PENNED CON RECAP

As always ... Penned Con was amazing!

Seeing so many readers and author friends at this event is a highlight for me every year!

This year, they added an extra day on Thursday of author educational panels that were fun and informative, and kicked things off to a great start!

Then, Friday began with an emotional and inspiring keynote from the one and only, Amy Bartol. The signing took place immediately afterwards from 10-6pm which was a whirlwind of friends, photos, and laughter as usual. 

On Friday as well, I was thrilled to participate on two panels: 

Opinionated and Proud! (A discussion regarding reviews) 

And Havenwood Squares! (The Havenwood Falls version of Hollywood squares) 

(The Havenwood Falls gang!)

Then, at the Red Coat PR party Friday night, my group won the lip sync battle with our rendition of the Outlander opening theme song, including a life-size Jamie cutout which was EPIC! (Jamie was then auctioned off for charity for $155, bought by Jamie McGuire.)

(Outlander Lip Sync)

(Our lip sync crew: EJ Fechenda, Julie Cassar, Danielle Banniser, Stacey Rourke, and Me!)

Saturday was another whirlwind of friends, photos, and panels. I participated in my first ever Flash Fiction panel, and while it was absolute chaos ... it was also an absolute BLAST! Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords, filmed the whole thing and offered up prompts alongside the rest of the audience to which we had to create a story on the fly! As you can imagine, things went south fast, but in the end, I think we pulled it out! 

(Flash Fiction panelist: Stacey Rourke, EJ Stevens, Me, Barb Holland Speak, Ben Hale, Chanda Hahn, Danielle Bannister, George Sirois, and Eric Asher)

Then, Saturday night was our Roaring 1920's themed award ceremony and dinner, where I got to dress up as a gangster and spend time with some of my fantastic friends! :)

All-in-all ... another AMAZING event, hosted by Rick and Amy Miles! 

Next year, the theme is 'Going Back to the 80s', and I can't wait to see everyone again! 

2017...Here we go!

2017 is just around the corner, and with it, tons of great things are starting to brew... See below for my upcoming author appearances and the exciting things I have planned so far.


1. AUTHOR APPEARANCES:

AUTHORS IN THE BLUEGRASS
LEXINGTON, KY - APRIL 22 2017
ONCE UPON A BOOK CON
FRANKENMUTH, MI - AUGUST 11-12 2017
PENNED CON
ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 29-30 2017

2. UPCOMING RELEASES:

~ THE DAUGHTERS OF MAINE (Witches of BlackBrook #2) - Coming March 7th, 2017. (Cover reveal January 31th.)

~ HANDLER (A stand-alone new adult Sci-fi/Dystopian) - Coming soon. (This book is currently being shopped by my agent.)

~ SECRET PROJECT - (A new adult Urban Fantasy I'm co-writing with the incredible Stacey Rourke) - Coming August 2017.

~ HOLLI'S HELLFIRE (The Women of Purgatory Book #3 conclusion) - Coming December 2017.
~ SECRET PROJECT ANTHOLOGY - Coming 2017.
~ SECRET PROJECT (A stand-alone Contemporary Romance) - Coming 2018.
~ THE SISTERS OF SALEM (Witches of BlackBrook #3 conclusion) - Coming 2018.

I hope to see at least some of you throughout the year and would love to stay connected via my newsletter. If you haven't signed up yet, you can do so HERE. Subscribers receive a FREE gift with a new subscription and get first crack at sales, giveaways, and updates.

Also, if you're a FaceBooker, I invite you to join my Book Coven. This is my private author group where I post goodies, games, spells, and other randomness. (Click image for link.)

Updates and Good Deeds

Hi, guys!! So today I'll be sharing a quick update as to where I'll be and what I'll be doing next year!

From now until April, I'm in the writing cave. I've got to finish The Daughters of Maine (Witches of BlackBrook #2) and Holli's Hellfire (The Women of Purgatory #3.)

For my 2017 author appearances, I'll be starting out in Kentucky, on April 22nd, at Authors in the BlueGrass hosted by my good friend, Kiki Chatfield.

Immediately after that, Kiki and I are headed to Atlanta together to attend RT17 on May 2-7th.

From there, I'll be taking a small break to finish my two secret projects (OMG...I can't wait to tell you about these!)

Then on August 12th I'll be in Michigan for Once Upon a Book Con hosted by my good friend, Stacey Rourke.

After that, it's back to St. Louis for my 4th year of Penned Con on September 29-30th. Which leads me to the second part of my post... Good Deeds.

