Over 80 of the Nation’s Best-Selling Romance Authors!
Three full days of:
Entertainment * Authors * Events * Masquerade * Banquets * Costume Ball * Cocktail Parties * Award Ceremonies * Contests * Dance * Workshops * Music * Vendors * Mystic Tarot * Vampires * Book Signings * Lots More! * $2500 Romance Trivia Challenge!
Sponsored by: Borders, Harlequin, Samhain, and Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher HCI
Meet the Authors! Thousands of books donated by publishers and authors!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday Events:
9 AM Early Bird Breakfast with Cindy Gerard & Tara Janzen: Arriving at RomCon Thursday night? Sign-up via our event lottery to win an intimate breakfast on Friday morning with romantic suspense authors Cindy Gerard and Tara Janzen...and get free books!
10 AM - 12 PM Weapons Gallery: In a powerful pre-event show, weapons experts will have an amazing array of weapons on display! Come see what the heroes we love to read about take into battle!
11 AM Volunteer Meeting
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Pamela Clare’s Reality Tour: Join Pamela Clare for a tour of locations that inspired or are included in her popular I-Team series. Learn the stories behind the novels straight from the author while she takes you to places you’ve read about in her books. Bring the novels so you can read pages where these places are mentioned. Included in the tour are: downtown Denver (and the site of the Denver Independent); Colfax Avenue out to Aurora; Boulder Mountain Parks; Valmont Butte; and a visit to breathtaking Rocky Mountain National Park to see the real Rocky Mountains. Some walking may be required. A half-day event. Limited to 10 participants. Food and drinks not included. Submit a lottery request form for your chance to participate!
1 PM Anti-Heroes You Hate to Love: Do you love the Dark, Desirable and Deadly heroes? Join us for a lively chat with authors who have mastered this archetype. Chat with a room full of authors and friends who understand your obsession! Participating authors include Jo Beverley and more! Authors participating: Anna Campbell, Carolyn Crane, Carolyn Jewel, Cathy Maxwell, Cindy Gerard, Elizabeth Hoyt, Hana Samek Norton, Jeaniene Frost, Jessa Slade, Jo Beverley, Keena Kincaid, Lori Wilde, Meagan Hatfield, Nalini Singh, Terri Brisbin, Terri Garey.
1 PM Question & Answer Chat with Futuristic, Fantasy & Paranormal Authors, including Cathy Clamp, Erin Kellison, Gabi Stevens, Judi Fennell, Shannon K. Butcher
1 PM Intimate Chat with Christine Feehan
1 PM Intimate Chat with Tara Janzen
1 PM Question & Answer Chat with Category Authors, including Jodi Thomas, Leanne Banks, Lori Wilde, Mary Sullivan
1 PM CSI Fact or Fiction: Join CSI expert, Tom Adair, for an enlightening tour through the realities of crime scene investigation.
2 PM Question & Answer Chat with Futuristic, Fantasy & Paranormal Authors, including Christine Feehan, CL Wilson, Jessa Slade, Meagan Hatfield, Nalini Singh
2 PM Intimate Chat with Susan Mallery
2 PM Author Fairy Godmothers to the Rescue! Have you ever wondered how you, the reader, can help your favorite authors? You indicate your support for an author by purchasing her books, but is there more that you can do? Join us as a panel of authors and publishers give you the tools you need to help ensure your favorite authors keep producing the magical stories you’ve become addicted to! Authors & editors participating: Autumn Piper, Carly Phillips, Cathy Clamp, Cindy Hwang, Deb Werksman, Deeanne Gist, Elizabeth Boyle, Jeanne C. Stein, Lori Wilde, Veronica Wolff.
