I received my official panel schedule for MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN (March 25-27). It's a short list, but these sound like a lot of fun so I can't wait. Hope to see many of you there!
Friday 10:00 PM (Promenade 2) Ghosts In the Machine -- How phenomena manifest in paranormal fiction and vice versa.
Saturday 1:00 PM (Director's Row 2) Different Flavors of Fantasy -- Panelists discuss the various subgenres of fantasy and why they write the ones they do.
Saturday 3:00 PM (Promenade 1) Guide To Writers’ Organizations -- Cliques, clubs, or covert ops? What are the benefits of professional membership?
Saturday 4:00 PM (Ballroom A Hallway Pro-Row) Sat-4p Autograph Sessions (BLOOD SECRETS swag will be available!)
Showing posts with label conventions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label conventions. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
The Invasion Begins in Memphis....
I literally just received confirmation for this a short time ago:I will be attending MidSouthCon 29 in Memphis, TN on March 25-27. This is my first trip to MSC and I'm stoked!!
No word on schedule yet, but have been told it will be forthcoming. I'll keep everyone updated as soon as I know more.
Other dates are in the works as well. For the record, I WILL NOT be attending RT (Romantic Times Book Lovers Convention) this year. I hate to miss the party but my schedule doesn't allow it.
That's all the news I have for now but I hope to have more soon. That is all. :)
Friday, June 4, 2010
BLOOD LAW Tour Dates Set
Yes, my Minions, the time for unleashing BLOOD LAW on the world is drawing closer.
It's kind of like a gianormous asteroid hurtling through space at millions of miles an hour and yet appearing to creep along in the darkness silently waiting for the opportune moment to strike and lay waste to everything around it.....
......or completely burn up in the atmosphere with all the fanfare of a bottle rocket.
Either way, I'm heading out for a tour to promote my preciousssssssss at the end of June. Here are the confirmed dates and places of where I'll be. Feel free to look me up, drop by and say "Hi!", and all that stuff. If you're lucky, I may even pose for a picture. I also have a blog tour (of sorts) so if you can't find me in person, find me online.
Since this is my first book, it's a fairly short tour. Hence, the short tour bus...
BLOOD LAW Signing Tour
July 1-4 -- CONvergence (Minneapolis, MN)
July 7-10 -- Thrillerfest (New York, NY)
July 17 -- Murder by the Book (Houston, TX)
July 24 -- Barnes & Noble, Eastern Shore Centre (Spanish Fort, AL)
July 28-31 -- RWA National Conference (Orlando, FL)
August 14 -- Page & Palette (Fairhope, AL)
BLOOD LAW Blog Tour
June 18 -- Paranormal Summer Fest (Tynga's Reviews)
July 1 -- Thrillerfest Promo (BookTrib.com) *Note: BookTrib will be giving away 10 copies of BLOOD LAW as part of their Debut Author week!
July 7-8 -- Virtual Launch Party (Bitten By Books)
July 9 -- Guest Blog (Dark Faerie Tales)
Hope to see some of you out there on the road! :)
It's kind of like a gianormous asteroid hurtling through space at millions of miles an hour and yet appearing to creep along in the darkness silently waiting for the opportune moment to strike and lay waste to everything around it...........or completely burn up in the atmosphere with all the fanfare of a bottle rocket.
Either way, I'm heading out for a tour to promote my preciousssssssss at the end of June. Here are the confirmed dates and places of where I'll be. Feel free to look me up, drop by and say "Hi!", and all that stuff. If you're lucky, I may even pose for a picture. I also have a blog tour (of sorts) so if you can't find me in person, find me online.
Since this is my first book, it's a fairly short tour. Hence, the short tour bus...
BLOOD LAW Signing Tour
July 1-4 -- CONvergence (Minneapolis, MN)July 7-10 -- Thrillerfest (New York, NY)
July 17 -- Murder by the Book (Houston, TX)
July 24 -- Barnes & Noble, Eastern Shore Centre (Spanish Fort, AL)
July 28-31 -- RWA National Conference (Orlando, FL)
August 14 -- Page & Palette (Fairhope, AL)
BLOOD LAW Blog Tour
June 18 -- Paranormal Summer Fest (Tynga's Reviews)
July 1 -- Thrillerfest Promo (BookTrib.com) *Note: BookTrib will be giving away 10 copies of BLOOD LAW as part of their Debut Author week!
July 7-8 -- Virtual Launch Party (Bitten By Books)
July 9 -- Guest Blog (Dark Faerie Tales)
Hope to see some of you out there on the road! :)
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Updated CONvergence Schedule
The RT Booklovers Convention was a huge success and more fun than I could shake a stick at! I'll have a full report once I'm fully conscious and have finished sorting through all the photos.
While you're waiting for my riveting RT report, feast your eyes on my updated schedule for CONvergence (Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Bloomington, MN -- July 1-4):
Thursday, July 1
8:30 PM -- Psychology of Criminals
Location: Atrium 4
About: Many SF/Fantasy villains are portrayed as just plain evil, but in reality there is a deeper psychology behind criminal behavior that is not explored outside crime novels. Is criminial Psycholyg ever effectively explored in genre characters?
