tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498899580300269250.post1268645401753791095..comments2023-04-04T09:15:46.871-05:00Comments on Shapeshifter Seductions: Romanticon approaches and I'm getting nervousSerena Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17959664736807639363noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498899580300269250.post-86686292196862527052009-10-09T11:05:34.232-05:002009-10-09T11:05:34.232-05:00Well, I'm here now. I went to the hospitality ...Well, I'm here now. I went to the hospitality room last night and had a total blast. I'm still nervous about the book signing, but everyone here is really nice. <br /><br />Thanks for the advice everyone and Pat thanks for the suggestion about chatting with lone writers - I've started to do that. I guess it's the difference for me from being in my twenties and being in my forties. I'm a little more adventurous now. LOLFrancesca Hawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280521929025352600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498899580300269250.post-56891406959864265842009-10-06T16:03:23.402-05:002009-10-06T16:03:23.402-05:00Gulp, never been to any conf so I'm not much h...Gulp, never been to any conf so I'm not much help, but all of these lady's have given great advice. For me, it's always to just be myself. Lots of smiling - people are drawn to that!Serena Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17959664736807639363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498899580300269250.post-69197660121942513992009-10-06T07:38:55.977-05:002009-10-06T07:38:55.977-05:00Francesca,
I wish I'd been able to go this yea...Francesca,<br />I wish I'd been able to go this year and finally get to meet you! I have seven RWA conferences under my belt and my first one was nerve-racking. The best advice I ever got was to smile and wear comfortable shoes, LOL!<br /><br />I had a great time and people were very friendly so don't stress! Your new mantra is you're going to have a wonderful time and have lots of fun!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498899580300269250.post-90795397940440802242009-10-05T15:20:12.316-05:002009-10-05T15:20:12.316-05:00Francesca, wow, what a fab opportunity.
As far as...Francesca, wow, what a fab opportunity. <br />As far as advice, what Pat said. What I do is focus on the people around me and engage in conversation if they're up for it. <br />I was once so shy I couldn't stop chilling and heating up in front of my 7th grade class.Savanna Kougarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498899580300269250.post-85824471837151402822009-10-05T12:41:24.180-05:002009-10-05T12:41:24.180-05:00I envy you going! Next year if they hold it I'...I envy you going! Next year if they hold it I'm soooo there but this year.... My first book only came out in Sept so it was already past the buy tickets deadline. LOL. Just have fun. I'd be nervous too and I'm sure since this is an EC event... the fans will know who you are!Laurann Dohnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10682357766355440391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498899580300269250.post-55525743189461016922009-10-05T12:33:29.732-05:002009-10-05T12:33:29.732-05:00Oh lordy. I've never been to a romance convent...Oh lordy. I've never been to a romance convention (too new to the genre) but I attended my share of SF and comic book conventions back in the day ("the day" being the 1980s) when I was just getting my feet wet as a writer. Sadly, I too was unable to approach those gods and goddesses who'd actually published something, and pretty much stood there like a lump watching other fans interact with them. Time has given me a bit more perspective and, I hope, maturity enough to realize these folks are just like you and me and like to hear good wishes and encouragement as much as the next person. Just do like you would when interacting with any other professional -- look them in the eye and smile, be pleasant, and tell them how much you enjoy their work. If they're not too tired and pressed for time, you might even get a conversation or even an acquaintanceship going.<br /><br />And if you spot some poor writer all alone at a table, stop by and chat with them; they'll appreciate it. (I got into a great conversation with fellow PA writer Chet Williamson at a really slow bookstore signing one time. He's a funny guy!) Watch how the pros do it. Get people to talk about themselves and you can't go wrong. They'll relax, you'll relax, and first thing you know meeting people won't even be an issue any more.<br /><br />Of course, if I were to meet Stephen King face to face I'd probably wet myself. I should practice what I preach.<br /><br />Pat C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com