I'm not sure if everyone knows this, but Penned Con donates 100% of its profits to charity. Specifically, to a local St. Louis-based charity, Action for Autism. This year, Penned Con donated $13,704 which goes towards the scholarships for local kids in need of assistance.

THIS is why I return to Penned Con every year! Well...that, plus the fact that is a great event where I've made some fantastic friends that I hate waiting a year to see!! 

If you're going to be at any of these events throughout the year, please...

#comefindme

RT Booklovers Convention Schedule

RT Booklovers Convention

Oh. My. Gosh!!! In one week I'll be heading to Vegas for #RT16.  This will be my first trip to not only RT, but to Vegas itself, and I couldn't be more excited!!! If you'll be in attendance, here are the places you can find me during the convention:

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS - GAME NIGHT

Tuesday April 12th - 4:30pm to 5:45pm

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AUTHOR CROSS-PROMOTION AND MARKETING

Wednesday April 13th - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

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CLUB RT APPEARANCE

Thursday April 16th - 11:45am to 12:10pm

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TWISTED FAIRY TALE MIXER

Thursday April 16th - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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(This is not on the schedule, as it's a casual Mixer located in the RT Bar. Find any of the participating authors before the Mixer to receive your FREE drink card--while supplies last--and join us for a chance to win some amazing gift baskets. Costumes are optional!)

GIANT BOOKFAIR

Saturday April 16th - 10:30am to 2:00pm

Titles Available: The Witches of BlackBrook, Raven's Breath, 

and Scent of a White Rose

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FAN-TASTIC DAY PARTY

Saturday April 16th - 6:45pm to 7:30pm

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RT ROUNDUP

Sunday April 17th - 11:00am to 2:00pm

Titles Available: The Witches of BlackBrook, Raven's Breath, Fairy Tale Confessions, and the complete Rose Trilogy (Scent of a White Rose, Blood of a Red Rose, Death of a Black Rose) as well as other short-story companions.

More Info

In-between my scheduled appearances above, I'll be attending a slew of panels, workshops, and parties throughout the event. Please follow me on Instagram or Twitter at @TishThawer and #ComeFindMe.

Penned Con Recap

To say Penned Con was a positive event for me, is somewhat of an understatement. I had such a great time meeting new authors and of course, YOU, the readers!!!

For a quick recap, I've compiled a brief synopsis of what I learn at Penned Con:

1.) I'm a huge fan of cool ass people and I had the pleasure of meeting a TON of them.

2.) I was so thankful to the authors who allowed me into their bubbles and were genuine and gracious! There are those moments where you want to make new connections but are never sure how you'll be received, and thankfully, every one of the ladies with whom I connected with were true gems!

3.) To all the readers who came to see me and the new fans and friends I made...THANK YOU doesn't seem like enough. I never imagined that I'd actually sell out of any books or meet so many people with whom I'd truly have a connection with. I'm so humbled by your support! 

4.) Last but not least, it's now a proven fact that Amy and Rick Miles have their shit together! I am so grateful to have been a part of this amazing event that raised over $11k for Action for Autism, and I can't wait to return next year! And yes... I already have my table! ;)

Hope to see you back in St. Louis, July 23-25, 2015!

Upcoming Events

I'm so excited to announce my upcoming events schedule. I'm only attending three over the next eight months, so if you are close to any of these, PLEASE come see me!
I'd love to meet you!

Penned Con St. Louis, MO

September 12 - 14, 2014

Authors & Readers Con, Phoenix, AZ

October 16 - 19, 2014

Coastal Magic Convention, Daytona Beach, FL

February 5 - 8, 2015

Also, if you'd like to preorder my books for any of the above events,

simply use the form below, so I'll have just want you want!

I hope to see many of you this upcoming year!

Did I mention, I LOVE meeting new people? And fair warning... I'm a hugger! xoxo

Phoenix Author & Reader Convention ~ Enter to win tickets to Saturday's Signing

Come join me at the ARC in Phoenix, Arizona!

Win Tickets to Saturday's Signing!

The Author and Reader Convention will take place in Phoenix, AZ October 16th through 19th at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix.

Keep reading to learn how to win free tickets to Saturday's book signing!

  Click image above to register.

