tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post2370344655782786174..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: RWA Bound! by Christine DePetrilloAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-6694577102685620842017-07-14T16:51:52.506-04:002017-07-14T16:51:52.506-04:00This will be my third National. Would you believe ...This will be my third National. Would you believe the first one I was a Conference Committee Chair. That was a long time ago. I'm not traveling alone, we're driving and incorporating Orlando into a longer road trip culminating in a family wedding in Colorado. But, I digress. What Diane said about being there, and what you said about packing. Dresses are the best. I packed 'business' style for the conference in DC a few years ago. It was so hot, I ended up in cotton pants and short sleeved tops instead. No doubt it will be hot in FL. Who goes to Florida in July? Anyway, hope to see you there! Who else is going?Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-51797739774807382112017-07-14T10:33:05.772-04:002017-07-14T10:33:05.772-04:00Have fun, Christine. Better you than me with a co...Have fun, Christine. Better you than me with a conference that size--sure you'll do well. Andrea Downinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553961600937196102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-74550460892050233722017-07-14T10:31:14.089-04:002017-07-14T10:31:14.089-04:00My first one last year. It's bigger than you ...My first one last year. It's bigger than you can imagine...make friends quickly so you have lifelines...apply generous amounts of wine. You're have fun and learn a lot! Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-17660476295869627422017-07-14T09:58:44.630-04:002017-07-14T09:58:44.630-04:00No help for RWA. I've never been. I've don...No help for RWA. I've never been. I've done other conferences but none quite so big. As far as traveling alone, I've done a bit. Definitely has it's advantages, depending on the reason for the trip. We'll expect a report!Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-5903388695226297282017-07-14T09:09:11.628-04:002017-07-14T09:09:11.628-04:00Chris, you will have so much fun...if you let your...Chris, you will have so much fun...if you let yourself. Don't try to hit all the workshops. You'll OD on info and your head will burst. LOL I went to a few RWA conferences by myself. That opened me up to a lot of new experiences. Be sure to sit in one of the conversation pits. You will meet so many terrific people. I played Fan Girl to a number of my fav authors. Going by yourself is a little scary, but someone will take you under her wing. The 1st time, Pat Ryan and Pam Buford invited me to have dinner with them. Another time Joan Shapiro insisted I go to lunch with her and a bunch of Detroit writers. At the time, I didn't know anyone. At later conferences, I went with a friend and while that was enjoyable, I think it was more fun being on my own. Enjoy yourself. Make some contacts. Most of all, have fun. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-85822756196431399492017-07-14T06:38:27.203-04:002017-07-14T06:38:27.203-04:00I've never been to RWA but have gone to the Ne...I've never been to RWA but have gone to the New Jersey conference which is pretty big. I would say look through the schedule and plan what you want to attend in advance (especially those things you CAN'T MISS), but leave room for flexibility. Conferences are great for meeting up with online friends, making new friends, and sharing the author experience. And like Jannine said, have fun! Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-27293308667430576792017-07-14T00:27:47.192-04:002017-07-14T00:27:47.192-04:00I've never been to any conference, big or smal...I've never been to any conference, big or small. I do plan to go to RT next May in Reno. Uh, it's an hour from me, so I figure I have to! I'm afraid I have no tips to offer except have fun. That one is always good advice!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.com