Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Spring is going to be HOT this year in Ottawa with a new Reader/Author Conference

Romancing the Capital is just around the corner, and the question is, have you gotten your ticket yet? We're almost sold out, so don't hesitate to grab yours. 

 

When: April 17th & 18th, 2015

Where: Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa/Kanata

Who's Attending: Over 50 fantastic authors including several New York Times, USA Today and Amazon BestSellers 

 

In April 2015, Ottawa is the place to be for Canada's newest romance reader conference! At Romancing the Capital, you’ll interact with your favorite authors, discover new authors and meet other readers who share your passion for reading romance. Priced right, and with attending authors in every genre from sweet to erotic, contemporary to paranormal, RTC offers something to please every reader. Numerous events are planned starting from early morning to late at night, so don't miss the fun! Treat yourself, and come to Romancing the Capital, where the winters might be cold, but the romance is sizzling hot.

Here's some of the things happening (see below for the schedule of events):
  • Book signing
  • Swag bags and giveaways
  • Intimate Author Chats - spend some time with your favorite authors
  • Workshops/Panels on a variety of topics depending on who is willing to speak about their craft (more details below)
  • Fun and Games (more details below)
  • Friday Afternoon snack hosted by Decadent Publishing and several of their authors
  • Friday Night, A Mad Hatter's Dinner & Party sponsored by Amira Press and Eve Langlais. Hosted by Amira Press authors Dahlia Rose, LeTeisha Newton, Mandy Harbin and Eve Langlais (more details below) )
  • Saturday Night, Rock n' Howl Dinner and Sock Hop sponsored by S.E. Smith, Milly Taiden, Viola Grace, Zoe York, Robyn Peterman, Cynthia St. Aubin, Trinity Blacio and Heather Fortman (more details below)

Reader Registration is only $115 CAD!

Winter SPECIAL $65 ONLY!

***The events are subject to change depending on attending authors, scheduling conflicts and interest in certain activities.  

April 17th, Friday Night Dinner and Event

Amira Press Mad Hatter Dinner and Party

Alice is missing!! Oh no not again, the trouble that girl gets into!!
Well I guess we have to find her… Or do you? Tonight Find Alice and Win some fantastic prizes! Welcome to The Amira Press A Mad Hatter’s Scavenger Hunt! A fun filled evening featuring Cosplay and sponsored by Amira Press and Eve Langlais, hosted by Dahlia Rose LeTeisha Newton, Mandy Harbin and Eve Langlais!
Are you ready to fill your rumbling tummy with a yummy variety of finger foods, pizza(gluten free available) and salad? Dazzle the crowd and come dressed as your favorite character from Wonderland, or go for brownie points and come disguised as someone from a book. Extra credit for those brave enough to read an excerpt from our sizzling books! Do you like to hunt for treasure, then get ready to go on an adventure during our fun filled, scavenger hunt. Tons of prizes to be won, swag to fill your suitcase, raffles for door baskets and a fabulous DJ to keep your toes tapping. The Amira authors know how to have fun and are determined to make this an event you won't soon forget! Alice has found wonderful champions to save her amongst you all!! (***Costume is optional. Also please note, during the dinner portion, while we will try and have some gluten free items available, cross contamination is possible.)
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April 17th, Saturday Night Dinner and Event

Rock 'N Howl Dinner & Sock Hop

Featuring a multi course, sit down dinner. Pull out the fangs, fur & your witch's hat, grease back your hair & throw on a poodle skirt as you prepare to howl things up with Milly Taiden, SE Smith, Viola Grace, Zoe York, Cynthia St. Aubin, Robyn Peterman, Trinity Blacio & Heather Fortman. Channel your innner Sandy, or Pink Satin Lady. Get that hair slicked back and the leather coat out. Shake out that poodle skirt and find your furry ears. We're going to liven things up Saturday night with a retro 50s dance, paranormal style. Games, dancing, prizes... Prepare for an evening of delicious food, great music and laughter.
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Milly's Smut Bash Get wild and freaky with your favorite smut queen Milly as she hosts a fun filled event sure to make you wet your pants. Prizes, games and lots of giggles are to be expected. (PS. Be sure to stick around Friday night so you can help us surprise Milly on her birthday.)
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TROPE-ia Pursuit Join J.K. Coi and Amy Ruttan as they discuss the unique process of writing category romance, by playing fun games with participants, for awesome prizes!
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Author/Reader Speed Dating Extravaganza Join us for an extraordinary matchmaking event for readers and authors alike. This marathon of discovery in an intimate setting showcases multiple authors from all walks of publishing- it’s like speed-dating, but with authors! They’ll have just three minutes to capture your imagination! Discover new books and genres that will tantalize your senses. Hosted by multi-published paranormal romance author Kali Willows, this speed dating style event includes: S.E. Smith, Kayden Claremont/Karen Blake Hall, Amy Ruttan, Kadian Tracey, Leah Braemel, Anne Lange, Kayleigh Malcolm/Corrinne Davies, Kacey Hammell, Ashlyn Chase, Valerie Mann, Kate Richards, Layna Pimentel, Heather Fortman/HA Fortman, Jessica E. Subject, Reece Butler and more! All are welcome! There will be several door prizes to be won, and a very unique way to win! Bring your read on…we can’t wait to mingle with you!!!
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Bring Your Book to Life! Award-winning Author and Voice Over Artist Kellie Kamryn shows readers and authors how a book comes to life off the page! A look at the publishing industry from an entirely different perspective, Kellie gives an interactive presentation that provides an inside look into the narration and production of an audio book. Using her voice-over talents she will narrate passages from readers' and authors' favorite books. Listen in as she brings characters to life and makes you fall in love along with them! There will be games & activities where readers/authors can narrate and act out their own passages, draws for prizes, & a whole lot of laughter and fun!
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BUILD A HOT HERO!!! Spend an hour with NYT and USA Today best selling author, Robyn Peterman and her rockin’ cool buddies, amazeballs authors, Kris Calvert and Cynthia St Aubin. You will build a hero so hot your panties will melt!! YAYAYAYAYAY!!! You can also grill the authors with any question you have. If we don’t know the answer, we will make it up. Using scissors, glue, pages from magazines and your wonderfully warped imagination you can create the perfect man. TONS of prizes. Laughing and heavy breathing will be required… Hope to see you there!
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Keys to Being a Successful Author This workshop, provided by multi-listed New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author S. E. Smith, will give writers an overview on how to improve their writing, offer resources for improving editing and deliver valuable tips for marketing/advertising before pointing out key strategies writers can use to build their fan base.
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Clockbusters — Guess The Title! Hosted by Tina Christopher, JK Coi, Amy Ruttan, Karen Blake-Hall: Think you’ve got what it takes to beat the clock (and your opponents) in the ultimate game of skill and imagination? Six erotic romance authors bust out the visual aids and challenge you to GUESS…THAT…BOOK TITLE and win awesome prizes!
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Condom Crafts and stranger things... Have you ever wondered how to have a condom with you without digging through your purse and looking too prepared? Wear it! I will teach you to make earrings, necklaces, brooches and key chains using condoms (in wrappers), foil, enamel, and jewels. Great for bridal showers, stagette nights,costume parties, or date night. Hosted by Viola Grace.
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Mad Lubs Venus Cahill and Ashlyn Chase will have you laughing until your sides ache and tears roll down your cheeks. Mad Lubs is a game of Mad Libs played with love scenes. What are Mad Libs? Whaaaa? Were you raised by a lone wolf in the Canadian Rockies? Just show up and find out. Lots of prizes!

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