Eloisa James, Laura Kaye, Sarah MacLean, and Julia Quinn.
Earlier in the month I drove out to East Brunswick, NJ to the romance signing and got to meet Eloisa James, Laura Kaye, Sarah MacLean and Julia Quinn. It was such a fun night! I also got to hang out with the incredible people responsible for hosting the event, the HarperCollins Avon Romance ladies Pamela Spengler-Jaffee and Caroline Perny. We had a great time discussing authors, good books, the impact of bloggers, and the Avon program that I'm a part of—Avon Addicts. I was even able to meet Nancy whose another romance fan and a new author as well as a member of the same Avon Addicts group! It was pretty exciting :)
Left to right: Pam, Nancy, Me, and Caro!
What was my experience like? Well, Eloisa James offered me some great writing advice that I plan on utilizing—and she was so sweet! I didn't get to speak with Julia Quinn all that much but she's really nice. I got to meet up with Laura Kaye at the nearby Panera, and she was just as lovely. Laura said that she often writes there, which is pretty cool! Who wouldn't be inspired surrounded by coffee and baked goods?! It's a great writing environment. Sarah MacLean whom I've met before was friendly and animated about her historical series (which I totally LOVE by the way, The Rules of Scoundrels - add it to your TBR!), and looking forward to becoming a new mother (which she became a few weeks later when she had a baby girl!!). It's amazing meeting the people behind the books you read, they are as interesting as the novels they write. I am constantly surprised by how approachable most authors are, even the popular ones!
I obtained some book swag at the event and I wanted to share it with my readers so below you can enter to win an awesome romance prize pack!
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~Giveaway~
Prize:
1 Winner will receive - No Good Duke Goes Unpunished playing cards & A Sarah MacLean bookmark, Hard As It Gets magnet & dog tag, and The Essex Sisters promotional card signed by: Eloisa James!
Giveaway Rules:
1. You must be 13 years or older to participate.
2. This giveaway is only open to U.S. residents (I apologize but I can't afford shipping costs!!)
3. Cheaters will be found out - I check all entries!
4. I'm not responsible for any lost or damaged prizes (If this happens I'm truly sorry!)
5. Winners will be contacted immediately, if you do not respond within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen in your place!
GOOD LUCK!!!
Aw Laura is an awesome one <3
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