Panelists: Christoforo Pasquarette, MontiLee Stormer, Jeannie Holmes, Sherry L.M. Merriam, Dana Baird
Friday, July 2
5:00 PM -- Jeannie Holmes and Joel Arnold signing
Location: Autograph Table
About: Jeannie Holmes and Joel Arnold will be available to sign their work.
7:00 PM -- Bad Boys Are Cuter!
Location: Atrium 4
About: Why are we attracted to the bad ones? Batman, Darth Vader, Dracula, Wolverine. Good guys or bad guys, why are the dark brooding one so damn sexy?
Panelists: Amada Marquez, Tracie Peters, Jeannie Holmes, L.A. Banks, James Turnbull
10:00 PM -- Jeannie Holmes Reading
Location: Vista Suite
About: Jeannie Holmes reads from her newly released novel "Blood Law" and other works.
Saturday, July 3
11:00 AM -- How to Create a Good Villain
Location: Bloomington
About: What makes a villain stand out from all the others? How do you write a villain like Dracula or Marissa Coulter and not one like any number of villains we can't remember to use as an example.
Panelists: R. Scott McCoy, Jeannie Holmes, S.D. Hintz, Christoforo Pasquarette
Sunday, July 4
2:00 PM -- Super Sparkly Fangalicious Necromatic Notions!
Location: Bloomington
About: No, it's not on Broadway yet. The evolution of the vampire in modern fiction from sexual liberator to fuzzy love bunny. Fang bangers unite!
Panelists: L.A. Banks, Tangee Harrison, Jeannie Holmes, Nick Larson, Dayna Jean Wolter
While you're waiting for my riveting RT report, feast your eyes on my updated schedule for CONvergence (Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Bloomington, MN -- July 1-4):
Thursday, July 1
8:30 PM -- Psychology of Criminals
Location: Atrium 4
About: Many SF/Fantasy villains are portrayed as just plain evil, but in reality there is a deeper psychology behind criminal behavior that is not explored outside crime novels. Is criminial Psycholyg ever effectively explored in genre characters?
Panelists: Christoforo Pasquarette, MontiLee Stormer, Jeannie Holmes, Sherry L.M. Merriam, Dana Baird
Friday, July 2
5:00 PM -- Jeannie Holmes and Joel Arnold signing
Location: Autograph Table
About: Jeannie Holmes and Joel Arnold will be available to sign their work.
7:00 PM -- Bad Boys Are Cuter!
Location: Atrium 4
About: Why are we attracted to the bad ones? Batman, Darth Vader, Dracula, Wolverine. Good guys or bad guys, why are the dark brooding one so damn sexy?
Panelists: Amada Marquez, Tracie Peters, Jeannie Holmes, L.A. Banks, James Turnbull
10:00 PM -- Jeannie Holmes Reading
Location: Vista Suite
About: Jeannie Holmes reads from her newly released novel "Blood Law" and other works.
Saturday, July 3
11:00 AM -- How to Create a Good Villain
Location: Bloomington
About: What makes a villain stand out from all the others? How do you write a villain like Dracula or Marissa Coulter and not one like any number of villains we can't remember to use as an example.
Panelists: R. Scott McCoy, Jeannie Holmes, S.D. Hintz, Christoforo Pasquarette
Sunday, July 4
2:00 PM -- Super Sparkly Fangalicious Necromatic Notions!
Location: Bloomington
About: No, it's not on Broadway yet. The evolution of the vampire in modern fiction from sexual liberator to fuzzy love bunny. Fang bangers unite!
Panelists: L.A. Banks, Tangee Harrison, Jeannie Holmes, Nick Larson, Dayna Jean Wolter
Monday, April 19, 2010
Author Scavenger Hunt Twitter Contest
Author Scavenger Hunt Twitter Contest
I'll be attending the RT BookLovers Convention in Columbus, OH this year. (Yay!) I'll be running a special contest the week of the convention, the Author Scavenger Hunt Twitter Contest. It's part scavenger hunt and part social media interaction. Here's how to play:
1. Follow me, JeannieHolmes, on Twitter.
2. Every day I will announce the start of "The Hunt" and post clues regarding my location along with a special code word and time limit for finding me.
3. The first person to find me and say the code word wins a Super Special Sekret Prize.
4. Contest is open to RT attendees only.
5. You must follow me on Twitter to find the clues.
6. Times and locations will be random. Multiple "Hunts" during a single day are possible.
7. Opening day of "The Hunt" will be April 28, 2010 and closing day will be May 2, 2010.
I'll be attending the RT BookLovers Convention in Columbus, OH this year. (Yay!) I'll be running a special contest the week of the convention, the Author Scavenger Hunt Twitter Contest. It's part scavenger hunt and part social media interaction. Here's how to play:
1. Follow me, JeannieHolmes, on Twitter.
2. Every day I will announce the start of "The Hunt" and post clues regarding my location along with a special code word and time limit for finding me.
