I’ve received several emails and even a phone call or two from RSJ Family members expressing how much they will miss not seeing each other in 2009. I’m with you. Don’t forget other events members of the RSJ Family often attend such as the Beverly Jenkins Pajama Party that crams entirely too much fun into a weekend. Details haven’t been released yet, but the event is usually in September or October of the odd year. Soooo 2009 it is. If you need an online romance community, check out Beverly’s club. In BevLand we talk books and just about everything else…well everything else also. It’s a great place to obtain first hand information about the Pajama Party from people who have attended and will be attending in the future. Beverly's website will have 2009 Pajama Party information up early next year. Come June, Brenda Jackson’s Madaris/Westmoreland Family Reunion Cruise will be hitting the high seas for Canada! Besides the wonderful cruise, there will be a book signing, Bachelor Auction, book discussions and other great activities!
Keep an ear out. As I’ve said, a few of the RSJ Family members have been in touch with me and are planning mini RSJ activities in their various regions. You didn’t hear it here, but Chicago and Shreveport may be having a little something, something. If you are planning a romance activity to help hold you over until our Anniversary Cruise in 2010, let me know and I’ll be glad to help you spread the word!
The RSJ Aspiring Author Contest is still on! Please help
spread the word. This is an opportunity aspiring authors of
Black romance and women's fiction just can't pass up!
This years RSJ Aspiring Author contest calls for aspiring authors of Black romance and women’s fiction to take a big step toward being published. Even if you don’t win, you’ll receive invaluable insight on how to improve your manuscript. Winners Receive: 1st Place: This winner’s manuscript will be reviewed by Editor Esi Sogah from AVON/HarperCollins for possible publication 2nd Place: This winner’s manuscript will be reviewed by Editor Hilary Sares from Kensington Books for possible publication. 3rd Place: This winner’s manuscript will be reviewed by Editor Theresa Stevens from Red Sage publishing for possible publication. Submissions are open. All submissions must be received by 1 March, 2009. The winners will be contacted 17 April, 2009 and their names posted to this site 20 April, 2009. For full details, review the RSJ Aspiring Author Page Spread the word  |
• What to do, what to do? • Keep An Ear Out • It's On And Poppin! • Interviews, Interviews and More Interviews • Romance Slam Jam Cruise • Last Words | ||
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to the
Romance Slam Jam family: This months interviews are with Author Andrea Jackson and Aspiring Author Brenda Willis. Again, please leave comments for the authors so we know you've been there. Even if it's just to say HI. Also, if there is someone you'd like for Dyanne to interview, send your suggestions to her at dyanne@romanceslamjam.org. | ||
First things first. We have someone who needs a cabin mate. Please contact me if you are rooming alone and would consider sharing a cabin. deatri@romanceslamjam.org I've received a few emails asking if there are still slots open for the cruise. Yes there are. The cruise line has agreed to allow us to continue booking. When all of the slots fill, I'll send out a blast and also update the cruise page of the website. Don't forget that after you've reserved your spot on the cruise, you can start mailing in your payments instead of having to call the cruiseline: Mail payments to: Carnival Cruise Line MSRV 406N P.O. Box 526170 Miami FL 33152 Make checks out to: Carnival Cruise Line In memo place the RSJ Group Number and your cabin confirmation number Grp# 62BF31 Conf# Passports will be required for this cruise. I know this information is being repeated, but PLEASE don't wait until the last minute. Speaking of which, I need to find mine. LOL. If you need help arranging a roommate, contact deatri@romanceslamjam.org. For other RSJ Cruise questions, contact angelique@romanceslamjam.org Stay tuned RSJ Crystal Anniversary Cruise!
This brings us to the end of another
newsletter. Wow, the last newsletter of the year. Though RSJ 2009
was cancelled, keep your heads up. Stay in touch. We have our
newsletter, blog, and book club. Many of the authors have fan clubs…
There are great things in store for the RSJ Family, you’ll see. That's it for now. If you have questions, I'm here deatri@romanceslamjam.org Deatri King-Beyhttp://www.romanceslamjamconference.com |
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