2 PM Question & Answer Chat with Urban Fantasy Authors, including Christine Feehan, CL Wilson, Jessa Slade, Meagan Hatfield, Nalini Singh
2 PM Strip the Heroine: The history of female attire revealed--layer-by-layer. This session will be oh-so-delicately handled by leading historical authors who know exactly what women wore . . . or didn’t! Participating authors include, Jo Beverley and more! Participating authors: Amanda McCabe, Anna Campbell, Catherine Anderson, Deeanne Gist, Jo Beverley, Pamela Nowak, Terri Brisbin.
3 PM Contemporary Spotlight Authors Host A Tea: Join Susan Mallery, Brenda Novak and Carly Phillips as they host 150 special attendees with tea and traditional tea fare! Attendees must register for this free event and will be selected via a lottery in May.
3 PM Build a Hero: What makes a hero PERFECT? In this fun session, participants will construct the perfect fiction hero working in teams. At the end of the session, each table will vote on the assembled selection of heroes--the group with the most votes wins. Authors participating: Anna Campbell, Autumn Piper, Delinda Jasper, Elizabeth Boyle, Elizabeth Hoyt, Jami Alden, Jessa Slade, Jo Beverley, Jodi Thomas, Karen Jones, Mary Burton, Mary Sullivan, Meagan Hatfield, Monica McCarty, Pamela Clare, Pamela Nowak, Susan Donovan.
3 PM Intimate Chat with Cindy Gerard
3 PM Intimate Chat with Hannah Howell
4 PM Book Reviewer Panel: Ever want to add your opinion of a book you just read to the reviews accepted by online bookstores? How much do you tell about the story? What types of criticisms can readers offer? Why do reader reviews matter? How do you move up to the next level? When do you move up to the next level of book reviewing? How do you get publishers and authors to submit books to you for review? Come visit with a panel of authors and expert reviewers to learn the tricks the of the reviewer trade--get the inside scoop on how to move your reviews to the big time! Authors participating include Catherine Anderson, Cathy Maxwell, Courtney Milan, Deb Werksman, Melissa Mayhue.
4 PM Intimate Chat with Nalini Singh
5:30 PM Cocktail Hour
5:30 PM Susan Mallery’s Book Launch: Come celebrate with bestselling author Susan Mallery the release of her latest book, Almost Perfect, the second book of her popular series of Fool’s Gold romances. Fool’s Gold is the Land of Happy Endings!
6:30 PM Dinner (meal ticket required - cost $35), includes:
8 PM Costume Ball: Are you a friend of hot fanged friends? Ever want to dance with other shapeshifters? Are you the belle of the ball? Join us for a wild adventure at our costume ball Friday night, July 9, 2010. Any costume, any time period goes. If costumes aren't your thing, just come and hang out with your crazy friends. And remember, 5 of the people with the craziest costumes will be rewarded with a general admission ticket to RomCon® 2011!
8 PM Mini-Mystic Fair--Step out into the realm of other worldly realities to have your palm read or to take a peek at your tarot cards at our mini-mystic fair. There might even be a crystal ball or two! (Note: there is a small fee of a $1/minute charged by the mystics for this service.)
8:30 PM Melissa Mayhue & Friends Blogger/Reviewer Party (Invitational)
8:30 PM Mix and Mingle with Erotic Romance Authors
Saturday Events:
7 AM Breakfast Buffet (meal ticket required - cost $20)
9 AM A Bridal Gown, A Photo Shoot, A Cover Model: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Making of a Book Cover -- Did you know book covers are often made before the author has even finished writing the novel? That the author doesn’t know what her cover will look like until it’s all ready finished? The publisher of bestselling, award winning author Deeanne Gist discovered that Gist’s daughter was a model in Houston, so they invited the daughter to be on the cover of her mom’s bestselling novel, A Bride in the Bargain. Take an up-close-and-personal look at the process from a germ of an idea to a photo shoot to a full blown cover. Video clips from the publisher’s Art Director, the Graphic Designer and the Cover Model (Gist’s daughter) supplement this entertaining and fascinating look at how book covers are made.
