Hanging Out at RT by Donna Michaels

Hello, it’s Donna Michaels, again, and this month I’m blogging from the Romantic Times Convention in Las Vegas! 

There have been some wonderful craft workshops, and reader workshops, and author workshops. I’ve met many wonderful authors!! Sat in on a Q&A with Susan Mallery, HelenKay Dimon, and my idol, Jill Shalvis! 

I even got to ask them a question! J “What was the favorite occupation you ever gave to a heroine?” They each said they like to give them something interesting, but they prefer to concentrate more on the whole character and her backstory than just her occupation. Could be why I love their books so much!

~On Thursday, I had the privilege of hosting the SOS Military Tribute with:

Susan Stoker | Elle James (aka Myla Jackson) | Sharon Hamilton | Cat Johnson | Becky McGraw| Sabrina York | JM Madden | Julie Rowe | Geri Foster | Cristin Harber | Ella Quinn | Julie Miller | Lynn Raye Harris | Delores Fossen | Megan Mitcham |Trish McCallan

This is Brig. Gen. AJ Tata who recanted some very interesting tales and shared his version of a hero: Someone who puts other’s safety before his/her own. A wonderful definition! Oh, and he’s also a Kensington author. Look him up. He was amazing!

~I also participated in the Cowboy Corral with Host(s):

Amanda McIntyre | Beth Williamson (aka Emma Lang) | Cat Johnson | Kassy Tayler (aka Cindy Holby) | Elle James (aka Myla Jackson) | Melissa Cutler | Katie Lane | Becky McGraw | Hildie McQueen | B.J. Daniels | Randi Alexander | Lindsay McKenna |Lexi Post

We gave out free books, downloads, and swag. The hour blew past. I was bummed I wasn’t able to visit each table or grab a photo. 

~Yesterday, I, along with Susan Stoker, Randi Alexander, Elle James, and Desiree Holt, had the privilege to sponsor a private concert in a suite for country music singer/songwriter, cover model, Jackson Young! We raised $500 with the sale of our Soldiers Are The Best Book Boyfriends T-shirts, which was the ticket into the private concert. 

Jackson sang some terrific songs, not-yet released songs, and even did a tribute to the late, great Merle Haggard in a private suite with the Vegas strip as a backdrop. Thank you to all who came!!

~And today, is the day of the giant book fair! I’ll be there signing, along with over 600 other authors. I’ll have HER FATED COWBOY, LOCKE AND LOAD, and WYNE AND DINE, the book that just won 1^st Place for Best Contemporary at the BTS eMagazine Red Carpet Reader’s Choice Awards last week! 

It would be wonderful to see you today! If not, I’ll also be signing tomorrow at the RT Readers and Writers Roundup!

~Next month, I hope to have some great news to share. Until then, have a wonderful April.

Thanks for reading,

~Donna

www.donnamichaelsauthor.com