When:
September
27-29, 2013
Fri & Sat: noon-8pm
Sun: noon-7pm
Where:
Mt. Vernon Place,
centered on 600
North Charles St,
Baltimore MD 21201
Three days of craft discussions, author readings, and hands-on how-to advice from some of the top authors in romantic fiction, the bestselling commercial fiction.
Stage: South Park
12PM
Maryland Romance Writers' authors will be on hand for a casual meet and greet with readers. Come talk about books, receive promotional materials, and browse the Ukazoo bookstore!
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This panel will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice with a discussion and readings of Jane Austen-inspired fiction.
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Authors will talk about the challenges of writing historical romance, including researching, issues of accuracy, and more.
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Authors will talk about why they write paranormal romance, paranormal creatures and world building, and why paranormal romance and characters are popular.
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Authors will talk about paranormal trends in teen fiction, why YA paranormal is so hot, and how they build paranormal worlds readers love.
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Authors will talk about incorporating suspense and mystery into romantic fiction.
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Authors will talk about incorporating fantasy characters and worlds in romantic fiction and how they draw on mythology, fairy tales, and other “old stories.”
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Indulge your chocolate cravings with dark and delicious chocolate samples from MRW while authors talk about the entertainment appeal of romantic fiction and share readings from their latest works.
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Authors will talk about the differences between erotic romance, erotic fiction, and erotica and discuss how to write sensual, erotic, and hot.
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Authors will talk about what’s trending in the fiction market for tweens, teens, and beyond, and about writing fiction that grows up with younger readerships.
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Book bloggers will talk about running a successful book blog, working with authors and publishers, how to keep their fans engaged, and offer authors tips for building successful relationships with book bloggers.
Featured bloggers: Andye Eppes, ReadingTeen.net; Jen Fisher, Jenuine Cupcakes/Young Adult Book Central; Hannah McBride, The Irish Banana Review Blog; Stephanie Sinclair, Cuddlebuggery Blog; Jillian Stein, Read-Love-Blog; Joy Harris, Joyfully Reviewed Blog
2PM
Authors will discuss researching and writing Scottish Highlander romance, kilts, claymores, brogues, and other things that make this historical genre so much fun.
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Authors will discuss researching and writing military characters and situations, how to create military heroes readers will love, and what drew them to write military romance.
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Authors discuss techniques for coming up with story ideas
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Come prepared with questions you’ve always wanted agents and editors to answer. And, for the especially daring, come with 5 copies of the first page of your manuscript and the panelists will offer feedback on what works and what to work on!
(Instructions: 1 page only! Typed, place name/email/title/genre at top, double spaced, 1-inch margins, 12 pt font; you may begin submitting your pages 30 minutes before session. It’s possible we won’t be able to get through all pages.)
Featured publishers: Treva Harte, Editor, LooseId; Mary Sue Seymour, Literary Agent, Seymour Agency; Lyndsay Hemphill, Agent, ICM Partners
6PM
Authors will discuss researching and creating worlds based in science fiction and what draws them to stories based in fantasy or set out of this world.
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Authors will discuss writing stories involving GLBT characters and same-sex couples and writing M/M or F/F romance.
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Authors will discuss the top craft tips, tricks, and lessons for writing genre romance and general fiction.
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Authors will talk about the challenges of and tips for how to balance a career in fiction writing with the demands of full-time jobs, family, and parenthood.
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Authors will discuss why contemporary romance is so hot right now, the elements of a successful contemporary romance, and how to turn the everyday world into a great story.
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Authors will discuss the craft, character, plotting, worldbuilding and other issues involved in writing a romantic series of books.
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Authors will discuss including multicultural characters and interracial romances in romantic fiction and where these stories fit in the market.
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Authors will discuss the appeal of paranormal bad boys, how they keep vampires and demons new and different, and why they love writing about these creatures.
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Mingle with Maryland Romance Writers' authors and get your last-minute book purchases from the Ukazoo Store signed
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