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BOOKLOVERS
CONVENTION 2011

HEADS WEST TO
LOS ANGELES
APRIL 6 -10

WESTIN BONAVENTURE HOTEL

The RT convention always mixes business with pleasure, which is why, in addition to more than
100 workshops for writers, readers, booksellers and librarians, attendees will enjoy a bevy of
fun parties, mixers, happenings and events scheduled throughout the five-day extravaganza.
For the complete agenda, including workshops, visit our website, RTBookReviews.com.

Meet 400 authors who will

be signing their latest
books at the Book Fair!
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Reader Program Come for a Day•$99 DAY PASS

See pages 6-9 for daily workshop agendas. (Day pass does not include evening parties)
WEDNESDAY CONFESSIONS OF A ROMANCE WRITER
“Snap out of it!” (Moonstruck, 1987)
READERS’ APPRECIATION WORKSHOP
“It’s not about your happiness, it’s about the
Join humorous contemporary romance authors Christie Craig happiness you bring to others.” (Paper Man, 2009)
INTERNET GOODIES TO ENRICH
and Faye Hughes as they ’fess up about where romance Join author favorites for an hour celebrating the special
YOUR READING EXPERIENCE
authors really get their crazy, over-the-top ideas that make connection between authors and their readers. With
“Just think about it. Our whole world is sitting
you laugh yourself silly. From dead guys in a porta-potty to giveaways, sweet treats, a Q&A session, exclusive
there on a computer.” (The Net, 1993)
fire-ant blisters where fire-ant blisters shouldn’t be, come pre- sneak peeks at upcoming books and lots of laughter, this
Learn about the fun of social networks and how to use them
pared to give your funny bone a real workout as these sea- is one hour you don’t want to miss! HOSTED BY: Sheila
to discuss books and authors, how to find the best author
soned pros tell you all about where they really get their ideas Clover English, of Circle of Seven (COS) Productions and
websites and also which publisher websites are reader friendly.
and some of the zany things that happen to writers. authors: Cherry Adair, L.A. Banks, Renee Bernard,
We’ll also discuss blogs and the role of “mods” (moderators)
PANELISTS: Christie Craig, Faye Hughes Melanie Dickerson, Judy Duarte, Crystal Green,
and which blogs best fit your reading tastes. We’ll discuss the
Fiona Jayde, Sabrina Jeffries, Melissa Marr, Kat
safety and security issues of visiting websites as well as the
WHO DUNNIT? Martin, Larry Jay Martin, Amanda McIntyre, Alyson
fun of using Wikipedia! The workshop will begin with a brief
“Well, one of us must have killed him.” (Clue, 1985) Noel, Jeri Smith-Ready, Alexandra Sokoloff,
“mixer” so everyone can get acquainted. Handouts, with all
Think you know all about mysteries? Come test your skill. Samantha Sommersby, Kerrelyn Sparks, Jennifer
the sites mentioned, will be provided. PANELIST: Reader and
Come up with the quirkiest notion for a mystery movie and St. Giles AKA J.L. Saint, Rebecca York
Internet enthusiast Cherylanne Farley
you could be one of three prize winners. Deliver your version
WHAT WOMEN WANT
of the synopsis of a movie from the list provided, tell us “who FRIDAY
“A hard man is good to find.” (Mae West)
dunnit” and the audience will vote on the winner. There will
We’re taking it to the readers to see what they want in books, be at least 10 chances to win in this game with prizes from THE SKINNY ON DIGITAL DEVICES
the authors, along with some souvenirs to take home. “The future is so much more interesting than
and asking some of the best reviewers in the publishing
HOSTS: Desiree Holt, Cerise DeLand, Allie Standifer the past, don’t you think?” (Minority Report, 2002)
industry what rocks their boat. We want to know what a girl
An in-depth look at e-book devices, including Amazon’s
truly wants when it comes to a good book. MODERATOR:
Faith V. Smith PANELISTS: Megan Records THURSDAY Kindle, the Sony Reader, Barnes & Noble’s Nook and Apple’s
iPad, with pros, cons and which one is right for you.
(Kensington Books), Maureen Sevilla (The Wild Rose
CAN WE TALK? READERS GET PANELISTS: Carina Press Executive Editor Angela James,
Press), Liz French (RT Book Reviews, managing edi-
TOGETHER TO TALK BOOKS bloggers Jane Litte (Dear Author) and Sarah Wendell
tor), Maryn Clausen (reader), CJ Hollenbach (cover
“I’m an old woman, my dear. I know my sex.” (Smart Bitches, Trashy Books)
model)
(The Women, 1939)
“HE’S A PIRATE” TREASURE HUNT
Sarah and Jane are looking to just have fun talking with AUTHOR CHAT with DEAN KOONTZ
readers. Come talk about what you love and what you “It’s not enough that you just have talent, you
“Oh, for 10 toes!” (Treasure Island, 1950)
love to hate. Historicals, paranormals, erotica — fans got to have character too.” (The Hustler, 1961)
“Thar’s gold in that thar conference room, matey — arr!”
of all genres are welcome! Come tell us what you think. World-renowned author Dean Koontz will speak to fans about
Readers will take part in a full-blown treasure hunt, complete
PANELISTS: Bloggers Jane Litte (Dear Author), Sarah his writing and career. A special autographing has been
with maps with X’s marking the spot, devious clues and lots
Wendell (Smart Bitches, Trashy Books) arranged for Koontz following the Author Chat from 12:00 -
of nefarious pirate fun. Along the route we’ll learn a little
1:30pm, for attendees only. A free copy of a Koontz title will
something about what real pirates were like and hear a
PURPLE PROSE TABOO be provided for all attendees at this event. This will be fans
debut author’s take on what she’s learned about romance
“You introduced the bosom. I’m just asking only opportunity to meet Dean because he will not be signing
publishers — and more importantly romance readers! Come
if you want them to heave.” (Alex & Emma, 2003) on at the Saturday Book Fair. PANELISTS: Anne Elizabeth
join the fun, and go ’way wi’ ye pockets filled to the brim wi’
swag! HOST: Katharine Ashe, Cherry Adair, Throbbing members. Heaving bosoms. Pearly dew. Any avid
Maureen O. Betita romance reader knows the language of love scenes, and AUTHOR CHAT with
romance writers are always looking for fresh ways to say the CATHERINE COULTER, GREGG HURWITZ
SEX IN THE GRITTY OR THE UGLY TRUTH
same things. In this sexy take on the popular Taboo board and CHERRY ADAIR
game, romance authors will challenge you to guess purple “I think it is the drama in life that makes you
“Women need a reason for having sex,
prose euphemisms without using the obvious related words. strong.” (Something’s Gotta Give, 2003) Be prepared for any-
men just need a place.” (City Slickers, 1991)
Just how do you communicate “pebbled” without saying thing in this impromptu discussion about life, love and books.
Spend an intimate and fun-filled hour as we examine the dif-
ferences between men writing sex scenes and women writing “stone,” “rock,” “hard,” “nipple,” or “nub”? We’ll find out!
sex scenes in their books. Panelists will read their favorite sex In addition, “purple” goodies will be provided for all who CASTING COUCH
attend. PANELISTS: Courtney Milan, Victoria Dahl, “Do you know who I used to be?” (The Producers,
scenes aloud and have you guess who wrote them, a man or
Tessa Dare AKA Eve Ortega 1968) Take a sneak peek at how actors are selected to
a woman. They will also examine reader expectations and
portray your favorite heroes and heroines in book-to-
expertise when it comes to putting thrilling sex in the thriller.
FABULOUS ‘40S screen adaptations. We’ll take you through a mock cast-
PANELISTS: Jennifer St. Giles AKA J.L. Saint, Barry Eisler
“Fashion is what one wears oneself. What is ing session, and then you’ll get to choose your own
unfashionable is what other people wear.” favorite books and break into casting teams to develop
REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE: IS A BAD BOY
(An Ideal Husband, 1999) your dream cast. But the game’s just begun. Roll the dice
REALLY GOOD FOR A GIRL?
Come celebrate the fabulous ‘40s with some of your favorite and beware of the wild cards … those whims of
“Being bad feels pretty good, huh?”
authors for trivia, music and fun! Come dressed in fabulous Hollywood that can torpedo your actor choices and send
(The Breakfast Club, 1985)
’40s style for a little contest action or just come as you are, you right back to square one. PANELISTS: Alexandra
Be they cursed immortals or high school rebels, the dark and
but be prepared to laugh, chat and play with us. There’ll be Sokoloff, Harley Jane Kozak
dangerous love interest seems to be a staple in young adult
literature — but is a bad boy really good for a girl? Join in snacks, prizes and giveaways as well as a tote bag stuffed
with books from all the authors for the first 100 readers! So Although we have put together a fabulous three-day work-
an interactive debate about the merits of bad boys as roman- shop program for fans, READERS CAN ATTEND
tic leads and the basis of their appeal in YA novels. Reader search your closets, fix your hair just so and join us for fabu-
lous ‘40s fun! HOSTS: Ann Aguirre, Lauren Dane, Sylvia any of the 100 workshops on the
participation invited! MODERATOR: Holly Black PANELISTS: agenda! FULL REGISTRATION includes all
Simone Elkeles, Sarah Rees Brennan, Cassandra Day, HelenKay Dimon, Megan Hart
of the parties, events and happenings including the
Clare, Richelle Mead, Mari Mancusi Saturday Spectacular and Social Sunday workshops
and events!
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HAPPENINGS ON *FRIDAY* DAY PASS AVAILABLE!

See pages 6-9 for daily workshop agendas. (Day pass does not include evening parties)
FRIDAY IS GRAPHIC NOVEL DAY!
HOW TO WRITE A
GRAPHIC NOVEL
“Work’s been kinda
slow since cartoons went
to color. But I’ve still got
it.” (Who Framed Roger Rabbit,
1988)
Organizer The nuts and bolts of creating
Anne Elizabeth comic characters, story panels
PULSE OF POWER and pages. This storyboarding
and worldbuilding workshop
will demonstrate the most effective methods for develop-
ing memorable scenes and highlighting important details.
At the end of this workshop, the winner of a one-shot
comic contract via Sea Lion Books LLC will be announced.
PANELISTS: Les Dabel of Dabel Brothers, LLC,
Come for the Day•$99 DAY PASS
author/creator/RT columnist Anne Elizabeth,
author/editor/creator Alisa Kwitney
ARTISTS AND AUTHORS
“Will the Caped Crusader and the Teen
Thunderbolt fall victim to the villain’s plot? The
world is at stake. Stay tuned.” (Legend of the
Superheroes, TV series, 1979)
We’re taking it to the readers to see what they want in
books, and asking some of the best reviewers in the
publishing industry what rocks their boat. We want to
know what a girl truly wants when it comes to a good
book. MODERATOR: Anne Elizabeth PANELISTS:
author/creator Gregg Hurwitz, author P.C. Cast,
Les Dabel Dabel Brothers LLC, Derek Ruiz, artists
Alan Halpin
THE FEMALE CREATORS WORKSHOP
“Remember that ‘no gun’ rule? I reconsid-
ered!” (Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Cradle of Life, 2003)
Since the days of Wonder Woman, strong female heroines
have created quite a stir in the fiction industry. Join some
of today’s talented female creators as they share insight
on how to create a strong protagonist; the role of female
heroes in comics, manga and graphic novels; and how
heroines and their books have, and will continue to,
impact the industry. CAPTAIN: Anne Elizabeth
PANELISTS: Alisa Kwitney, Richelle Mead,
Cassandra Clare, Holly Black, Kelley Armstrong,
Melissa de la Cruz, Jade Lee (AKA Kathy Lyons)

SPECIAL FRIDAY AUTHOR CHATS

11:30-12:00PM World-renowned author Dean 1:30-2:30PM
Koontz will speak to fans about his writing and Be prepared for anything
career. A SPECIAL AUTOGRAPHING HAS in this impromptu
BEEN ARRANGED FOR KOONTZ following discussion about life, love
the Author Chat from 12:00 - 1:30PM, for atten- and books. HURWITZ
dees only. A free copy of a Koontz title will be WILL BE SIGNING AT
provided for all attendees at this event. This will THE GRAPHIC NOVEL Gregg Hurwitz Catherine Coulter Cherry Adair
be fans only opportunity to meet Dean because EXPO ON FRIDAY
he will not be signing on at the Saturday Book FROM 4-6PM. All three authors will be signing at the Book Fair
DEAN KOONTZ Fair.MODERATOR: Anne Elizabeth on Saturday, April 9, which is open to the public.