3. The first person to find me and say the code word wins a Super Special Sekret Prize.
4. Contest is open to RT attendees only.
5. You must follow me on Twitter to find the clues.
6. Times and locations will be random. Multiple "Hunts" during a single day are possible.
7. Opening day of "The Hunt" will be April 28, 2010 and closing day will be May 2, 2010.
Monday, December 7, 2009
New Extreme Sport: Model Tipping
A new extreme sport has been created for all who love those barechested male cover models like those found at the Romantic Times convention. The sport is Model Tipping*, and here's how to play.
Model Tipping is similar to the traditional Southern game of "cow tipping" but is also similar to pro wrestling, cattle rustling, and catch-and-release fishing. Players capture the models in various snares, take photographic evidence of the capture, and then release the model into the wild. The important thing to remember is the catch-and-release part. We don't want to injure the cover models who make RT their natural habitat. Bruises are never sexy, ladies. If you're interested in playing, these are the rules that must be followed:
1. No weapons allowed, this includes clubs. We're not Neanderthals on the prowl for mates. This is a fun sport.
2. Sitting on or pinning models to the floor for longer than three (3) seconds will result in disqualification.
3. Hog-tying is permited but the model must be released after photographic proof of the capture has been taken.
4. Duct tape is not permited. However, leather straps are allowed. Creative use of bungee cords can result in bonus points being awarded.
5. All models carry a base point value of 20. Certain "advance models" carry a higher value, as shown below:
Photographic evidence of the capture must be taken to ensure proper point values are awarded.
7. Visible bruising of the models will result in disqualification.
8. Failure to release captured models after photographic evidence is taken will result in disqualification.
9. Capturing the same model repeatedly will not advance your score. One capture per player, per model.
10. All rules and point values are subject to change.
11. Game play prohibited were restricted by law. Other restrictions may apply.
12. No purchase necessary.
Remember, ladies, Model Tipping is a catch-and-release sport. Models tend to be sly and can be tricky to capture. Use your wits. Keep the field of play clean and safe. Have fun.
My thanks to Jennie Bentley and Kelli Stanley for their input and contributions to the rules. Now, go forth and happy Model Tipping!
*Model Tipping is extreme fantasy sport and complete, utter fiction and should not be attempted by those with heart conditions, bad backs, weak ankles, or extreme shyness. Players and models assume responsibilty for all risks involved and agree to hold the creators blameless for all injuries, heart breaks, and jealous spouses, significant others, and/or partners.
Model Tipping is similar to the traditional Southern game of "cow tipping" but is also similar to pro wrestling, cattle rustling, and catch-and-release fishing. Players capture the models in various snares, take photographic evidence of the capture, and then release the model into the wild. The important thing to remember is the catch-and-release part. We don't want to injure the cover models who make RT their natural habitat. Bruises are never sexy, ladies. If you're interested in playing, these are the rules that must be followed:
1. No weapons allowed, this includes clubs. We're not Neanderthals on the prowl for mates. This is a fun sport.
2. Sitting on or pinning models to the floor for longer than three (3) seconds will result in disqualification.
3. Hog-tying is permited but the model must be released after photographic proof of the capture has been taken.
4. Duct tape is not permited. However, leather straps are allowed. Creative use of bungee cords can result in bonus points being awarded.
5. All models carry a base point value of 20. Certain "advance models" carry a higher value, as shown below:
- Fabio = 500 pts
- Fabio in loincloth = +25 pts
- Adrian Paul = 1000 pts
- Adrian Paul with Highlander sword = +50 pts
- Adrian Paul with Highlander sword, kilt, and bare chest = +500 pts
- Any former Mr. Romance title holder = 100 pts
- Any former Mr. Romance title holder with bare chest = +25 pts
- Current Mr. Romance contestants = 50 pts
- Current Mr. Romance contestants with bare chest = +15 pts
Photographic evidence of the capture must be taken to ensure proper point values are awarded.7. Visible bruising of the models will result in disqualification.
8. Failure to release captured models after photographic evidence is taken will result in disqualification.
9. Capturing the same model repeatedly will not advance your score. One capture per player, per model.
10. All rules and point values are subject to change.
11. Game play prohibited were restricted by law. Other restrictions may apply.
12. No purchase necessary.
Remember, ladies, Model Tipping is a catch-and-release sport. Models tend to be sly and can be tricky to capture. Use your wits. Keep the field of play clean and safe. Have fun.
My thanks to Jennie Bentley and Kelli Stanley for their input and contributions to the rules. Now, go forth and happy Model Tipping!
*Model Tipping is extreme fantasy sport and complete, utter fiction and should not be attempted by those with heart conditions, bad backs, weak ankles, or extreme shyness. Players and models assume responsibilty for all risks involved and agree to hold the creators blameless for all injuries, heart breaks, and jealous spouses, significant others, and/or partners.
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