9 AM Bestill My Heart: Does your favorite Hero’s heart beat? Join Christine Feehan and Jeaniene Frost, authors of Vampire fiction for a foray into vampire lore, legend, & their individual story mythologies. Find out if you know the difference between the “Good Guys” & the “Bad Guys” in vampire romance.
9 AM Romance Reader Roundtables: Come visit with editors, book buyers, bloggers, reviewers, and other readers--let them know what you love, what you’re over, what you’d strangle the friendly neighborhood bookseller to get your hands on!
9 AM Intimate Chat with Carly Phillips
9 AM Intimate Chat with Jo Beverley
9 AM Speed Date a New Author--Session 1: Have a flash visit with your favorite authors or new-to-you authors and decide for yourself if you’d like to check out their books! Some of the authors participating are Amanda McCabe, Brenda Novak, Bronwyn Scott, Erin Nicholas, Jami Alden, Jeanne C. Stein, Lila DiPasqua, Monica McCarty, Nicole Peeler, and Susan Donovan!
10 AM Monsters & More Semi-Charades: You don't have to know charades, or have a good knowledge of Urban Fantasy or Paranormal Romance, to have fun playing Monsters & more! Players draw slips with the names of monsters, heroes, heroines, etc. and try to get their team to quick say the name though descriptions, hints, and pantomimes (anything but names/book titles) - in this thrilling, silly, super-interactive event! Authors participating: Carolyn Crane, Carolyn Jewel, Cathy Clamp, Jessa Slade, Meljean Brook, Nalini Singh, Nicole Peeler, Terri Garey.
10 AM Intimate Chat with Julia Quinn
10 AM Intimate Chat with Melissa Mayhue
10 AM Question & Answer Chat with Romantic Suspense Authors, including Cindy Gerard, Jami Alden, Mary Burton, Pamela Clare, Susan Crandall, Tara Janzen.
10 AM Shock the Queen: Think you have a handle on social etiquette in Victorian England . . . or would your manners Shock the Queen? Your favorite historical authors (Jo Beverley and others!) will put you through your paces in a friendly competition to see if you can make it through a day in London without “Shocking the Queen” and earning a “cut direct”. Ouch. Author participants: Anna Campbell, Bronwyn Scott, Courtney Milan, Deeanne Gist, Delilah Marvelle, Elizabeth Hoyt, Hannah Howell, Jo Beverley, Pamela Nowak, Terri Brisbin.
10 AM Speed Date a New Author--Session 2! Have a flash visit with your favorite authors or new-to-you authors and decide for yourself if you’d like to check out their books! Some of the authors participating are Autumn Piper, Blythe Gifford, Catherine Anderson, Christine Feehan, CL Wilson, Elizabeth Boyle, Gabi Stevens, Hana Samek Norton, Jodi Thomas, Keena Kincaid, Lynda Hilburn, Mary Sullivan, and Veronica Wolff!
12 PM Book Fair--Open to the Public! Meet Jo Beverley, Christine Feehan, Julia Quinn, Lori Foster, Meljean Brook, Nalini Singh, Carly Phillips, Susan Mallery, Melissa Mayhue, Catherine Anderson, Jodi Thomas and dozens of other fabulous authors at our multi-author booksigning sponsored by Borders. Bring up to 3 books from your own library for your favorite author to sign!
12 PM Publisher Meet & Greet Scavenger Hunt at the Booksigning: Make your way through the labyrinth of clues in our Publisher Maze to win great prizes and find some great new authors!
2:30 PM Were-Squares: Can you tell the big hairy bluff from the unvarnished truth? Two reader teams go head-to-head attempting to detect which werewolf & shape-shifter authors are telling the truth and which are lying through their canines. Authors participating: Carrie Vaughn, Cathy Clamp, CL Wilson, Meagan Hatfield, Nalini Singh.
