Hello All!  I had the pleasure of attending my first Slam Jam last year. As a new author on the scene it was a wonderful experience meeting so many supportive readers and lovers of romance. As an avid reader of African American romance I was absolutely star struck when I met some of my favorite authors! I had such a fantastic time going to the workshops and participating on an author’s panel with A.C. Arthur and Farrah Rochon. However, what touched me the most was the atmosphere of kindred spirits. I made some wonderful friends I’ve kept in touch with over the past year. My experience not only as an author, but as a reader, was so moving I’ve made a commitment to attend the conference yearly. I cannot wait until 2010! Hope to see you there! Click here to check out my book trailer for my upcoming release on January 31, 2009 of my sophomore novel, When Love Comes Around. Victoria Wells
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  |
• When Love Comes Around • Keep An Ear Out • It's On And Poppin! • Reflections • Romance Slam Jam Cruise • Last Words | ||
Happy New Year!!! To welcome the beginning of 2009, I (Dyanne) decided this month to deviate from what has become our usual format of RSJ BlogSpot interviews. I feel compelled to speak of things that have impacted my life personally and things that have impacted the lives of every American...continue reading and giving your reflections: Romance Slam Jam BlogSpot Deatri here, if there is someone you'd like for Dyanne to interview, send your suggestions to her at dyanne@romanceslamjam.org. | ||
Reservations for the RSJ 15 Year Anniversary Cruise in April 2010 are on! Most people find out about the Romance Slam Jam through word of mouth, so please spread the word. Here's the flyer: RSJ Crystal Anniversary Cruise! I (Deatri) received an email from one of the RSJ Family members wanting to know if we could start an online diet club for the cruise. I guess folks want to turn some serious heads LOL. I ain’t mad. If you’ve got it, flaunt it! Anywhooo, we have an alarming rate of obesity, diabetes and plain old bad health habits in our community and need to think beyond the cruise. I am willing to set up an online community, but I have too much on my plate to run it effectively by myself. I’m hoping the person who made the request (hint, hint, hint) along with a few others will help maintain the site. It’ll only take a few minutes a week. Please contact me at deatri@romanceslamjam.org if you are interested in helping or joining the community. The site will be dedicated to supporting each other in leading healthy lives. 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 cruise line: 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. 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!
I just wanted to take a second to thank each of
you who supports the RSJ and who have been tuning in each month for
the newsletter. Last year was a blast and I'm looking forward to
many more years with you. That's it for now. If you have questions, I'm here deatri@romanceslamjam.org Happy New YearPeace Deatri King-Bey http://www.romanceslamjamconference.com |
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