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Pictures of RWA Literacy Signing!!

July 16, 2009 by Mandi 32 Comments

Myself and two friends went to the RWA Literacy Signing in Washington, DC and had the best time!!! I took some pictures:

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Sarah, Bridget and Me – pre-signing cocktails, very necessary:)

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While we were waiting in line, I kept noticing all these lovely gals with JR Ward “brother” shirts on! Darn, why didn’t I think of that! I could have been decked out in a John Matthew shirt. Next year for sure! I thought it was so cool, and they graciously let me take pictures of them. Unfortunately it was a little crazy at the time and I didn’t get their names. But I told them to stop by because I was posting their pictures:)

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JR Ward
OMG! I met JR Ward!!! Most exciting thing ever:) She had two books to choose from – Lover Avenged or Lover Enshrined. Now, Lover Endshrined is not my favorite of the series, but it does have my favorite scene in the series – towards the very end when John Matthew is drunk and goes into the bathroom at Zero Sum and Xhex follows him in. He ends up writing a special note for her on the paper towel…something for her to read…later. You all know what I am talking about! Anyway, I found the page in the book and asked her to sign right on that page :) She just bursted out laughing and said no one has ever asked her to sign right on a page like that before.

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It says – “OMG I can’t believe I am signing here”
LOL!! I love it:)

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Kate Noble!!

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Jeaniene Frost!!

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Ann Aguirre!!

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Kelley Armstrong!!

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Joanna Bourne!!

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Kresley Cole!!

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Colleen Gleason!!

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Elizabeth Hoyt!!

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C.L. Wilson!!
I also got to meet Katie of Babbling About Books and More, Aymless of Rambling About Books and More, Barbara of Happily Forever After, and Lisabea aka LB Gregg (who will be here next week!!).
I was exhausted when the whole thing was said and done but we had a great time!! It was one of the best, memorable experiences!! I can’t wait to do it again. :)
On the way out, we had to stop at a restroom, and we saw a paper sign for a Ladies Room, which I didn’t think anything of when we went in. Then we saw these:

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Those are urinals, covered up with lovely sheets – they even put flower arrangements on them – LOL!!! I guess they realized with a romance conference in the building, the women needed more bathrooms:)

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  1. Ana says

    July 16, 2009 at 8:08 am

    I am GREEN, GREEN. That you got to meet all of these incredible authors and bloggers.

    One day. One day I will go! *vows*

    Now, I move to read other posts about RWA that will keep me in my green misery.

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  2. Lusty Reader says

    July 16, 2009 at 9:33 am

    what great pictures! i saw the women with the Wrath Shellan etc t-shirts from a distance as well, too funny. i also had such a blast yesterday, but did not get a chance to use the restroom, but i certianly would have lol-ed at the converted urinals!!!

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  3. Amanda says

    July 16, 2009 at 10:32 am

    LMAO the 'mens' bathroom make over is fantastic really great idea!! I'm so jealous of all the amazing authors you got to meet!

    Continue to have a great time!!

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  4. Amy C says

    July 16, 2009 at 10:37 am

    How awesome!!

    That is priceless having JR Ward sign your book like that! One of those things you'll never forget and a story to tell for a lot of years to come!!

    So so glad you had such a fabulous time :D.

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  5. Cecile says

    July 16, 2009 at 10:44 am

    So green with envy… my complexion is turning green!!!
    I am promising myself the next on that is close to me… I am going!!!

    How exciting for you though, oh man, I can feel your energy through your post!!! What a wonderful time you had!!!
    The bathroom is my fave though!! Love the flowers!

    Hope you rest well after that little trip!!!
    Hope you have a great day now!

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  6. Heather D says

    July 16, 2009 at 10:51 am

    Oh yeah I have jelly on the face with all of my jealousy pouring out here!! You met some really incredible authors, and of course our blogger friends.

    Three of my favorite authors–JR WArd, Joanne Bourne, and Elizabeth hoyt. I am soooo kicking myself in the butt for not following this stuff closer!!! GReat pictures!

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  7. Mary says

    July 16, 2009 at 10:54 am

    Count me among the GREEN! Elizabeth Hoyt (Julia Harper) is one of my favorite authors. Thanks for sharing your photos. I would love to go to this someday (maybe if it ever comes to Chicago area).

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  8. Mandi says

    July 16, 2009 at 10:55 am

    Ana – LOL…one day!!

    Lusty – I didn't know you were there! Will have to pay more attention next time!

    Amanda – Thanks!

    Amy – yes, definitely unforgettable!

    Cecile – it would be so much fun to meet up with you..Nashville is next year!!

    Heather – I was just lucky enough to live close to DC..otherwise, I probably would have missed it.

