18:36:00.000-05:002008-04-07T18:36:00.000-05:00Don't eat with your mouth open or don't talk with ...Don't eat with your mouth open or don't talk with food in your mouth. It's amazing how food flies.Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-51444584066410331062008-04-07T17:42:00.000-05:002008-04-07T17:42:00.000-05:00I'm guilty of doing the raving fan girl / lunatic ...I'm guilty of doing the raving fan girl / lunatic thing in Reno. And it was to an author whose books I hadn't read the first one of. Very embarrassing. Not only did I do the "DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE?" thing, I told everyone around me "DO YOU KNOW WHO SHE IS?" Did I mention that there were two other well-known authors with this author, who I completely snubbed? Did I also mention that it was a very embarrassing experience?<BR/><BR/>It was also in Reno that I flubbed up moderating a workshop. The next day I was in line for something and overheard these two women behind me talking. One was trash talking the idiot moderator in the workshop I'd moderated. I turned around, took note of her name from her name badge (she looked up but obviously didn't recognize me). I still remember her name and have every intention of killing her off in an upcoming book. Oh wait, that wasn't the point...the point is, you never know who is listening when you're having a conversation and it will probably get back to the person you're talking about...maybe not as easily as the incident I overheard about me, but still, something to consider (wow that was a long sentence!).<BR/><BR/>Good post and good reminder. :)Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07820350511791595345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-33028802866196248062008-04-07T17:31:00.000-05:002008-04-07T17:31:00.000-05:00LOL - great post. I know I've seen some decidedly ...LOL - great post. I know I've seen some decidedly tiddly people at conferences. It's not a good look.<BR/><BR/>I don't think I'm in danger of doing the raving fan girl thing. I'm shy and you'll probably locate me trying to melt into the wallpaper. :-)Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-36180706853054482912008-04-07T16:10:00.000-05:002008-04-07T16:10:00.000-05:00terrio - well, it's good that she has a sense of h...terrio - well, it's good that she has a sense of humor. That's a great thing to find out about someone you already admire, huh?Jana DeLeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351774231244304409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-52506561708478843762008-04-07T15:31:00.000-05:002008-04-07T15:31:00.000-05:00Jana - the great part was I told Sophia later duri...Jana - the great part was I told Sophia later during the conference that I almost did that and she said she wished I would have. Now, whenever I *see* her on the net, I type that just to give her a chuckle.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-79663356149296892432008-04-07T14:32:00.000-05:002008-04-07T14:32:00.000-05:00Leslie - ah yes, but we were not two of them. You ...Leslie - ah yes, but we were not two of them. You and I were the picture of sobriety......okay, but at least we were in a corner and quiet. :)Jana DeLeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351774231244304409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-75665465755774116522008-04-07T14:31:00.000-05:002008-04-07T14:31:00.000-05:00keri - people should definitely make the attempt t...keri - people should definitely make the attempt to look private so that doesn't happen. But I've actually known people to walk up to a table of agent/clients in a restaurant and be mad b/c she couldn't join them during their meeting.Jana DeLeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351774231244304409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-55537416642453756102008-04-07T14:29:00.001-05:002008-04-07T14:29:00.001-05:00Jana,Great post! Isn't it always amazing the numb...Jana,<BR/>Great post! Isn't it always amazing the number of people who blow all these rules? <BR/><BR/>LesLeslie Langtryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616716802552673056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-46919909947080106292008-04-07T14:29:00.000-05:002008-04-07T14:29:00.000-05:00LOL terrio - I feel the same way about some author...LOL terrio - I feel the same way about some authors. No matter what you achieve, there's still those you idolize. :)Jana DeLeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351774231244304409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-1825436419106134262008-04-07T14:00:00.000-05:002008-04-07T14:00:00.000-05:00And good gravy, don't forget to dress for the occa...And good gravy, don't forget to dress for the occasion. not sure about RT, heard they're a bit more relaxed, but at nationals the press is often there snapping pics. If you end up on the front page of the newspaper, you better look good, because you're not only representing yourself, but me, and ever other writer who attended AND stayed at home.<BR/><BR/>Have to say, I do break #1, but I do try to arrange my outfits around my shoes so I wear comfortable one day, uncomfortable that night, ect.<BR/><BR/>I accidently did #2 once, but in my defense, they were standing in the middle of a crowded room and I didn't catch the private conversation look about them. They didn't exactly look like they were telling secrets, but made it clear when I got close I wasn't welcome. *blush* I was going to talk to the writer, not her agent or editor or whoever it was.Keri Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342480359177235075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-59812085923511304662008-04-07T12:55:00.000-05:002008-04-07T12:55:00.000-05:00This is great advice and good for a laugh at the s...This is great advice and good for a laugh at the same time. I went to my first conference last October and for some reason nearly attacked Sophia Nash yelling, "YOU'RE SOPHIA NASH!" As if the woman doesn't know who the heck she is. <BR/><BR/>I did stop myself but I have no idea where the urge came from since I was a DJ for years and have met big time artists. Never once did I have the urge to alert them to who they were in a frantic, slightly crazed fashion.<BR/><BR/>I'm happy to say I did not get drunk, talk about anyone, or create any not so pleasant odors. And I'm wearing comfy shoes as my knees wouldn't survive otherwise but you better believe I'll be sporting some sexy little heals for that awards ceremony.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-8650941352838281622008-04-07T10:36:00.000-05:002008-04-07T10:36:00.000-05:00Thanks, tori!Thanks, tori!Jana DeLeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351774231244304409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-16931906109664110452008-04-07T10:15:00.000-05:002008-04-07T10:15:00.000-05:00A great list, Jana!!!A great list, Jana!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-86338889899403409192008-04-07T09:51:00.000-05:002008-04-07T09:51:00.000-05:00OMG! I am sooooo laughing at myself now. I meant...OMG! I am sooooo laughing at myself now. I meant to say I don't follow 1! I am never, EVER guilty of 5.<BR/><BR/>God, I need more coffee.Jana DeLeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351774231244304409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-89164549909922844572008-04-07T09:50:00.000-05:002008-04-07T09:50:00.000-05:00LOL Gemma - I end up walking into the RITA's weari...LOL Gemma - I end up walking into the RITA's wearing shoes and walking out carrying them every time. I have a tendency to not follow my own advice on 5 either - that's why I know I should do it. :)Jana DeLeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351774231244304409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-22085121431786321742008-04-07T09:49:00.000-05:002008-04-07T09:49:00.000-05:00Thanks, Wendy! Glad you're not guilty of any of th...Thanks, Wendy! Glad you're not guilty of any of those. :)Jana DeLeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351774231244304409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-80521329963988200822008-04-07T09:48:00.001-05:002008-04-07T09:48:00.001-05:00Thanks, Faye!Thanks, Faye!Jana DeLeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351774231244304409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-31675649341742475422008-04-07T09:48:00.000-05:002008-04-07T09:48:00.000-05:00LOL Christie! I think you and your Beanie and fla...LOL Christie! I think you and your Beanie and flats will have a wonderful time at RT!Jana DeLeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351774231244304409noreply@blogger.com