2:30 PM Susan Mallery--En Route to the Bookstore: Have you ever wondered why your favorite authors' covers don't match their books? Why aren't reissues marked so you don't keep buying the same book in a new format? And hey--what about audio books? Why do some authors offer them and others don't? What happens on the way to the bookstore explains who does what in publishing, what authors control and what publishers decide. An honest and entertaining look inside the world of publishing. All questions will be answered!
2:30 PM Intimate Chat with Anna Campbell
2:30 PM Intimate Chat with Jeaniene Frost
2:30 PM Murder, Darling, Murder! RomCon® hosts a murder investigation with leading authors of romantic suspense. Step through the crime scene, gather clues, and use your newly acquired C.S.I. skills to solve the murder! Authors participating: Brenda Novak, Carolyn Crane, Cindy Gerard, Deeanne Gist, Keena Kincaid, Mary Burton, Pamela Clare, Tom Adair, Samuel Soloman, Susan Crandall.
2:30 PM Mix and Mingle with Contemporary Romance Authors, including Autumn Piper, Catherine Anderson, Cathy Maxwell, Deb Werksman, Elizabeth Hoyt, Jeanne C. Stein, Jodi Thomas, Julie James, Lori Wilde, Meg Benjamin, Susan Crandall, Susan Donovan & Leanne Banks!
3:30 PM The Perfect Heroine: What makes a heroine a woman you can identify with? Do you prefer them to be perfect, slender, gorgeous, and supremely self-confident? Or do you prefer them to have some flaws and feel self-conscious in some situations. Sexually active or more discerning? Financially successful or struggling in an ordinary job to make ends meet? Sexy underwear or plain? What types of heroines appeal to you? Come share your thoughts with Catherine Anderson, Cathy Maxwell, J L Wilson, Julie James, Sally MacKenzie, Susan Donovan.
3:30 PM Intimate Chat with Lori Foster
3:30 PM Betwixt and Between--Paranormal Authors Tea, including Cathy Clamp, Christine Feehan, CL Wilson, Erin Kellison, Gabi Stevens, Jeaniene Frost, Jeanne C. Stein, Keena Kincaid, Lynda Hilburn, Melissa Mayhue, Meljean Brook, Nalini Singh, Nicole Peeler, Shannon K. Butcher, Terri Garey, Veronica Wolff.
3:30 PM Historical Spotlight Authors Tea: Join our historical spotlight authors, Hannah Howell, Anna Campbell, Elizabeth Hoyt, Jo Beverley, Melissa Mayhue, and Julia Quinn, as they host 75 special attendees with afternoon refreshments including tea, coffee and cake! Attendees must register for this free event and will be selected via a lottery. Lottery winners will be announced in July.
4:30 PM Blog, Oh Blogger! Visit with the Borders’ True Romance team, Dear Author’s Jane, Smart Bitches’ Sarah, and other bloggers for a chat about all things blogosphere. Bring your questions and ideas to share and leave with some fabulous new ideas about the direction your own blogs might take!
4:30 PM We Put the "Special" in Special Ops with Cindy Gerard and Tara Janzen
5:30 PM Cocktail Hour
5:30 PM HCI Line Launch for Vows!
6:30 PM Dinner (meal ticket required - cost $35), includes:
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Skit by New York Times bestselling authors Cindy Gerard & Tara Janzen
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Keynote Speech -- Jo Beverley
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Borders’ Romance Bestsellers Awards
8 PM Black & White Masquerade: Wear black, wear white, wear black and white...but don't forget your masque at this elegant extravaganza Saturday, July 10, 2010. Come dance the night away with your favorite authors and all your friends!
8 PM Mini-Mystic Fair--Step out into the realm of other worldly realities to have your palm read or to take a peek at your tarot cards at our mini-mystic fair. There might even be a crystal ball or two! (Note: there is a small fee of a $1/minute charged by the mystics for this service.)
