A weekly event hosted by Sheila from Book Journey to discuss your reading week ~ the books you've read and those you plan on reading in the coming week. I love this meme, it helps me stay on track ... well, most of the time. Thanks Sheila!
What a whirlwind of fun at the 2013 Australian Romance Readers Convention. Anne Gracie, Anna Campbell and Cathy Maxwell were particularly naughty, I haven't laughed so much in a long time, what a crack up. The authors from the US mentioned Australian conferences are quite intimate in comparison to the US so we had a lot of time to just chat and get photos in between speakers and panels.
I'll be doing a post or two covering the convention and book news but I just wanted to share a few photos. Meeting Kristan Higgins was such a highlight, she's truly the loveliest person, very funny and she had us in stitches with her escapades in Australia.
Karen and I with Kristan Higgins, a special hello
for my lovely friend Staci at Life in the Thumb
Rachel Vincent and I
*Squee* fan girl moment, Rachel Vincent is sooo sweet
and I loved her keynote speech
Karen and I with the gorgeous Anna Campbell, who cleaned up at the awards and encouraged us in our stalking ;) - must edit the scary eyes lol
with Cathy Maxwell, she's a hoot
Me with our very own Keri Arthur author of the brilliant Riley Jensen Guardian series
OMG Nalini Singh was awesome and so friendly
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I posted reviews for: (click on title)
PAPER CHAINS by Nicola Moriarty ~ 5 star favourite!! Gotta read this one :)
IF YOU GIVE A RAKE A RUBY by Shana Galen ~ guest review by Karen
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Finished last week:
oops too busy having a blast at ARRC
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This Week's Reading List:
SOMEBODY TO LOVE by Kristan Higgins ~ almost done, I'm sure it will be a favourite
SOMEBODY TO LOVE by Kristan Higgins ~ almost done, I'm sure it will be a favourite
THE CHALICE by Nancy Bilyeau ~ book tour
HEART LIKE MINE by Amy Hatvany
LADY OF ASHES by Christine Trent ~ book tour
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Reviews Coming:
HIGHLANDER MOST WANTED by Maya Banks ~ guest review by Karen tonight
HYSTERIA by Megan Miranda ~ review Tue
THE WATER WITCH by Juliet Dark (Fairwick Chronicles #2) ~ review Thurs
THE SWEETEST DARK by Shana Abe ~ loved it (March 2013)
Awesome pictures-looks like you had an amazing time with authors and friends! Happy reading this week to catch up :)
ReplyDeleteLike your mix of reads.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had an awesome time! I hope to attend one day - I did get to meet Rachel Vincent at the Harlequin Summit though!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a great reading week!
Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out
So jealous!!! Looks like an amazing time! LOVING the photo for Staci!! That's AWESOME!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get my copy of Heart Like Mine...hope you're enjoying it. And wow! What a great event you attended, and what fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Here's MY MONDAY MEMES POST
What a fabulous experience!!! I am green with envy :)
ReplyDeleteLucky you to meet so many cool authors! I wish there would be a huge book fair where I live, so I didn't have to travel across the world to meet my favorite authors :)
ReplyDeleteAnd you really have an eclectic taste!
Here's my It's Monday post.
Have a wonderful week.
Fun :D You sure had a great time
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great time, and what a wonderful thing to do for Staci.
ReplyDeleteHope you are off to a great week.
Oh my gosh it looks like you had a blast at the Australian Romance Readers Convention. Since I live across the State from Staci, I am pretending you are saying Hi to me too! LOL
ReplyDeleteYaaaay you met authors and bloggers, that is a great day.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of Paper Chains, need to look it up.
I'm still on a high from our amazing weekend Sheree....it all feels a little bit surreal!
ReplyDeleteMeeting authors and friends are awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteRachel Vincent and you had such similar clothing. xD
I love you guys big time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great time you both had...one day we will meet up. I read your comment about being in NYC in November...road trip for me and the hubby maybe????!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSoooo sweet, the sign for Staci :) Looks lie a grand ol' time was had by all!
ReplyDeleteYou had such a fab time and the sign for Staci is too sweet indeed. But that's my Aussie sister!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed yourself. You look wonderful too :)
I really loved the first two ARRC conventions so I was a bit gutted that I couldn't go this time. I am definitely planning to be at the next one!
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