Well, the four of us are going, anyway! :happy2:
We know that there are some of our Plotmonkey friends who visit our blog will also be going to the Atlanta RWA conference, or even to the RWA Literacy signing on Wednesday. For those of you who are going to the signing, if you come up to any one of us and say “I LOVE THE PLOTMONKEYS!”, we have something special for you! So, be sure to visit one of us — though we’d ALL love to meet anyone who visits our blog!
Question: What (other than hanging with the other Monkeys) are you most looking forward to at RWA National next week?
LK: Honestly, I’m most looking forward to being in the exciting, professional atmosphere the conference always provides. Having skipped last year, I’m really ready for an infusion of energy, and am excited about that rise of optimism and enthusiasm I always feel when I come home from Nationals.
JEL: Other than being with the Plotmonkeys? Hmmm…meeting with my new editor at Pocket. Seeing my Harlequin editor and my agent (seems like ages). Meeting with readers at the literacy signing. Wearing my new shoes. Seriously, the monkeys are why I’m going. I need the energy infusion.
CP: Being with the Plotmonkeys. Plotting. Seeing Atlanta. All the professional commitments I don’t get to do normally during the year. Meeting Readers at the Literacy signing, doing my two workshops (not
JD: Okay, Carly lies. Her version of “seeing” Atlanta is gazing out the car window while she’s being driven to the hotel. She doesn’t sight-see — unless, of course, shopping is involved! :happy2:
(note from JEL: No one tell Carly about Phipps Plaza. Shhhhh. My budget for shopping has already been blown. Okay, back to Janelle…)
Seriously, I am so looking forward to being with the Plotmonkeys. We talk via email daily, but it’s just not the same as hanging out in person. And yes, we do tend to “energize” each other! I always enjoy meeting readers at the literacy signing, as well as my editors. I don’t attend the workshops so much anymore, unless there is a really, really good topic — and I do think there are a few workshops I might go to!
Janelle Denison finds it hard to believe that it’s been nearly 25 years since she first started writing romance novels. At first, it was a way to pass idle time while her husband worked swing shift, but before long it became an obsession to get published. Luckily, she kept at it (it took her over 5 years to get that first book published!) and is now a Waldenbooks, Barnes & Noble, and USA Today Bestselling author! Now, after selling over 45 plus novels, she finds that her Plotmonkey pals help to keep her stories fresh and unique, and she can’t imagine writing a story without their input. Janelle lives in Oregon with her husband, Don, along with two teenage daughters that keep life interesting.
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TO EVERYONE NOT GOING TO ATLANTA – we’ll be HERE in spirit, posting while we’re gone, so please show up each day, read, post, keep us active and we’ll reply when we get back! We love you guys for being here!
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Oh man I wish I could be there but you all have a great time maybe next year
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WHY…Does the conference have to be in Atlanta?? I would just love to be there to see you plotmonkeys. I know that the 4 of you together act crazy! With all your hard work you deserve some WILD & CRAZY FUN!! Bring the conference to Philadelphia next year!!
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I’m totally looking forward to it! I’ve never been, so I’m sure I’ll be completely unprepared, but I know I’ll have fun. Can’t wait to meet the Plotmonkeys!
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Everyone have fun, I won’t be there either. How about you all travel to Boston for a “mini conference”??? Carly there are plenty of places to shop in Boston, and for the rest of you there is a great theatre district.
Heeeheee…okay it was worth a shot.
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Have a great time at nationals. I so wish I was going this year but cannot. I can’t wait to hear everything about it. :)
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Have a wonderful time at RWA! Drink, eat and be merry.:party:
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Since I live near Atlanta, I am coming to the signing sinc it is open to the public…I will try to stop by your tables! Be safe and have fun!!
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:wave: Ladies,
I so wish I can go. Maybe next time. I would love to meet you all sounds like it’s going to be alot of fun
Hope you all that are going have a safe and a wonderful trip.
Have fun and don’t forget about us people who are not going. I would like to see some picture’s
Have Fun
HUGSSSS
Linda.H.
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Katie, I think in 2008 RWA is in San Francisco–yea! I’m planning on going & am waiting, waiting! I wanted to go last year when it was it Reno but I wasn’t able to do that!
Next year RWA is in Dallas.
To all 4 Plotmonkeys, have a great time, have a safe trip & just enjoy everything.:party::cocktail::coffee::cake:
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To All Plotmonkeys who are going to Atlanta have fun and stay save……looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back, and maybe seeing pictures……….:thumbsup2:
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Hey all–
I’ve been out of town for a few days. Was in Chicago with my hubby celebrating our 20th anniversary. (Had a great time!)
Anyway, just wanted to second the “Please still visit next week” because though we’re going to be in Atlanta, we’re still going to have our special week of exclusive excerpts going on here at plotmonkeys.com. Looks like I have a winner for my “select the excerpt” poll from last Monday, so please check it out Monday.
Have a great weekend everyone! 8)8)
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Have a wonderful, fun filled time in Atlanta. Come back to Reno, I missed you guys last year
I was on vacation in San Diego.
P.S. Carly, Are newest outdoor shopping mall just opened and it’s Sweeeet.
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Opps, got to hate grammer mistakes. Must be cocktail time!
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Hey guys,
Have fun this week in Atlanta. You know if shopping is really on your list, just come visit me in Tampa. Great shoping and good food. We can have a mini conference here!
Julie – I received my copy of Domino effect Friday! yeah perfect timing. I’ll have something hot to read this weekend.
Leslie – I was on borders.com and noticed that “Here comes Trouble” is selling. not pre ordering. I was strong and didn’t order it. I didn’t want to mess up your release sales.
Well you guys have a great time have a couple of
, enjoy some 
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And tell us all about it when you guys come back..
BTW – I LOVE THE PLOT MONKEYS
just joking!!
Can I have a special gift Carly
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Isn’t loving the plot monkies a given? *G*
Mary f
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Hope y’all enjoy ‘Hotlanta’. Believe you me it will be hot. I live on the other end on Georgia and the heat is awful.
Wish I was in Atlanta with ya.:doggie: