I would like
to first start off by saying this convention is directed by a reader (myself) so
I won’t be letting readers down without having something for them. I want this convention to host, not only
workshops and panels for authors, but I want you the readers to learn and have
fun with the authors too. Therefore, you
too will have workshops and panels, just for you, the readers.
The 2013
convention is going to be small, why? Since it's the first convention I want to get to know you the readers and
authors and find out what each of your needs are in a convention, therefore I can
apply them in the coming years. I don’t want this convention to be like others
where a reader or even the authors go without gaining something from the
experience. So, for those of you who will brave the first attempt, we will be
having a day's worth of workshops and panels for you to have fun and learn from
these authors. I’m putting of thought for this idea, but I believe the readers need
things to do too.
Readers have
the power to help or break an author. I hope you would want to help your
favorite authors and not break them so I feel in doing
this, you the reader, need to learn the best way to help your favorite authors
grow. So if this idea works, than you'll find more workshops and panels in the coming years to help you grow in your reading adventure.
IRCPanel-Let’s
talk about sex scenes: Well, there is no need to state what this panel will be about. LOL.
There are different romance sub-genres authors on this panel, so you’ll have
lots of different POVs.
BDSM Workshop: Author Kallypso Masters is hosting a
BDSM workshop, with special guest Toymaker and eirocawakening. No need to
explain this one either, but it’s a shame I have to miss outL
IRCWorkshop-The
Indie explosion: Find
out how and why these authors are growing so fast and who knows, you just might
be able to give a helping hand.
IRCWorkshop
-Readers Know your
romance sub-genre, abbreviations and the difference between romance, erotic
romance and erotica. As a review
blogger/reader I see so many readers are confused with the different romance
sub-genres and things that deals with romance, like labels and such. So I hope
this workshop will help clear any questions you have in your mind.
IRCWorkshop-
Everything You Need to Know About M/M Romance (But were Afraid to Ask): M/M romance is growing very fast and
I hope you can find the time to visit this workshop. I know there has to be
something you’d like to learn in M/M romance.
IRCWorkshop-
Careers in the Indie Publishing: This has to be the first
of any convention out there or at least I think. I see so many areas where these authors can use
the help. Some are good paying with just a few years of college all the way to
simply making up your own rules and creating a second job to help with your
income. I also will be covering, free stay at home jobs like review blogging. So if you need any extra income please don’t miss this workshop.
*Skype
Time: Overseas author Dianna Hardy. This is for 50 attendees. The 50
attendees will be able to see and talk to Dianna through a Skype
projection. She’ll also be sending autographed book plates and exclusive paper
back copies of her Happy Anniversary short.
IRCWorkshop-
Sexy Romances featuring characters who are over 40: With me being over 40 I love reading
books that targets my age, so I hate to miss this workshop because I know the
author hosting this will be loads of fun.
IRCWorkshop-How
to Host Virtual Tours correctly: This workshop is for blog tour hosts or for readers
thinking about hosting tours to make some extra money, which will be covered in
the Careers workshop.
IRCWorkshop-
How to write reviews:
Again you the readers have the power to help your favorite author, but sometimes
you need to learn how to go about this so here is one way to help your favorite
author. By attending this simple
workshop you will learn some techniques which you can take back home and apply.
IRCPanel-Behind
the scenes of an Indie author: We know you’ve always wondered what all an Indie author has
to do to publish a book, so here is your chance to attend a panel where you can
pick an Indie author’s brain and find out.
IRCPanel-Keeping
your favorite authors on your bookshelf: We all need to know how to keep our favorite authors
on our bookshelf.
IRCPanel-Interacting
with & Engaging Your Readers: This one is going to be one twisted panel because you the
reader will be the panel while the authors will be your audience. I myself
can’t wait for this one. Since I am the director I will be over this panel, so I'm not giving out info on this one. *wicked grin* I will say I hope this is a
learning tool for everyone.