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  9. Mandi says

    July 16, 2009 at 10:56 am

    Mary – Elizabeth Hoyt was soooo nice:) I know next year it is Nashville and 2011 is New York City.

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  10. Michelle G says

    July 16, 2009 at 11:17 am

    Mandi,

    It looks like you had a total blast. Thank you for sharing the wonderful pictures. :)

    M

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  11. My Blog 2.0 (Dottie) says

    July 16, 2009 at 11:20 am

    Hi Mandi!

    I'm joining Green with Envy crowd!!

    Meeting JR Ward had to be exciting as well as all the other wonderful authors, so many and a lot of my favorites!

    Thanks for sharing the pics!!

    Dottie :)

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  12. Barbara says

    July 16, 2009 at 11:24 am

    Hey you!!! Love the pics. It was great to finally meet you!!

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  13. VampFanGirl says

    July 16, 2009 at 11:30 am

    Mandi! That bathroom pic is hilarious! lol!!

    I'm so jealous of your meet and greet with J.R. Ward. You lucky girl! And I love how you got her to sign "THAT" scene. *wink* Love it!

    ;) VFG

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  14. Shannon says

    July 16, 2009 at 12:09 pm

    That looks like so much fun, I want one of those shirts :)I think the bathroom is my favorite part, what a great idea.

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  15. Mandi says

    July 16, 2009 at 12:18 pm

    Michelle – def had a lot of fun:)

    Dottie – there were so many there I am already starting to think of ones I missed!

    Barbara – nice to meet you too!

    VFG – yes, bathroom is one of my more silly moments:)

    Shannon – I am so getting a JM shirt:)

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  16. Patti says

    July 16, 2009 at 12:31 pm

    So, so, soooo jealous – it looks like you met most of my favorite authors!! You look like you were having a great time…LOL at the urinals, what a great idea!

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  17. Munk says

    July 16, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    I'm so jealous! I want to meet Colleen Gleason!

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  18. Katiebabs a.k.a KB says

    July 16, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    I wish we could have talked some more! So glad to have met you!

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  19. Donna (Fantasy Dreamer) says

    July 16, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    Great pictures! Thanks for sharing them, so many awesome authors, JR Ward, Ann Aguirre, Kelley Armstrong, Jeanine Frost…you're so lucky. I could be green with envy but I'll just be happy for you instead. Your pictures gave me a big smile.

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  20. Lori says

    July 16, 2009 at 2:43 pm

    I'm so jealous!! I'm happy you had a good time!

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  21. Tricia says

    July 16, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    That is awesome Mandi getting to meet all those great authors. I'm so jealous and happy for you! :)

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  22. Anna says

    July 16, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    Great pictures. I love that J.R. Ward signed one of the pages. :)

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  23. Monroe Dawson says

    July 16, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    OMG! What a fun time! *JEALOUS* lol

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  24. heidenkind says

    July 16, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    Lucky you!

    I actually have never read JR Ward's books, so I have no idea what you're talking about. It sounds entertaining, though. :D

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  25. Blodeuedd says

    July 16, 2009 at 4:44 pm

    yup I am jealous. You are sure having a great time :)
    love the bathroom photo, lol

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  26. Smokinhotbooks says

    July 17, 2009 at 1:03 am

    I love love love the Shellan's t-shirts crack me up!

    K.C.

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  27. Jill D. says

    July 17, 2009 at 9:17 am

    Thanks so much for sharing the pictures. I feel like I was right there with you! Oh and clever cover up of the urinals, LOL!

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  28. Lea says

    July 17, 2009 at 9:55 am

    What wonderful pictures Mandi!

    Happy you enjoyed such and awesome time.

    Thanks for sharing.

    L

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  29. I Heart Book Gossip says

    July 17, 2009 at 10:44 am

    *fan girl squeal. JR WARD! So cool.

    Do you need to pay for the books that the authors sign? How much was the whole conference?

    Have fun!

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  30. Mandi says

    July 17, 2009 at 11:31 am

    I Heart Book Gossip – books cost regular price – you are allowed to bring in a couple from home if you want, but if you do that they want you to make a cash donation. I think next year, or whenever I go back, I might bring some from more of the well known authors..for ex..by the time I made my way to Julia Quinn all her books were sold out.

    The literacy signing was free..I believe the fee for the entire conference was $400-$500 range and I don't think that includes hotel. If you google RWA conference they have a web page that may list prices.

    (I just attended the signing)

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  31. Janicu says

    July 17, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    All these RWA posts! I REALLY wish I was there! Most squeeing over you getting to meet Ann Aguirre and Kelley Armstrong! So living vicariously now! :)

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  32. Nicola O. says

    July 18, 2009 at 1:06 am

    Wow, you go to meet some of my favorites!

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