The event began rather small and slow, with bestselling author Lori Foster wanting to create an informal conference where readers and authors could meet, laugh, dine and mingle. It has become one of the premier book events in the U.S. Just minutes after registration opens the event is sold out and many readers and authors (they register separately) are relegated to a waiting list. You must truly be fast with the ‘mouse’ to get into this event. It is truly worth hovering over your computer on registration day.
Authors and publishers sponsor meals, boardrooms and events thereby keeping the cost to readers at a meager $50. While many
Each year there are a myriad of things to do. This year there was a Wizard of Oz party, a Trivia Party, a Blogger Lounge, publisher boardrooms brimming with swag, books and authors, and editors taking pitches for those who long to enter the world of writing. All of this in a relaxed, laid back atmosphere. If you want to dress for an event, great. If you didn’t no problem.
The raffle baskets donated by authors, publishers and individuals numbered well over one hundred and they were a-m-a-z-i-n-g! The money raised by the sale of raffle tickets and books goes to support several local charities. The amount raised??? Drum roll……..
Animal Adoption Foundation – $2,250
Conductive Learning Center – $3,000
Deployed Troop Project – $1200
One Way Farm – $21,000
Please click on the links above to find out more about these amazing charities, and if you are able, consider making a donation.
Thanks to Lori Foster and all the volunteers, sponsors for another amazing event.