Author Eve Langlais has asked me to help spread the word about Romancing The Capital, Ottawa’s first romance book convention. She didn’t have to twist my arm overly much seeing how I was already planning on attending because, well, it’s local and us Canadians usually get shafted when it comes to cons. So… if you’ve been looking for an excuse to visit our lovely country—here’s your chance!
When: April 17th & 18th, 2015
Where: Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa/Kanata
Registration: $115 for Readers / $150+ for Authors
It’s now officially less than a year until the first ever Romancing the Capital event. What the heck is that you ask? It’s a chance for Canadian readers to finally meet some of their favorite romance authors like:
- Eve Langlais (Canadian Author, Event Organizer & – New York Times & USA Today Bestseller)
- Opal Carew (Canadian Author – New York Times & USA Today Bestseller)
- Deborah Cooke/Claire Delacroix (Canadian Author – New York Times & USA Today Bestseller)
- Sara Fawkes (Canadian Author – New York Times & USA Today Bestseller)
- Kali Willows (Canadian Author)
- Layna Pimental (Canadian Author)
- Jessica E. Subject (Canadian Author)
- Victoria Danann (USA Author – Bestseller)
- Dahlia Rose (USA Author – Bestseller)
- LeTeisha Newton (USA Author)
- Diane Leyne (Canadian Author)
- Penelope Rivers (USA Author)
- Donna McDonald (USA Author)
- Robyn Peterman (USA Author)
And that’s just those who’ve registered. We’ve got a list of possibilities that will boggle your mind.
Now I’m sure you’re wondering what you can expect at RTC, other than FUN of course.
- Book signing! Some authors, like Eve, are planning to give out free print books, others will have some for sale. And of course, you can bring your own for signing.
- Swag bags and giveaways. In other words, GOODIES!
- Intimate Author Chats – Sit down and ask questions face to face with authors, and find out what makes them tick without resorting to a sledgehammer.
- Workshops/Panels on a variety of topics – how to build an alternate society, the rise of science fiction, creating a believable HEA with more than one partner, the crafting of historical romance and so much more…
- Fun and Games where you can win prizes and laugh until your cheeks hurt
- Hors D’oeuvres Reception (Friday Night) for up to a 100 attendees sponsored by Amira Press and several of their authors
- Friday Night Special Event hosted by Amira Press and several of their authors
- Mystery Friday Night Event hosted by …
- Awards Ceremony (Saturday Night) to celebrate the awesomeness of Canadian Romance Authors
- 80′s Dance (Saturday Night) – Sponsored by Eve Langlais. Get your retro groove and dance with your favorite authors. Or sing along off key.
- 3 course dinner for 200 (Saturday) – Hosted by Eve Langlais
- More stuff to come as details are ironed out with sponsors and authors
If want more info, then be sure to check it out, or even better, register for your chance to attend the hottest event next spring! (Click here for ticket info)
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Oooh book conventions are the funnest things! Have fun Carmel if you are going 🙂
I’ve only been to one, I’m hoping to make this one #2!
Robyn P is a hoot! You will love meeting her 🙂
Nice! I’ll have to look her up on GoodReads.
Sounds like a huge event! Enjoy!!
Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
It should be fun!
I bet this will be so much darn fun! I wish we had things like this here.
We don’t usually. This is the first one I’ve heard about which is why I’m going. LOL I just can’t pass this opportunity up!
I might just have to attend this one!!! Only 6h away by car….
Sweet! Hope to see you there. 🙂
I’m already thinking about if I’ll be able to take the time off!
Sounds like a fun event! And I always think it’s awesome you’re from Ottawa. Beautiful city. I used to live in Toronto, and take long weekend roadtrips into the capital for some history and sightseeing 🙂
It’s a small world.
That’s awesome! You KNOW you’re going to have a blast at it.
Absolutely! If there’s books involved, I’m there. LOL
If you’re going, I hope you have a blast!
That’s the plan! I already have another local blogger to go with too. 🙂
That is marvelous! I hope you have a blast if you end up going.
It’s my bday the day before, so there will definitely be drinking. LOL
Sounds like a great time, I hope you have fun! Seems like there is a lot to do! 🙂
And, it’s still a year away, so I hope lots more authors sign-up in the interim.
A Canadian convention? That’s so awesome!! I wish I had the money to go!!
CRAZY!! I know! Maybe you’ll win the lottery between now and next April. 😉
I wanna go! Are you going, Carmel? Hmmm…Ottawa’s just a train ride away too!
That’s the plan!
This sounds fantastic! And since it’s almost a year away, I have plenty of time to work on my hubby! 😉
Yes, it’s important to start early. Hehe
Lol Carmel, your complaints have been read! I hope you have a great time, as I for sure read a lot of Canadian authors!
Thanks, I see that you’re attending a book con in Berlin. NICE!