E-BOOK, INDIE PUBLISHER AND GRAPHIC FICTION EXPO

SIGNING AT THE FRIDAY EXPO
KB Alan Catherine Bybee Isabelle Drake Amanda Jayde Richelle Mead Deborah Schneider
Jami Alden Rhian Cahill Stephanie Dray Cat Johnson Theresa Meyers PJ Schnyder
R.G. Alexander Dee Carney AKA Stephanie Skylar Kade TJ Michaels Maureen Frances
Bella Andre S.L. Carpenter Draven Sahara Kelly Janet Miller Sevilla
Jade Lee Liz Andrews Mari Carr Caridad Pineiro
Lila Dubois Jeffe Kennedy AKA Cricket Starr AKA Eliza March
Zoe Archer P.C. Cast Andy Dunn Alisa Kwitney Rick Mofina Cherise Sinclair
Vivian Arend Ashlyn Chase Anne Elizabeth AKA Alisa Sheckley Cynthia Moore R. Ann Siracusa
Kelley Armstrong T.A. Chase Karen Erickson Tara Lain AKA Cindy Lee Delilah Sloan
April Ash Barbara Clark PG Forte Kristen Lamb Sophia Nash Faith V. Smith
AKA Marianne AKA April Reid Mari Freeman Lizzie T. Leaf Erin Nicholas Melinda Snodgrass
Stephens Cassandra Clare Samantha Gail Jade Lee Toni Noel Samantha Sommersby
Jennifer Ashley Alanna Coca Kathleen Ann Roz Lee Julie Particka Jennifer St. Giles
AKA Allyson Lynne Connolly Gallagher Sami Lee AKA Seleste deLaney AKA J.L. Saint
James Lexxie Couper Marley Gibson Kathryn Lively Jannine Corti Petska J. Hali Steele
Alisa Kwitney Christine Ashworth Taige Crenshaw Jennifer Ashley
L.A. Banks Bianca D'Arc Cat Grant AKA Leigh Ellwood Caridad Piñeiro Shelli Stevens
AKA Alisa Sheckley LB Gregg Christine London Kate Poole Jory Strong AKA Allyson James
Jackie Barbosa Lydia Dare
Laura Baumbach Vivien Dean Marie Haynes Gennita Low Deena Remiel Lori Strongin
Juniper Bell AKA Jaimie Craig Jamie Hill Valerie Mann D.B. Reynolds Kris Tualla
Donna Beltz Jess Dee Emma Hillman Rhonda Marks Kate Richards Cynthia Vespia
Meg Benjamin Robin DeJarnett Barbara M. Hodges Lena Matthews Sarah Richmond Deanna Wadsworth
Maureen O. Betita Cerise Deland Kinsey Holley Z.A. Maxfield Robert C Roman Diane Davis White
Holly Black Melissa de la Cruz Desiree Holt Melissa Mayhue Jayne Rylon Caitlyn Willows
Eden Bradley Virna DePaul Gregg Hurwitz Belinda McBride Lisa Sanchez Lani Woodland
AKA Eve Berlin Delilah Devlin Delle Jacobs Amanda McIntyre Allie Standifer Clarissa Yip
Sarah Rees Brennan Dalton Diaz Michele Jaffe Mackenzie McKade Susanne Saville Mingmei Yip Holly Black
P.C. Cast Dee Brice Cheryl Dragon Kelly Jamieson Killian McRae Vijaya Schartz

GIVEAWAYS AT THE COMICS & GRAPHIC FICTION BOOTH!

Our FREE 2011 Collectors RT Graphic Fair poster includes cover art from books by Gregg Hurwitz, Anne Elizabeth, Melissa
Marr, L.A. Banks, Jade Lee, P.C. Cast, Melissa De La Cruz, Kelley Armstrong, Holly Black, Cassandra Clare and
Alisa Kwitney. The authors will be on hand to sign the poster and their latest manga or graphic novel title. Also, there’s a FREE tote
bag sponsored by VIZ. Get there early, because supplies of the posters and bags are limited. Remember to pick up a raffle ticket at the
door for a chance to win one of the 10 giant baskets giveaways chock full goodies for comic, manga and graphic novel fans.

SEA LION BOOKS LLC is giving away a one-shot comic contract to a lucky attendee at the RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION in
WIN A L.A., April 6-10, 2011. Contest participants must be registered for the convention and the story synopsis (2-5 pages) must be for original
COMIC work and/creations submitted between February 1 and March 20, 2011. Send submissions to: David Dabel at David@SeaLionBooks.com.
BOOK
CONTRACT! The winner will be announced at the end of the “How to Write a Graphic Novel” workshop on Friday, April 8, at 10AM.
RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION 3
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MEET THE AUTHORS AT THE *SATURDAY* BOOK FAIR

11AM-2PM Come for the Book Fair $5 AT THE DOOR
Shana Abé Samantha Cayto Mari Freeman Christine London AKA Julianna Sage
Cherry Adair Ashlyn Chase Barbara Freethy Laurie London Christie Ridgway
C.H. Admirand Tera Lynn Childs Kami Garcia Lynn Lorenz Robert C. Roman
Ann Aguirre Beth Ciotta Terri Garey Gennita Low Robin L. Rotham
AKA Ava Gray Cathy Clamp Marley Gibson Jennie Lucas Diana Rowland
KB Alan Cassandra Clare Laura Anne Gilman D. P. Lyle Carrie Ryan
Victoria Alexander Catherine Coulter
R.G. Alexander Rosemary Clement-Moore AKA Anna Leonard Sally MacKenzie Jayne Rylon
Tasha Alexander Lynne Connolly Lee Goldberg Julianne MacLean Lyndsay Sands
Victoria Alexander Kristi Cook Kailin Gow Mari Mancusi Penny C. Sansevieri
Sheri Anderson AKA Kristi Astor Cat Grant Mia Marlowe Susanne Saville
Sheryl J. Anderson Joshua Corin Nathalie Gray Melissa Marr PJ Schnyder
Bella Andre Catherine Coulter Chris Marie Green Kat Martin Maureen Frances Sevilla
Liz Andrews Lexxie Couper LB Gregg Delilah Marvelle AKA Eliza March
Vivi Anna Christie Craig Traci Hall J.D. Mason Andrew Shaffer
L.E. Modesitt, Jr. Zoe Archer AKA C.C. Hunter Adena Halpern Lena Matthews Deborah Schneider Eileen Davidson
Vivian Arend Taige Crenshaw Lynn Raye Harris Z.A. Maxfield Pat Simmons
Kelley Armstrong Bianca D’Arc Rosemary Harris Cathy Maxwell Cherise Sinclair
Lori Armstrong Victoria Dahl Jillian Hart Melissa Mayhue Kira Sinclair
AKA Lorelei James Lauren Dane Megan Hart Belinda McBride Linnea Sinclair
Keri Arthur B.J. Daniels Alyxandra Harvey Monica McCarty R. Ann Siracusa
April Ash Lydia Dare Michael Hauge Judi McCoy Christina Skye
AKA Marianne Stephens Tessa Dare Candace Havens Amanda McIntyre Stefanie Sloane
Rachel Caine Katharine Ashe K.M. Daughters - Kathie Carolyn Hennesy Mackenzie McKade Bobbi Smith MaryJanice Davidson
Jennifer Ashley K.M. Daughters - Pat Rachael Herron Richelle Mead Faith V. Smith
AKA Allyson James Eileen Davidson Jamie Hill Theresa Meyers Kathryn Smith
Christine Ashworth MaryJanice Davidson Barbara M. Hodges TJ Michaels Jeri Smith-Ready
L.A. Banks Heather Davis Tamara Hogan Courtney Milan Melinda Snodgrass
Jackie Barbosa Sylvia Day Cindy Holby Cait Miller Alexandra Sokoloff
Jennifer Lynn Barnes AKA S.J. Day AKA Kassy Tayler Janet Miller Samantha Sommersby
Brett Battles Vivien Dean Desiree Holt AKA Cricket Starr Jill Sorenson
Robert Gregory Laura Baumbach Julie Miller Kerrelyn Sparks Karen Miller
Browne Jess Dee Elizabeth Hoyt
Meg Benjamin Virna DePaul Karen Hudgins Karen Miller Jennifer St. Giles AKA K.E. Mills
Renee Bernard Melissa de la Cruz Faye Hughes AKA K.E. Mills AKA J.L. Saint
Maureen O. Betita Kimberly Derting Gregg Hurwitz L.E. Modesitt, Jr. J. Hali Steele
Holly Black Merrie Destefano Brenda Jackson Rick Mofina Jeanne C. Stein
Shayla Black Delilah Devlin Sue Ann Jaffarian Boyd Morrison Shelli Stevens
AKA Shelley Bradley Dalton Diaz Michele Jaffe Hannah Murray Margaret Stohl
Juliet Blackwell HelenKay Dimon Julie James Jet Mykles Pamelia S. Stratton
AKA Hailey Lind Lila DiPasqua Syrie James Sophia Nash Jory Strong
Cathy Clamp Erin Nicholas Barry Eisler
Stephanie Bond Susan Donovan Kelly Jamieson Kimberly Kaye Terry
Jo Bourne Carole Nelson Douglas Sabrina Jeffries Alyson Noel Linda Thomas-Sundstrom
Rhys Bowen Kate Douglas Cat Johnson Brenda Novak Kris Tualla
Celeste Bradley Heather Graham Lisa Renee Jones Kathleen O’Reilly Harrison Baumbach
Eden Bradley AKA Shannon Drake Sophie Jordan Sharon Page AKA Harrison Turner
AKA Eve Berlin Stephanie Dray Skylar Kade Pamela Palmer Cynthia Vespia
Allison Brennan AKA Stephanie Draven
Allison Pang Rachel Vincent
Stacey Kade
Julie Particka Tina Wainscott
Heather Graham Sarah Rees Brennan Eileen Dreyer Susanna Kearsley
AKA Seleste deLaney
L.A. Banks
Dee Brice AKA Jaime Rush
AKA Kathleen Korbel Janette Kenny
Robert Gregory Browne Valerie Parv Christine Warren
Kerrie Droban Beth Kery Kate Pearce
Margaret Brownley Lila Dubois Jackie Kessler Lisa Watson
James Buchanan Nicole Peeler Kim Watters
Barry Eisler Harley Jane Kozak Kayla Perrin
Jan Burke Anne Elizabeth Kieran Kramer Jaye Wells
Marcella Burnard Andrew Peterson Diane Davis White
Simone Elkeles Alisa Kwitney Adrian Phoenix
P.F. Busch Kate Elliott Kimberly Lang Beth Williamson
Caridad Piñeiro AKA Emma Lang
Brenda Jackson Shannon K. Butcher P.N. Elrod Lizzie T. Leaf Kate Poole Gregg Hurwitz
Catherine Bybee Karen Erickson Lauren Willig
Deborah LeBlanc Erin Quinn
Rachel Caine F. Paul Wilson
Carol Ericson Jade Lee Tara Taylor Quinn
Mari Carr Mary Wine
Tina Ferraro Sami Lee Christy Reece
Robyn Carr Lani Woodland
Joanne Fluke Jeannie Lin Deena Remiel
Ally Carter Laura Wright
PG Forte Sophie Littlefield Patricia Rice
Nikki Carter Mingmei Yip
Delores Fossen Kathryn Lively Sarah Richmond Rebecca York
P.C. Cast Jacquelyn Frank AKA Leigh Ellwood Sharron Riddle
Robyn Carr Rebecca Zanetti B.J. Daniels

Jacquelyn Frank Sylvia Day Elizabeth Hoyt Sabrina Jeffries P.C. Cast Cathy Maxwell Celeste Bradley P.N. Elrod Brenda Novak Stephanie Bond
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RT BOOKLOVERS
CONVENTION It’s TEEN Mania
at this year’s RT Convention
Whether you have written a young adult novel or want to learn
April 6 -10, 2011 how to write one from bestselling authors, or you are just a
devoted fan of the genre, we have you covered!