ARC 2014 Schedule

Thurs 
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm early Registration
7:00 pm- 9:00 pm Meet and Greet

Jennifer Armentrout is the Keynote Speaker

Friday
7:00 am     Registration Opens 
8:00 am – 8:50 am:  Continental Breakfast and Daily Raffles 
9:00 am – 9:50 am: Panel TBA
9:00 am – 9:50 am: Panel TBA
10:00 am – 10:50 pm:  the Authors A through L
15 Authors This is your chance to meet the authors and have a short 3 to 5 minute chat with them as you work your away around the room.   VA Dold, Judy Hornbuckle, and other authors (TBA).
11:00 am – 11:50 am: Heroines: Swooning Damsels or Bad Ass Babe
11:00 am – 11:50 am: Taking your Novel to Movie Script
Get your answers with  J.T. Schultz, and Donna Michaels
11:00 am – 11:50 am: Intimate Chat Kimberly Knight
11:00 am – 11:50 am: Intimate Chat TBA
12:00 pm – 12:50 pm Lunch with an Author with Keynote Speaker Jennifer Armentrout
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm: Writing Crime Fact Verses Fiction: 
Join Suzie Ivy and others TBA for the real inside look at the world of cops and robbers and the people who write them.
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm: Movie Deals…..Contract Issues
Get your answers with  J.T. Schultz, and Donna Michaels
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm: Intimate Chat
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm: Intimate Chat
2:00 pm – 2:50 pm: the Authors M through Z
15 authors This is your chance to meet the authors and have a short 3- 5 minute chat with them as you work your away around the room.
3:00 pm – 3:50 pm: Writing Sex Scenes. Judy Hornbuckle and others TBA.
3:00 pm – 3:50 pm: Sci-fi, Fantasy, Urban Romance  FREE FOR ALL
Join Kris Austen Radcliffe, Shea’ MacLeod, and others TBA.
3:00 pm – 3:50 pm: Intimate Chat3:00 pm – 3:50 pm: Intimate Chat
4:00 pm – 4:50 pm: PARANORMAL Romance: Developing Worlds, Creating the World, and Character Rules. Join Shéa MacLeod, and others TBA.
4:00 pm – 4:50 pm: Contemporary Panel S.R. Grey, and others TBA.
4:00 pm – 4:50 pm: Intimate Chat4:00 pm – 4:50 pm: Intimate Chat
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Dinner and break
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Pajama Party  Plaza Room I & II

Quinn Loftis is the Mistress of Ceremonies at the Awards Lunch

Saturday
7:00 am  Registration Opens 
8:00 am -8:50 am:  Continental Breakfast and Daily Raffles 
9:00 am - 9:50 am: Panel
9:00 am - 9:50 am: Panel
10:00 am – 10:50 am: Historical Panel
10:00 am – 10:50 am: Romantic Suspense Panel S.R. Grey,and others TBA.
10:00 am – 10:50 am: Intimate Chat
10:00 am – 10:50 am: Intimate Chat
11:00 am – 11:50 pm: Cover Art how important is it to your success?
11:00 am – 11:50 am: Book Boyfriends The steamy smexy men we all swoon over.
11:00 am – 11:50 am: Intimate Chat
11:00 am – 11:50 am: Intimate Chat
12:00 pm – 12:50 pm Lunch with an Author with Keynote Speaker 
Book Signing Ballroom B
2:00 pm – 3:50 pm: Author Book Signing M–Z
4:00pm – 5:50 pm  Author Book Signing  A–L
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Dinner and break
Dance Ballroom A & B
8:00 pm – 12:00 pm  Halloween Costume Ball  

Sunday
10:00 – 11:00 am: ARC 2015 Suggestion Meeting (Ballroom)

Ticket Information:

Reader~ $140.00

Includes: Thursday, Friday & Saturday Events, Panels, Book Signing, and Intimate Chats. You are also eligible to participate in all raffles, games & door prizes! You will receive a free swag bag full of goodies provided by your favorite authors and publishers upon arrival. Additional Sponsored events may be added.

Author/Industry Professional~ $175.00
Industry Professionals (editors, publishers, blog tour hosts, copy editors, etc)
You will enjoy everything the Readers receive as well as the opportunity to join panels and intimate chats. Email Vickie at authorreadercon@gmail.com to discuss joining these events.

Room accommodations: Crowne Plaza Phoenix

Only 95.00 per night!   Secure your room now!
Crowne Plaza Phoenix
2532 W Peoria Ave  Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 943-2341

Call-in to make your reservations, you can book one of two ways: 
Reservation cut off date for this group is September 15, 2014.

Reservations website: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/ARC102014

Reservations number:  1-888-797-9878, ask for the “­­­­­Authors and Readers Con 2014” group rate.

If you can’t attend the convention but would like to go to the book signing on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., comment below to enter to win. Two winners will be randomly chosen to attend the book signing. The contest starts now and will end on Friday, March 28th.

To see a list of the attending authors, please visit http://www.authorreadercon.com/authors.html