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VRW 2012 Conference

May 4 - 5, 2012
Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center
Virginia Beach, VA

Keynote Speakers

Barbara Samuel
Cathy Maxwell
Barbara Samuel
also writing as Barbara O'Neal
Bestselling author of historical and contemporary romance
and women's fiction
Winner of six RITA Awards
Cathy Maxwell
Bestselling author of historical romance

 

Workshops and Speakers
Mary Burton
Unraveling Romantic Suspense
CJ Chase and Kit Wilkinson
The First Year After “The Call”
Alma Katsu
Understanding the U.S. Intelligence Community:
Know Your Spy Agencies
Pam Kinney, Shara Lanel, and Kathy Mix
Cutting Edge Marketing and Promoting for Today's Writer
Pam Kinney
The Paranormal for the Writer:
Reality and Myth -- Investigations and Investigators
Janelle Madigan
Your Passion is Your Brand:
Author Branding from the Heart
Terri McMahon
Clothing Reflects Your World:
An Historical Overview
Sherry Morris w/a Sherry Silver
Sherry's Sprint Writing
Marliss Melton

Characters and Couples Who'll Stand the Test of Time
and
From NY Published to Self-Published

Janet Mullany
Doddering Butlers, Pert Housemaids and Faithful Retainers:
Busting the Servant Myths
Barbara Samuel
Voice
Laurin Wittig
Scene CPR


Updated Feb. 21, 2012


Virginia Beach Resort Hotel
and Conference Center
2800 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-481-9000
1-800-468-2722

click here for directions

Questions?
E-mail
vrw.conference.program@gmail.com


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Conference Schedule

Thursday, May 3
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Registration
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Welcome Reception
Friday, May 4
8:00 am Registration
9:00 am - 10:15 am Workshop Block 1
10:30 am- 11:45 am Workshop Block 2
Noon      Keynote Lunch
Barbara O’Neal
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm Workshop Block 3
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm   Workshop Block 4
Saturday, May 5
8:00 am Registration
9:00 am - 10:15 am   Workshop Block 5
Editor & Agent Appointments
10:30 am - 11:45 am Workshop Block 6
Editor & Agent Appointments
Noon  Awards Luncheon
Cathy Maxwell
2:15 pm - 3:30pm Workshop Block 7
Editor & Agent Appointments
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm    Workshop Block 8
Editor & Agent Appointments

HOLT Medallion Award Ceremony will be held at the Saturday luncheon.

Author Booksigning will be Saturday at the close of the conference.


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Agent Appointment Selections  
Karen Solem, Spencer Hill Associates
Chelsea Gilmore, Maria Carvainis Agency
Marie Lamba, Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency
(interested primarily in women's fiction and YA)
Christine Witthohn, Book Cents

Editor Appointment Selections  
Victoria Curran, Senior Editor, Harlequin
Pat Van Wie, Senior Editor, Bell Bridge Books
Melissa Singer, Tor Publishing
Amanda Barnett, Editor, The Wild Rose Press

Registrations Fees  
Full Conference Fee
 $175 VRW & CRW Members 
 $200 Non-Members 
One Day Conference Fee
 $95 VRW & CRW Members - Friday only 
 $110 Non-Members - Friday only 
 $95 VRW & CRW Members - Saturday only 
 $110 Non-Members - Saturday only 

Other Options  
Are you interested in participating in
the author booksigning event?
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Are you interested in a vegetarian meal?
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 No 

If you have trouble with the on-line registration, please contact the Conference Registrar at vrw.conf.reg@gmail.com


Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center
2800 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

Every room in the hotel is a suite with a view of the bay. Only $129 for a single or double. $139 for a triple. Prices are available for three days before and three days after if you’re contemplating a beach vacation. Early reservations recommended as the room block is limited. Call 800-468-2722 for reservations and mention Virginia Romance Writers to get the group rate.

Questions? Email vrw.conference.chair@gmail.com