Melissa Rachel Melissa de Kelley Holly Cassandra Kami Margaret Alyson Sarah Rees Ally
Marr Vincent la Cruz Armstrong Black Clare Garcia Stohl Noël Brennan Carter

Jennifer Michele Simone Jackie Richelle Carrie Clare B. Jeri Smith- Stacey Mari Colleen
Lynn Barnes Jaffe Elkeles Kessler Mead Ryan Dunkle Ready Kade Mancusi Houck

Meet the YA
STARS
AT WORKSHOPS
& ON TEEN DAY!
Tera Lynn Sophie Kimberly Tina Alyxandra Sophie Heather Nikki Kristi C.C.
Childs Jordan Derting Ferraro Harvey Littlefield Davis Carter Cook Hunter

WRITERS’ WORKSHOPS — Descriptions and updates on RTBookReviews.com

WEDNESDAY Barnes PANELISTS: Melissa THURSDAY FRIDAY
de la Cruz, Stacey Kade,
• RISKY BUSINESS: PROMOTION, Rachel Vincent, Carrie Ryan • PRETTY IN PINK: GIRL POWER, • SAY ANYTHING: BOUNDARIES IN YA
MARKETING AND AVOIDING THE FEMINISM AND THE YA MODERATOR: Jennifer Lynn
MOUTH OF MADNESS • REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE: IS A REVOLUTION MODERATOR: Barnes PANELISTS: Jackie
MODERATOR: Kelley BAD BOY REALLY GOOD FOR A Melissa Marr PANELISTS: Kessler, Kimberly Derting,
Armstrong PANELISTS: Kami GIRL? (Reader Workshop) Clare B. Dunkle, Margaret Simone Elkeles, Sarah Rees
Garcia, Ally Carter, MODERATOR: Holly Black Stohl, Holly Black, Jennifer Brennan
Cassandra Clare PANELISTS: Simone Elkeles, Lynn Barnes
• SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL:
Sarah Rees Brennan,
• THE NEVER-ENDING STORY: INDUSTRY INSIDERS IN YA
Cassandra Clare, Richelle
A SERIES AND SEQUELS PUBLISHING AND FILM
Mead
MODERATOR: Jennifer Lynn MODERATOR: Ally Carter
PANELISTS: Vice President of
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2011 • 11 AM-7PM TEEN DAY! Writers House Literary Agency
GIVEAWAYS &
TEEN DAY $25 DAY PASS Come for the Day
One adult entry FREE with each Teen who purcheses a
FREE BOOKS
TO THE FIRST
Merrilee Heifetz,
HarperCollins Executive Editor
Anne Hoppe, film producer
Valerie Vaughn from Wild
$25 day pass. (Price includes Saturday Book Fair, Teen-Day 250 TEENS West Picture Show Productions,
Workshops and Teen Party with lots of FREE books.) film agent Sally Wilcox, CAA
From 11AM -2 PM you can meet the YA authors at the general Book Fair, and get
autographed copies of their latest books. After the Book Fair, fans of all ages • ALMOST FAMOUS:YA GOES
are invited to join dozens of bestselling YA authors for a three-hour, fun-filled HOLLYWOOD MODERATOR:
program with workshops including: AUTHOR SPEED-DATING where you can Melissa Marr PANELISTS:
meet authors face to face every 10 minutes and AUTHOR SPEED-READING ses- Melissa de la Cruz, Holly
sions where authors will read from their latest and future novels. Other sessions Black, Ally Carter, Valerie
Vaughn, Sally Wilcox
include: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR IDEAS and HOW TO BUILD A WORLD AND
CHARACTERS. These sessions will be capped off with a TEEN PARTY with lots of
giveaways. At the party you’ll meet YA panelists as well as all of the YA authors
who signed at the Book Fair. DAY PASSES ARE AVAILABLE, so bring the kids! RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION 5
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RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION APRIL 6 — 10

WEDNESDAYWORKSHOPS•Come for the Day•$99 DAY PASS

1 - 2PM 2:15 - 3:15PM 3:30 - 4:30PM 4:45 - 5:45PM
READER TRACK
ENRICHING READING WITH INTERNET HE’S A PIRATE TREASURE HUNT SEX IN THE GRITTY OR THE UGLY TRUTH
GOODIES PANELIST: Cherylanne Farley, avid PANELISTS: Katharine Ashe, Cherry Adair, PANELISTS: Barry Eisler, Jennifer St. Giles INTERGALACTIC BAR & GRILLE READER PARTY
reader and Internet enthusiast Maureen O. Betita HOSTED BY:
WESTERN READER ROUNDUP WHAT WOMEN WANT PANELISTS: Megan Records YOUNG ADULT: REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE Marcella Burnard, Nathalie Gray,
HOSTS: Cindy Holby (AKA Kassy Tayler) Beth (Kensington), Maureen Sevilla (Wild Rose Press), PANELISTS: Simone Elkeles, Sarah Rees Brennan, Jade Lee, Janet Miller (AKA Cricket Starr),
Williamson, Lorelei James (AKA Lori Arm- Liz French (RT managing editor), Maryn Clausen Cassandra Clare, Richelle Mead, Mari Mancusi Karen Miller (AKA K.E. Mills), Linnea Sinclair, Melinda
strong), Janette Kenny, Cat Johnson, (reader), CJ Hollenbach (cover model) MODERATOR: Holly Black Snodgrass. SPECIAL GUEST: L.E. Modesitt, Jr.
C.H. Admirand MODERATOR: Faith V. Smith
WRITER TRACK
SPECIALTY: UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE OF CRIME SPECIALTY: LOS ANGELES FIELD DIVISION OF THE ATF COMES TO RT! PANELISTS INCLUDE: Various Special
PANELIST: D.P. Lyle, forensics expert and author whose nonfiction books include: Murder & Agents from the ATF, including Special Agent “Marianne” the Explosives Detection Canine and her handler. Also
Mayhem, Forensics for Dummies, Forensics and Fiction and Howdunit: Forensics. His thriller novels attending, a Tactical canine and handler. MODERATOR: Andrew Peterson, shaarpshooter and thriller author.
include: Devil’s Playground, Double Blind and Stress Fracture. He has also worked with many novel-
ists and TV writers from shows including Law & Order, CSI: Miami, Cold Case, House, Medium, SPECIALTY: THE BOOK WITH TWO BRAINS SPECIALTY: REVEALING PENGUIN’S SECRET SISTER PANELIST:
Women’s Murder Club, 1-800-Missing and The Glades PANELISTS: Celeste Bradley, Susan Donovan Danielle R.Poiesz, Business Devel. Asst. at Penguin Group USA
URBAN FANTASY: WORLDBUILDING IN YOUNG ADULT: RISKY BUSINESS: PROMOTION SERIES: THE DOS AND DON’TS OF WRITING A YOUNG ADULT: THE NEVER-ENDING STORY: YA
URBAN FANTASY CAPTAIN: Richelle Mead AND MARKETING CAPTAIN: Melissa Marr SERIES ROMANCE CAPTAIN: Julie Miller PANELISTS: SERIES & SEQUELS CAPTAIN: Melissa Marr
PANELISTS: Kelley Armstrong, Rachel Vincent, PANELISTS: Kami Garcia, Ally Carter, B.J. Daniels, Candace Havens, Judy Duarte PANELISTS: Melissa de la Cruz, Stacey Kade,
Jaye Wells, P.N. Elrod MODERATOR: Cassandra Clare MODERATOR: Kelley Armstrong Rachel Vincent, Carrie Ryan MODERATOR: Jennifer
Jackie Kessler Lynn Barnes
SPECIALTY: HOW TO STAY DRIVEN IN A TIME- SPECIALTY: WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE: FANTASY: HOW TO WRITE AND SELL ROMANTIC SPECIALTY: THE CARE AND FEEDING OF A
CRUNCHED WORLD PANELIST: Tara Taylor Quinn MELDING REALITY & FANTASY IN HISTORICALS FANTASY CAPTAIN: Ann Aguirre PANELISTS: Laura PARANORMAL SERIES PANELISTS: Kerrelyn Sparks,
PANELISTS: Zoë Archer, Kathryn Smith, Anne Gilman, Karen Miller (AKA K.E. Mills), Patrick Pamela Palmer, L.A. Banks
Suzanne Lazear, Gail Carriger, Nathalie Gray Rothfuss

SPECIALTY: COLLABORATING AND SPECIALTY: WRITING THE MULTI-AUTHOR SERIES CONTEMPORARY: CREATING THE PERFECT E-BOOK BUSINESS: THE DIGITAL AGE: MAINSTREAM
CO-AUTHORING: IS IT FOR YOU? PANELISTS: Samantha Cayto, Desiree Holt, Dalton HERO FOR YOUR CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE PERSPECTIVE PANELISTS: Sue Grimshaw, Julie Cummings
PANELISTS: Desiree Holt, Cerise DeLand, Diaz, Mari Freeman PANELISTS: Bella Andre, Stephanie Bond, Jami (ARe), Angela James (Carina), Dominique Raccah (SB),
Allie Standifer MODERATOR: Lynne Connolly Alden CAPTAIN: Barbara Freethy Erika Tsang (Avon), Dianne Moggy (Harlequin)

EROTICA: I’LL HAVE WHAT SHE’S HAVING:
TEACHING HARRY HOW TO DO SALLY
CAPTAIN: Sharon Page PANELISTS: Lauren
Dane, Kate Pearce, Kayla Perrin
HOLLYWOOD: FROM PAGE TO SCREEN:
SCRIPT CONSULTANTS GIVE YOU THE GOODS
PANELISTS: Xandy Sussan, Merrel Davis, Mike
Lee MODERATOR: Vivi Anna
E-BOOK BUSINESS: DIGITAL FIRST:
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
E-PUBLISHING PANELIST: Angela James
(Carina Press)
MEDIA & MARKETING: WHAT RT WANTS
& WHAT AUTHORS NEED TO KNOW
PANELISTS: RT Exec. Editor Faygie Levy, Mg.
Editor Liz French, Sr. Editor Stephanie Klose
BUSINESS: STALKING THE WILD AGENT
PANELIST: Elizabeth Hoyt
CRAFT: SELF-EDITING 101 FOR THE NEW
WRITER PANELIST: Linda Thomas-Sundstrom
VAMPIRE: FROM BELA LUGOSI TO BELLA SWAN HISTORICAL: TACKLING HISTORIC REALITIES IN PARANORMAL: CHARACTERIZATION IN
CAPTAIN: Caridad Piñeiro PANELISTS: Carole Nelson TODAY’S HISTORICALS CAPTAIN: Renee Bernard PARANORMAL ROMANCE CAPTAIN: Angela Knight
Douglas, Cathy Clamp, MaryJanice Davidson PANELISTS: Julianne MacLean, Victoria Alexander, PANELISTS: Jacquelyn Frank, Kate Douglas, Shana
Sophia Nash Abé
HOLLYWOOD: UNITING STORY STRUCTURE, CHARACTER ARC AND LOVE STORIES SPECIALTY: KUNG-FU FIGHTING: THE RISE OF
PANELISTS: Hollywood story expert and script consultant MICHAEL HAUGE, bestselling author of ACTION HEROES AND ACTION SCENES PANELISTS:
Writing Screenplays That Sell and Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds will present his unique approach to Jeannie Lin, Belinda McBride, Lynn Lorenz
creating compelling novels and screenplays that elicit maximum emotion in readers and audiences.
E-BOOK BUSINESS: MONEY MATTERS! ’NUFF E-BOOK BUSINESS: DIGITAL DIY: THE PROS & CONS OF DIGITAL SELF-
SAID PANELISTS Jackie Barbosa, Shelli Stevens, PUBLISHING PANELISTS: Sylvia Day (AKA S.J. Day), Shayla Black, Delilah
Tessa Dare, Lindsey Faber (Samhain Publishing) Devlin, Christina Brashear (Samhain Publishing)
SOCIAL MEDIA: SOCIAL NETWORKING FOR BUSINESS: PLOTTING YOUR CAREER MARKETING: THE QUICK-RELEASE TRILOGY: SELL IT,
DUMMIES AND HOW TO MASTER IT PANELISTS: PANELISTS: Shannon K. Butcher, Kristen Painter, WRITE IT, MARKET IT— AND KEEP YOUR SANITY
Kristen Lamb, author of WE ARE NOT ALONE: The Elaine Spencer (The Knight Agency) MODERATOR: PANELISTS: Tessa Dare, Monica McCarty, Christy Reece,
Writer's Guide to Social Media, authors Andrew Deidre Knight (The Knight Agency) Stefanie Sloane
Shaffer, Nicole Peeler MODERATOR: Danielle Barclay
MARKETING: INBOUND MARKETING: TURNING CRAFT: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE HUNKY CRAFT: THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT:
FANS AND FOLLOWERS INTO BUYERS PANELISTS: COWBOY PANELISTS: Cindy Holby (AKA Kassy NOVELS VS. NOVELLAS PANELISTS: HelenKay
Penny C. Sansevieri, founder of Author Marketing Tayler), Beth Williamson, Lori Armstrong (AKA Dimon, Mari Carr, Kate Pearce
Experts, Inc., book marketing and media expert Lorelei James), C.H. Admirand
CRAFT: THE YIN AND YANG OF CREATING GREAT CRAFT: BODY AND SOUL: HOW TO WRITE CRAFT: ON THE CUTTING ROOM FLOOR: HOW TO
CHARACTERS WITHIN GREAT PLOTS EMOTIONALLY INTENSE LOVE SCENES PANELISTS: REVISE YOUR COMPLETED NOVEL
PANELISTS: Kathleen O’Reilly, Stephen Jay Schwartz, HelenKay Dimon, Lauren Dane, Megan Hart PANELISTS: Rachael Herron, Sophie Littlefield,
Joshua Corin MODERATOR: Beth Kery (AKA Bethany Kane) Juliet Blackwell

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: PERFECT PITCH PANELISTS: Miriam Kriss (Irene Goodman Agency), HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: THE ALL-POWERFUL FIRST PAGE PANELIST: Kevan Lyon (Marsal Lyon
Alicia Condon (Kensington), Elaine Spencer (The Knight Agency), Susan Swinwood Literary Agency). Registered attendees may submit their first page to Kevan and be among those
(Harlequin/Mira). Perfect your pitch in a face-to-face meeting with these industry experts and whose work gets selected to be discussed/critiqued during the session. Send your first page to: Kevan
learn how to tweak your pitch to perfection! Lyon at kevan@marsallyonliteraryagency.com
PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT
RAVENOUS ROMANCE TBA ELLORA’S CAVE CARINA PRESS LIQUID SILVER BOOKS TOTAL E-BOUND RED ROSE

BOOKSELLER & LIBRARIAN TRACK

ROUNDTABLE MEET-AND-GREET ORIENTATION AUTHOR/BOOKSELLER ETIQUETTE PUBLISHING TRENDS BOOKSTORE BLOGGING

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THURSDAYWORKSHOPS•Come for the Day•$99 DAY PASS
10 - 11AM
READER TRACK
CONFESSIONS OF A ROMANCE WRITER
PANELIST: Christie Craig and Faye Hughes
WHO DUNNIT? TEST YOUR MYSTERY FICTION
SKILLS HOSTED BY: Desiree Holt, Cerise
DeLand, Allie Standifer
WRITER TRACK
PARANORMAL: THE PLOT THICKENS: HOW
TO KEEP PARANORMAL FANS HOOKED
CAPTAIN: Angela Knight PANELISTS: Shannon
K. Butcher, Pamela Palmer, Rebecca York
YOUNG ADULT: PRETTY IN PINK: GIRL
POWER, FEMINISM AND THE YA REVOLUTION
CAPTAIN: Melissa Marr PANELISTS: Clare B.
Dunkle, Margaret Stohl, Holly Black,
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
SPECIALTY: FIVE TIMES A NIGHT? REALLY?
GETTING HONEST ABOUT SEX SCENES
PANELISTS: Barry Eisler, Heather Graham,
F. Paul Wilson, Stephen Jay Schwartz
MYSTERY: PRIVATE DICKS, DAMES AND
IMMORTAL WORDS CAPTAIN: Carole Nelson
Douglas PANELISTS: Lori Armstrong, Brett
Battles, Lee Goldberg, Sue Ann Jaffarian
HISTORICAL: FINDING THE RIGHT
HISTORICAL SETTING FOR YOUR BOOK
CAPTAIN: Renee Bernard PANELISTS: Sabrina
Jeffries, Sally MacKenzie, Amanda McIntyre
HOLLYWOOD: THE REEL WORLD: PRINTED
PAGE TO SILVER SCREEN PANELISTS: Deidre
Knight (The Knight Agency), Marley Gibson
(whose YA series has been optioned for film)
E-BOOK MARKETING: WOOING THE
MASSES PANELISTS: Eden Bradley, Kristen
Painter, Mari Carr, Jayne Rylon
BUSINESS: WRITING ACROSS MULTIPLE
GENRES, FORMATS AND PUBLISHING MODELS
PANELISTS: Lauren Dane, Beth Kery
MODERATOR: Megan Hart
MARKETING: PROMOTING LIKE A BIG-
NAME AUTHOR WHEN YOU’RE NOT ONE …
YET PANELISTS: Jeannie Lin, Stephanie Dray
(AKA Stephanie Draven)
CRAFT: SENSE-SATIONAL AND SEXY
PANELISTS: Isabelle Drake, Katharine Ashe
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: OVERCOMING WRITERS BLOCK PANELIST: Tom Bird, author and
writing instructor. See page 121 for description.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: GOOD VS. GREAT: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SELLING & SLUSHING
PANELISTS: Nicole Resciniti (The Seymour Agency). See RTBookReviews.com for how to submit.
PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT
SOURCEBOOKS, INC
BOOKSELLER & LIBRARIAN TRACK
ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO SELL BOOKS
Page 7
4 – 6PM
11:15AM - 12:15PM 1:30 - 2:30PM 2:45 - 3:45PM
CAN WE TALK? READERS GET-TOGETHER TO TALK PURPLE PROSE TABOO PANELISTS: Courtney Milan, READERS’ APPRECIATION WORKSHOP
BOOKS PANELISTS: Bloggers Jane Litte (Dear Victoria Dahl, Tessa Dare (AKA Eve Ortega) HOSTED BY: Sheila Clover English of Circle of Seven
Author), Sarah Wendell (Smart Bitches) (COS) Productions, and authors Cherry Adair, L.A.
Banks, Renee Bernard, Melanie Dickerson, Judy
RT BOOK REVIEWS AWARDS CEREMONY
LIGHTS, ACTION, PARTY! THE SERIES ROMANCE WAY FABULOUS FORTIES PANELISTS: Ann Aguirre (AKA Duarte, Crystal Green, Fiona Jayde, Sabrina Jeffries,
HOSTED BY: Julie Miller, Brenda Jackson, Kathy Ava Gray), Lauren Dane, S.J. Day (AKA Sylvia Melissa Marr, Kat Martin, Larry Jay Martin, Amanda
Lyons, Rebecca York, B.J. Daniels, Kira Sinclair, Jan Day), HelenKay Dimon, Megan Hart McIntyre, Alyson Noel, Jeri Smith-Ready, Alexandra
Hambright, Kimberly Lang & many more! Sokoloff, Samantha Sommersby, Kerrelyn Sparks,
Jennifer St. Giles (AKA J.L. Saint), Rebecca York
MULTICULTURAL: GUESS WHO’S COMING
AGENT & EDITOR PANELS TO DINNER? CAPTAIN: Kimberly Kaye Terry
PANELISTS: Kelli Martin (Kimani), Delilah Devlin,
Fewer writer workshops are scheduled in these time L.A. Banks, J.D. Mason
slots so as to not compete with the well-attended
Editor & Agent Panels SERIES: WALKING THE LINE: WRITING THE
11:15AM - 12:15PM — EDITORS SEXY CATEGORY ROMANCE FOR HARLEQUIN
1:30 - 2:30PM — AGENTS
PANELISTS: Kira Sinclair, Kimberly Lang,
HEATHER BENNETT LAURA BRADFORD Lynn Raye Harris
Decadent Publishing Bradford Literary Agency
KELLI COLLINS Ellora’s Cave JESSICA FAUST STEAMPUNK: GADGETS & GIZMO: WHERE DOES
ALICIA CONDON Kensington BookEnds Literary Agency HE GET THOSE WONDERFUL TOYS CAPTAIN: Kathryn
Smith PANELISTS: Kristen Painter, Eden Bradley,
TREVA HARTE Loose Id SARAH HELLER
Gail Carriger
ANGELA JAMES Helen Heller Agency, Inc.
Carina Press SARITZA HERNANDEZ
THRILLER: CREATING CONFLICT AND HIGH STAKES
HEATHER OSBORN Lori Perkins Literary Agency THAT THRILL CAPTAIN: Allison Brennan PANELISTS:
Samhain MIRIAM KRISS Andrew Peterson, Brett Battles, Joshua Corin
WHITNEY ROSS Tor Irene Goodman Literary Agency
CONTEMPORARY: STAYING TRUE TO
MELISSA SINGER Tor KEVAN LYON CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
SUSAN SWINWOOD Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
CAPTAIN: Barbara Freethy PANELISTS: Christie
Mira/Spice JIM MCCARTHY Ridgway, Rachael Herron, Robyn Carr
ERIKA TSANG Avon Dystel & Goderich Agency E-BOOK: E-HOUSE HUNTING PANELISTS: Treva
DEB WERKSMAN ERIC RUBEN, ESQ. Harte (Loose Id), Laura Baumbach (MLR Press),
Sourcebooks Attorney and Literary Agent Theresa Stevens (STAR Guides Publishing), Christina
Brashear (Samhain)
MONIQUE PATTERSON NICOLE RESCINITI
St. Martin‘s The Seymour Agency
BUSINESS: HOW TO MAKE A LIVING WRITING
SELINA MCLEMORE ANDREW ZACK NOVELS PANELIST: Stephanie Bond
Grand Central Literary Agent, Zack Company
DIANNE MOGGY MODERATOR: SPECIALTY: THE RAW TRUTH ABOUT HORROR
Harlequin Mia Marlowe PANELISTS: Alexandra DeGray
MODERATOR:
Judi McCoy MARKETING: AUTHOR BRANDING PANELIST:
Morgan Doremus, RT website editor and multimedia
professional
HOLLYWOOD: THE BUSINESS OF HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD: HOW TO TELL A TV STORY PANELIST: Lee Goldberg, TV
PANELISTS: Vivi Anna, Lee Goldberg, Stephanie writer and author of Successful Television Writing and Unsold Television
Bond, Zac Sanford (Suntaur Entertainment), Pilots: The Greatest Shows You Never Saw. Telling a TV story is very differ-
Jonathan Bogner (Bogner Entertainment) ent than how you tell a story in a book. Goldberg will explain the concept.
SPECIALTY: HOW TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE SPECIALTY: DOING TIME FOR THE CRIME: HOW CRAFT: BOYS DON’T CRY: THE FIRST PERSON,
FEMALE FBI AGENT PANELIST: Pamelia S. Stratton, TO WRITE A TRUE CRIME STORY PANELISTS: Kerri THIRD PERSON DILEMMA
former FBI agent Droban, attorney, prosecutor and thriller author PANELISTS: Stacey Kade, Linnea Sinclair,
Karen Miller (AKA K.E. Mills)
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: SPIN CLASS: HOW
TO SPIN AN IDEA PANELIST: Heather Graham
and surprise guests.
PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT
KENSINGTON GRAND CENTRAL
NOT ANOTHER TEEN PANEL (Private bookseller THE INDIE BOOKSELLER’S RELATIONSHIP AFTERNOON DELIGHT HOSTS: Anne Elizabeth, C.H.
lunch to follow sponsored by YA authors) TO THE E-BOOK Admirand, Kate Douglas, Delilah Marvelle, Jade Lee,
Christina Skye, Elizabeth Hoyt, Angela Knight
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FRIDAYWORKSHOPS•Come for the Day•$99 DAY PASS
10 - 11AM
READER TRACK
WILD & WACKY DIVA PARTY
PANELISTS: Kayla Perrin, Jaime Rush
(AKA Tina Wainscott)
THE SKINNY ON DIGITAL DEVICES
PANELISTS: Angela James (Carina Press),
bloggers Jane Litte (Dear Author), Sarah
Wendell (Smart Bitches, Trashy Books)
WRITER TRACK
GRAPHIC NOVEL: HOW TO WRITE A
GRAPHIC NOVEL CAPTAIN: Anne Elizabeth
PANELISTS: Les Dabel (Dabel brothers LLC),
Author/Editor/Creator Alisa Kwitney
YOUNG ADULT: SAY ANYTHING: BOUNDARIES
IN YA CAPTAIN: Melissa Marr PANELISTS: Jackie
Kessler, Kimberly Derting, Sarah Rees Brennan
MODERATOR: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
SCIENCE FICTION: CREATING OUT-OF-THIS-
WORLD SCI-FI CAPTAIN: Ann Aguirre
PANELISTS: Kate Elliott, Diana Rowland,
Melinda Snodgrass, L.E. Modesitt Jr.
MODERATOR: Kate Elliot
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE: PEELING AWAY