9 PM Midnight Sexcapades: Join erotic romance publishers & authors in a naughty, late-night romp through erotic romance fiction with games, chats, and more. Authors participating: Autumn Piper, Bridget Midway, Delilah Marvelle, Delinda Jasper, Karen Jones, Melissa Schroeder, Monica Kaye, Nadia Aidan, Wendi Darlin, & Lila DiPasqua.
Sunday Events:
9 AM Library Love-In!! Come chat about romance with librarians, authors and fellow readers! Join a discussion led by New York Times bestselling authors Julian Quinn and Elizabeth Boyle. Learn about the exciting new programs offered by your local library. Discuss how libraries support your romance addiction! Participating authors: Anna Campbell, Carolyn Jewel, Cathy Clamp, Cathy Maxwell, Christine Feehan, Courtney Milan, Deb Werksman, Elaine Levine, Elizabeth Boyle, Gabi Stevens, Hana Samek Norton, Jo Beverley, Jodi Thomas, Judi Fennell, Julia Quinn, Leanne Banks, Lori Wilde, Mary Burton, Meg Benjamin, Nalini Singh, Terri Brisbin, Veronica Wolff
9 AM Speed Date a New Author--Session 3! Have a flash visit with your favorite authors or new-to-you authors and decide for yourself if you’d like to check out their books! Some of the authors participating are Amanda McCabe, Cindi Myers, Deeanne Gist, Jeaniene Frost, Julie James, Karen Jones, Lavinia Kent, Lori Foster, Meagan Hatfield, Melissa Mayhue, Sally MacKenzie, Tara Janzen, and Terri Garey!
9 AM Intimate Chat with Brenda Novak
9 AM Intimate Chat with Elizabeth Hoyt
9 AM Where Did She Get That Crazy Idea: A fun romp through the chaotic machinations of an author's mind. Led by Lorie O'Clare with Pamela Nowak, Catherine Anderson, and Cindy Gerard.
10 AM Brunch (meal ticket required - cost $35), includes
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Keynote Speech - Carly Phillips
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Kindle & KOBO giveaway
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Think you know romance? Questions will be pulled from bestselling authors’ public websites, with a listing announced in May. Care to play? (This challenge is only open to reader/general admission advance ticket holders. Must be present at the Sunday Brunch awards ceremony to win!)
11 AM Mix and Mingle with Historical Romance Authors, including Anna Campbell, Catherine Anderson, Cathy Maxwell, Celeste Bradley, Deb Werksman, Deeanne Gist, Elizabeth Boyle, Elizabeth Hoyt, Hana Samek Norton, Hannah Howell, Jo Beverley, Jodi Thomas, Julia Quinn, Keena Kincaid, Lavinia Kent, Melissa Mayhue, Monica McCarty, Pamela Clare, Pamela Nowak, Sally MacKenzie, Veronica Wolff.
11 AM Harlequin Open House with authors: Amanda McCabe, Blythe Gifford, Brenda Novak, Bronwyn Scott, Carly Phillips, Cindi Myers, Courtney Milan, Delilah Marvelle, Geralyn Dawson, Lori Foster, Meagan Hatfield, Terri Brisbin
11 AM Speed Date a New Author--Session 4! Have a flash visit with your favorite authors or new-to-you authors and decide for yourself if you’d like to check out their books! Some of the authors participating are Carolyn Jewel, Cathy Clamp, Cindy Gerard, J L Wilson, Jessa Slade, Judi Fennell, Leanne Banks, Mary Burton, Meg Benjamin, Nalini Singh, Shannon K. Butcher, Susan Crandall, and many more!
Happening throughout the weekend:
Author Avenue: Meet your favorite authors in a casual setting. Authors will change every hour, so stop by often to see who’s waiting to meet you!
Memory Lane: Need a photo keepsake of your best friend dressed up as a Regency Duchess, or would you just like to stand next to your favorite author and smile like a giddy teenager? You can do both, at Memory Lane. Authors will rotate through every hour--bring your camera!
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