Posted by Elizabeth Langston Jun 25 2011, 1:28 am

Is this your first Nationals? Are you introverted in crowds? Do you fear being the only wallflower next week at the Marriott Marquis?

Don’t worry. Find a Ruby and you’ll have an instant friend.

It’s easy to recognize us. Some of us will be wearing Ruby-Slippered Sisterhood T-shirts. All of us will be wearing sparkly Red Slipper pins. And we’ll be simply everywhere–having fun and hoping you’ll want to join in.

Below are a list of RWA events where you might have a Ruby Sighting.

• Chapter Leadership Seminar, Tuesday 9:00a-3:30p
• Literacy Signing, Tuesday 5:30 – 7:30 p (Join us for the Rubies’ Scavenger Hunt!)
• Workshop: The Road to Novel Completion, Thursday 8:30a-9:30a, starring Ruby Sisters Vanessa Barneveld, Anne Marie Becker, Jenn Bray-Weber, Tamara Hogan, and Autumn Jordon–and moderated by Amy Talley
• Workshop: A Physical Exploration of Dance Through the Ages, Thursday 8:30a-9:30a, moderated by Ruby Sister Amanda Brice
• Workshop: I Love It! But What the Heck Am I Going to Do with It?, Friday 3:15p-4:15p with speakers Michelle Grajkowski, Alicia Condon, C.L. Wilson, and Ruby Sister Lindsey Brookes
• Workshop: The Contemporary Romance Market–Advice from the Pros, Friday 11:00p – 12:00n00n, moderated by Ruby Sister Amy Talley
  

If you want free books, find these talented authors at their Publisher Signings:

• St. Martin’s Press, Thursday 3:00p – 4:30p, Darynda Jones
• Sourcebooks, Thursday 3:00p-4:30 p, Tamara Hogan
• Kensington, Friday noon – 1:30p, Elizabeth Essex
• Samhain, Friday 3:00p-4:30p, Vivi Andrews
• Grand Central Publishing, Friday 3:00p – 4:30p, Hope Ramsay

Rubies are finalists in a number of contests–so drop by and cheer us on.

• Beau Monde Royal Ascot – Tues
• Kiss of Death/Death by Chocolate (Daphnes)– Wed pm
• Hearts Through History – Wed 6:00p-11:00p
• GDRWA Bookseller’s Best – Wed pm
• Golden Heart and Ritas – Friday 8:00p – 10:00p

We’ll be attending plenty of parties or get-togethers. If you’ve been invited to any of these events, find a Ruby and say hi.

• Kiss of Death Chapter tour, AGM, and dinner – Monday
• The Golden Network AGM and Retreat, Tuesday 10:00a-3:00p
• Beau Monde Soiree – Tues 8:30p-11:00p
• Romance Divas – Tues pm
• Indie Publishing Chat, Wednesday 7:30a at Starbuck’s
• Kensington party, Wed pm
• Carina Press Cocktail party – Thu pm
• Grand Central Cocktail party – Thu pm
• Harlequin party – Thu pm
• StMartin’s Press party – Thu pm
• Chick Lit – Thu pm
• YARWA reception and AGM– Thu 5:30p-8:00p

There are so many opportunities to meet, learn, and celebrate Nationals, and it’s so much more fun with a familiar face (or Red Shoe pin). Find a Ruby, ask questions, talk about books, or let us know how you like the blog. We’re ready to be your friend at Nationals!

7 Comments

7 Responses to “You’ve Gotta Friend in NYC”

1. Gwynlyn MacKenzie says:

   June 25, 2011 at 11:34 am

   Nicely done, Beth. Hope we have lots of people collecting the Romance Trading Cards at the literacy signing. There will be prizes!

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2. Darynda Jones says:

   June 25, 2011 at 11:53 am

   Great post, Beth!! I’m getting so excited!
   ~D~

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3. Vanessa Barneveld says:

   June 25, 2011 at 4:04 pm

   Rubies here, there and everywhere — YAY! See you all there!

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4. Jenn! says:

   June 26, 2011 at 8:17 am

   Rubies are taking New York by storm!
   On my way…see you there.

   Jenn!

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5. Elisa Beatty says:

   June 26, 2011 at 3:43 pm

   Wish I were going to be with you all!! I’ll be waving from the blog!!

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6. Anne Marie Becker says:

   June 26, 2011 at 10:51 pm

   Yay, I fly out Monday morning! Can’t wait to meet all kinds of new people (and reunite with friends!). I’ll be proudly sporting my ruby slipper pin – come say “hi!”

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7. The Ruby Slippered Sisterhood says:

   July 3, 2011 at 12:59 pm

   [...] you wait: if you’re in NYC, check out Elizabeth Langston’s post from Saturday which tells you where you’re likely to SPOT A RUBY at Nationals. If you’re staying [...]

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