THE LAYERS OF ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
CAPTAIN: Gennita Low PANELISTS: Caridad
Piñeiro, Cherry Adair, Catherine Coulter
EROTICA: EROTICA’S NEW DAWN; SEX, LIES,
AND THE EROTICA MARKET CAPTAIN: Sharon
Page PANELISTS: Deidre Knight (The Knight
Agency), Kelli Collins (Ellora’s Cave editor)
HOLLYWOOD: SCRIPTWRITING FROM TV &
FILM INSIDERS PANELISTS: Robert Gregory
Browne, Sheryl J. Anderson, Gregg Hurwitz,
Adena Halpern, Stephen Jay Schwartz
SOCIAL MEDIA: IT’S A BLOGGER’S WORLD
PANELISTS: Nicole Peeler, Jaye Wells
Also invited: Coutney Milan, Gail Carriger
BUSINESS: YOU’VE GOT TO START
SOMEPLACE PANELIST: Colleen Houck,
who went from being self-published to
Sterling’s (owned by B&N) darling.
BUSINESS: UNDERSTANDING CONTRACTS
PANELIST: Literary agent Andrew Zack
(The Zack Company)
CRAFT: DIFFUSING SUSPENSE AND DANGER
WITH HUMOR PANELISTS: Beth Ciotta, Mary-
Janice Davidson, Harley Jane Kozak, Judi
McCoy MODERATOR: Amanda McIntyre
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: QUERY POWER
PANELISTS: Agents Jessica Faust and Kim Lionetti of BookEnds, LLC. Registered attendees may sub-
mit their query letter to Jessica and Kim and be among those whose work gets selected to be dis-
cussed/critiqued during the session. Submit to: JFaust@bookends-inc.com
PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT
SAMHAIN PUBLISHING
BOOKSELLER & LIBRARIAN TRACK
PUBLISHER ROUNDUP
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AUTHOR CHAT WITH
DEAN KOONTZ
A free copy ofa Koontz title, will be available for all
attendees at this event. A special autographing has
been arranged for Koontz directly following this ses- discussion about life, love and books. Hurwitz will be
sion, for attendees only. Koontz WILL NOT BE SIGN- signing at the Graphic Novel Expo on Friday from
ING AT THE SATURDAY BOOK FAIR so this will be 4-6PM. All three authors will be signing at the Book
your only chance to meet him!
MODERATOR: Anne Elizabeth
SPECIALTY: FIGHT CLUB - LIVE STUNT
DEMONSTRATION PANELISTS: Cynthia Vespia,
MODERATOR: James Buchanan
YOUNG ADULT: SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL:
INDUSTRY INSIDERS IN YA PUBLISHING AND FILM
PANELISTS: Film experts Merrilee Heifetz,
Anne Hoppe, Valerie Vaughn, Sally Wilcox
MODERATOR: Ally Carter
MULTICULTURAL: THE NEXT GENERATION
CAPTAIN: Kimberly Kaye Terry PANELISTS:
Monique Patterson (St. Martin’s), Jeannie
Lin, Brenda Jackson
MYSTERY: PLOTTING AND SETTING YOUR
MYSTERY CAPTAIN: Carole Nelson Douglas
PANELISTS: Robert Gregory Browne,
Rosemary Harris, Rick Mofina, Rhys Bowen
URBAN FANTASY: KEEPING ROMANCE HOT IN
AN URBAN FANTASY SERIES CAPTAIN: Richelle
Mead PANELISTS: Keri Arthur, Jeanne Stein,
Rachel Caine MODERATOR: Nicole Peeler
HOLLYWOOD: FILM TO PAGE: SCREENWRITING
TECHNIQUES FOR NOVELS PANELISTS: Alexandra
Sokoloff, Stephen Jay Schwartz
E-BOOK: FROM DIGITAL TO PRINT PANELISTS:
Lauren Dane, Megan Hart, Beth Williamson
MARKETING: SCAMS, SHAMS AND SNARK
MARKETING PANELISTS: Sheila Clover English
SPECIALTY: CRITIQUE PARTNERS: HOW TO
MAKE IT WORK PANELISTS: Sophie Jordan
(AKA Sharie Kohler), Tera Lynn Childs
CRAFT: CHARACTERS THAT COME TO LIFE
PANELISTS: Patricia Rice, Eileen Dreyer
(AKA Kathleen Korbel), Cathy Maxwell
PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT
HARLEQUIN
4 – 6PM
1:30 - 2:30PM 2:45 - 3:45PM
AUTHOR CHAT WITH
CATHERINE COULTER, CHERRY
ADAIR & GREGG HURWITZ CASTING COUCH PANELISTS: Alexandra Sokoloff,
Harley Jane Kozak
Be prepared for anything in this impromptu
E-BOOK, INDIE PUBLISHER, MULTIMEDIA & GRAPHIC NOVEL EXPO
STEAMPUNK PARTY HOSTS: Kathryn Smith,
Nathalie Gray, Suzanne Lazear, Theresa Meyers,
Fair on Saturday, which is open to the public. Cindy Holby (AKA Kassy Tayler), Deb Schneider
MODERATOR: Stephanie Klose
GRAPHIC NOVEL: THE FEMALE CREATORS GRAPHIC NOVEL: ARTISTS & AUTHORS
WORKSHOP CAPTAIN: Anne Elizabeth PANELISTS: author/creator Gregg Hurwitz, Alisa
PANELISTS: Alisa Kwitney, Richelle Mead, Kwitney, author P.C. Cast, Les Dabel (Dabel
Cassandra Clare, Holly Black, Kelley Armstrong, Brothers LLC), artists Alan Halpin, Derek Ruiz
Melissa de la Cruz, Jade Lee (AKA Kathy Lyons) MODERATOR: Anne Elizabeth
SPECIALTY: MASTERING SEXUAL TENSION YOUNG ADULT: ALMOST FAMOUS CAPTAIN:
PANELISTS: Karin Tabke, Barry Eisler, Sylvia Melissa Marr PANELISTS: Melissa de la Cruz, Holly
Day (AKA S.J. Day) MODERATOR: Gennita Low Black, Ally Carter, Valerie Vaughn, Sally Wilcox
VAMPIRE: THE MANY FACES OF THE UNDEAD
CAPTAIN: Caridad Piñeiro PANELISTS: L.A. Banks,
STEAMPUNK: WRITING THE STEAMPUNK Jeanne Stein, Kerrelyn Sparks
ROMANCE: BEYOND CORSETS AND GOGGLES
PANELISTS: Kathryn Smith, Cindy Holby AKA ROMANTIC SUSPENSE: ROMANCING THE KILLER
Kassy Tayler, Theresa Meyers, Suzanne Lazear INSTINCT CAPTAIN: Gennita Low
PANELISTS: Barry Eisler, Brenda Novak,
THRILLER: STRIKING THE BALANCE: ADDING Kally Jo Surbeck
HEART-POUNDING THRILLS THAT WORK SPECIALTY: WRITING A MEMOIR FOR THE
CAPTAIN: Allison Brennan PANELISTS: Alexandra CONTEMPORARY READER PANELISTS: Rachael
Sokoloff, D.P. Lyle, Stephen Jay Schwartz Herron, Laurie Perry, Mary McDonough (Erin
Walton in the TV series "The Waltons")
SPECIALTY: HOW SWEET IT IS ... OR ISN’T
PANELISTS: Jillian Hart, Camy Tang, Pamela Tracy, CRAFT: SURVIVING EDITS AND REVISIONS
Janet Tronstad, Kim Watters and Cheryl Wyatt (WITH ONLY A FEW TEARS) PANELISTS: Linnea
Sinclair, Stacey Kade
HOLLYWOOD: TV SOAPS: SECRETS FROM THE INSIDE PANELISTS: Jacklyn Zeman, General Hospital;
Eileen Davidson, The Young and the Restless and author of the Soap Opera Mystery series for Obsidian;
Sheri Anderson, former head writer for Days of Our Lives and author of novels for Sourcebooks based on
the show; Carolyn Hennesy, General Hospital and author of YA Pandora novels for Bloomsbury
E-BOOK: DARE TO BE DIFFERENT— AND STILL E-BOOK: MANAGING THE MAIN STREET MARKETS
GET PUBLISHED PANELISTS: Belinda McBride, Bianca PANELISTS: Sheila Clover English, CEO of Circle of Seven
D’Arc, Nathalie Gray, Janet Miller (AKA Cricket Starr) Productions, Deidre Knight, founder of The Knight Agency,,
Nancy Berland, owner of Nancy Berland Public Relations
MARKETING: GENERATING BUZZ-WORTHY MARKETING: CHAMPAGNE SELF-PROMOTION ON A
PUBLICITY PANELISTS: Jia Gayles, Pub Director BEER BUDGET PANELISTS: Lizzie T. Leaf, Deana Jamroz,
Knight Agency; Deidre Knight , Nancy Berland, Jet Mykles, James Buchanan, Melissa Mayhue
owner of Nancy Berland Public Relations MODERATOR: Laura Baumbach
BUSINESS: UNDERSTANDING AMAZON Amazon is BUSINESS: ROMANCING THE E-BOOK: FRONTLIST,
BACKLIST, SHORT & LONG, HOW TO MAKE E-BOOKS
a force of the book industry but few authors know
WORK FOR YOU From the BN.com editorial and mar-
how to use it effectively. Learn about their ranking
keting team, find out how romance is getting hotter
system and how to utilize business opportunities.
with the new NOOKcolor and PubIt!
CRAFT: CONVERSATION WITH DEAN KOONTZ ON CRAFT: HOW TO BE A DIALOGUE DIVA PANELISTS:
THE ART OF WRITING A rare appearance from best- Eve Gordon and Mary Louise Schwartz, scriptwrit-
selling author Dean Koontz, who will share ers/Hollywood literary agents specializing in books to
thoughts on the art of writing. film; Eileen Dreyer (AKA Kathleen Korbel), Valerie Parv
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: SENSATIONAL SYNOPSIS PANELIST: Jim McCarthy, Agent, Dystel & Goderich
Literary Management. Registered attendees may submit their 3-to-5 page synopsis to Jim and be among
those whose work gets selected to be discussed/critiqued during the session. Send your 3-5 page synopsis
to Jim McCarthy at jmccarthy@dystel.com
PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT
TOR ST. MARTIN’S
UPDATING YOUR WEBSITE CONTENT WRITING A GREAT NEWSLETTER
TO ATTRACT CUSTOMERS
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SPECTACULAR SATURDAY TEEN DAY for Fans

Saturday!
11AM – 2PM GIANT BOOK FAIR
Meet more than 300 authors who will autograph books,
posters and bookmarks. Bring your favorite “keeper”
books to have your fave author sign them!
This event is open to the public for $5 at the door, and is
included in the full convention registration fee.
Come for the Day $25 DAY PASS
One adult entry FREE with each Teen who purcheses a $25 day pass
From 11AM - 2PM you can meet the YA authors at the general Book Fair, and pur-
chase autographed copies of their latest books. After the Book Fair, fans of all ages
are invited to join dozens of bestselling young adult authors for a three-hour, fun-filled
program (see below) with workshops and fun sessions. A Teen Party from 6:15 –
7:30PM will follow the sessions, allowing you to mix and mingle with all of the
authors and take home lots of free books! (See page 5 for more Teen Day coverage!)

3:30 – 5PM SOS MILITARY MIXER 2:30-3:30PM etc.) and turn it into the premise for a YA novel.
A proud and loving tribute to the men and women who AUTHOR SPEED-DATING (Session 1) PANELISTS: Michele Jaffe, Melissa Marr, Melissa de la
serve in the armed forces. HOSTED BY: Kathryn Falk, Lightning-fast rounds of small-group conversation Cruz, Clare B. Dunkle
Founder/CEO RT Book Reviews, Kim Adams, Military with some of our phenomenal young adult authors.
AUTHOR SPEED-READING (Session 2)
Liaison SOS Aloha Authors: C.H. Admirand, Renee Bernard, NOTE: Sign-ups required. Seating is limited.
DC DeVane, Anne Elizabeth, Simone Elkeles, Sherry James, 4:30 – 5:30PM
AUTHOR SPEED-READING (Session 1)
Catherine Mann, Annie Marshall, Delilah Marvelle, Julie HOW DO YOU BUILD A WORLD
A host of YA authors read very short excerpts in
Miller, Caridad Piñeiro, Christina Skye These bestselling authors take us through creating
these timed YA fiction readings.
their worlds and characters — complete with draw-
3:30-4:30PM ings, monologues, re-enactments and pantomime!
5 – 7PM 2011 MR. ROMANCE COM-
WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR IDEAS Then it’s the audience’s turn to build and populate
PETITION Who will be the next Mr. Romance? Come
Four young adult authors take us through the thought new worlds. PANELISTS: Alyson Noël, Cassandra
help us choose the lucky guy who will win a cover shoot.
process that led to their latest books — complete Clare, Ally Carter, Jeri Smith-Ready, Alyxandra
with drawings, monologues, re-enactments, and pan- Harvey
8 – 9PM CARINA PRESS COCKTAIL
tomime! Then it’s the audience’s turn to take a single
PARTY Join Executive Editor Angela James, Carina
piece of inspiration (a word, phrase, piece of folklore,
AUTHOR SPEED-DATING (Session 2)
Press authors and other members of the Carina Press team
for cocktails. Carina Press launched at last year’s RT con- MEET THE YA AUTHORS ON TEEN DAY!
vention and this year, they want to thank everyone for Kelley Cassandra Clare Kami Garcia Mari Mancusi
their support as they head toward their first anniversary! Armstrong Kristi Cook Alyxandra Melissa Marr
Come by, have a cocktail and get to knowthem! Jennifer Heather Davis Harvey Richelle Mead
Lynn Barnes Melissa Colleen Houck Alyson Noël
9PM – MIDNIGHT HARLEQUIN AND Holly Black de la Cruz C.C. Hunter Carrie Ryan
BORDERS CELEBRATE — Sarah Rees Kimberly Michele Jaffe Jeri
HOLLYWOOD STYLE Brennan Derting Sophie Jordan Smith-Ready
Harlequin Enterprises and Borders Books team up for a Ally Carter Clare B. Dunkle Stacey Kade Margaret Stohl
spectacular dance party and an evening of glamour where Nikki Carter Simone Elkeles Jackie Kessler Rachel Vincent
you will meet the stars of romance. Tera Lynn Childs Tina Ferraro Sophie Littlefield

SOCIAL Sunday! LEAVE YOUR MARK ON HOLLYWOOD

RT’S SPECIAL TWIST ON THE DAYS WHEN FRIENDS AND FAMILY
SPENT SUNDAYS PLAYING GAMES AND DRINKING LEMONADE!
11AM – 12:30PM AUTHOR
SPEED-MEETING
Go one-on-one with bestselling authors who
will switch tables every 15 minutes to meet
fans and booksellers.
12:45 – 2:15PM RT GRAMS
Based on the popular game BananaGrams,
RT has come up with its own version. It is a
fast and fun word game that requires no
pencil, paper or board. All you need is a
table, authors and friends to compete.
2:30 – 4PM PASS THE
POPCORN
This version pack features 100 freshly
popped award winners, fan favorites and
recent review smashes. It’s easy to figure
out the book based on the clues, but can
you shout out the title before anyone else
does? The tiles tell you which clues you
should use. Race to complete your set of
tiles before your opponents complete theirs.
5 – 9PM ROMANCE AT
“TWILIGHT” As the RT convention
comes to an end, get into your comfy clothes
or your PJs and join us for a relaxed, fun
twilight curled up on a couch or propped on
a pile of floor pillows as we enjoy some great
movies. There will be drawings to win a
2012 RT registration for one lucky attendee
and promotion baskets from authors and
publishers including books, promo and good-
ies. A perfect way to end the week.
Help Support The Foodbank & the Red Cross
ON FRIDAY, APRIL 8, vampires won’t be the only ones after your
blood. The American Red Cross needs it and it’s fangs-free. After
the E-book, Indie Publisher, Multimedia & Graphic Novel
Expo, head over to the Red Cross room and participate in this wor-
thy effort to donate much-needed blood. For information on what to
expect, visit RedCross.org. One lucky blood donor will be eligi-
ble to win a Kindle or $100 Amazon gift card, courtesy of author
Margaret Brownley, who helped set up the blood drive.
While you’re overstuffing your suit-
case with wings, fangs and other
costume accessories, pack a canned
good for a worthy cause.
Representatives with The Foodbank of Southern California will place
empty barrels outside the entrance at Saturday giant’s Book Fair.
Visit FoodBankofSoCal.org or check out
CharityNavigator.org. Let’s help feed local families by filling the
barrels to the brim with canned goods.
If you’re passionate about a cause, let us know about it. We may reach out to that organization
for upcoming conventions. E-mail Pat Simmons, RTPublicist@yahoo.com.
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PARTIES, HAPPENINGS & EVENTS
Wednesday, April 6
9PM - Midnight
ELLORA'S CAVE FANTASY PARTY
ELLORA’S CAVE invites you to the exotic
world of BOLLYWOOD! A wondrous blend of
Bombay’s vibrant artistry and dance to the
glamour that is Hollywood. A hint of Hindi
entertainment starts the evening as you dance
the night away, dressed in your colorful sari or
other Bollywood fantasy garb! As always,
great music, food, and fabulous prizes!
HOSTS: Jaid Black, founder of Ellora’s Cave
and Patty Marks, president
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
11AM - 12:30PM RT WELCOME MORNING MIXER We
raise a toast and welcome you to a very special 28th Annual
RT Booklovers Convention! In addition to announcing the
Ann Peach Award winner for 2011 and the 2011 Bookseller
of the Year, you’ll meet the hunks of the RT Mr. Romance
competition and enjoy a taste of the grape from the impecca-
ble California wine country. HOSTS: Kathryn Falk,
Founder/CEO RT Book Reviews, Ken Rubin, President, Carol
Stacy, Publisher, Jo Carol Jones, Convention Director
4:45 - 5:45PM INTERGALACTIC BAR AND GRILLE Forget
the Star Wars™ cantina! Strap on your anti-grav boots, lock
down the starship and come to this book lover event. Mingle
with authors, aliens and the bar’s infamous, hunky bar-
tender, Sin! Free nibbles, awesome goodie bags and a spe-
cial sci-fi gift for the first 100 bar patrons. Get sneak peeks at
upcoming books from your author hostesses, the best of sci-fi
romance! HOSTS: Marcella Burnard, Nathalie Gray,
Jade Lee, Janet Miller (AKA Cricket Starr), Karen Miller (AKA
K.E. Mills), Linnea Sinclair
THURSDAY, APRIL 7
8:30 - 9:45AM THE MYSTERY CHIX AND PRIVATE DIX
It’s no mystery why this Mystery Mixer is a perennial fave at
RT! Join us for tasty snacks, free books and other giveaways.
Your favorite mystery and suspense writers, including
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Monk and Diagnosis Murder novelist/screenwriter Lee
Goldberg, will unveil their latest and future thrill rides and
whodunits. HOSTS: Lori Armstrong (AKA Lorelei James),
Brett Battles, Rhys Bowen, Allison Brennan,
Robert Gregory Browne, Carole Nelson Douglas,
Lee Goldberg, Rosemary Harris, Sue Ann
Jaffarian, D. P. Lyle, Rick Mofina, Brenda Novak
11:15AM - 12:15PM LIGHTS, ACTION, PARTY! THE
SERIES ROMANCE WAY Join more than two dozen
of your favorite, bestselling and award-winning
Harlequin/Kimani series romance authors as readers take
center stage at this brand-new RT event! While enjoying
some light snacks, you’ll get a sneak peek at upcoming
books, an opportunity to chat with authors about what’s hot
and what’s not, and a chance to tell the authors what you’d
like to see in series romance. We’ll have books for every-
one, and have some grander prizes for a lucky few who
play Series Romance Bingo. HOSTS: Julie Miller, Brenda
Jackson, Jade Lee, (AKA Kathy Lyons), Delores Fossen,
Leanne Banks, Rebecca York, B.J. Daniels, Kathleen
O’Reilly, HelenKay Dimon, Judy Duarte,
Jill Monroe, Amanda Stevens, Crystal Green, Carol
Ericson, Kira Sinclair, Jan Hambright, Candace
Havens, Lisa Renee Jones, Kimberly Lang, Lynn
Raye Harris
12:15 - 1:15PM AROUND THE WORLDS WITH
JACQUELYN FRANK Travel around the worlds of
Jacquelyn Frank and enjoy a fusion of Asian cuisine on your
journey. HOST: Bestselling author Jacquelyn Frank
4 - 6PM RT BOOK REVIEWS AWARDS CEREMONY
RT’s Career Achievement and Reviewers’ Choice Awards.
HOSTS: Kathryn Falk, Founder/CEO RT Book Reviews,
Ken Rubin, President, Carol Stacy, Publisher
6:15 - 7:15PM SAMHAIN HIGH STEAM Readers are invit-
ed to an “eat and greet,” where they can talk about all
things steampunk and Samhain. A high tea, where you can
expect a variety of hot appetizers and finger foods. Door
prizes will include a steampunk-themed Kindle case, com-
plete with Kindle, as well as prize packages containing addi-
tional steampunk swag and Samhain books.
HOST: Samhain Publishing
8:30PM - Midnight VENETIAN MASQUERADE FAERY
BALL (See following page)
FRIDAY, APRIL 8
8:30 - 9:45AM KENSINGTON
MORNING MIXER A delightful way to start your day!
Delicious gourmet muffins, hot coffee and the Kensington
authors. Come for some fun giveaways, one-on-one time with
our authors and leave with a happy tummy!
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10 - 11AM WILD & WACKY PARTY
Join these authors as they heat up LA with a party that’s
sure to be hot! Take advantage of some personal time with
the cover models. Be sure to leave your inhibitions at the
door and enjoy the fun. Boas will be given to the first 30
people who arrive at the party. Bring your own boas, too.
Other giveaways will be handed out during this Wild &
Wacky Party! HOSTS: Kayla Perrin, Jaime Rush
(AKA Tina Wainscott)
12:15 - 1:30PM DEAN KOONTZ SPECIAL
AUTOGRAPHING On Friday, directly following the
Author Chat with Dean Koontz , there will be an auto-
graphing for him exclusively for registered attendees.
This is NOT open to the public. Since Mr. Koontz will
not be signing at the Giant Book Fair on Saturday, this
will be your only opportunity to meet him. A free copy
of a limited amount of one of Dean’s books will be
given out at the autographing.
1:30 - 3:45PM MEET THE SOAP STARS TV SOAPS:
SECRETS FROM THE INSIDE: Hear from some of the soaps’
most beloved actresses and get firsthand stories from the
sets. Guests: Jacklyn Zeman, actress (Bobbie Spencer on
General Hospital); Eileen Davidson, actress (Ashley on The
Young and the Restless) and author of the Soap Opera
Mystery series for Obsidian; Sheri Anderson, former head
writer for Days of Our Lives and author of novels for
Sourcebooks based on original storylines from the show;
Carolyn Hennesy, actress (Diane on General Hospital) and
author of the YA Pandora series for Bloomsbury.
2:45 - 3:45PM STEAMPUNK SOCIAL Welcome to gaslit
streets, where innovation meets imagination. Cinch your
corset, fold your fan, tip your top hat, grab your goggles
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 • 6:30- 8PM
SAUCY SIRENS THROUGH HISTORY
The Mad Hatter bunch is back with
a glint in their eye to treat you to
a night of glamour, prizes, games, good-
ies and fun, Hollywood-style! Whether
you’ve been tempted in the pages of a
book or on the silver screen, come walk
the red carpet and meet your fave
seductive and saucy sirens who
have captured hearts with
their wicked charm, humor
and finesse! Dress: old-style
Hollywood glam (optional).
HOSTS: Trish Albright, Victoria
Alexander, Zoë Archer, Renee
Bernard, Kristina Cook AKA Kristi
Astor, Genella deGrey, Heather
Graham AKA Shannon Drake,
Sabrina Jeffries, Sahara Kelly,
Kieran Kramer, Sally MacKenzie,
Mia Marlowe, Amanda McIntyre,
Kaitlin O’Riley, Sharon Page
& Bobbi Smith
and prepare to open your clockwork heart to the most
intriguing — and most fabulously costumed — subgenere
of romance, where Victorian allure meets the fantastical.
Mingle with steampunk and gaslight romance authors,
enjoy steampunk schwag and a spot of tea! Fulfill flights
of improbable fancy, courtesy of your consummate author
hostesses. We can’t wait for you to come to call! Also invit-
ed: Suzanne Lazear and the Lolitas HOSTS: Nathalie
Gray, Cindy Holby (AKA Kassy Tayler), Suzanne
Lazear, Theresa Meyers, Deborah Schneider,
Kathryn Smith
FRIDAY, APRIL 8 • 8:30 - Midnight
VAMPIRE BALL: ZOMBIE
DANCERS FROM PLANET 9
Hurrah for Hollywood! And every-
one is a hopeful. Werewolves are
pretty good at doffing their clothes;
vampires like to own the night; and
those darned shapeshifters can do
just about anything. But everyone
knows that it’s “Don’t call us — Heather Graham
we’ll call you!” Still, they all flock
to Hollywood for a big break. Of
course, there’s Hollywood, Florida;
Hollywood, California … and, sure-
ly, there’s a Hollywood from
Planet 9! Witches, of course, think
they know the right spells, but any-
thing goes when the creatures of
the night get wild and woolly,
vying for a few coveted roles in the
epic, Zombie Dancers From Planet 9!
HOSTS: Heather Graham & Helen A. Rosburg
Helen A. Rosburg
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4 - 6PM E-BOOKS, INDIE PUBLISHER & GRAPHIC
NOVEL EXPO Meet more than 100 e-book, small-press,
comic, manga and graphic novel authors who will be signing
their latest books at RT’s Third Annual Expo where you can
purchase their books. Learn who they are in an intimate set-
ting devoted to these emerging markets. Also meet the lead-
ing e-book and small-press publishers as they showcase their
lists for readers. HOST: RT Book Reviews
6 - 7PM AVON’S DUSK TO DARK MIXER The sun has
disappeared on the horizon and the shades of the night
envelop the earth. Avon and its many authors invite you
to celebrate the dark passion of twilight with food, fun
and drink. Expect the unexpected as you never know
what magic may appear in the cool, early hours of
the evening. HOSTS: Avon Books and several of its
authors, including: Kelley Armstrong, Tera Lynn
Childs, Terri Garey, Sophie Jordan, Melissa Marr,
Pamela Palmer, Jaime Rush (AKA Tina Wainscott),
Kerrelyn Sparks, Lyndsay Sands
8:30PM - MIDNIGHT VAMPIRE BALL: ZOMBIE DANCERS
FROM PLANET 9 Hurrah for Hollywood! And everyone
is a hopeful. Werewolves are pretty good at doffing their
clothes; vampires like to own the night; and those darned
shapeshifters can do just about anything. But everyone
knows that it’s “Don’t call us — we’ll call you!” Still, they
all flock to Hollywood for a big break. Of course, there’s
Hollywood, Florida; Hollywood, California … and, surely,
there’s a Hollywood from Planet 9! Witches, of course,
think they know the right spells, but anything goes when
the creatures of the night get wild and woolly, vying for a
few coveted roles in the epic, Zombie Dancers From Planet
9! HOSTS: Heather Graham & Helen A. Rosburg
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
11AM - 2PM GIANT BOOK FAIR More than 400 authors
will autograph books, posters and bookmarks, and you
can bring your favorite “keeper” books to have your
favorite author sign them! This event is open to the public
for a small fee of $5.00 at the door. All registered conven-
tion attendees will be able to enter 15 minutes prior to the
public opening. HOST: RT Book Reviews
11AM - 7PM TEEN DAY & BOOK SIGNING Giveaways &
FREE BOOKS! • Day passes are available! From 11AM to
2:00PM, you can meet the YA authors at the general Book
Fair, and purchase autographed copies of their latest books.
After the Book Fair, fans of all ages are invited to join
dozens of bestselling young adult authors for a three-hour,
fun-filled program with workshops and sessions. A Teen Party
will follow with lots of giveaways. HOST: RT Book Reviews
3:30 - 5PM SOS MILITARY MIXER A proud and
loving tribute to the men and women who serve in the
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armed forces. Special guests military personnel, military
authors and the local military families will be honored
at this special afternoon reception. Stop in and shake
their hand, and tell them thanks! HOSTS: Kathryn Falk,
Founder/CEO RT Book Reviews, Kim Adams, Military
Liaison SOS Aloha Authors: C.H. Admirand, Renee
Bernard, DC DeVane, Anne Elizabeth, Simone
Elkeles, Sherry James, Catherine Mann, Annie
Marshall, Delilah Marvelle, Julie Miller, Caridad
Piñeiro, Christina Skye
5 - 7pm 2011 MR. ROMANCE COMPETITION Come
help us choose the lucky guy who will win a cover shoot
with a romance giant. EMCEES: Author Beth Ciotta &
Mark Johnson, Mr. Romance 1996
8 - 9PM CARINA PRESS COCKTAIL HOUR Join
Executive Editor Angela James, Carina Press authors and
other members of the Carina Press team for cocktails.
Carina Press launched at last year’s RT convention and this
year, they want to thank everyone for their support as
they head toward their first anniversary! Come by, have
a cocktail and get to know more about Carina Press!
9PM - MIDNIGHT HARLEQUIN AND BORDERS
CELEBRATE — HOLLYWOOD STYLE Harlequin
Enterprises and Borders Books team up for a spectacular
dance party and an evening of glamour where you will
meet the stars of romance.
DAY PASSES & INDIVIDUAL
PARTY TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE!
WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS: $99
THURSDAY WORKSHOPS: $99
FRIDAY WORKSHOPS
& GRAPHIC NOVEL DAY: $99
SATURDAY BOOK FAIR ONLY:
$5 at the door
SATURDAY BOOK FAIR & TEEN DAY:
$25 per adult
$25 per teen plus one accompanying adult
(Includes 2 admissions to the Book Fair,
Teen Day Workshops and the Teen Party.
Lots of FREE books will be given away at the
Teen Party!)
Individual Party Tickets are also available.
ALL TICKET PRICES ARE
ON OUR WEBSITE:
RTBookReviews.com/convention-home
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Venetian Masquerade
Faery Ball DINNER & DANCING
Thursday, April 7
8:30 - Midnight
Come one, come all to our most elegant Faery Ball of all!
This year’s event celebrates the tradition of the 15th-century
festivities of Carnival, where elaborate pageants and triumphal
processions celebrated marriages and other dynastic events of
late-medieval court life. Whether you’re dressed in your most
elaborate Renaissance costumes or just a Carnival mask, be
sure to pack your faery wings for a fun-filled fantasy night!

MEET THE MEMBERS OF THE

Amanda
McIntyre FaeryCourt Sahara
Kelly

ASSEMBLING THE FAE FOR A FANTASY NIGHT TO REMEMBER!

Cathy Clamp Samantha

Gail Sharon
R.G. half of writing team Page Andrew
Cat Adams Shaffer
Alexander

Cathy
Eden Sheila Andrew Samantha
Matuszak
Bradley Clover Peterson Sommersby
English

Shannon Julie Janet Susanne

K. Butcher Floyd Miller Saville

Raffle tickets will be sold at the door to support adult literacy

GIVEAWAYS GALORE AT CLUB RT — WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 - FRIDAY, APRIL 8 — ANYONE WHO’S EVER been to a RT BOOKLOVERS CON-
VENTION knows all about the abundance of giveaways and prizes that everyone receives — espe-
cially at Club RT. And this year will be no exception! Dozens of gift baskets have been prepared by
authors and publishers full of books and other surprise goodies, and will be raffled off throughout the
convention at Club RT. In addition to prizes and giveaways, there will be appearances by a constella-
tion of bestselling authors, who will greet guests with sweet treats and cool refreshments.
CLUB RT is the happening place to be, but be warned: Once you join in all the fun and excitement,
you might miss some great workshops — because you won’t want to leave!
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SPOTLIGHT
With the book industry rapidly changing and the print market shrinking we have put to gether a sensational program for writers
who want to explore the TV and film industry. And what better place to present this program than in Tinseltown’s backyard, Los
Angeles. Readers and writers alike will revel in a wealth of information presented by some of Hollywood’s most knowledable and
savvy insiders. This is a rare opportunity to learn about the TV and film industry and, as a bonus, meet some of the stars!
DAILY PASSES AVAILABLE, $99 A DAY! See pages 6-9 for daily workshop agendas. (Day pass does not
include evening parties.)

WEDNESDAY approach to creating compelling novels and screenplays that

FROM PAGE TO SCREEN: SCRIPT
CONSULTANTS GIVE YOU THE GOODS
“I am the author. You are the audience. I outrank
you!” (The Producers, 1968)
Hear from three Hollywood script consultants on how to
break conventions, construct killer openings, and write a
script everyone will want to read. MODERATOR: Author Vivi
Anna PANELISTS: Xandy Sussan, Merrel Davis, Mike Lee
XANDY SUSSAN was a head story analyst for Warner
Bros, worked in TV and Feature Animation and went into
business for herself as a story analyst and freelance develop-
ment person. She continues to write feature films and create
television series with her partner of almost seven years,
Steven Darancette. Together, they've created 10 animated
series, 8 feature films and counting.
MERREL DAVIS’ innate understanding of story struc-
ture, dialogue from a development, production and post-pro-
duction perspective lead to his work as a story analyst. He
has evaluated 100s of scripts to determine their worth as sal-
able projects and works as a story analyst through production
companies, on a freelance basis and for CoverMyScript.com.
MICHAEL J. LEE is a novel writer, blogger and free-
lance journalist living in L.A. He’s been a judge for the presti-
gious PAGE Awards and blogs about his two biggest passions,
screenwriting and food, at
ScreenwritingFoxhole.Blogspot.com and
ToCookAndEatInLA.Blogspot.com.
UNITING STORY
STRUCTURE,
CHARACTER ARC AND
LOVE STORIES
“Beginnings are usually
scary and endings are usu-
ally sad, but it’s everything
in between that makes it all
Michael Hauge
worth living.” (Hope Floats, 1998)
Hollywood story expert and script consultant MICHAEL
HAUGE, best-selling author of Writing Screenplays That Sell
and Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds: The Guaranteed Way to
Get Your Screenplay or Novel Read, will present his unique
elicit maximum emotion in readers and audiences. Using clips
from recent blockbuster love stories and romantic comedies,
Michael will reveal the unique way that the inner journey for
a story’s hero is intertwined with that character’s visible jour-
ney, and why character arc is essential for creating provoca-
tive love stories and compelling themes.
Topics covered will include: The primary goal of all story;
The power of desire, need, longing and destiny; The essential
conflict all characters must face; Turning plot structure from a
complicated concept into a simple, powerful tool you can easi-
ly apply to every story; The single key to creating character
arc and theme; Creating unique, believable and fulfilling love
stories.
THURSDAY
THE REEL WORLD: PRINTED PAGE
TO SILVER SCREEN
“I need to believe that something extraordinary is
possible.” (A Beautiful Mind, 2001)
Organized by Deidre Knight, president and senior agent of
The Knight Agency, comes a behind-the-scenes look at the
film-option process, including how production companies
determine a book’s onscreen viability, the dynamics of the lit-
erary agent/film agent relationship and how much input
authors can expect in the film-making process. Before found-
ing The Knight Agency in 1996, Deidre worked on the pro-
duction team for the Emmy-award-winning drama, In the
Heat of the Night, as well as music videos for MTV-award-win-
ning band, the B-52s. Marley Gibson’s YA series, Ghost
Huntress, has been optioned by Shoulderhill Entertainment.
PANELISTS: Deidre Knight, Marley Gibson
THE BUSINESS OF HOLLYWOOD
“I got into this business so I wouldn’t have to
work.” (Entourage, TV series, 2004-present)
Producers acquire scripts, get the money to make the
film/pilot, hire the cast/crew and push the production
through. They are the ones that make the major decisions
about what will be filmed, when it will be filmed and who
plays a part in it. Once a writer sells their script, it is the pro-
ducer who takes over and finishes the project. Learn from
those in the know the process of how a book gets onto the
big and small screen, what to watch for and what to avoid at
all cost. PANELISTS: Vivi Anna, Lee Goldberg, Stephanie
Bond, Zac Sanford (Development Executive for Suntaur
Entertainment, Jonathan Bogner, CEO of Bogner
Entertainment
HOW TO TELL A TV STORY
“I don’t like the way this script of ours has turned
out. It’s turning into a seedy little drama.”
(Network, 1976)
Telling a TV story is very different than how you tell a story in
a book. Goldberg will explain the concept of “franchise” and
how TV portrays conflict within the franchise. Goldberg has
conducted this workshop for universities, broadcasters and
production companies in the U.S., Canada, Europe and China.
A lengthy Q&A will follow so come prepared with your ques-
tions and learn what it takes to tell stories for TV. PANELIST:
Lee Goldberg, TV writer and author of SUCCESSFUL
TELEVISION WRITING and UNSOLD TELEVISION PILOTS: THE
GREATEST SHOWS YOU NEVER SAW and several novels includ-
ing Mr. Monk in Trouble, My Gun Has Bullets and The Man
With the Iron-On Badge.
FRIDAY
SCRIPTWRITING FROM TV &
FILM INSIDERS
“This isn’t life, this is bigger than life. This is tele-
vision.” (Swing Vote, 2008)
A candid discussion with novelists and TV and film writers
about the ins and outs of this industry.
PANELISTS: Robert Gregory Browne, Sheryl J.
Anderson, Gregg Hurwitz, Adena Halpern, Stephen
Jay Schwartz
FILM TO PAGE: SCREEN WRITING
TECHNIQUES FOR NOVELS
“Role-playing! New therapeutic technique.
Switching points of view.” (Freaky Friday, 2003)
How to use screenwriting techniques to create a bestseller —
and why it works. PANELISTS: Stephen Jay Schwartz,
Alexandra Sokoloff

FRIDAY, 1:30 - 3:45PM

TV SOAPS: SECRETS FROM THE INSIDE
“Actors don't like to play coma. They feel it limits their range.” (Soapdish, 1991)
Hear from some of the soaps’ most beloved actresses and get firsthand stories from the sets.

PANELISTS: Jacklyn Zeman, actress (Bobbie Spencer on General Hospital); Eileen Davidson, actress (Ashley,
Young and the Restless) and author of the Soap Opera Mystery series for Obsidian; Sheri Anderson, former head
writer for Days of Our Lives and author of novels for Sourcebooks based on original storylines from the show;
Carolyn Hennesy, actress (Diane, General Hospital) and author of YA novels for Bloomsbury.
MORE SUPRISE SOAP STAR GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED. Jacklyn Zeman Carolyn Hennesy Eileen Davidson

MEET THE SOAP STARS AT A SPECIAL AUTOGRAPHING DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THE WORKSHOP

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MYSTERY, SUSPENSE & THRILLER SPOTLIGHT

DAILY PASSES AVAILABLE, $99 A DAY!
See pages 6-9 for daily workshop agendas. (Day pass does not include evening parties)

WEDNESDAY DOING TIME FOR THE CRIME

“Well, it’s all based on circumstantial evidence.
Hollywood to build believable fight scenes for your novels.
PANELISTS: Cynthia Vespia, James Buchanan
No one actually saw the bullet leave the gun.”
UNDERSTANDING THE
(The Harvey Girls, 1946) Journey behind the scenes with an PEELING AWAY THE LAYERS
SCIENCE OF CRIME
award-winning author as she describes in vivid detail her OF ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
(2 Hours)
foray into true crime, the underworld and Running With the “When it gets this hot, people try to kill each
“Amazing how the sight of
Devil. Find out what it was like to dodge legal bullets, the other.” (Body Heat, 1981) A look at the classic romantic sus-
blood can clear a room.”
criminal element, death threats and government agents. Her pense movie Body Heat. This multilayered film has been
(CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, TV
story will surprise, captivate and inspire other authors who called noir, suspense, thriller, not to mention sexy but dan-
series, 2000 - present)
dare to be uncomfortable, risk a new beginning and chal- gerous romance. Genre authors will peel away the many lay-
Learn how the various tech-
lenge their creative talents. PANELISTS: Kerri Droban, a ers of this film to show how to create the perfect romantic
niques of forensic science help solve
D.P. Lyle former Maricopa County attorney prosecutor, whose books suspense novel. From the steamy passion to the mad serial
crimes and how you can use these in
include the suspense novels In the Company of Darkness and killer and everything in between, we’ll look at how you can
your story. This class will cover evidence collection and han-
The Watchman’s Circle and the true crime book, Running use this powerful layering technique to draw in your readers
dling; autopsy; body identification; the time, cause and man-
With the Devil: The True Story of ATF’s Infiltration of the and keep them there to the very last page. CAPTAIN:
ner of death; fingerprints; blood and body fluid analysis;
Arizona Hells Angels Gennita Low PANELISTS: Caridad Piñeiro, Cherry Adair
DNA; trace evidence; shoe and tire-track comparison; firearm
examination; toxicology; crime-scene reconstruction; docu-
PRIVATE DICKS, DAMES & IMMORTAL PLOTTING AND SETTING YOUR MYSTERY
ment examination; criminal profiling and other forensic
WORDS “Don’t worry about the story’s goofi- “If you build it, they will come.” (Field of Dreams,
issues. After attending this class writers will have a sound and
ness. A sensible one would have had us all in 1989) Exceptional plot and realistic setting are crucial to any
practical understanding of forensic science and how it can add
the cooler.” (The Maltese Falcon, 1941) Classic Hollywood genre, but especially so in mystery writing. Come see how
depth and realism to a story. PANELIST: D.P. Lyle, MD,
noir has given us memorable characters and you can do the these smart mystery writers bury red herrings and dead bod-
whose nonfiction books include: MURDER & MAYHEM,
same in your writing! Today’s hottest masters of mystery will ies, dig up clues and hook their readers. CAPTAIN: Carole
FORENSICS FOR DUMMIES, FORENSICS AND FICTION and
clue you in on how to create villains, victims and detectives Nelson Douglas PANELISTS: Rhys Bowen, Robert
HOWDUNIT: FORENSICS. His thriller novels include: Devil’s
with undying appeal. CAPTAIN: Carole Nelson Douglas Gregory Browne, Rosemary Harris, Rick Mofina
Playground, Double Blind and Stress Fracture. He has also
PANELISTS: Lori Armstrong, Brett Battles, Lee
worked with many novelists and TV writers from shows includ-
Goldberg, Sue Ann Jaffarian STRIKING THE BALANCE: ADDING
ing Law & Order, CSI: Miami, Cold Case, House, Medium,
HEART-POUNDING THRILLS THAT WORK
Women’s Murder Club, 1-800-Missing and The Glades.
CREATING CONFLICT AND “I’m in love with you, but I’ll nail you anyway.”
THURSDAY HIGH STAKES THAT THRILL
“Counselor! Come out, come out, wherever you
(Basic Instinct, 1992) The hallmark of a thriller is its twisty plot
driven by information gathered from extensive research.
are.” (Cape Fear, 1991) Learn how today’s top-sellers use Learn which elements will enhance your story and which ones
HOW TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE
conflict and high stakes to separate thrillers from traditional will take it over the top. Also, learn how to build on common,
FEMALE FBI AGENT
suspense and mysteries and deliver an edge-of-your-seat, universal plots to create a thriller that is new and different.
“Agent Mulder? I’m Dana Scully. I’ve been
fast-paced thriller. CAPTAIN: Allison Brennan PANELISTS: CAPTAIN: Allison Brennan PANELISTS: Alexandra
assigned to work with you.”(The X-Files, TV series, 1993)
Andrew Peterson, Brett Battles, Joshua Corin Sokoloff, D.P. Lyle, Stephen Jay Schwartz
Stories from former FBI agent Pamelia S. Stratton will pro-
vide plenty of fodder for a realistic view of being in the field.
Stratton will share insider info on how to keep your fictional
FRIDAY ROMANCING THE KILLER INSTINCT
“Go ahead, make my day.” (Dirty Harry, 1971)
FBI agent authentic by revealing the realities of the job. Note:
FIGHT CLUB: LIVE DEMONSTRATION Growing in popularity are the darker, grittier romantic sus-
Stratton received special clearance to present this workshop
“Big guy, big reach. Skinny guys fight ’til they’re pense novels, especially those with some bad boys and bad
and will share insider info on the inner workings of this feder-
burger.” (Fight Club, 1999) Hollywood has been doing it for girls amping up the heat — while packing heat. Explore the
al law enforcement agency. As she worked undercover, we
years, now it’s your turn to learn from the pros who will con- diversity of the sizzling romantic suspense genre with expert
have no headshots of Stratton.
duct a live-action demonstration of a Hollywood fight scene. authors who’ll share writing tips on how to make your heart
PANELIST: Pamelia S. Stratton
After the fisticuffs fly, authors Cynthia Vespia and James race while still feeling good about blowing people away.
Buchanan will break down the choreography step by step to CAPTAIN: Gennita Low PANELISTS: Barry Eisler, Brenda
show you how to use the same techniques they use in Novak, Kally Jo Surbeck

WEDNESDAY, 3:30 - 5:30PM (2 hours)

LOS ANGELES FIELD DIVISION OF THE ATF
COMES TO RT! “Brace yourselves, I think you’re about
to witness a murder.” (Déjà Vu, 2006)
Meet agents from the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives) and watch their specially trained bomb-sniffing and tactical
canines demonstrate their skills. Learn about the history and evolution of
the ATF and it's current day-to-day operations. After the presentation, feel free to ask ques-
tions and interact with the ATF special agents, meet the dogs, and ask general questions that will
help you add realism and true-to-life color to your novels. Of course the ATF can't share any clas-
sified information with the public, but don't miss this opportunity to personally interact with one
of America's most elite law enforcement agencies. MODERATOR: Andrew Peterson, whose debut
thriller, First to Kill, received 4.5 stars from RT, has assembled an amazing panel of experts for
this exclusive look into the ATF. PANELISTS INCLUDE: Various Special Agents from the ATF, includ-
ing Special Agent “Marianne” the Explosives Detection Canine and her handler. Also attending, a
Tactical canine and handler. Above: Sniper rifle and various
seized street handguns.
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